Gas and water are produced as a by-product of crude oil production, which leads to the possibility of corrosion of process materials. The corrosion of topsides equipment, pipework and subsea pipelines and equipment can be controlled chemically by the addition of a suitable corrosion inhibitor that forms a protective film.

Most process pipework and vessels are usually manufactured from mild steel and various types of corrosion can occur, including general corrosion, localised corrosion and galvanic corrosion.

Factors which influence the rate of corrosion include:

Temperature

Pressure

CO2 concentration

Water cut

Water chemistry

Glexoil can  is a supplier  of highly robust corrosion inhibitors that can give general protection from corrosion or inhibition against specific problems, such as weld corrosion.