Case History Spotlight #637: Saudi Arabia Land Rig Preservation

September 05, 2025

Land Dig Preservation - Cortec Corporation

Two land rigs in Saudi Arabia had reached the end of their contracts and needed to be shut down. Thanks to a strategic distribution hub for Cortec^®products in Dubai, the client was able to receive trusted corrosion solutions at the rig stacking site on short notice.

A variety of Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors were used to protect piping and major equipment voids. M-640 L was used in cooling systems. Various metal surfaces were coated with VpCI^®-368 or VpCI^®-369 (rotating equipment). Mud tanks were flushed with a mixture of VpCI^®-309 and water, while electrical cabinets were internally protected with VpCI^®-111 emitters and externally protected with CorPak^® VpCI^® Stretch Film.

Immediate availability of preservation materials with a well-established track record played a key role in ensuring client satisfaction with this rig stacking solution.

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