This course is valuable for professionals involved in asset integrity management, corrosion control, and risk assessment within the oil and gas industry. It benefits those responsible for maintaining equipment reliability, optimizing corrosion-related costs, and improving safety.
No specific technical background is required, but participants with field experience will find the course especially useful. Engineers, inspectors, maintenance personnel, and anyone contributing to asset integrity strategies can gain practical insights and tools to enhance their corrosion management approach.
As a participant, you can expect to gain practical skills and insights that will enhance your ability to manage Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) effectively. By completing the course, you will be able to:
Design and execute MIC monitoring programs using both conventional and advanced microbiological techniques.
Quantify risk reduction and cost savings through optimized mitigation planning and improved inspection intervals.
Reduce failure rates in seawater injection and firewater systems through targeted MIC control interventions.
Implement corrosion management tools (e.g., control matrices, KPIs) to support asset integrity objectives.
Day 1
Corrosion and Corrosion Engineering in the oil & gas industry
MIC in the Upstream Oil & Gas Industry
Microorganisms and Bacterial Types in the Oil & Gas Industry
Bacterial Nutrition & Growth Conditions
Pre-Course Assessment
Day 2
Bacterial Metabolism
Biofilm Basics
Introduction to SRB & its Deterioration Mechanisms
Predominant MIC Mechanisms & Their Repercussions in the Oil & Gas Industry
Bacterial Problems: Seawater Injection Systems
Bacterial Problems: Firewater Systems
Bacterial Monitoring
Bacterial Analysis Techniques: Traditional and Molecular Microbiological Methods (MMM)
Day 3
MIC Mitigation Process
Water Removal
Biociding – Oxidising & Non-Oxidising Chemicals
Nitrate Treatment
MIC & Design, Materials Selection, Coatings & CP
Day 4
Integrity and Integrity Management Concepts
The Classical Integrity Management View
Corrosion Management Background in the UK’s Upstream Oil & Gas Industry
Corrosion Management and Integrity Management Measure Concepts
Corrosion Control Matrices and Corrosion Key Performance Indicators
Day 5
Improved MIC Mitigation Through Corrosion Management Applications
MIC & Inspections
MIC & Corrosion Monitoring & Fluid Sampling
MIC & Management Requirements
MIC & RBI
Introduction to MIC Mitigation in SWIS
Introductions to MIC Models
Conclusions & Recommendations
Post-Course Assessment
Delivery Options & Upcoming Dates
In-House / On-Site Training
Tailored to Your Team
This course can be tailored and delivered at your own facility — adapted to your specific units, equipment, and team experience level. We come to you, wherever you are in the world.
All content can be customised for awareness, intermediate, or experienced staff. Post-course consultancy and help-desk support is also available.