Cortec® Corporation is pleased to announce a new addition to its line of concrete surface treatments. MCI®-2019 X is a 40% silane penetrating water repellent minus the typical Migrating Corrosion Inhibitors of MCI®-2019. The reason for not including MCI® is the same reason that Cortec® released MCI®-2018 X without MCI® in early 2024: some contractors need more options to adapt to specific project budgets and parameters. Here is a closer look at how MCI®-2019 X might fit into the picture.
Redundant or Complementary Protection
MCI®-2019 X provides water repellency by chemically reacting with the alkaline environment of concrete and creating a hydrophobic layer to reduce the ingress of water and other corrosives. This water repellency offers standalone benefit and is even better paired with a penetrating surface applied corrosion inhibitor (SACI). Historically, this combination has been available with MCI®-2018 and MCI®-2019, two silane water repellents that contain Migrating Corrosion Inhibitors. However, to get the highest concentration of SACIs on the market, users must opt for MCI®-2020, which contains a higher dose of MCI® without water repellent. While applying MCI®-2020 with either MCI®-2018 or MCI®-2019 on top would provide enhanced protection due to the presence of MCI® in both products, some contractors may prefer to apply just a water repellent on top of MCI®-2020 due to budget limitations or other project parameters. For cases like these, MCI®-2018 X and MCI®-2019 X are excellent alternatives to adapt to project needs.
Is 100% or 40% Silane Better?
But why would someone choose MCI®-2019 X over MCI®-2018 X? The answer, again, goes back to project and budget needs. Using a 40% silane water repellent is naturally more budget friendly than a 100% silane water repellent because of the lower concentration of a commodity in high demand. Yet that is not the only advantage. Contractors applying water repellent to previously treated concrete surfaces must think about ensuring good penetration and compatibility. This usually requires the thorough removal of water repellent residue before another product can be applied. However, MCI®-2019 X is one water repellent that may be applied over residue from previously worn-off treatments, thus replenishing the water repellency that the concrete has lost. This low-labor benefit is especially helpful in maintenance applications where a water repellent is reapplied every 5 to 10 years.
Slippage and Appearance
As a silane water repellent, MCI®-2019 X is a good choice for concrete structures where slippage is a concern. Since silane molecules are so small, they tend to penetrate deeper than other types of water repellents, making them less likely to cause water puddling or slippage. They also do not darken or change the appearance of concrete, an ideal characteristic for protecting historical structures.
More Flexibility for Contractors
With this new addition to Cortec’s MCI® portfolio, contractors have greater flexibility to tailor a surface protection system to their concrete repair or maintenance project. Whether they want a two-in-one MCI® water repellent (MCI®-2019), a doubled-up protection system of SACI + SACI water repellent (MCI®-2020 plus MCI®-2019), a simple water repellent (MCI®-2019 X) on top of high concentration SACI (MCI®-2020), or a 40% silane water repellent (MCI®-2019 X) alone, contractors can make their pick on what seems to be the best choice for their jobs.
By Birit Buhr, FICorr, Chief Corrosion Engineer, Europeanenergy
A new Joint working group (JWG6) have been created between two technical committees (TC) of ISO.
The two technical committees are:
ISO TC 107: Metallisation and inorganic coatings (project lead)
ISO TC 35—organic coating, but also
ISO TC 156 WG10 (cathodic protection) as a liaison partner to 
the JWG6
Five projects have been approved, and five draft documents circulated:
25249-1 Corrosion protection of offshore wind structures, design considerations
25249-2 Corrosion protection of offshore wind structures, primary steel components—general requirements for thermal spraying and painting
25249-3 Corrosion protection of offshore wind structures, primary steel components—supplementary requirements for foundations
25249-4 Corrosion protection of offshore wind structures, primary steel components—supplementary requirements for towers
25249-5 Corrosion protection of offshore wind structures, Supplementary requirements for primary structural steel components—structural steel and cast components for nacelles
They are planning for 5 more for secondary steel components, qualification of metallisation and paint systems, repair of surface protection systems, composite structures, and last but not least, environmental impact considerations, including life cycle 
assessment (LCA).
Offshore wind was born in Denmark in 1992 with the project Vindeby, and therefore it has only been natural that the project initiative comes from Danish Standards and the offshore wind industry here.
ISO support industrial needs and offshore wind is a global industry. The standardisation works will be truly international, with already the following countries supporting the work and the joint working group: Australia, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Iran, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian federation, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
The purpose of the NWIPs is to have overall industry-based ISO standard for the corrosion protection of offshore wind turbine structures to enable these structures to reach their intended 
service life.
 Houston, Texas – Oceaneering International, Inc. announces today that its Subsea Robotics and Aerospace and Defense Technologies segments were awarded a multi-million-dollar contract by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) of the U.S. Department of Defense to build a Freedom™ Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) and establish an Onshore Remote Operations Center (OROC) for the U.S. Navy.
The award highlights Oceaneering’s ability to leverage technology originally developed to support the offshore energy industry into other markets.The vehicle will be manufactured at Oceaneering’s Morgan City, Louisiana facility.
Oceaneering has conducted remote operations of commercial subsea robotic systems from OROCs since 2015 and has performed over 120,000 hours of remote operations to date.
On 7th October 2024, AUTOMA reached a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainability, receiving the prestigious ESG certification with an ‘A-Excellent’ score from the Synesgy platform. This recognition demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental, social, and governance sustainability.
Synesgy is a global reference platform for companies wishing to assess and improve their ESG performance. Through a self-assessment system, companies can measure their performance and obtain certifications attesting their compliance with international environmental, social, and governance sustainability requirements. Moreover, the platform promotes transparency within supply chains, allowing companies to monitor and audit their suppliers against ESG criteria.
bp an ICorr Corporate member, and Iberdrola have given the green light for the construction of a 25 MW green hydrogen project at bp’s Castellón refinery, which is expected to be operational in the second half of 2026. This is the first hydrogen project jointly undertaken by bp and Iberdrola through Castellón Green Hydrogen S.L., a joint venture equally owned by both companies.

This initiative, which includes the participation of the Technology Institute of Energy (ITE), has been awarded funding of 15 million euros from the Innovative Value Chain and Renewable Hydrogen Knowledge call of the Spanish Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan, with funding allocated by NextGenerationEU of the European Union. This plant could create up to 500 new direct jobs during its construction.
The 25 MW electrolyser will be powered by renewable electricity through a power purchase agreement (PPA) signed with Iberdrola that will supply 200 GWh/year coming from Iberdrola’s photovoltaic and wind projects. The electrolyser will include 5 modules of 5 MW containerised proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology, which will be supplied by Plug Power, a leading manufacturer of green hydrogen solutions. The green hydrogen produced by the electrolysis of water powered by renewable electricity will comply with European requirements to produce green hydrogen (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin, RFNBO) and will support the transition of bp’s Castellón refinery into an integrated energy hub. It’s expected around 2,800 annual tonnes of green hydrogen could substitute part of the grey hydrogen currently used by the refinery—currently produced from natural gas—and as such is expected to result in avoiding the emission of 23,000 tonnes of CO2 per year, equivalent to the emissions of 5,000 cars over the same period. This plant could create up to 500 new direct jobs during its construction.
This month, 
as part of our new Corrosion Management Journal Tutor feature, 
we are profiling 
Chris Wozencroft, CP Level 1, 2 and 3 Concrete Tutor.
Chris Wozencroft
BSc, CEng MICE, MCIOB, MICorr, BS EN ISO 15257, Level 4 Senior Cathodic Protection Specialist and Principal Engineer – Corrosion Engineering Solutions Ltd
Unit S1, 64-66 Akeman Street
Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 6AF
chris.wozencroft@corrosionengineering.co.uk
www.corrosionengineering.co.uk
Chris Wozencroft is an experienced Forensic Civil Engineer, with a focus on corrosion problems and is a leading expert in the diagnosis and treatment of Regent Street Disease – the corrosion of the steel frames within masonry clad buildings. These steel frames were at their most popular from the late 1890s to around 1950, when construction methods changed.
He graduated from Loughborough University in 2007 where he gained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Construction Engineering Management and prior to working in consulting, Chris was engaged at the hard end of the industry as a site engineer on heavy civil engineering projects.
His current employment is Corrosion Engineering Solutions Ltd where he works as a Technical Director. He has expertise in investigating and diagnosing defects in structures and buildings and has designed cathodic protection systems to protect many buildings and bridges in the UK [including Grade 1/A, Grade II* historic structures].
Chris is a dedicated technical tutor with extensive experience of training graduates, apprentices and placement students – including delivering many Level 1, 2 and Level 3 cathodic protection courses for ICorr. He is extremely passionate about making technical training available to all, with an energetic and uncompromising style.
Chris has been teaching ICorr courses since 2016 after gaining his ICorr Level 4 Certification in 2014. He finds the opportunity to improve the knowledge and skills of those working in CP in the construction industry immensely rewarding and enjoys meeting new people and nurturing new talent. For him, the best part is seeing someone discover a new path they had not previously considered and then helping them realise their potential.
ICorr is always interested in hearing from CP Level 4 professionals who are ready to take the opportunity to help progress their industry colleagues. Would you be able to join us? If yes, please contact: Cathodic Protection Scheme Manager Email: cpsm@icorr.org
Photo 2: Building Steel Frame Corrosion – Image Courtesy of CPA (Corrosion Prevention Association).
Photo 3: Concrete CP Installation at ICorr Telford Training Centre.
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