Corrosion management in Petroleum Industry

Authors

  • Mary Pramila Santhi Department of Commerce and The Principal Author
  • Rajendran Susai Corrosion Research Centre, Departmentof Chemistry, St.Antony’s College of Arts and Sciences for Women, Thamaraipadi, Dindigul,Tamil Nadu, India. (Affiliated to Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, India) Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0040-2435

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62638/ZasMat1383

Abstract

The world is swiftly advancing towards the development of sustainable infrastructure, emphasizing the use of corrosion-resistant materials to effectively optimize corrosion control and reduce lifecycle costs. Addressing corrosion control and mitigation during the initial design and construction phases of assets proves to be more beneficial in the long term, particularly regarding enhanced safety, performance, asset longevity, environmental protection, and operational costeffectiveness. Overall, the global cost attributed to corrosion is estimated to reach trillions. In general, corrosion is thought to affect approximately 4 percent of anation's GDP, and the continuously escalating environmental threat necessitates immediate and suitable actions. This article will concentrate on the different types of "Corrosion and its Prevention in the Oil and Gas Industry" that impact equipment, pipelines, and infrastructure within the oil and gas sector, along with strategies to alleviate these problems. Corrosion poses a significant challenge in the industry, resulting in safety risks, operational interruptions, and considerable financial losses. This article will address the following essential topics: Types of Corrosion in Oil and Gas, Impact of Corrosion on the Oil and Gas Industry, Corrosion Monitoring and Detection, Corrosion Prevention Methods, Best Practices in Corrosion Management, Case Studies and Industry Standards, and Future Trends in Corrosion Prevention. 

Keywords:

corrosion, management, oil and gas industry, petroleum industry, pipe line corrosion

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03-09-2025

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