Oil & Gas / Marine

Marine systems across offshore platforms, coastal mining, and industrial facilities rely on seawater for cooling, firewater, ballast, and general service. While seawater is abundant and cost‑effective, it also introduces a persistent risk of biofouling. Mussels, barnacles, algae, and other organisms quickly attach to piping and equipment, accelerating corrosion, restricting flow, and reducing heat‑transfer performance.

Chlorination has long been the standard method for biofouling control, but storing and handling chlorine gas presents significant safety challenges in marine environments. Bulk hypochlorite storage is safer but still requires large tanks, regular resupply, and added logistics.

On‑site electrochlorination provides a safer, more reliable, and cost‑effective alternative. By generating hypochlorite directly from seawater using only electricity, it eliminates the hazards of gas chlorine and the operational burden of bulk chemical storage.