Corrosion is one of the primary causes of failure for buried and submerged steel infrastructure across Western Canada. Pipelines, storage tanks, pressure vessels, grounding systems, and structural foundations are continuously exposed to aggressive soil, groundwater, stray current, and AC interference environments. Without proper corrosion control, these assets are at risk of wall loss, leaks, environmental releases, and costly unplanned shutdowns.
Materials Lab Inc. provides professional cathodic protection (CP) services in Western Canada, supporting projects throughout Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Our corrosion engineers and certified CP specialists deliver field-ready solutions for urban facilities, industrial plants, and remote oil & gas, mining, hydrogen, and power generation sites.
Comprehensive Cathodic Protection Services
We offer end-to-end CP engineering, testing, and verification, including:
Soil resistivity and corrosivity surveys (Wenner 4-pin, Schlumberger)
Structure-to-electrolyte potential measurements
Close Interval Potential Surveys (CIPS)
DCVG and ACVG coating integrity surveys
Stray current and AC interference assessments
Sacrificial anode system design (Mg, Zn, Al)
Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) system design
Groundbed, rectifier, and test station engineering
Commissioning, current output optimization, and system performance testing
Grounding, bonding, and interference mitigation studies
Annual CP monitoring and compliance audits
Codes, Standards, and Regulatory Compliance
Our cathodic protection work is performed in accordance with recognized international and Canadian standards, including:
CSA Z662 – Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems
AMPP / NACE SP0169, SP0502, SP0177
ISO 15589 – Cathodic Protection of Pipeline Transportation Systems
Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), BCSA, and provincial regulatory requirements
Industries We Support Across Western Canada
Oil & gas and SAGD pipelines
Hydrogen production and pressure equipment
Storage tanks and tank terminals
Power generation and transmission infrastructure
Mining and mineral processing facilities
Municipal water and wastewater systems
Buried structural steel and grounding networks
Engineering-Based Corrosion Control
What differentiates Materials Lab Inc. is the integration of corrosion engineering, materials science, and field diagnostics. We evaluate electrical protection criteria alongside coating condition, soil chemistry, metallurgy, and long-term degradation mechanisms to design CP systems that are technically robust, compliant, and optimized for full lifecycle performance.
With rapid mobilization from Edmonton and service coverage across Alberta, BC, and Saskatchewan, Materials Lab Inc. delivers reliable, independent cathodic protection solutions for both new construction and existing infrastructure.
For expert cathodic protection services in Western Canada, contact Materials Lab Inc. for certified, engineering-based corrosion control contact now at 587 594 5521 or info@materialslab.ca