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Corrosion Control Methods in Oil and Gas Pipelines and Their Limitations
Douda Assa Diakite1,2, Ramatoulaye Binta Diallo3, Fatoumata Conde,3, and Makoura Camara3
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DOI:10.17265/2162-5263/2026.02.005
1. Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Ecology, Gubkin University, Moscow, 119991, Russian 2. Department of Chemical Engineering, Polytechnic Institute, Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Conakry 1147, Guinea 3. Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Conakry1147, Guinea
Corrosion in oil and gas pipelines is a significant challenge for the industry, leading to failures, leaks, and ruptures that can have severe consequences. These incidents can cause significant environmental damage and financial losses for affected companies. As a result, corrosion control has become crucial for ensuring the safety of infrastructure and maintaining the smooth operation of the oil and gas industry. This review study provides a detailed examination of the corrosion control methods used in the oil and gas industry, detailing the most common methods such as coating, corrosion inhibitors, cathodic protection, and biocides. Each method is evaluated in terms of its effectiveness, cost, and associated challenges, including the sustainability of long-term solutions and their environmental impact. The study also discusses the specific limitations of each approach, providing insights into the best practices and improvement strategies to optimize corrosion management in this critical sector.
Corrosion, oil and gas pipelines, oil and gas industry, corrosion inhibitor, cathodic protection, coating, biocide.
Douda
Assa Diakite, Ramatoulaye Binta Diallo,
Fatoumata Conde and Makoura Camara.Corrosion Control Methods in Oil and Gas Pipelines and Their Limitations.Journal of Environmental
Science and Engineering
B 15
(2026) 105-111
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