Industry News
On 7th October 2024, AUTOMA reached a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainability, receiving the prestigious ESG certification with an ‘A-Excellent’ score from the Synesgy platform. This recognition demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental, social, and governance sustainability.
Synesgy is a global reference platform for companies wishing to assess and improve their ESG performance. Through a self-assessment system, companies can measure their performance and obtain certifications attesting their compliance with international environmental, social, and governance sustainability requirements. Moreover, the platform promotes transparency within supply chains, allowing companies to monitor and audit their suppliers against ESG criteria.
Source: AUTOMA News Release https://www.byautoma.com/en/esg-certification-synesgy/
Industry News
bp an ICorr Corporate member, and Iberdrola have given the green light for the construction of a 25 MW green hydrogen project at bp’s Castellón refinery, which is expected to be operational in the second half of 2026. This is the first hydrogen project jointly undertaken by bp and Iberdrola through Castellón Green Hydrogen S.L., a joint venture equally owned by both companies.

This initiative, which includes the participation of the Technology Institute of Energy (ITE), has been awarded funding of 15 million euros from the Innovative Value Chain and Renewable Hydrogen Knowledge call of the Spanish Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan, with funding allocated by NextGenerationEU of the European Union. This plant could create up to 500 new direct jobs during its construction.
The 25 MW electrolyser will be powered by renewable electricity through a power purchase agreement (PPA) signed with Iberdrola that will supply 200 GWh/year coming from Iberdrola’s photovoltaic and wind projects. The electrolyser will include 5 modules of 5 MW containerised proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology, which will be supplied by Plug Power, a leading manufacturer of green hydrogen solutions. The green hydrogen produced by the electrolysis of water powered by renewable electricity will comply with European requirements to produce green hydrogen (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin, RFNBO) and will support the transition of bp’s Castellón refinery into an integrated energy hub. It’s expected around 2,800 annual tonnes of green hydrogen could substitute part of the grey hydrogen currently used by the refinery—currently produced from natural gas—and as such is expected to result in avoiding the emission of 23,000 tonnes of CO2 per year, equivalent to the emissions of 5,000 cars over the same period. This plant could create up to 500 new direct jobs during its construction.
Source: BP News Release https://www.bp.com
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TÜV Rheinland Shanghai office welcomed ICorr President Stephen Tate and Vice President, Dr. Yunnan Gao on 29th October 2024. The visit began with a cordial reception 
by TUV Vice President Dr. Chen Weikang, who warmly greeted the delegation and emphasised the significance 
of partnership of TUV and ICorr.
During the visit, Stephen Tate and Dr. Yunnan Gao provided meaningful introductions about ICorr, sharing valuable insights. They were kindly given a tour of TUV facilities and engaged in fruitful conversations about future collaborations.
This visit was an invaluable opportunity to discuss TUV ongoing collaboration and to explore new avenues for mutual growth. ICorr President and Vice President had a successful conference call with TUV-qualified tutor (Jianjun Hu) in China, who was working on site, marking TUV’s first opportunity to get acquainted.
The President’s encouraging words greatly motivated the tutor, setting a positive tone for future collaborations. This call also provided an excellent platform for the tutor to offer valuable feedback, fostering an atmosphere of open communication and mutual respect.
Welcome lunch with ICorr President and Vice President was a fantastic opportunity for the TUV working team to come together and connect. The President took a moment to inspire each team member with motivating words, which set an encouraging tone for the event.
It was a great time to have genuine, uplifting conversations and strengthen TUV team spirit. Everyone left feeling energised and more unified.
Highlights in 2024
- Translated PCI L2 and L3 into bilingual
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PCI L2 Successfully launched in China (5 sessions / 47candidates )
- PCI L3 Training and ICorr Transition 
           Exam is going to launch
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This month, 
as part of our new Corrosion Management Journal Tutor feature, 
Profiling Alessandro Bonetti Cathodic Protection Specialist.
A practicing cathodic protection engineer with a background in materials engineering and specialised in nanotechnology, Alessandro has had more than 14 years’ experience in the cathodic protection industry within the UK as well as Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. His expertise extends from complex land-based cathodic protection systems for tank bottoms, pipelines, in-plant piping, and buried vessels to tank internals, jetty and harbour installations, and offshore structures, including wind farms. He has been involved with offshore CP inspections with remotely operated vehicles, and he is still involved with product design and development for cathodic protection systems and CP monitoring.
Alessandro was ICorr’s document controller in 2022 and has been teaching ICorr’s BS EN ISO 15257 cathodic protection buried sector courses since 2022. He finds this very rewarding, especially when candidates realise the importance of the measurements they have been performing for years.
Alessandro Bonetti 
MSc Materials Engineering
ISO 15257 Level 4 Cathodic Protection Specialist
Tel: 07475055341 
Email: alessandro.bonetti@cathodic.co.uk
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By Stephen Tate, ICorr Past President
Pedestrian barriers are essential for maintaining order, safety, and aesthetics in public spaces, whether in parks, around construction sites, during events, or along busy streets. Designed to direct pedestrian traffic and prevent accidents, these barriers often face harsh environmental conditions, constant use, and wear over time. Ensuring their longevity and effectiveness requires consistent and thorough maintenance. One of the biggest threats to pedestrian barriers is structural corrosion, especially for those made of metal, commonly carbon steel, which can compromise their functionality and create safety hazards.
By implementing a proactive maintenance approach consisting of regular inspections, effective cleaning of surface contaminants, rust prevention, fastener checks, and alignment adjustments, corrosion of pedestrian barriers can be reduced. Properly maintained barriers will not only serve their functional purpose but also retain their aesthetic appeal, contributing to safer and more organised public spaces.
Photo: Structural Corrosion of Pedestrian Barriers, Observed in Xi’an China – October 2024.
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