Corrosion Management Review for Enhanced Pipeline Integrity

Client Overview

The client, a major player in the oil and gas industry, was experiencing significant internal corrosion issues within their pipeline infrastructure. This problem posed a severe risk to asset integrity, operational efficiency, and safety.

Challenge

The primary challenges contributing to the corrosion issues included:

-Significant Internal Corrosion: The client’s pipelines showed alarming signs of internal corrosion, leading to reduced flow capacity and increased maintenance costs.

- Poor Corrosion Management Practices: Existing corrosion management practices were inadequate, lacking systematic monitoring and preventative measures.

- Inadequate Chemical Inhibitor Injection: There was insufficient use of corrosion inhibitors, which exacerbated the internal damage to pipelines.

- Infrequent Pipeline Pigging: The client’s approach to pipeline pigging was inconsistent, allowing for the accumulation of corrosion products and further deterioration.

These factors collectively jeopardized the safety and operational efficiency of the client’s pipeline systems, necessitating a thorough review and robust intervention.

Solution

Reltech Energy conducted a comprehensive corrosion management review of the client’s pipeline assets. The steps included:

1. Corrosion Assessment: We performed a detailed assessment of the pipeline systems, including inspection and analysis of corrosion rates, to identify specific areas of concern.

2. Review of Current Practices: An evaluation of the existing corrosion management strategy revealed several deficiencies, including a lack of robust monitoring and response protocols.

3. Recommendations for Improved Chemical Injection Strategy: We recommended the implementation of an optimized chemical injection strategy. This included the selection of appropriate corrosion inhibitors, the establishment of monitoring metrics for injection rates, and enhanced training for personnel involved in chemical management.

4. Enhanced Pipeline Pigging Schedule: Our team advised the client to adopt a more frequent and systematic pipeline pigging schedule to effectively remove deposits and mitigate corrosion.

5. In-Line Inspection Technologies: We suggested the incorporation of advanced in-line inspection (ILI) technologies to monitor corrosion growth rates and identify potential failure points before they escalate.

Results

The corrosion management review and subsequent recommendations led to significant improvements in the client’s pipeline integrity:

- Reduced Corrosion Rates: Post-implementation of the optimized chemical injection strategy, the client observed a marked decrease in corrosion rates, significantly extending the lifespan of the pipeline assets.

- Improved Maintenance Practices: The enhanced pipeline pigging schedule and in-line inspection regime resulted in improved maintenance practices, reducing the frequency of unscheduled outages.

- Increased Operational Efficiency: With reduced corrosion-related issues, the client experienced enhanced flow rates and operational efficiency, leading to overall cost savings.

- Strengthened Compliance: The implementation of a comprehensive corrosion management strategy aligned the client with industry best practices and regulatory requirements, improving safety and compliance metrics.

Conclusion

Reltech Energy’s proactive corrosion management review enabled the client to effectively address significant internal corrosion issues within their pipelines. By identifying deficiencies in existing practices and implementing targeted recommendations, we empowered the client to enhance the integrity and reliability of their pipeline systems, leading to safer and more efficient operations. This case illustrates Reltech Energy’s commitment to delivering specialized solutions that drive operational excellence in the energy sector.

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