- Assiut University presents challenges and solutions in corrosion and protection in the pipeline industry from an advanced perspective at the conference of the Chinese Petroleum Association

Assiut University participated in the activities of the eighth international conference on CIPC pipelines, which was held in conjunction with the equipment and technological achievements exhibition 2025, organized by the Chinese Petroleum Association, during the period from April 8 to 10 in the Chinese capital Beijing.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, received a detailed report on the participation from Dr. Atef Al-Naqib, undersecretary of the Institute of materials and nanotechnology, and professor of mining and metallurgical engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, who represented the University in the sessions and events of the conference.

Dr. El-Minshawy praised the active participation of Dr. Atef Al-Naqib, praising the role played by the China Petroleum Association in the development of the sector, and strengthening cooperation between higher education institutions and industrial sectors at the local and international levels. He also expressed his aspiration for more fruitful partnerships that contribute to supporting sustainable development in this vital sector.

The president of the university also expressed his pride in the excellence of Assiut University professors and researchers, stressing the importance of international relations linking the University with many academic and scientific institutions around the world, and its role in promoting scientific and cultural exchange, and the exchange of diverse experiences in educational and scientific research systems.

According to the report, during the conference, Dr. Atef Al-Naqib presented a lecture entitled: "corrosion and protection in the pipe industry: an advanced perspective of challenges and solutions," in which he addressed the technical challenges facing pipelines, which are an effective and economical way to transport materials over long distances, pointing to the development witnessed by those lines over time. He also explained that corrosion is a fundamental challenge in the oil and gas industry, especially in buried pipelines that are affected by factors such as soil pH and moisture level.

  The University Shield was presented to the executive director of the China Petroleum Association, in addition to a letter of thanks and appreciation from the president of the University, during which Assiut University's position was emphasized as one of the leading academic edifices in education and scientific research, and as a major house of expertise for oil and natural gas companies in Upper Egypt, with its great interest in international cooperation, especially with specialized entities such as the China Petroleum Association.

For his part, Dr. Atef Al-Naqib expressed his thanks and appreciation for the full support he received from the university administration led by Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, stressing that this support reflects the University's belief in the importance of empowering researchers and motivating them to participate effectively in international scientific forums, as part of its efforts to enhance its competitive capabilities and expand its scientific presence at the local and global levels.