EXPLORATION • DRILLING • FIELD SERVICES
Proactive service plans can ensure the application of coatings is swift, planned and causes minimal downtime
RUST REVEALING RESEARCH Jotun’s survey, which was published
in August 2024, collected the views of 1,017 senior professionals in the onshore and off shore oil and gas sectors across 10 countries, exploring the industry’s attitudes to maintenance management and the near-term outlook for the sector. “88% confi rmed that they are expecting their businesses to increase maintenance budgets in the next fi ve years. In addition, we see that maintenance including corrosion management is gaining a strategic focus in the industry, particularly driven by sustainability and decarbonisation targets,” notes Mezhentseva. Putting money aside is one thing;
actually tackling the problem is another thing entirely. When it comes to corrosion, there is certainly no ‘one size fi ts all’ solution. Mezhentseva observes that every project is diff erent: “It starts from understanding the key challenges that both the industry as a whole and a specifi c operation are facing. Corrosion is a complex issue that requires a certain
level of expertise and experience to manage it eff iciently and prevent it from causing damage and downtime. Jotun delivers corrosion expertise and support to the maintenance planning and provides a range of certifi ed and proven technologies in corrosion protection, passive fi re protection, and heat- and chemical-resistant coatings.”
PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE In oil and gas environments there’s often a great deal of pressure to keep operations fl owing at all costs. Naturally, this means Jotun always emphasises the need for preventative measures. “Operational downtime represents a large cost and safety issue. To maximise operational uptime and avoid unexpected downtime, our main recommendation is always to secure long-lasting or even extended protection that will prevent corrosion even in the most challenging conditions,” she advises. But there will always be some scenarios where treatment or repair work is necessary. “In cases where a shutdown is required
Jotun’s recent report emphasises the growing strategic signifi cance of maintenance within the oil and gas sector. The report’s fi ndings underline the crucial role that maintenance, especially corrosion management, plays in ensuring the safety, profi tability, and environmental sustainability of oil and gas operations. The positive news was that respondents confi rmed that maintenance budgets are increasing. However, three quarters of the senior decision-makers in the oil and gas industry (74%) said these maintenance budgets are the fi rst to be cut when cost savings must be made. This paradox demonstrates how diffi cult it is for those in charge of maintenance strategies to plan. “Effective maintenance is
no longer just a technical issue; it’s a strategic imperative that impacts every facet of the industry’s operations, from safety to environmental sustainability,” says Ekaterina Mezhentseva. “Our report clearly shows that the industry is moving towards greater investment in maintenance, driven by the need to meet ESG criteria and ensure long-term operational success, but budgets need to be future proofed to allow for effective long-term maintenance planning.”
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