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Introduction
Course overview
Pipelines transport oil, gas and products over long distances through populated areas, sensitive environments and offshore locations. A single failure can cause fatalities, environmental damage, long outages and regulatory penalties, so operators must manage integrity systematically throughout the pipeline life cycle.
This Aractech course explains how to build and operate a pipeline integrity management programme: threat identification, risk assessment, in-line inspection, direct assessment, defect evaluation, repair methods, corrosion control, leak detection and emergency response. Participants learn how to prioritise integrity activities using risk and data and how to demonstrate compliance to regulators.
Real incident case studies and practical exercises on inspection data help participants apply the methods to their own pipeline systems.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain the elements of a pipeline integrity management programme
- Identify and assess threats to pipeline integrity
- Plan in-line inspection and direct assessment
- Evaluate defects and select repair methods
- Apply corrosion control and leak detection
- Measure integrity performance and demonstrate compliance
Who should attend
Target audience
- Pipeline integrity engineers
- Pipeline operations and maintenance staff
- Corrosion and inspection engineers
- HSE and regulatory compliance professionals
- Asset managers responsible for pipelines
- Engineering consultants
Methodology
Learning approach
- Technical presentations based on industry practice
- Analysis of pipeline incident case studies
- Inspection data interpretation exercises
- Risk assessment workshops
- Integrity programme design
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Pipeline Integrity Fundamentals
- Pipeline systems and failure consequences
- Regulatory frameworks and standards
- Elements of an integrity management programme
- Data gathering and integration
- Coffee break
- Data gathering and integration (continued)
- Roles and responsibilities
- Exercise: Pipeline system review
Day 2
Threats and Risk Assessment
- Time-dependent, stable and random threats
- External and internal corrosion
- Third-party damage and geohazards
- Risk assessment methods
- Coffee break
- Risk assessment methods (continued)
- Prioritising pipeline segments
- Workshop: Risk ranking of pipeline segments
Day 3
Inspection and Assessment
- In-line inspection technologies
- Direct assessment methods
- Hydrostatic testing
- Interpreting inspection results
- Coffee break
- Interpreting inspection results (continued)
- Fitness-for-service assessment
- Exercise: Evaluating ILI data
Day 4
Mitigation and Repair
- Defect repair methods
- Corrosion control and cathodic protection
- Leak detection systems
- Damage prevention programmes
- Coffee break
- Damage prevention programmes (continued)
- Emergency response planning
- Case study: Responding to a pipeline leak
Day 5
Programme Management
- Integrity KPIs and performance
- Management of change
- Records and data management
- Coffee break
- Records and data management (continued)
- Audits and continuous improvement
- Digital tools for integrity
- Capstone: Pipeline integrity plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Pipeline Integrity Management (OG-036) cover?
This course covers Oil and Gas through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Pipeline integrity engineers, Pipeline operations and maintenance staff, Corrosion and inspection engineers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Paris, Kuala lumpur, Rome, Munich.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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