As the "dual carbon" goals advance into the critical implementation phase, the steel grouting pipe industry—deeply tied to infrastructure and high-carbon production—is facing unprecedented low-carbon pressure. Tangshan, China’s first carbon peak pilot city, has clearly required the steel industry to reach peak emissions by 2026 , while the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will enter full implementation in January 2026, directly increasing the export cost of steel products by 8% . For steel grouting pipe enterprises, low-carbon transformation is no longer an option but a survival imperative. Here are three core directions to focus on in 2026.

The root of carbon emissions in steel grouting pipe production lies in energy consumption and raw material selection. Traditional long-process steelmaking, relying on coal-fired blast furnaces, generates 1.8-2.0 tons of CO₂ per ton of steel, while the production of steel grouting pipe adds further processing emissions. Transforming the energy and raw material structure is the fundamental solution.

Electrification & Hydrogenation Replacement is becoming an industry consensus. Tangshan’s carbon peak plan clearly proposes to increase the proportion of electric furnace steel to 5% by 2025 , and electric furnace steelmaking using green electricity can reduce carbon emissions by over 60% compared to traditional processes . For example, Hebei Iron and Steel’s Tangshan New Area has built a digital electric furnace production line, reducing the unit energy consumption of tunnel grouting pipe by 12.3% . Hydrogen metallurgy is another breakthrough—replacing coke with green hydrogen in the ironmaking process can theoretically achieve near-zero carbon emissions, and leading enterprises have begun pilot applications in the production of high-end perforated grouting pipe .

Recycled Raw Material Utilization also creates emission reduction value. China Pingmei Shenma Group’s repair factory has achieved a 35% cost reduction by recycling and repairing scrapped injection pipe through self-developed cleaning and welding technologies . Enterprises can establish a closed-loop system for recycled steel, using scrap steel as the main raw material for small-diameter pre-injection pipe, which not only reduces reliance on iron ore but also cuts carbon emissions by 75% per unit product .

Digital and intelligent transformation is the key to tapping into emission reduction potential in production links. The traditional steel grouting pipe production process has problems such as unstable energy consumption in welding and rolling, and low slurry utilization in the post-processing of perforated grouting pipe, resulting in unnecessary carbon emissions.

Intelligent Energy Management is becoming a standard configuration for leading enterprises. By building a "carbon brain" system , enterprises can monitor real-time carbon emissions across processes from steel billet heating to pipe forming. Shougang Qian’an has applied IoT sensors to the production line of foundation grouting pipe, optimizing the heating curve of the rolling process and reducing waste heat emissions by 28% . In the grouting hole processing link, laser drilling technology replaces traditional mechanical drilling, reducing material waste by 15% while cutting energy consumption by 20% .

Smart Construction Linkage further extends emission reduction to the application end. The intelligent grouting system developed by Zhenjiang Diancheng Mechanical and Electrical Co., Ltd. can automatically adjust pressure and slurry ratio according to stratum conditions, improving the utilization rate of injection pipe by 40% and reducing the total project carbon footprint by 12% . This "production + application" integrated intelligent solution has been widely used in Sichuan-Tibet Railway tunnel projects .

Low-carbon transformation should not only focus on production but also on product value iteration. Under the pressure of CBAM and domestic carbon markets, steel grouting pipe enterprises must shift from "volume competition" to "value competition" by developing low-carbon products with longer service life and higher recyclability.

Long-Life Anti-Corrosion Products extend the product lifecycle and reduce replacement frequency. For marine and chemical engineering scenarios, 316L stainless steel grouting anchor pipe with ceramic coating can resist Cl⁻ corrosion for more than 20 years, doubling the service life compared to ordinary carbon steel pipes . In Saudi Arabia’s "Vision 2030" oil pipeline project, such high-performance steel grouting pipe has replaced imported products, with each kilometer of application reducing lifecycle carbon emissions by 30 tons .

Recyclable Product Design creates a circular economy value chain. The "segmented squeezable recyclable steel floral pipe" developed by Guangxi Construction Engineering Group can recover 90% of the pipe body after foundation reinforcement, reducing raw material consumption by 40% compared to traditional non-recyclable products . This product has been adopted in Indonesia’s urban pipe network renovation project, helping export enterprises meet the EU’s "extended producer responsibility" requirements under CBAM .

The implementation of the national carbon market’s second phase (2025-2026) will link carbon quotas to product output , while CBAM will formally charge carbon fees for imported steel products . For steel grouting pipe enterprises, those that complete low-carbon transformation in advance will gain obvious advantages: domestic enterprises can reduce quota purchase costs, and export-oriented enterprises can avoid CBAM tariffs (expected to reach 29% by 2034 ).

The low-carbon transformation of the steel grouting pipe industry is not a "cost burden" but a "value investment". By upgrading energy raw materials, intelligently optimizing processes, and innovating product forms, enterprises can not only comply with policy requirements but also seize market opportunities in high-end fields such as new energy infrastructure and overseas high-standard projects. 2026 will be the first year of the industry’s low-carbon reshuffle—only those who take the initiative to transform can stand firm in the new pattern.