Pipelines for oil and gas companies can be reinforced using various types of products, e.g. fibreglass.

Example: Hybrid steel/fibreglass piping
The new Bondstrand SSL system for subsea pipelines uses steel strip laminate, a patented hybrid composite material combining the strength of high-tensile steel with the corrosion resistance of fibreglass.
This produces a low-profile, high-flow, lightweight pipe which can handle operating pressures up to almost 400 bar (5 750 psi), far higher than conventional non-metallic materials.
Bondstrand SSL features a high-strength steel strip core completely encapsulated between two impervious jackets of glass-reinforced epoxy (GRE).
This provides unsurpassed resistance to permeation, carbon dioxide attack and other forms of corrosion.
Available in various diameters and pressure ratings, the new piping system is designed for a wide variety of demanding services, including offshore pipe systems.
In addition come subsea oil and gas gathering and flow lines, and subsea water injection lines. Computer-controlled manufacturing ensures product quality and dependability.
An exclusive mechanical joining system which makes Bondstrand SSL faster and easier to install than any other type of high-pressure piping is also being introduced.