SPI Coatings’ application on Pemex Oil’s offshore crude piping in the Gulf of Mexico was applied in 2014. This showcases the coatings’ ability to withstand harsh oceanic conditions while preventing corrosion and maintaining significant temperature reductions over time including withstanding hurricane winds.   Mexico’s Pemex Offshore Crude Piping in 2014 with HPC® Coating’s fresh application … More

Report extract in English By Hideki Yonekura AST Inc. (Advanced Storage & Transportation) Department Manager ENVIRONMENT SAFETY DEPARTMENT For Daiko Shokai Co. Ltd (Japanese SPI Distributor), 2010 A whole surface of a tank (1,000KL) in Hokko Terminal (Japan) had coated with Cool Therm (Super Therm® in Japan) in 1996, and we had recognized the beneficial effects. Therefore all of the … More

In the Natural Gas tank fields, the sun radiation (UV, Visual and IR) waves heat the skin of the tanks causing a critical increase in psi pressure inside the tanks that causes flaring. Most all flaring is burned off with a constant flame. This, in itself, is dangerous and is a concern for the safety engineers more … More

Rust Grip® – Unequaled Corrosion Protection Over 3,500,000 feet of Completion Tubulars (Offshore Drill Pipe) with Zero Corrosion Downgrades   Read the article – PDF   A long-term lab and field study by Chevron and Workstrings International published by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, tested 18 leading coatings on drill pipes for eight years. Drill pipes are the toughest environment anyone can … More

Primer: RUST GRIP® Top Coat: ENAMO GRIP Surface was pressure-washed using Simple Green as a cleaner, and rinsed. It was allowed to totally dry before RUST GRIP® was applied. RUST GRIP® was applied at 190sqft/gallon. (8.5 mils wet – 4.25 mils dry). ENAMO GRIP Polyurethane was applied at 190sqft/gallon as well (8.5 mils wet – … More

Case Study on how HPC® Coating protects and insulates equipment in the oil and gas industry Report of product demonstration HPC® Coating (thermal insulation coating) in temperature conduction pipes, crude storage tank and crude oil flow tank by temperature, Campo Palagua, Columbia August 30, 2018. Objectives HPC® Coating Application Avoid loss of temperature to the … More

Marine Environment in Abu Dhabi LNG Tanker The client ADNATCO is owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC’s) marine transportation company for crude and gas shipments, primarily sent to Asia. The application took place in Dubai Dry Docks on two separate vessels, on the Monkey Islands. The parent company ADNOC conducted detailed laboratory testing … More

Project Problem Chevron Pacific Indonesia, PT faced various problems at one of their gas pipeline locations in Indonesia. Because of condensation and lack of maintenance, the gas pipeline was affected by severe corrosion problems. They could not stop operation of the pipelines for maintenance, and the repairs had to be completed while the pipelines were … More

Project Problem Chevron Pacific Indonesia, PT faced various problems at one of their oil and gas refinery locations in Indonesia. Because of high temperatures, high humidity, and lack of consistent maintenance, most of the pipelines and storage tanks were affected by severe corrosion problems. The location needed to be in operation for at least 10 … More

Nigeria Offshore Applications The attached pictures show one of two applications performed in Nigeria. The job is about pipes used for offshore oil drilling operations, subject to cycles of immersion underwater and storage on deck. Very tough environment and very tough life cycle (salt water, salt spray, sun, impacts, abrasion, and temperatures ranging from 5° … More