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ICorr Training: CPGB – A Year of Achievement New CPGB Chair
We have recently welcomed Ben Magee CEng MIEI MICE MICorr. Director at McFarland Consulting Ltd and ICorr Level 4 Cathodic Protection Specialist as our new Chair and offer our full support to him. Retiring Chair The President has awarded a Certificate of Appreciation...
ICorr Certified Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Training Course
11–15 May 2026 ICorr Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) course gives engineers, technologists,consultants, and asset integrity professionals the knowledge and practical skills needed toidentify, mitigate, and manage MIC risks. Backed by industry experts,...
Corrosion Mechanisms in Stainless Steel Course
The ICorr Engineering Training Governing Board (ICorr-ETGB), in collaboration with R‑Tech and BSSA, is pleased to invite you to register for our one‑day training course, “Corrosion Mechanisms in Stainless Steel.” Course details: • Date: 22 April 2026• Venue: NMC...
ICorr Strengthens Global Leadership as Official Supporting Partner at MECOC EXPO 2026, Abu Dhabi
The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) proudly reinforced its international leadership and strategic influence as an Official Supporting's Partner at the 5th Middle East Metallurgy, Corrosion and Coatings Conference and Expo (MECOC EXPO), held from 26-29 January 2026 in...
ICorr is pleased to announce that Prof Arjan Mol (Delft University of Technology, Netherlands) is the recipient of the UR Evans award 2026.
Professor Arjan Mol is a global leader in corrosion science and engineering, recognised for his pioneering corrosion research and measurement technique development and leadership. After his doctorate at Delft University of Technology in 2000 for his seminal work on...
Meet the Corrosion Specialist – Johnny Morton
Profile of our New ICorr STGB Chair What did you aspire to be when you were younger?When I was growing up, I always wanted to run my own business. I actually achieved this pretty early, at 19 I started a mobile wholesale confectionery business inspired by my father,...
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Correx Updates
It is with sadness and pride that I announce my resignation as CORREX managing director, a role I have held for the last 5 years plus. This is due to the role changing and evolving and taking much more time than it originally did. What with that and being the senior...
ICorr Welcomes New Sustaining Member: OneGarnet
ICorr is pleased to announce that OneGarnet has joined the Institute as a new Sustaining Member. With more than 17 years of specialised experience in garnet mining and processing, the OneGarnet Group has established itself as a global leader in the industry,...
Sarah Bagnall Appointed Chair of the British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA)
Sarah Bagnall, Fellow of Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) and Chair of ICorr Wales and South-West branch, has been appointed Chair of the British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA). Sarah, CEng, FIMMM, MICorr, is a Chartered Engineer specialising in...
Industry News
TotalEnergies and Partners Inaugurate Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm
During a ceremony held in Taipei, TotalEnergies and its partners announced the successful inauguration of the Yunlin offshore wind farm in Taiwan, which is now fully operational and generating renewable electricity at its planned capacity of 640 MW. It will power...
BP and XRG Close Deal to Launch New Joint venture with Arcius Energy
bp, ICorr Corporate member and XRG today announced they have reached financial close and completed formation of their new joint venture and international natural gas production and marketing platform – Arcius Energy. Announced in February 2024, Arcius Energy is 51%...
Note for Readers
ICorr were privileged to be invited to Portcullis House in Westminster adjacent to the Houses of Parliament for a special themed event on the topic of ‘Reuse, Renew, or Replace?’ The following series of articles are presented in the same order as presented to the...
Innovative Products
Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd announce the launch new pipeline coating
Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd have introduced a new product to the Denso product line, Denso Bore-Wrap™, pipeline coating. According to the company, Denso Bore-Wrap is an abrasion resistant Outerwrap (ARO) which has outstanding performance against impact, gouge,...
Ask The Expert
Ask the Expert
Question: When should you use corrosion resistant alloys in upstream production? CM Answer: This is a wonderfully simple question that does not have a simple answer. Corrosion Resistant Alloys can be an excellent material choice for combatting corrosion and they are...
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The questions in this issue feature insulated stainless steel pipework, and transporting CO2 Question: Should 304 stainless steel pipework be coated prior to insulation? CM Answer: Corrosion under insulation in austenitic stainless steel manifests itself in the form...
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The question in this issue features the type of coating needed for the internal protection of an above ground storage tank. Question: What type of generic coating is required to protect the inside of a tank containing a liquid with pH ranging from 2-13, and operating...
Fellows Corner
Fellow’s Corner
This series of articles is intended to highlight industry-wide engineering experiences, guidance, and focused advice to practising technologists. The series is written by ICorr Fellows who have made significant contributions to the field of corrosion management. This...
Electrochemical Noise
This article will look at the Electrochemical Noise Method for corrosion monitoring. Firstly, what are its attractions? Well, it’s as unintrusive as its possible to get, just using the fluctuations which are produced naturally by the corrosion process to tell us the...
Fellow’s Corner – A Career as a Cathodic Protection Engineer
This series of articles is intended to highlight industry wide engineering experiences, practical opinions, guidance, and focused advice to practising technologists. The series is written by ICorr Fellows who have made significant contributions to the field of...