An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Corrosion Control in
Oil & Gas Exploration Industry

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

The Corrosion Control in Oil & Gas Exploration Industry training course addresses one of the most significant operational challenges faced by the sector: corrosion-related losses. Each year, the global oil and gas exploration industry incurs billions of dollars in damages and rectification costs due to corrosion. Operating under extreme and aggressive environmental conditions demands not only advanced materials but also a deeper understanding of their failure behaviors.

Despite continuous efforts in developing corrosion management strategies, unforeseen failures of topside, subsurface, and subsea infrastructure continue to pose serious threats — affecting not only production continuity but also risking human life. Effective corrosion management strategies, including failure prediction, life assessment, and preventive measures, are critical for ensuring the safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of production wells and associated facilities. The Corrosion Control in Oil & Gas Exploration Industry training course emphasizes how strategic corrosion management directly impacts a company's economic performance by facilitating cost-effective material selection, chemical treatments, protective coatings, cathodic protection systems, and optimized engineering designs.

COURSE DETAILS

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OBJECTIVES

The Corrosion Control in Oil & Gas Exploration Industry training course is designed to provide engineers, operators, and technical personnel with a solid foundation in corrosion fundamentals specific to oil and gas exploration and production.

By the end of this training course, participants will:

  • Understand the fundamental causes and mechanisms of corrosion in oil and gas operations.
  • Recognize major corrosion challenges in upstream production and processing facilities.
  • Learn key techniques for corrosion monitoring and assessment in field applications.
  • Gain insights into corrosion control methods including inhibitors, protective coatings, and cathodic protection.
  • Develop practical skills to evaluate corrosion risks and implement preventative measures.
  • Build the capability to contribute proactively to corrosion management initiatives within their organizations.
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TRAINING METHODOLOGY

  • The training course combines sound engineering principles, methods and applicable standards.
  • All lectures are in colorful Power-Point presentation.
  • All lectures are interspersed with interactive discussion.
  • All lectures include group discussion, case history and exercises
  • Actual major incidents as well as industry experience are reviewed.
  • Participants receive a multicolor course manual.
  • Pictures of real incidents and case history are shown.
  • Videos on the subject are shown.
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ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

Organizations enrolling their teams in the Corrosion Control in Oil & Gas Exploration Industry training course can expect to see tangible benefits, including:

  • Enhanced corrosion management systems based on life cycle cost analysis and proactive control measures.
  • Reduced probability of critical failures due to corrosion, thereby minimizing downtime and repair costs.
  • Improved decision-making in material selection, maintenance planning, and risk mitigation.
  • Strengthened organizational capacity to maintain operational safety and extend asset lifespans.
  • Increased productivity and technical competence within integrity management teams.
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PERSONAL IMPACT

Participants attending the Corrosion Control in Oil & Gas Exploration Industry training course will experience significant professional development by:

  • Gaining in-depth knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and control strategies.
  • Enhancing their ability to actively contribute to reducing unforeseen equipment failures.
  • Developing the competence to implement and oversee effective corrosion monitoring programs.
  • Strengthening their technical skills to add greater value to their organizations.
  • Advancing their career prospects through specialized expertise in corrosion management.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Personnel who are working in technical areas related to assets integrity management who deal directly or indirectly with corrosion monitoring and its control.

DAILY AGENDA

Day 1: Section One - Oil & Gas Production Fluid
  • Origin and Production of Oil & Gas
  • Chemical Compositions of Production Fluids
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Overview of Oilfield Processes & Operations

Section Two - Metallurgy

  • Chemical Properties of Metals
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Alloying Elements
  • Cooling of Metals
  • Crystalline Forms of Metals
  • Metal Defects
  • UNS Numbers
  • Properties of Common Oilfield Metals & Alloys
  • Metallurgy of Oilfield Equipment
Day 2: Section Three - Corrosion Damage
  • Corrosion Fundamentals
  • Common Forms of Corrosion
  • Corrosion Monitoring in Plant and Facilities
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
  • Corrosion Failure & Root Cause analysis
  • Group Discussion- Applicable Standard Study for Corrosion Monitoring

Section Four - Oilfield-Specific Corrosion

  • Internal Corrosion
    • Water Corrosion
    • Sour Corrosion
    • Sweet Corrosion
    • Oxygen Corrosion
    • Top of Line Corrosion (TLC)
    • Microbiologically Induced Corrosion (MIC)
    • Sand Erosion
  • External Corrosion
    • Atmospheric (Marine) Corrosion
    • Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)
    • Corrosion of Pipe Flanges
    • Underground Corrosion
    • Stray Current Corrosion
    • Seawater Corrosion
    • Oilfield Equipment Corrosion
    • Case Study-Plant Aging and Life Extension Program
Day 3: Section Five - Corrosion Prevention & Control Measures
  • Corrosion Control by Operations
  • Corrosion Control by Processes
  • Corrosion Control Design
  • Corrosion Control by Material Selection
  • Group Discussion-NACE MR0175/ISO 15156-1 H2S Corrosion Resistant Materials

Section Six - Cathodic Protection (CPS) Systems

  • Cathodic Protection Fundamentals
  • Galvanic Anodes CPS
  • Impressed Current CPS
  • CPS System Maintenance
Day 4: Section- Seven - Barrier Film (Coatings and Lining)
  • Coating Fundamentals
  • Performance Characteristics of Industrial Coatings
  • Types of Coating Systems
  • Surface Preparations
  • Coating Applications
  • Coating Defects

Section Eight - Chemical Treatment

  • Corrosion inhibitors
  • Performance Evaluation of Corrosion Inhibitor
  • Application of Corrosion Inhibitors
Day 5: Section Nine - Biocide Treatment
  • Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC)
  • Sulphate-Reducing Bacteria
  • Biocide Selection & Treatment

Section Ten - Non-Metallic Materials

  • Polymers
  • Composite Materials

Section Eleven - Corrosion Management Strategy (CMS)

  • Corrosion Management of Oilfield Equipment
  • Corrosion Economy
  • Corrosion Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Asset Integrity and Corrosion Management
  • Codes & Standards
  • Corrosion Data Management
  • Case Study-Catastrophic Corrosion Failure
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Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, KC ACademy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

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