Sacrificial Anodes
for Cathodic Protection

An introduction

Deepwater Corrosion Services provides zinc and aluminum anodes for cathodic protection, based on any specified dimensions and composition requirements, for any type of offshore asset. We draw from two main foundries, one in each hemisphere, to maintain competitive pricing and lead times for every project. Our primary associated foundry in Houston has an annual capacity of 4200 metric tons, with over an acre of product staging area. PT MPE Deepwater in Indonesia has an annual production capacity of 4000 metric tons, allowing us to handle any size of order. Both facilities are state of the art, built after 2006, to ensure top quality chemical compositions. We produce anodes for offshore structures, pipeline bracelets, piers and pilings, hulls, process vessels / tanks and a wide range of specialty applications.

Anode Replacement Services for Aging Assets

Deepwater specializes primarily in retrofitting existing cathodic protection systems, to extend the life of offshore assets. Sometimes, simply providing the sacrificial anodes is not enough. Traditional methods of replacing depleted anodes on pipelines and platforms are costly and dangerous; using the same sacrificial anodes, we have pioneered new methods of replacing cathodic protection that minimize expenditure, and provide for smart CP strategies for the future. Please read the articles and papers below for more information.

Related Technical Information

Quality Assurance of Aluminum Sacrificial Anodes (Paper)

Abstract: As greater emphasis is placed on quality assurance / quality control within the oil and gas industry, the demand for quality aluminum anodes has risen. Deep water projects and the rising cost of maintenance have created more third-party inspection work and better defined quality-test procedures for anode foundries.

Improvements in Offshore Pipeline CP & Life Extension (Paper)

(2006) by J N Britton (from Corrosion2006) Abstract: New deep-water discoveries, combined with current high energy prices have given much of the world's aging offshore infrastructure a new lease on life. Offshore pipelines in particular are at the highest risk of catastrophic external corrosion failure ...

Offshore Cathodic Protection System Management (Paper)

(2004) by J N Britton Abstract: As offshore structures around the world are aging and in many cases reaching the end of their useful lives, operators are looking for ways to reduce costs on subsea maintenance without increasing risk of failure. This paper presents three case histories ...