| Code | Date | Format | Currency | Team of 10 Per Person* |
Team of 7 Per Person* |
Early Bird Fee Per Person |
Normal Fee Per Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD948 | 04 - 06 May 2026 | Paris, France | USD | 5,159 | 5,399 | 5,799 | 5,999 |
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Code
PD948Date
04 - 06 May 2026Format
Paris, FranceCurrency
USDTeam of 10
Per Person*
5,159
Team of 7
Per Person*
5,399
Early Bird Fee
Per Person
5,799
Normal Fee
Per Person
5,999
*Fee per person in a team of 7 or 10 participating from the same organisation, registering 6 weeks before the course dateRequest for a quote if you have different team sizes, content customisation, alternative dates or course timing requirements Request for in-person classroom training or online (VILT) training format
About this Training Course
CO₂ pipelines are a key part of CCUS projects, but CO₂ service brings integrity challenges that differ from conventional natural gas pipelines—especially around impurities and water control, corrosion mechanisms, fracture control, and low-temperature effects during depressurization. These factors influence how pipelines are commissioned, operated, inspected, and assessed throughout their lifecycle.
This 3-day course provides a practical, end-to-end view of CO₂ pipeline integrity and anomaly assessment. Participants will learn the fundamentals of CO₂ pipeline systems and integrity management frameworks, CO₂-specific threats, operational controls, and inspection/monitoring options (including ILI considerations and leak detection). The course also includes guided, hands-on anomaly assessment calculations, followed by repair strategies, emergency response planning, and key lessons learned from real case examples.
The training combines CO₂-specific technical fundamentals with practical integrity decision-making. Participants will work through real operational scenarios covering commissioning baselines, contaminant and water management, transient operations, inspection planning, and how to interpret anomalies to support repair and emergency response choices across the CO₂ pipeline lifecycle.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand CO₂ pipeline integrity risks and how they differ from natural gas service
- Identify CO₂-specific threats (corrosion, contaminants, fracture and depressurization effects)
- Apply integrity management system principles and baseline/commissioning considerations
- Define monitoring and inspection approaches suitable for CO₂ pipelines
- Classify common anomalies and perform basic anomaly assessment calculations
- Understand repair options and emergency response considerations for CO₂ incidents
The course is suitable for:
- Pipeline integrity, inspection, corrosion, and operations engineers (onshore/subsea)
- CCUS project, commissioning, and start-up teams
- Asset integrity, risk, and HSE professionals supporting CO₂ transportation
- Engineers moving from natural gas pipelines into CO₂ pipeline service
- Intermediate
Learning is delivered through structured instructor-led sessions supported by visuals and industry examples, followed by guided case discussions. Participants will complete practical, step-by-step anomaly assessment calculations to reinforce key concepts. Dedicated Q&A and wrap-up discussions are included to connect the learning to participants’ day-to-day integrity and operational responsibilities.
Your expert course leader is a distinguished engineering professional with more than a quarter of a century of experience in subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR). His career spans leading roles at esteemed organizations such as Woodside Energy, Wood Group/JP Kenny, ROSEN and Worley/Intecsea., where he developed and delivered cutting-edge solutions for subsea systems and pipelines. With expertise in asset integrity management, he has overseen projects from pre-FEED through to detailed design to execution, ensuring the safety and longevity of critical infrastructure. His experience includes overseeing teams pioneering “dry” pipeline pre-commissioning methodologies and managing the design and installation of the world’s largest subsea battery system.
He has contributed significantly to the energy sector by authoring technical standards and participating as a sub-chairman for key committees, including AS 2885.3, DNV RP F116, DNV RP F101, ISO 19345 and ISO 22974. His leadership extends to steering collaborative projects like the Pipeline Data Exchange Format (PDEF), aimed at harmonizing industry data norm practices. As an editorial board member for the Pipeline Technology Journal, he has further influenced the industry’s knowledge-sharing platforms, ensuring high standards in integrity management practices.
His portfolio features extensive fieldwork in diverse regions, including the North West Shelf of Australia and Southeast Asia. He has successfully managed high-stakes projects, such as relifing aging pipelines for extended service and optimizing risk-based inspection frameworks. His strategic approach often delivers cost-saving solutions, exemplified by his work with ALCOA to reduce inspection costs through innovative acoustic emission techniques.
He is not only an industry expert but also a passionate educator. He has delivered numerous training courses in anomaly assessment and subsea integrity management, helping professionals globally understand and apply best practices. His ability to translate complex engineering concepts into practical insights ensures impactful learning for participants, bridging the gap between theory and real-world applications. Underpinned by his commitment to innovation and sustainability, his career reflects a dedication to advancing the energy sector. Whether managing multi-disciplinary teams, spearheading technical innovations, or mentoring the next generation of engineers, he exemplifies excellence and vision in subsea engineering and integrity management.
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Co2 Pipeline Integrity and Anomaly Assessment is the process of ensuring CO₂ pipelines operate safely throughout their lifecycle. It involves identifying threats such as corrosion, fracture risks, depressurization effects, and contaminants. Anomaly assessment evaluates defects like metal loss or cracks using engineering calculations and industry standards to determine if a pipeline remains fit-for-service or requires repair.
CO₂ behaves differently from natural gas. It is often transported in dense or supercritical phase and is highly sensitive to water and impurities. Small amounts of moisture can cause internal corrosion. Rapid depressurization can also create extreme low temperatures, increasing fracture risk. These factors require stricter control and specialized integrity management.
Major threats include internal corrosion, contaminant effects, hydrate formation, material compatibility issues, and running ductile fracture. Operational transients and poor water control can accelerate damage. Managing these risks is central to effective Co2 Pipeline Integrity and Anomaly Assessment.
Anomalies are detected using Intelligent Line Inspection (ILI), leak detection systems, cathodic protection monitoring, and product sampling. These tools help identify corrosion, cracks, dents, and geometric defects. Inspection results are then analyzed to determine severity and required actions.
Anomaly assessment uses engineering methods to calculate remaining strength and failure pressure. It evaluates defect size, location, and interaction effects. In CO₂ service, decompression behavior and low-temperature impact must also be considered before deciding on repair or continued operation.
The field is moving toward digital monitoring, predictive analytics, and real-time integrity tracking. As CCUS projects expand globally, stronger regulations, improved fracture modeling, and risk-based inspection strategies will shape future integrity management practices.
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