Pipeline Internal & External Corrosion in Oil and Gas Industry
2026-01-01 - 2026-12-31
NACE equips society to protect people, assets and the environment from the adverse effects of corrosion.
NACE International Gateway India Section is organizing the Online Educational Training Program on “Pipeline Internal & External Corrosion in Oil & Gas Industry.”
INTRODUCTION
Pipelines are the lifeline of oil and gas industry and energy business. Their uninterrupted availability is paramount for the industry as well as the national economy. One of the major causes of failure of the pipelines is corrosion, internal as well external. The integrity of the pipelines against corrosion can be ensured by deep understanding of corrosion processes and by adopting prevention and control measures coupled with corrosion monitoring and inspection. The program aims at delivering in-depth knowledge about various aspects of corrosion, corrosion prevention & control, mitigation, monitoring and inspection in pipelines in oil and gas industry.
WHY ATTEND?
The program will help broaden the knowledge base of the participants about pipeline internal & external corrosion along with its monitoring and control options. Participants will learn about the corrosion impact, along with the main issues of pipeline corrosion in oil and gas industry. The interactive sessions provide an opportunity to clear doubts and also learn from other’s experience.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Executives of all levels from Production, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemistry, Responsible for Internal / External corrosion control, Cathodic Protection Systems, Integrity program / implementation, Pipeline Operation, Coating, Maintenance, Service providers and others relevant disciplines from Oil and Gas Industry.
TOPICS: In order to achieve the stated objectives, the sessions will focus on the following:

Introduction to Pipeline Corrosion in Upstream Oil & Gas Industry, Cost of Corrosion
Basics of Electrochemical & Microbial influenced Corrosion in Pipelines
Causes and Mechanisms of Internal Corrosion of Pipelines
Internal Corrosion Monitoring of Pipelines
Pipeline Failure Case Studies
Pipeline Coatings for External Corrosion Control
External Corrosion Control by Cathodic Protection and its monitoring
Pigging and Internal Corrosion Regulatory Requirements of OISD SOP for Integrity Assessment of Petroleum & Natural Gas Pipelines.
Direct Assessment of Corrosion

FACULTY: The faculty includes professional experts from Oil & Gas and Pipeline industries (Public sector organizations & other institutions).
CLASS TIMING: 09:00 hrs – 14:00 hrs
Participation Certification will be issued after the course. (This training helps in the Professional Development Hour (PDH) requirement in the renewal of your certifications)
REGISTRATION
Enrolment is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, as seats are limited.
Dr. Anil Bhardwaj, Course Coordinator
Former Group General Manager, ONGC
Email: anilbh58@hotmail.com
Cell: +91 9969222638
For Registration & Other Details
Mr. Manoj Mishra, Manager Administration
Email: manoj@naceindia.org
Cell: +91 9820631320
NACE International Gateway India Section
305-A, Galleria, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai-400076, INDIA
Tel: +91-22-25797354
Email: info@naceindia.org
Website: www.amppindia.org / Conference: www.corcon.org

Direct Assessment
2026-01-01 - 2026-12-31
Direct Assessment is part of US and India’s mandatory standard for pipeline integrity management for gas systems- ASME B31.8S
5-Day Classroom Course
Days 1-4: 8 am to 5 pm
Day 5: 8 am to noon, unless otherwise noted
Learning Objectives – the goal is to prepare students to:

Understand DA and the relationship to an overall pipeline corrosion integrity management program
Recognize the benefits and limitations of DA
Understand industry standards related to DА
Differentiate DA from other pipeline integrity methods
Perform quality assurance
Establish corrosion rates
Understand responsibilities of the operator and/or service provider
Understand the DA Phases:
– Pre-Assessment
– Indirect Inspections
– Direct Examinations
– Post-Assessment
Recognize the different types of DA
– External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA)
– Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment (ICDA) 13 12
– Stress Corrosion Cracking Direct Assessment (SCCDA)
– Confirmatory Direct Assessment (DA)

The course is presented in a format of lecture, discussion and group exercises. The course concludes with a written examination at the end of the week.
NACE International Gateway India Section
NACE International Gateway India Section was established in 1992. It has become one of the largest and most active sections of NACE International through its significant contributions for the promotion of corrosion awareness, protection and control in India and globally. It has done this by organizing annual conferences/seminars as well as education programs and workshops every year. NIGIS is committed to enhancing the quality and range services and activities promoting awareness and control of corrosion.
NIGIS has more than 1150 members and it has organized over 100 courses that include CIP Level I & II, CIP Level-II Nuclear course & Maritime Emphasis, CIP Peer Review certification courses and Refinery Corrosion courses, during the last five years. It has also held 20 annual conferences.
NIGIS recognizes that it must encourage the growth of corrosion science not only as a subject but also as a career through the development of professionals associated with it. To this end. NIGIS started the initiative of ‘Corrosion Awareness Day’ where awards are presented to individuals and institutions for their contributions to corrosion awareness and developments in the field of corrosion science and technology
Direct Assessment
Course Highlights

Comparison of DA to other pipeline integrity methods
Direct Assessment Phases
– Pre-assessment
– Indirect inspection
– Direct examinations
– Post assessment
External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA)
Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment (ICDA)
Stress Corrosion Cracking Direct Assessment (SCCDA)
Confirmatory Direct Assessment (DA)
Establishing corrosion rates
Reassessment options / intervals
Quality assurance
Management of change
Continuous improvement
Responsibilities of the Operator and / or service provider

Related Certifications/ Qualifications

PCIM Technologist

The Direct Assessment course will concentrate on internal, external and stress corrosion cracking direct assessment along with pre and post assessment, quality assurance, data analysis and integration, and remediation and mitigation activities. The course will also cover the benefits and limitations of Direct Assessment, its relationship to an overall integrity assessment program and industry standards, regulations and best practices.
NACE is recognized as an Authorized Provider of Continuing Education Units by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). To receive CEUs, participants are required to be engaged in the entire course and successfully pass the final exam. At the conclusion of the course you will be asked to complete a course evaluation.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management Program (PCIM) is a comprehensive training and certification program that is designed to train a wide range of pipeline professionals from field personnel to engineers management. Individuals responsible for the implementation and/or management of an integrity program for a pipeline system with an emphasis on integrity verification and maintenance optimization should attend.
Prerequisites: No prior training required, but 8 years of work experience or 4 years work experience and 4 year degree in Physical Science or Engineering is recommended.
NACE International Gateway India Section
305 – A, Galleria, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai – 400076, INDIA
Tel: +91-22-25797354
Email: info@naceindia.org
Website: www.amppindia.org / Conference: www.corcon.org

Damage Mechanism Affecting Fixed Equipment In Refining Industry
2026-01-01 - 2026-12-31
Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining and Petrochemical Industries provides an in-depth understanding of over 60 different damage mechanisms that can occur to process equipment. It emphasises on fixed equipment damage mechanism and mitigation procedures. Equipment damages have been resulting in unplanned shutdowns, lower profitability, reduced plant reliability and safety. Analysing the damage mechanism and applying suitable mitigation techniques can protect the equipment from damage.
This training course covers broadly the topics from API 571 such as different types of damage mechanisms include low temperature and high temperature corrosion, corrosion under insulation (CUI), soil corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, sulfide stress corrosion cracking, wet H2S cracking in sour environment, corrosion damages in refinery primary and secondary units, material degradation, carburization, graphitisation, temper embrittlement, hydrogen embrittlement and sigma phase embrittlement.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Principle of Corrosion
Low Temperature Corrosion
Environment Assisted Corrosion Cracking (SCC)
High Temperature Corrosion
In-Service Damage Mechanism.
Corrosion control in CDU, VDU and Coker units.
Corrosion Control in Hydroprocessors, FCC, and CRU
Corrosion control in Amine treating, SRU and sour water treatment, pipeline, and storage tank
Q&A

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Personnel engaged in refining industries, design, metallurgical investigations, process engineers, operations officers, monitoring and maintenance planners, service company representatives who support refiners, corrosion and equipment engineers, metallurgists, coating inspectors, inspection supervisors, material engineers and academic institutes.
CLASS TIMING
09:00 hrs – 14:00 hrs
FACULTY
The faculty includes professional experts from organizations & institutions.
FOR DETAILS
Mr. N Manohar Rao, Program Coordinator
Email: manoharrao1374@gmail.com
Cell: +91-98200 39527
FOR REGISTRATION
Mr. Rishikesh Mishra, Manager Technical Services, NIGIS
Email: rishikesh@naceindia.org
Cell: +91-9820459356
NACE International Gateway India Section
305 – A, Galleria, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai – 400076, INDIA
Tel: +91-22-25797354
Email: info@naceindia.org
Website: www.naceindia.org / Conference: www.corcon.org
