Welcome to the News Section
Click down the page to the following categories: Insititute News, Industry News, Innovate Products, Ask the Expert and Fellows Corner.
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...
Follow us on social media
General Enquiries
Institute News
ICorr President Visits the University of Manchester to Celebrate Scholarship Impact
On 1 May 2026, Institute of Corrosion President Dr Yunnan Gao visited the University of Manchester to review the continuing success of the ICorr Scholarship Programme and to meet students and staff involved in corrosion education and research. The visit included...
Read how ICorr’s Scholarship Programme is helping shape the next generation of corrosion professionals
Discover how ICorr's bursary partnership with the University of Manchester is making a positive impact on students' higher education journeys, providing financial support, encouraging academic excellence, and offering a valuable stepping stone towards a rewarding...
ICorr Midlands Branch Chair Introduction
 Ali Oskuie, Asset Integrity Engineer, PhD, MSc Congratulations to our new Midlands Branch Chair Dr. Ali Oskuie on stepping into this leadership role with a clear vision for the future of our corrosion community. In this article, we take a closer look at Ali's journey...
Industry News
New Best Practices for Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) Monitoring Released – CUI RP 101
A new set of best practices created specifically for the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical industries has been released on 
18th December 2024, giving guidance on the deployment, usage, inspection strategies and maintenance of Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) monitoring...
Shell and Equinor to Create the UK’s Largest Independent Oil and Gas Company
London − Equinor UK Ltd and Shell U.K. Limited are to combine their UK offshore oil and gas assets and expertise to form a new company which will be the UK North Sea’s biggest independent producer. The incorporated joint venture (IJV) will be set up to sustain...
Aramco, Linde, and SLB Collaborate on Development of Carbon Capture and Storage Hub in Jubail Saudi Arabia
 Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has signed a shareholders’ agreement with Linde and SLB, paving the way for development of a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) hub that is expected to become one of the largest globally....
Innovative Products
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Ask The Expert
Ask the Expert – Issue 164
Question: What errors are most likely to occur when measuring dry film thicknesses on steel, and how can they be avoided. PS Answer: Dry film thickness measuring probably causes the most conversation/arguments on site than anything else, this is normally born out of...
Ask the Expert Issue 163
Question: At a recent meeting with a client a question was raised – How does my company find a corrosion engineer who has a broad background over a range of disciplines? They reported that they have tried to recruit, but can only find people with specialist training...
Ask the Expert – Part 2
Question: What is the best approach to detect and monitor CUI ? CL Answer: The most reliable method to detect and monitor CUI is a full strip of the insulation and visual inspection, although once CUI is detected with this method it is rarely monitored. The key...
Fellows Corner
Fellow’s Corner
This series of articles is intended to highlight industry-wide engineering experiences, practical opinions and guidance, to provide improved awareness for the wider public, and focussed advice for practicing technologists. The series is prepared by ICorr Fellows who...
Fellow’s Corner – Issue 165
This series articles is intended to highlight industry wide engineering experiences, practical opinions and guidance, to provide an improved awareness for the wider public, and focused advice to practicing technologists. The series is prepared by ICorr Fellows who...
The problem with black powder deposits
The article by Al-Otaibi and Deshmukh (p23 Corrosion Management September/October 2020) provided important insights into how intractable black powder problems can be in hydrocarbon systems. It also reminded Chris Googan of a recent investigation into a black powder...