BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 4. The State Oil
Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) considers new technical solutions to
combat corrosion, Vusal Rajabov, advisor to the director of well
construction at SOCAR, said at the IADC (International Association
of Drilling Contractors) Drilling Caspian 2026 conference and
exhibition in Baku, Trend reports.
"We are reviewing our choice of pipe materials and plan to
introduce chrome-plated or specially coated pipes to combat
corrosion.
Pipe corrosion is a serious issue for us. Previously, metal
pipes had been satisfactory until the beginning of significant
water production.
As water content increased, we began to observe accelerated
corrosion. We are currently reviewing our choice of pipe materials
and plan to introduce chrome-plated or specially coated pipes to
combat corrosion," he said.
Rajabov noted that, given the widespread use of perforated
casing strings in many wells and fields, the design of perforation
intervals has largely become standardized for most fields.
The IADC Drilling Caspian & Black Sea 2026 Conference &
Exhibition kicked off in Baku, Azerbaijan, on February 4, 2026,
bringing together key players to tackle regional issues related to
drilling performance, safety protocols, and technological
advancements. The event, taking place until February 5 at the Baku
Marriott Hotel Boulevard, showcases cutting-edge technological
innovations, emphasizing automation and optimal strategies tailored
for the Caspian region.
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