About this Event
The Future of Pipeline Integrity: Hydrogen, Corrosion and Predictive Integrity
Exploring the challenges, innovations and opportunities shaping the future of pipeline integrity.
Join ROSEN, Newcastle University, Young Pipeline Professionals Europe and the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) for an evening bringing together industry expertise, technical insight and professional networking.
This event will bring together specialists from across industry and academia to explore these developments, share knowledge and discuss what the future holds for pipeline integrity.
Technical Presentations & Industry Insights
Hear from experts at ROSEN and Newcastle University through a programme of technical presentations exploring current challenges, emerging technologies and developments across the pipeline and corrosion industries.
Topics will include hydrogen transportation, microbiologically influenced corrosion, alternative fuels and the role of data and predictive technologies in assessing and maintaining pipeline integrity.
Confirmed presentations include:
Investigating the Effect of Hydrogen on Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion for Hydrogen Pipeline Transport – Jacqueline Penn-Morley, ROSEN(UK)
Beyond Natural Gas: Are Our Pipelines Ready for the Fuels of the Future? – Neil Gallon, ROSEN(UK)
Predicting Pipeline Integrity: How Far Can the Data Take Us? - Razwan Arshad, ROSEN(UK)
Introducing Young Pipeline Professionals Europe (YPPE)
We're also pleased to introduce Young Pipeline Professionals Europe (YPPE), highlighting its role in supporting early-career professionals through networking, knowledge sharing, professional development opportunities and engagement with the wider pipeline industry.
Supporting the Next Generation – Free ICorr Student Membership
Students are encouraged to take advantage of free ICorr student membership, offering an excellent opportunity to start building connections within the corrosion industry, access professional networks and become involved in a community supporting the development of future industry talent.
You don't need to wait until the event to join!
Eligible students can register for their free membership in advance by visiting:
www.icorr.org/free-student-membership
Connect, Share & Network
Beyond the presentations, the evening provides an opportunity to meet fellow professionals, exchange experiences and make new connections across industry and academia.
Whether you're an established industry professional, an academic, a student or at the beginning of your career, you'll be very welcome. Come along, broaden your knowledge, share ideas and be part of the conversation about the future of pipeline integrity.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 3rd December 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Venue: Stephenson Building, Room G006, Newcastle University
Admission: Free – advance registration required.
We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of technical insight, discussion and networking!
Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
Event venue & nearby stays
Newcastle University - Stephenson Building - Room G006, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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