Subsea pipeline transportation of wet gas over significant distances to a processing facility can be a
key element in the development of large offshore gas resources. Full well stream carbon steel pipelines
offer substantial capital savings over alternatives such as offshore gas dehydration or pipelines clad with
corrosion-resistant alloys. Such well streams are typically highly corrosive to steel. Realizing the twin
objectives of optimum capital expenditure and long-term facility integrity requires both a comprehensive
flow assurance approach and a robust, highly effective corrosion control program.