Pipeline integrity in focus: New approaches applied across TANAP and STAR projects [EXCLUSIVE]
At the Asset Integrity & Corrosion Conference (AICC 2025), Azernews held an in-depth conversation with Tuartek’s Chairman of the Board, Şirzat Turan, Vice Chairman, Nurettin Argalı, and General Manager, Ali Güneyli. As an EPCM company specialized in corrosion control technologies, Tuartek provides multidisciplinary engineering, consultancy, and implementation services across the energy, petrochemical, marine, and infrastructure sectors.
The company plays a vital role in both national and corporate economic resilience by raising awareness about corrosion control and preventing corrosion-related damage. Tuartek has delivered successful projects for leading organizations, including TANAP, SOCAR Turkiye Aegean Refinery (STAR), and PETKİM and PETLİM, offering tailored corrosion mitigation strategies and comprehensive project management solutions. By combining operational excellence with engineering innovation, Tuartek supports major assets end-to-end, from design and inspection to implementation, operation, and maintenance.
Question: Tuartek provides consultancy and inspection services for cathodic protection systems across major SOCAR projects, including the TANAP pipeline and STAR. How are your consultancy and supervision applied throughout these projects, and during which stages do you contribute the most?
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