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Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring and Mitigation Training Course

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15
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02 Nov 2026
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Overview

The Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring and Mitigation Training Course by Institute For Oil & Gas Training equips oil and gas professionals with the practical capabilities required to identify corrosion threats, interpret monitoring data, implement effective corrosion mitigation strategies, and maintain pipeline integrity throughout the asset lifecycle. Designed for the Oil & Gas Pipeline Integrity and Inspection category, this professional development programme addresses the operational challenges associated with internal corrosion, external corrosion, material degradation, and the failure of protective systems across pipeline networks.

Pipeline corrosion presents a significant integrity management challenge for organisations responsible for transporting crude oil, natural gas, refined petroleum products, and other process fluids. Corrosion progressively reduces pipeline wall thickness, compromises pressure containment, increases maintenance requirements, and creates conditions that lead to leaks, unplanned shutdowns, environmental incidents, and costly asset replacement. Effective pipeline protection depends on understanding corrosion mechanisms, collecting reliable monitoring data, assessing degradation trends, and translating inspection findings into timely engineering and maintenance decisions.

The Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring and Mitigation programme addresses the gap between detecting corrosion activity and implementing an effective response. Many organisations collect inspection reports, corrosion measurements, chemical treatment records, and cathodic protection readings without consistently integrating these information sources into a coordinated integrity management strategy. This course develops the technical understanding required to connect corrosion monitoring activities with risk assessment, mitigation planning, maintenance prioritisation, and long-term asset performance.

Participants examine the factors that influence corrosion in operating pipelines, including fluid composition, water content, temperature, pressure, flow conditions, material selection, coating performance, and operating environments. The programme distinguishes between internal corrosion caused by the transported medium and external corrosion associated with soil conditions, atmospheric exposure, coating deterioration, and deficiencies in cathodic protection systems.

The course also explores established corrosion monitoring methods and their application to operational decision-making. Participants develop an understanding of corrosion coupons, electrical resistance probes, linear polarisation resistance monitoring, ultrasonic thickness measurements, intelligent pigging data, and other relevant inspection techniques. The emphasis is on selecting appropriate methods, interpreting results within their limitations, and identifying changes that require engineering investigation or corrective action.

Institute For Oil & Gas Training places particular emphasis on the relationship between corrosion monitoring and corrosion mitigation. Monitoring programmes provide the evidence required to evaluate corrosion behaviour, while mitigation measures control degradation and support continued safe operation. Participants examine corrosion inhibitors, internal pipeline treatment, protective coatings, cathodic protection, operational controls, and inspection-led maintenance planning.

The programme also addresses the importance of documented procedures, inspection records, corrosion management plans, and recognised industry standards. Participants explore how organisations establish monitoring frequencies, define intervention criteria, assess the effectiveness of protective measures, and communicate corrosion risks to asset managers and operational stakeholders.

By the end of the course, participants will be better equipped to contribute to structured corrosion management programmes, evaluate pipeline degradation information, support appropriate mitigation decisions, and strengthen the coordination between inspection, operations, maintenance, and engineering teams. The resulting capabilities support more consistent integrity decisions, improved maintenance planning, and more effective pipeline protection across oil and gas assets.

Objectives

  • Explain the principal corrosion mechanisms affecting oil and gas transmission, distribution, gathering, and process pipeline systems.

  • Differentiate between internal corrosion and external corrosion, including their causes, damage characteristics, and monitoring requirements.

  • Identify the operating conditions, fluid properties, environmental factors, and material characteristics that influence pipeline corrosion.

  • Evaluate the role of corrosion monitoring in identifying degradation trends and supporting pipeline integrity decisions.

  • Understand the operating principles, applications, advantages, and limitations of corrosion coupons, electrical resistance probes, and other monitoring technologies.

  • Interpret representative corrosion monitoring records, wall-thickness measurements, and inspection findings to identify potential deterioration.

  • Calculate and interpret corrosion rates using appropriate measurement data and clearly defined assumptions.

  • Recognise the significance of pitting, general corrosion, under-deposit corrosion, microbiologically influenced corrosion, and other relevant damage mechanisms.

  • Understand how intelligent pigging, ultrasonic testing, and complementary inspection techniques contribute to corrosion assessment.

  • Assess the contribution of protective coatings, cathodic protection, corrosion inhibitors, and operational controls to pipeline protection.

  • Develop a structured understanding of corrosion mitigation planning and the selection of control measures appropriate to identified threats.

  • Evaluate monitoring trends to support intervention decisions, maintenance prioritisation, and the review of corrosion control effectiveness.

  • Understand how corrosion risks are documented, communicated, and incorporated into pipeline integrity management programmes.

  • Strengthen coordination between corrosion engineering, inspection, operations, maintenance, and asset management functions.

  • Apply recognised industry standards and engineering principles to support consistent corrosion monitoring and mitigation practices.

Training methodology

Institute For Oil & Gas Training uses an applied, industry-focused delivery approach that connects corrosion engineering principles with the practical demands of pipeline operations. The methodology combines technical presentations, operational case studies, inspection data interpretation, group exercises, and realistic pipeline integrity scenarios.

The programme focuses on how corrosion information supports decisions in operating environments rather than treating monitoring techniques as isolated technical subjects. Participants examine the relationship between observed corrosion activity, potential failure mechanisms, operating conditions, and the effectiveness of existing protective measures.

Technical Presentations and Guided Discussions

Structured presentations establish a practical understanding of corrosion mechanisms, monitoring technologies, mitigation methods, and pipeline integrity principles. Guided discussions examine the limitations of individual monitoring techniques and the importance of selecting methods appropriate to the pipeline material, transported fluid, operating environment, and anticipated degradation mechanism.

Participants explore how internal and external corrosion differ in their causes, monitoring requirements, and control measures. Discussions also address the coordination required between corrosion engineers, inspection personnel, operations teams, and maintenance planners.

Industry Case Studies

Case studies illustrate how corrosion develops, how monitoring results reveal changing conditions, and how ineffective mitigation contributes to asset deterioration. Participants evaluate scenarios involving declining wall thickness, under-deposit corrosion, coating damage, ineffective chemical treatment, and inadequate cathodic protection.

Each case study encourages participants to identify the available evidence, determine the significance of observed changes, and establish appropriate follow-up actions. The exercises reinforce the importance of distinguishing between a monitoring observation, a confirmed defect, and an engineering assessment of the resulting integrity threat.

Inspection Data Interpretation Exercises

Participants work with representative corrosion monitoring records, wall-thickness measurements, inspection findings, and corrosion rate calculations. These exercises develop confidence in comparing historical and current measurements, identifying deterioration trends, recognising inconsistent data, and understanding measurement uncertainty.

The exercises also demonstrate how monitoring results support decisions about additional inspection, maintenance intervention, and the review of corrosion control measures.

Practical Corrosion Mitigation Scenarios

Scenario-based exercises examine the selection and evaluation of mitigation measures for different pipeline conditions. Participants consider the suitability of corrosion inhibitors, coating repairs, cathodic protection adjustments, operating changes, and inspection-led maintenance.

The focus remains on matching each intervention to the identified corrosion mechanism and confirming its effectiveness through appropriate follow-up monitoring.

Group Exercises and Operational Decision-Making

Group activities bring together different professional perspectives to develop corrosion management responses. Participants assess a pipeline integrity scenario, prioritise corrosion threats, recommend monitoring activities, and establish a practical sequence of corrective actions.

These activities strengthen communication between technical and operational functions. They also develop the ability to explain corrosion risks and mitigation priorities to managers responsible for maintenance budgets, production continuity, and asset integrity.

Application to Workplace Responsibilities

Throughout the programme, participants relate the course content to their organisational responsibilities and existing integrity management practices. They examine how corrosion monitoring information enters maintenance work orders, inspection plans, risk registers, and management reporting processes.

This approach helps participants identify opportunities to improve data quality, intervention planning, record keeping, and the coordination of corrosion mitigation activities within their own organisations.

Organisational impact

Effective pipeline corrosion management supports asset reliability, operational continuity, environmental protection, and the responsible allocation of maintenance resources. By developing the capabilities of personnel involved in corrosion monitoring and mitigation, Institute For Oil & Gas Training helps organisations strengthen the processes used to identify, evaluate, and control pipeline degradation.

Improved Pipeline Integrity and Reliability

A structured corrosion management approach improves the organisation's ability to recognise deterioration before it develops into a more serious integrity concern. Personnel with stronger monitoring and assessment capabilities can identify adverse trends, escalate significant findings, and support timely engineering investigation.

More consistent evaluation of corrosion data strengthens the connection between inspection results and maintenance decisions. This supports better-informed integrity planning and helps organisations direct attention towards pipeline sections requiring further assessment or corrective action.

Reduced Unplanned Maintenance and Operational Disruption

Corrosion-related failures frequently create emergency repair requirements, production interruptions, and additional inspection costs. Improved monitoring and mitigation practices help organisations identify conditions that require intervention and plan appropriate maintenance activities.

By connecting monitoring trends with maintenance schedules and operational priorities, companies can improve work planning, resource allocation, and coordination between engineering and field teams. These improvements support more controlled maintenance execution and reduce dependence on reactive responses.

More Effective Corrosion Control Expenditure

Corrosion management requires investment in inspection technologies, chemical treatment, coating systems, cathodic protection, repairs, and specialist engineering support. The value of this expenditure depends on selecting measures that address the actual corrosion threat.

The course develops the understanding required to evaluate monitoring evidence before recommending interventions. Organisations benefit from stronger technical justification for maintenance activities, more consistent assessment of mitigation performance, and improved prioritisation of expenditure according to integrity requirements.

Stronger Safety and Environmental Risk Management

Pipeline corrosion can compromise containment and increase the likelihood of hydrocarbon releases, fires, environmental contamination, and personnel exposure. Effective monitoring and mitigation support the identification and control of these threats.

Participants develop a clearer understanding of how corrosion findings contribute to integrity risk assessments and escalation procedures. This supports more consistent communication of pipeline condition, improved maintenance planning, and stronger coordination between technical teams and operational management.

Better Use of Inspection and Monitoring Data

Organisations often hold corrosion information across inspection reports, monitoring systems, chemical treatment records, maintenance databases, and engineering assessments. Inconsistent data interpretation can weaken the quality of integrity decisions.

The programme encourages a systematic approach to evaluating corrosion information, reviewing historical trends, and documenting the basis for recommended actions. Improved data interpretation supports clearer reporting, more defensible decisions, and better integration of inspection findings into asset management processes.

Improved Compliance and Technical Governance

Recognised industry standards provide technical frameworks for corrosion control, cathodic protection, pipeline integrity management, and inspection activities. Personnel who understand the purpose and application of these frameworks are better positioned to support internal procedures and technical governance.

The course helps organisations improve the consistency of corrosion management documentation, clarify responsibilities, and strengthen the technical basis for inspection and mitigation decisions. Specific legal and regulatory obligations remain dependent on pipeline location, asset classification, and applicable jurisdictional requirements.

Stronger Cross-Functional Collaboration

Corrosion management requires coordinated input from engineering, operations, inspection, maintenance, procurement, and asset management. The course strengthens participants' ability to communicate technical findings in operationally meaningful terms.

This supports more effective discussions about corrosion severity, inspection priorities, treatment performance, repair requirements, and resource allocation. Clearer communication helps organisations maintain a shared understanding of pipeline condition and the actions required to protect asset integrity.

Personal impact

The Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring and Mitigation Training Course develops the practical knowledge and professional judgement required for personnel working with pipeline integrity, corrosion control, inspection, and maintenance.

Stronger Technical Understanding

Participants develop a structured understanding of corrosion mechanisms and their implications for pipeline performance. They learn to distinguish between internal corrosion and external corrosion and recognise how operating conditions, material characteristics, and environmental exposure influence degradation.

This knowledge strengthens their ability to interpret technical discussions, understand inspection findings, and contribute meaningfully to corrosion management decisions.

Improved Monitoring Data Interpretation

Participants gain a clearer understanding of corrosion monitoring technologies and the information each method provides. They learn to review measurement records, compare inspection results, identify deterioration trends, and recognise the limitations of individual monitoring techniques.

These capabilities support more confident technical reporting and better communication with corrosion specialists, inspection contractors, and asset integrity teams.

Greater Confidence in Mitigation Planning

The programme develops participants' understanding of the factors that influence corrosion mitigation decisions. They examine how inhibitors, coatings, cathodic protection, operational controls, and inspection-led maintenance address different corrosion threats.

This helps participants contribute more effectively to mitigation planning, treatment reviews, and recommendations for further investigation.

Better Risk-Based Prioritisation

Participants strengthen their ability to distinguish routine monitoring observations from findings requiring escalation or additional engineering assessment. They develop an appreciation of how corrosion severity, degradation trends, pipeline operating conditions, and potential consequences influence intervention priorities.

This capability supports more structured decision-making and improves their contribution to risk-based integrity management.

Enhanced Professional Communication

The course improves participants' ability to explain corrosion mechanisms, monitoring results, mitigation options, and inspection priorities to colleagues and managers. They develop a stronger understanding of the information required to justify technical recommendations and document decisions.

These skills are valuable for professionals working across multidisciplinary teams where corrosion management directly affects operational reliability and maintenance planning.

Career and Professional Development

The capabilities developed through this programme support professional responsibilities in pipeline integrity, corrosion engineering, inspection, maintenance, and asset management. Participants strengthen their technical foundation for undertaking broader responsibilities in corrosion monitoring programmes, mitigation reviews, and pipeline integrity initiatives.

The Certificate of Completion from Institute For Oil & Gas Training provides evidence of course participation and completion, supporting the individual's professional development record.

Who should attend

  • Pipeline Integrity Engineers: Strengthen their understanding of corrosion threats, monitoring evidence, mitigation strategies, and integrity assessment requirements.

  • Corrosion Engineers and Corrosion Specialists: Develop practical approaches to monitoring programme design, corrosion rate interpretation, and mitigation performance evaluation.

  • Pipeline Inspection Engineers: Improve their ability to connect inspection findings with corrosion mechanisms, deterioration trends, and follow-up requirements.

  • Non-Destructive Testing Personnel: Understand how ultrasonic testing and complementary inspection methods contribute to corrosion assessment and wall-thickness evaluation.

  • Pipeline Maintenance Engineers: Improve maintenance planning through better interpretation of corrosion data and identification of appropriate corrective actions.

  • Asset Integrity Managers: Strengthen oversight of corrosion management programmes, integrity risks, monitoring effectiveness, and mitigation priorities.

  • Pipeline Operations Engineers: Understand how operating conditions influence corrosion activity and how operational controls contribute to pipeline protection.

  • Chemical Treatment and Production Chemicals Personnel: Develop a stronger understanding of corrosion inhibitor applications, treatment monitoring, and performance evaluation.

  • Cathodic Protection Technicians and Engineers: Improve their understanding of external corrosion control, protection system monitoring, and the role of cathodic protection in pipeline integrity.

  • Mechanical and Materials Engineers: Expand their understanding of corrosion-related material degradation, wall-thickness loss, and engineering assessment requirements.

  • Reliability Engineers: Connect corrosion degradation trends with equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, and operational continuity.

  • Maintenance Planners and Supervisors: Improve the prioritisation and coordination of corrosion-related inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities.

  • HSE Professionals: Understand how corrosion-related loss of containment contributes to process safety and environmental risks.

  • Technical and Engineering Managers: Strengthen their ability to review corrosion management performance, allocate resources, and oversee integrity improvement initiatives.

  • Oil and Gas Project Engineers: Develop a practical understanding of corrosion monitoring and mitigation considerations during pipeline design, commissioning, operation, and maintenance.

  • Inspection Contractors and Technical Consultants: Improve their understanding of corrosion monitoring principles and the technical information required to support client integrity decisions.

Course outline

This module establishes the technical foundation for understanding corrosion in oil and gas pipeline systems. Participants examine the physical and chemical processes responsible for pipeline degradation and distinguish between internal corrosion, external corrosion, and other damage mechanisms affecting pipeline materials.

The module explores how fluid composition, water availability, temperature, pressure, flow conditions, material selection, and environmental exposure influence corrosion activity. Participants examine the relationship between corrosion mechanisms, wall-thickness loss, containment integrity, and the operational consequences of uncontrolled degradation.

  1. ISO 8044

    • Defines terminology associated with corrosion of metals and alloys, providing a consistent technical vocabulary for corrosion management.

    • Supports the understanding and communication of corrosion mechanisms, processes, and related technical concepts.

    • Helps participants distinguish corrosion-related terminology when reviewing inspection reports, engineering assessments, and mitigation recommendations.

    • Provides a foundation for consistent technical communication across corrosion engineering, inspection, and maintenance teams.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Explain the principal mechanisms responsible for corrosion in oil and gas pipelines.

    • Differentiate between internal corrosion and external corrosion.

    • Identify the influence of fluid composition, water content, temperature, and operating conditions on corrosion activity.

    • Recognise general corrosion, localised corrosion, pitting, under-deposit corrosion, and microbiologically influenced corrosion.

    • Explain how corrosion reduces wall thickness and affects pipeline pressure containment.

    • Identify the operational and environmental consequences associated with uncontrolled corrosion.

    • Relate corrosion mechanisms to appropriate monitoring and mitigation requirements.

This module focuses on the technologies and procedures used to monitor corrosion activity in operating pipeline systems. Participants examine how monitoring programmes establish a baseline, track changes in corrosion behaviour, and provide evidence for evaluating the effectiveness of existing corrosion control measures.

The module explores corrosion coupons, electrical resistance probes, linear polarisation resistance systems, process sampling, and other relevant monitoring techniques. Participants consider how measurement principles, installation conditions, sampling frequency, and data quality influence the usefulness of monitoring results.

  1. ISO 15589-1

    • Establishes requirements and recommendations for cathodic protection of on-land pipeline transportation systems.

    • Addresses the design, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of relevant cathodic protection systems.

    • Supports the development of monitoring activities used to evaluate external corrosion protection performance.

    • Helps participants understand the relationship between protection system performance, monitoring records, and pipeline integrity management.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Explain the purpose of a structured pipeline corrosion monitoring programme.

    • Describe the operating principles of corrosion coupons and electrical resistance probes.

    • Explain the applications and limitations of linear polarisation resistance monitoring.

    • Identify suitable monitoring approaches for different corrosion mechanisms and operating conditions.

    • Understand the importance of baseline measurements, monitoring frequency, and consistent data collection.

    • Recognise common sources of measurement error, unreliable readings, and incomplete monitoring records.

    • Explain how cathodic protection monitoring contributes to external corrosion control.

    • Identify the information required to evaluate corrosion monitoring programme effectiveness.

This module develops participants' ability to interpret corrosion monitoring records and inspection findings in the context of pipeline integrity. Participants examine corrosion rate calculations, wall-thickness measurements, historical trends, and the relationship between monitoring results and engineering assessment.

The module also explores the role of ultrasonic testing, intelligent pigging, and complementary inspection methods in identifying and characterising corrosion damage. Participants learn to recognise the limitations of individual data sources and understand why inspection findings require appropriate technical validation before decisions are made.

  1. API 570

    • Establishes inspection, rating, repair, and alteration requirements for in-service piping systems within its defined scope.

    • Provides a framework for evaluating piping condition and determining appropriate inspection and maintenance responses.

    • Supports the interpretation of thickness measurements, corrosion rates, and remaining life calculations where applicable to covered piping systems.

    • Helps participants understand how inspection findings contribute to decisions about continued service, repairs, and further assessment.

    • Its applicability depends on the piping system and the scope defined by the standard.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Interpret corrosion monitoring records and identify significant changes in measured values.

    • Calculate corrosion rates using suitable thickness measurements and clearly defined time intervals.

    • Explain the relationship between corrosion rate, remaining wall thickness, and remaining service life.

    • Recognise the limitations associated with measurement uncertainty and inconsistent inspection data.

    • Understand how ultrasonic testing supports wall-thickness assessment.

    • Explain how intelligent pigging data contributes to the identification and characterisation of pipeline corrosion.

    • Distinguish between a monitoring indication, a confirmed defect, and an engineering integrity assessment.

    • Identify conditions that require additional inspection, technical review, or escalation.

    • Present corrosion data in a format that supports engineering and maintenance decisions.

This module examines the engineering and operational measures used to control pipeline corrosion and maintain effective protection throughout the asset lifecycle. Participants assess the role of corrosion inhibitors, internal coatings, external protective coatings, cathodic protection, and operating controls in reducing degradation.

The module distinguishes between mitigation measures for internal corrosion and those used to control external corrosion. Participants examine how treatment selection depends on the identified corrosion mechanism, pipeline material, operating environment, transported fluid, and evidence collected through monitoring and inspection.

  1. AMPP SP0169

    • Provides recognised practices for controlling external corrosion on underground or submerged metallic piping systems within its scope.

    • Addresses the application of cathodic protection and other corrosion control measures.

    • Supports the evaluation of external corrosion threats and the selection of appropriate protection strategies.

    • Provides a technical reference for understanding how coating systems and cathodic protection contribute to pipeline protection.

    • Helps inform the monitoring and evaluation of external corrosion control measures.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Explain the principles of corrosion mitigation and their application to pipeline integrity.

    • Distinguish between internal corrosion control and external corrosion protection.

    • Describe the role of corrosion inhibitors in controlling degradation within suitable pipeline operating conditions.

    • Explain how internal and external coatings contribute to corrosion prevention.

    • Understand the operating principles and purpose of cathodic protection systems.

    • Identify factors that influence the selection and performance of corrosion mitigation measures.

    • Recognise signs of ineffective chemical treatment, coating deterioration, and inadequate protection system performance.

    • Relate corrosion monitoring findings to the selection of corrective actions.

    • Explain the importance of follow-up measurements when evaluating mitigation effectiveness.

    • Identify circumstances requiring specialist engineering assessment before a mitigation strategy is changed.

This module brings together corrosion mechanisms, monitoring technologies, inspection data analysis, and mitigation practices within an integrated pipeline integrity management approach. Participants examine how organisations establish corrosion management plans, document integrity threats, prioritise interventions, and coordinate activities across engineering, inspection, operations, and maintenance functions.

The module focuses on translating monitoring information into practical decisions. Participants consider risk-based prioritisation, inspection planning, mitigation performance reviews, record keeping, and management reporting. They also examine how lessons from corrosion incidents, inspection findings, and operating experience inform continuous improvement.

  1. ASME B31.8S

    • Provides a framework for managing the integrity of gas pipeline systems within its defined scope.

    • Addresses the identification of threats, risk assessment, integrity assessment, and selection of mitigation measures.

    • Supports the integration of inspection findings and other integrity information into pipeline management decisions.

    • Helps organisations establish structured approaches to prioritising threats and evaluating the effectiveness of integrity activities.

    • Provides a recognised reference for understanding the relationship between corrosion threats and wider gas pipeline integrity management.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Explain the role of an integrated corrosion management plan within pipeline integrity management.

    • Connect corrosion monitoring results with inspection planning, risk assessment, and maintenance prioritisation.

    • Identify the information required to document corrosion threats and recommended mitigation measures.

    • Understand how organisations establish intervention priorities based on corrosion findings and potential consequences.

    • Evaluate the importance of monitoring mitigation performance and reviewing treatment effectiveness.

    • Explain how corrosion records support trend analysis, audit preparation, and management reporting.

    • Strengthen coordination between engineering, operations, inspection, and maintenance functions.

    • Identify opportunities to improve corrosion monitoring procedures and data quality.

    • Develop a structured response to a pipeline corrosion scenario using monitoring evidence and appropriate mitigation principles.

    • Recommend practical improvements that support pipeline protection, asset reliability, and continuous integrity management.

Certificate

Attendees who successfully complete the Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring and Mitigation Training Course receive a Certificate of Completion from Institute For Oil & Gas Training.

The certificate recognises completion of the professional training programme and participation in its technical learning activities. Attendees are required to meet the course attendance requirements established by Institute For Oil & Gas Training to qualify for the certificate.

The certificate supports professional development records and demonstrates participation in structured training relevant to pipeline integrity, corrosion monitoring, corrosion mitigation, and asset protection. It does not represent a professional licence or third-party technical certification.

Course dates

  • Europe

    Middle East

    Asia

    Africa

    North America

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    Fee: £3,700

  • Europe

    Middle East

    Asia

    Africa

    North America

    Online

    Fee: £3,700

  • Europe

    Middle East

    Asia

    Africa

    North America

    Online

    Fee: £3,700

  • Europe

    Middle East

    Asia

    Africa

    North America

    Online

    Fee: £3,700

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring and Mitigation Training Course about?

The course develops practical knowledge of internal corrosion, external corrosion, monitoring technologies, inspection data interpretation, and corrosion control methods. Participants learn how monitoring results support mitigation planning, pipeline protection, and integrity management decisions.

Who should attend this pipeline corrosion training course?

The course is suitable for pipeline integrity engineers, corrosion specialists, inspection engineers, NDT personnel, maintenance engineers, operations professionals, cathodic protection personnel, asset integrity managers, and technical consultants working in the oil and gas sector.

What monitoring techniques are covered during the course?

The course examines corrosion coupons, electrical resistance probes, linear polarisation resistance monitoring, ultrasonic thickness measurements, and intelligent pigging information. Participants also explore the strengths and limitations of these methods and how their results contribute to corrosion assessment.

Which corrosion mitigation methods are covered?

Participants examine corrosion inhibitors, internal and external protective coatings, cathodic protection, operational controls, and inspection-led maintenance. The course explains how mitigation measures are selected according to the identified corrosion mechanism, operating conditions, and monitoring evidence.

Will participants receive a certificate after completing the course?

Yes. Attendees who complete the programme and meet the attendance requirements receive a Certificate of Completion from Institute For Oil & Gas Training. The certificate recognises course completion and supports professional development records.

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