Case Study
Corrosion Cases 12 Years Apart Reveal Milestones in Pipeline Engineering Digital Integration
The Oil and Gas business is conservative by nature. Given a choice, companies would prefer to stick with well-established practices. However, in recent years, change has forced its way into the methods and stan- dards of the industry. The agents driving this evolution are the opposing forces of competition and a strict regulatory regime. Additionally, the accelerating pace of innovation makes the investment in change ever more urgent. The result is a continuous search for new methods and commercial advantages. The need to address corrosion is a significant factor throughout the pipeline lifecycle, either to prevent it or to find remedies when it appears. Mitigation approach- es present excellent examples of how new digital ca- pabilities have transformed the industry. The tools