Integrity is Strategy – Why Operators Must Act Now
- The Impulse Group
- Aug 11
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 7
By Chris Spraggon, Managing Director, The Impulse Group
Last week’s announcement of extensive new tariffs on more than 90 countries around the world from President Trump, will undoubtedly impact our industry.
Every time we experience market instability, the same question returns: how do we maintain performance while spending less?
For me, the answer is simple — you invest in what you already have. You focus on operational resilience, protect your critical assets and extend their useful life. In short: you make integrity your strategy.
High stakes and hidden risks
At The Impulse Group, we’ve worked with flexible pipe systems for decades. We know they’re vital for offshore and topside performance, but we also know where the risks hide — especially in the annulus. That unseen space can harbour sheath breaches, corrosion and water ingress that, if left unchecked, result in unplanned outages or catastrophic failure.
A single riser failure can cost £1-3 million per day in production losses (source CORDIS EU research results). In a time when capital projects are slowing and operators are reviewing spend, can you really afford that risk?
How we're supporting operators
At The Impulse Group, we’re all about practical engineering. No fluff. No buzzwords. Just proven tools, expert insight and fast turnaround.
Here’s how we’re helping clients right now:
Rapid and accurate testing that gives you a clear read on pipe health. Our kits have been designed so that the annulus test can be undertaken during pipe operation. By testing the flexible riser integrity, you can identify future problems and prevent significant damage and costly downtime.
Studies show an 8.7% failure rate in annulus metal components due to sheath damage and corrosion. (Source: Science Direct)
Got questions about annulus testing? Take a look at our annulus testing FAQs here.
Strategy-driven support to extend asset life and reduce downtime. We work with clients across the world to support them to manage risk, as well as offering intervention, repair services and asset life extension.
For more information on extending the life of your subsea fields, read our recent blog, or explore this opinion piece from Martin Harbottle, our technical director, about enhancing asset integrity management in subsea oil and gas operations.
Increased Focus on OPEX vs CAPEX: Operators will increasingly shift focus toward extending the life of existing infrastructure to weather the economic uncertainty. (Source: Reuters)
Whether you need support in selection, inspection or repair, our engineers are on hand. From flexible riser management to advanced inspection systems that reach previously inaccessible areas, we provide comprehensive support to meet the evolving challenges of your subsea projects.
For more information on the advantages of flexible pipes, and The Impulse Group’s capabilities in supporting your business to ensure optimal performance and longevity, read our latest blog here.
Ready-to-go solutions for common failure points. Designed by engineers, for engineers, our flexible riser repair systems enable repairs to the outer sheath of a flexible pipe without the need to shut down production.
We offer a number of solutions to re-establish the environmental barrier on flexible risers and flowlines for use subsea, in the splash zone and above. Explore our article about outer sheath damage on flexible pipes for more information about our expertise and repair systems.
From concept to completion, we’ve got the technical and commercial know-how to deliver. Our talented team are specialists in global asset integrity management, including: design, corrosion management, risk-based inspection and flexible pipe riser and flowline integrity management. We provide a wide range of services, from rapid technical advice via telephone or video call to training, and multi-disciplinary on-site support.
Integrity is strategy: Turning a downturn into a strategic advantage
This is the moment to get ahead. Not by spending more — but by getting smarter about where and how you spend. Integrity management isn’t a box-ticking exercise. It’s an active strategy to minimise downtime, extend field life and maintain production.
Markets rise and fall. But your infrastructure doesn’t need to follow the same cycle. At The Impulse Group, we’re not just engineers — we’re problem solvers, and by turning integrity management into an active strategy you’re already prioritising your assets longer term. We’re here to support you with honest advice, reliable tools and no-nonsense delivery.
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