18th Dec & 19th Dec 2025, BPCL, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
AMPP India Chapter (formerly NACE International India Section) successfully organized Educational Training Program on “Fundamentals of Coating & Lining” on 18th & 19th Dec 2025 at BPCL, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. Twenty (20) officers from
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd attended in the training program. The training program started with a warm welcome to all dignitaries, AMPP India’s faculty members and participants by Mr. Keshav Dewangan, Sr. Manger, Integrity, Pipelines-HQ, BPCL, Mumbai and AMPP Certified CP-3.
Mr. Sunil Kamble, CGM-Operations, Pipelines, BPCL inaugurated the training program and in his inaugural address emphasized the importance of corrosion mitigation and indicated that the Fundamental Coating and Lining training program would enhance the effectiveness of maintenance & inspection activities related to pipeline corrosion control.
The faculty members for this training program were Mr. Denzil D’Costa, Technical Manager- Graco India & AMPP Certified (CIP-1 & 2 and PCS-2), Mr. Maheshkumar Aradhya, Sr. Director (R&C) Nippon Paints (India) & AMPP Certified CIP-3 & AMPP Certified Faculty for CIP & PCS and Mr. Abhishke Kapur, Regional Director-Seal for Life India and the program was coordinated by Mr. Manoj Mishra, Manager-Admin., AMPP India and the recipient AMPP Global “Elaine Bowman Distinguished Service Award-2023” in USA and NACE Certified CIP-1.
Mr. Denzil Dcosta highlighted various aspect on Fundamentals of Coating & Lining and informed that this training program is specially made for proper understanding of the technical aspects of surface preparation and application of a protective coatings system on a variety of structures for the industries. The program would benefit the Inspection Engineers, Quality Control (QA/QC Personnel), Operation and Maintenance personnel. It is designed to give the participant a path for continued professional development in coatings.
Group Photo – Dignitaries, Faculty members and Participants- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
The AMPP India Chapter was represented by Mr. Manoj Mishra-Manger Admin, AMPP India and he briefed the participants about AMPP (NACE) & AMPP India and benefits of educational training programs. Participants were informed about the benefits of being an AMPP member and contributing towards as voluntary work.
The participants gained both theoretical and practical knowledge through the structured lectures followed by an interactive session of questions & answers and exam on the following topics were conducted.
- Principles of Corrosion,
- Coatings Basics,
- Environmental Effects on Corrosion and its Monitoring,
- Surface Preparation,
- Coating Inspectors’ Responsibilities,
- Coating Types and Reasons for Use,
- Coating Defects – Causes and Remedies,
- Paint Application Types and its Challenges,
- Paint Measuring and Its Importance,
- Safety and its Importance in our Industry.
- Revision, Discussion & Exam
- Pipeline Coatings (External) and Field Joint Coatings
- Pipeline Coating Standards
The training program received excellent feedback from the participants. The participants also requested to BPCL to conduct this knowledgeable & valuable coating training program once every year for BPCL officers.
After end of the training program Mr. Denzil D’Costa, Treasurer-AMPP India Chapter delivered a motivating closing address. He personally interacted with all the participants for individual feedback on this program. He also presented memento to the faculty member & BPCL team at end of the training program and emphasized the importance of conducting on more educational training programs under the banner of AMPP India Chapter.
Mr. Manoj Mishra, Manager Admin, AMPP India Chapter proposed the vote to thanks during the valedictory session and also distributed AMPP India Chapter’s T-Shirt to the dignitaries and all participants.