corrosion

Enhancing pipeline efficiency: The importance of surface preparation and coatings in industrial bearings

10/25/2024

This article delves into the significance of surface preparation and coatings for industrial bearings in pipeline applications.

Performance improvements offer longer maintenance-free service for LNG assets

The hidden dangers of corrosion under insulation (CUI) span the oil and gas industry from upstream operations to midstream infrastructure to downstream applications, including the production of liquified natural gas (LNG).

New research reveals increasing strategic importance of maintenance in oil and gas industry operations

Jotun has published a new report, derived from a survey of over 1,000 senior professionals, showing that 88% of respondents anticipate an increase in maintenance budgets over the next five years and 75% say that the requirement to report on environmental performance has led to increased investment in maintenance.

PPG launches PPG PITT-THERM 909 spray-on insulation coating for oil and gas, infrastructure industries

PPG announced the launch of PPG PITT-THERM® 909 spray-on insulation (SOI) coating. This silicone-based coating is designed for high-heat environments in the oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical and other critical infrastructure industries.

The illusion of accuracy in analyzing plant failures

8/7/2024

The first cause of the illusion of accuracy in analyzing plant failures is missing the temperature scale conversion. When contemplating the three examples above with the following set of temperature ranges, the perspective might become different.

Insight hub: Pipeline data assessment and analysis

6/18/2024

This article examines how an operator's pipeline data can be used to add efficiencies to operations.

Sponsored: Performance improvements offer longer maintenance-free service for LNG assets

The hidden dangers of corrosion under insulation (CUI) span the oil and gas industry from upstream operations to midstream infrastructure to downstream applications, including the production of liquified natural gas (LNG).

The science behind amine column corrosion and remedial solutions

4/16/2024

This article examines how and why corrosion takes place within amine columns and the corrosion mitigation strategies available.

Henkel closes acquisition of specialized supplier for protective coating and sealing solutions

Henkel has successfully completed the acquisition of the U.S.-based Seal for Life Industries LLC from Arsenal Capital Partners.

China power firm GCL revives LNG ambition after solar spin-off

Privately-run Chinese power company GCL Holdings is rebuilding a natural gas business after offloading hundreds of solar installations to set up gas import capacity and a trading operation.

SEFE to become sole shareholder of gas grid operator WIGA

German nationalized energy firm SEFE will take full ownership of gas transmission network WIGA by buying around half of it from joint venture partner Wintershall, in the latest sign of Berlin tightening its grip on energy infrastructure.

Shutdown and startup of an amine system

3/7/2024

This work demonstrates best practices when shutting down and starting up an amine system

QatarEnergy selects Nakilat to own and operate up to 25 conventional LNG vessels

QatarEnergy announced that it has selected Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited to be the owner and operator of up to 25 conventional-size LNG carriers pursuant to Time Charter Parties to be entered into by affiliates of QatarEnergy and Nakilat.

Russia’s planned gas pipeline to China faces construction delay

Mongolian Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene said construction of Russia's planned new Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline to China, which was expected to start this year, may be delayed.

Mitigating Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) with Liquid Coatings

The hidden dangers of corrosion under insulation (CUI) span the oil and gas industry from upstream operations to midstream infrastructure to downstream applications, including the production of liquified natural gas (LNG).

Venture Global seeks to commence some service at Louisiana Calcasieu LNG plant (U.S.)

U.S. LNG company Venture Global LNG asked federal energy regulators for permission to commence service of liquefaction blocks 7-9 at its Calcasieu Pass LNG export plant in Louisiana.

Argentina seeking new Vaca Muerta pipeline work to move local gas supply

Argentina's government will next week call for bids to reverse the flow of natural gas on a major pipeline designed to transport Vaca Muerta production to the north and center of the country.

Next generation tank lining delivers next-level service lives

The experts at Sherwin-Williams offer a variety of factors to consider when choosing tank linings and is raising the standard for years to come with our latest generation of single-coat epoxy tank linings.