Oil & Gas

The oil and gas industry covers the exploration, production, refining and transport of petroleum and natural gas. It operates in some of the harshest environments, where asset integrity, safety and environmental protection are critical.

Where is surface preparation needed in oil & gas?

Maintenance challenges in oil & gas include:

• Offshore platforms – decks, flare booms, risers and process equipment.
• Onshore facilities – refineries, pipelines, storage tanks.
• Subsea structures – manifolds, risers and connections.
• Terminals – loading arms, pipelines, secondary containment.

For you as an asset owner, proper surface preparation ensures corrosion control, ATEX safety and reduced downtime.

Extra explanation

Key drivers in oil & gas maintenance:

• Corrosion control – critical to avoid leaks, fires and environmental incidents.
• ATEX safety – equipment and tools must be certified for explosive atmospheres.
• Downtime costs – shutdowns can cost millions per day.
• Environmental compliance – stricter rules on grit, dust and microplastics.

Traditional open blasting creates major HSE risks. Pinovo’s vacuum blasting changes that:

• No dust or grit release – safe for surrounding teams and environment.
• ATEX-certified – compliant in hazardous zones.
• Enables parallel work – blasting while other tasks continue.

Pinovo and oil & gas

Pinovo supports oil & gas operators with:

• PiPoint™ – for spot blasting on pipelines, flanges and welds.
• PiWalk™ – for large deck or hull surfaces.
• PiCo Pipe™ – for cylindrical piping systems.
• PiHab™ – for confined spaces and rope access.