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A Significant professional milestone and a landmark for ICorr
The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) is delighted to announce the successful completion of its first direct assessment for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration, marking an important milestone in the Institute’s professional registration programme. We are proud to...
Engineering Intelligence: Creating Impact Through Knowledge, Leadership and Mentoring
As we approach International Women in Engineering Day on the 23rd of June, this year’s theme – Engineering Intelligence – resonates strongly with me. While often associated with technical expertise and problem-solving, it also reflects curiosity, adaptability,...
Eurocorr 2026
Join us for the 67th Corrosion Science Symposium at EUROCORR 2026 ICorr’s Corrosion Science Division (CSD) is organising the 67th Corrosion Science Symposium (CSS). This year, our CSS will feature as a dedicated specialist session within EUROCORR 2026, taking place...
Beyond the Games: Hidden Corrosion Challenges in Mass Transportation Systems
Big sporting events mean big crowds and the need for mass transportation systems. In many cities this need has recently been met by retrospectively fitting light rail and tram systems into existing and older city infrastructure. As you travel on these electric rail...
Authenticating ICorr Membership and Certification
Ensuring Confidence in ICorr Professional Credentials ICorr is committed to maintaining the integrity and credibility of its professional memberships and certifications. These credentials represent recognised standards of competence, professionalism, and commitment...
Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2026
As we celebrate Volunteers' Week, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to all our volunteers across the Institute of Corrosion. "ICorr's success is built on the dedication of volunteers who generously share their knowledge, experience and time. Their...
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A Significant professional milestone and a landmark for ICorr
The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) is delighted to announce the successful completion of its first direct assessment for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration, marking an important milestone in the Institute’s professional registration programme. We are proud to...
Beyond the Games: Hidden Corrosion Challenges in Mass Transportation Systems
Big sporting events mean big crowds and the need for mass transportation systems. In many cities this need has recently been met by retrospectively fitting light rail and tram systems into existing and older city infrastructure. As you travel on these electric rail...
Authenticating ICorr Membership and Certification
Ensuring Confidence in ICorr Professional Credentials ICorr is committed to maintaining the integrity and credibility of its professional memberships and certifications. These credentials represent recognised standards of competence, professionalism, and commitment...
Industry News
Bilfinger Secures Offshore and Onshore Maintenance Contracts in the UK
Bilfinger has secured two significant maintenance contracts in the UK, strengthening its presence across both offshore and onshore energy infrastructure. The awards include work on the Cygnus gas field for Ithaca Energy and a fabric maintenance contract at the SAGE...
Bilfinger Secures Major NDT Inspection Services Contract with bp
Aberdeen, United Kingdom – International industrial services provider Bilfinger has been awarded a significant contract to deliver Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection services across all of bp’s North Sea assets. This new award builds on the longstanding...
Hexigone and Alfaa Chem Join Forces, to Bring Advanced Anti-Corrosion Technology to the GCC Market
Hexigone Inhibitors Ltd, a UK-based innovator in smart corrosion inhibitors, has entered a strategic partnership with Alfaa Chem, a leading chemical distributor in the Middle East. The collaboration aims to deliver high-performance anticorrosion technologies to the...
Innovative Products
Universal Primer
Global liquid and powder coatings supplier Axalta, has recently launched what it calls the first premium universal thermosetting powder primer available in the world. Alesta ZeroZinc UniPrime has been released in the EMEA region and is available from local Axalta...
Satellite-based remote monitoring for cathodic protection installations
Remote monitoring specialist Omniflex has released the latest in its industry-leading Teleterm range of remote monitoring instruments — the Teleterm SW1 module — an IoT-focused satellite-based remote monitoring module for the global cathodic protection (CP) market....
CorrosionRADAR launches StarterPACK™ to unlock the value of predictive corrosion monitoring
CorrosionRADAR has launched StarterPACK™ which allows industry to try out predictive moisture and corrosion monitoring in a specially designed evaluation project. It is a quick and easy way for companies to weigh up the benefits of Predictive Corrosion Management...
Ask The Expert
Ask the Expert – What do Industry 4.0 and Industrial IOT Mean for Predictive Corrosion Management?
Dr Prafull Sharma, Chief Technology Officer, Corrosion RADAR Dr Prafull Sharma, our ICorr Midlands Chair, currently serves as Chief Technology Officer of UK-based CorrosionRADAR Ltd., which is bringing innovative corrosion monitoring technologies using the Industrial...
Ask the Expert – Issue 185
How do we Detect and Mitigate AC Interference in Pipelines Using Software Modelling?J N Agrawal, B Tech, MBA, ICorr CP4, FICorr, CEO of Corrsol Tech, India Meet the Author Jaiprakash Narain Agrawal is an expert in corrosion management and cathodic protection. He has a...
Ask the Expert
Why is Effective MIC Control Still a Major Challenge for Many Oil and Gas Assets? by Dr Ali Morshed, Consultant Corrosion Engineer, UK. Meet the Author Dr. Ali Morshed Dr. Ali Morshed holds a PhD in corrosion engineering from University College London, an MSc in...
Fellows Corner
Fellow’s Corner
Overcoming Plant Isolation Issues within Cathodic Protection Design Dr Ahmed Mahgoub, FICorr Dr Ahmed Mahgoub is cathodic protection subject matter expert for Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. He has more than 19 years of experience in...
Fellow’s Corner – Nov/ Dec 25
This series of articles is intended to highlight industry-wide engineering experience, guidance and focussed advice to practising technologists. It is written by ICorr Fellows who have made significant contributions to the field of Corrosion Management. Can Corrosion...
Fellow’s Corner
This series of articles is intended to highlight industry-wide engineering experience, guidance and focussed advice to practising technologists. It is written by ICorr Fellows who have made significant contributions to the field of Corrosion Management. B S Wyatt is...