Case History Spotlight #637: Saudi Arabia Land Rig Preservation

September 05, 2025

Land Dig Preservation - Cortec CorporationTwo 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.Log in to read the full case history: https://www.corteccasehistories.com/Keywords: Cortec, Case History Spotlight, oil rig layup, rig stacking, asset preservation, how do I protect my equipment from rust during layup, VpCI, corrosion inhibitors, rig stacking best practices, oil rig stacking best practices PDFclick here®