Corrosion remains one of the most expensive and persistent challenges in the oil & gas industry. From wellbores and pipelines to refineries and offshore platforms, corrosion threatens asset integrity, safety, and production efficiency. According to NACE (now AMPP), the global cost of corrosion exceeds $2.5 trillion annually, with the oil
Introduction The oil and gas industry operates in some of the most challenging environments on Earth. From deep-sea drilling to high-temperature refinery operations, the reliability and performance of materials used in these settings are paramount. Materials science and metallurgy play a crucial role in ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Pipeline External Stress Corrosion Cracking: Oil and gas buried pipelines are externally protected by a combination of coatings/wrappings and cathodic protection. When the coating or wrapping fails, water can accumulate between the coating/wrapping and the pipeline steel surface. The composition of such accumulated water can result in external stress corrosion
