Innovative Payara® Project for the UK Offshore Sector
Imenco Corrosion Technology just completed a successful delivery of its latest Payara® clamp project for a customer in the UK oil and gas sector. The project also marked the first collaboration with a new client, representing an important milestone for the organization and demonstrating the continued demand for reliable subsea corrosion protection solutions.
The Background
The Payara® Retrofit Anode Clamp is designed to establish a firm mechanical and electrical connection to subsea pipes and tubular structures. The clamp enables attachment of discrete anodes, electrical continuity cables from separate anode banks or adjacent structures and can also support installation of monitoring instruments when required.
This delivery also highlights the strength of collaboration across the Imenco group and showcases the integration of mechanical engineering and digital technology within subsea corrosion protection system.
The Challenge
Cathodic protection (CP) systems are critical for ensuring long-term integrity of subsea assets. During installation, it is important to verify that electrical current is flowing correctly through the system to confirm that the corrosion protection is functioning as intended.
Traditional verification methods can be time-consuming and require additional testing equipment, which could add complexity during offshore installation and commissioning.
The client required a solution that would provide clear, visual and immediate verification of CP current flow during installation, increasing confidence that the system was operating as designed.
The Solution
To address this requirement, the Payara® Clamp assembly was integrated with a Clamp Installation Verification Device, the Atolla Current Monitor™, an innovative digital solution developed in collaboration with Imenco Future Technologies.
The Atolla Current Monitor™ provides visual verification of electrical current flowing through a conductor in a cathodic protection system. By enabling the installers to confirm current flow immediately after installation, the system helps ensure that the CP system is operating correctly from the start.
The device is integrated directly into the Payara® Clamp assembly and utilizes the Hall-effect principle to detect current flow. This non-intrusive approach allows verification of the cathodic protection system without interrupting or modifying the electrical circuit.
Implementation
The project involved close collaboration between multiple disciplines within the Imenco group, including engineering, corrosion expertise, digital development, offshore experience, and firm project coordination.
Through the integration of the Payara® clamp technology with the Atolla Current Monitor™, the combined solution enabled efficient installation and introduced an innovative approach to verification of the cathodic protection system during commissioning. While the Payara® clamp system is designed for reliable and straightforward installation, the addition of the Atolla Current Monitor™ provides an extra, technology-driven layer of verification during retrofit installation of cathodic protection (CP) systems. This innovative combination allows installation teams to confirm electrical continuity and correct clamp installation, supporting enhanced quality assurance and confidence during commissioning.
Results
The project resulted in the successful delivery of the largest Payara® clamp package supplied to the UK sector to date.
Key outcomes included:
- Successful first project delivery to a new client in the UK offshore market
- Integration of mechanical clamp technology with advanced current verifying capability
- Improved verification of cathodic protection performance during installation
- Enhanced confidence in system functionality during commissioning
The solution provides a practical method for confirming that cathodic protection current is present and flowing as intended, supporting reliable corrosion protection of subsea assets.
Conclusion
This project demonstrates the continued trust in Imenco’s corrosion protection solutions and highlights the value of internal collaboration across the Imenco group, where cross-disciplinary cooperation enables strong synergy effects that drive innovation, improve solution integration, and deliver greater value to our clients.
By combining the Payara® Retrofit Anode Clamp with the Atolla Current Monitor™, the project showcases how mechanical subsea infrastructure and innovative digital technology can be integrated to improve installation verification and system reliability.
The successful delivery stands as a strong example of cross-disciplinary cooperation between Imenco Corrosion Technology and Imenco Future Technologies, supporting the development of innovative solutions for subsea corrosion protection.
