Mitigating risk: Navigate the complexities of sour gas plants

1/9/2026

When working with highly corrosive and toxic substances such as hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and carbon dioxide (CO₂), asset integrity is paramount. Without a robust inspection plan in place, sour gas plants can quickly become hazardous, with leaks and failures posing a significant risk to personnel and the environment. Both colorless and flammable, H₂S is a highly corrosive substance that can rapidly degrade infrastructure, pipelines and equipment. As the result of a prolonged leak, H₂S can cause serious injury to personnel, varying from dizziness to complete paralysis of the respiratory system. Following a 6-yr study into workplace fatalities, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporte