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AMPP Fifth Anniversary Podcast Series Spotlights Global Experts Shaping Future of Materials Protection

Houston, Texas – (August 19, 2026) — Infrastructure owners around the world face many of the same challenges: extending asset life, improving reliability, adopting new technologies and preparing the next generation of professionals. While those challenges may look different from one industry or region to another, the value of sharing practical experience remains constant. That is the focus of a new four-part ambassador podcast series from the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), as part of the organization's Fifth Anniversary “Then and Now” podcast series. The episodes feature members of the 2026 AMPP Ambassador Class discussing ...

AMPP Launches Research Grant Program to Advance Maritime Decarbonization

Houston, Texas – (August 18, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the global authority in materials protection and performance, is announcing its first research grant program of this type and requesting proposals to evaluate published knowledge and expertise relevant to the use of ammonia as a fuel for marine applications. The $50,000 initiative will fund an eight-month project to identify critical knowledge gaps and recommend priorities for future research, standards development, technology implementation and technical guidance. As the maritime industry pursues lower-carbon technologies to reduce emissions, ammonia is ...

AMPP Central Conference Brings Corrosion and Coatings Professionals to Saint Paul

Houston, Texas – (August 12, 2026) — The toughest corrosion challenges rarely have one-size-fits-all solutions. The AMPP Central Conference brings together corrosion prevention and industrial coatings professionals to share proven practices, discuss emerging technologies, and solve real-world asset integrity challenges. The conference will be held September 28–30, 2026, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Hosted by the AMPP Twin Cities Chapter , the conference will examine the corrosion and coatings issues affecting pipelines, transmission infrastructure, industrial facilities and other critical assets. Technical sessions will combine ...

AMPP and Advanced Carbons Council Partner to Address Emerging Materials Performance Challenges

Houston, Texas – (August 11, 2026) — As hydrogen, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and other emerging technologies introduce new materials performance challenges across critical industries, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) and the Advanced Carbons Council (ACC) are joining forces to help industry better understand and address evolving risks. The organizations have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance technical knowledge, standards development, research, and education at the intersection of advanced carbon materials and materials protection and performance. The collaboration will initially focus on carbon-enhanced ...

AMPP Relaunches Internal Corrosion Specialist Certification for Advanced Corrosion Professionals

Houston, Texas – (August 6, 2026) — Internal corrosion can create significant risks to asset integrity, personnel safety, environmental protection, and reliable operations, making the ability to identify, evaluate, and manage those risks an essential responsibility for experienced corrosion professionals. Following a comprehensive rewrite, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) has relaunched its Internal Corrosion Specialist (ICS) Certification , restoring an advanced credential for experienced professionals seeking to validate their expertise in internal corrosion management. The ICS certification confirms that credential holders ...

AMPP enters Memorandum of Understanding with the American Water Works Association

Houston, Texas - Recognizing the importance of protecting assets from corrosion in water and wastewater systems, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) today announced an agreement to collaborate to benefit their members and the wider public. The cooperative agreement will “help to promulgate knowledge and technologies that protect people, assets and the environment from the effects of corrosion.” It opens the door for cooperation on events and webinars, technical information exchange and research, and the possibility of collaboration in countries outside of the United States and Canada, ...

AMPP Supports the Bipartisan Advancement of WRDA 2026 to Strengthen America's Water Infrastructure

Houston, Texas – (July 27, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the global authority in materials protection and performance, applauds the ongoing bipartisan advancement of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026. This follows unanimous approval by both the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. The legislation approves important investments and policy updates to support the nation’s ports, inland waterways, flood protection, drinking water, wastewater systems, and other water projects. As Congress continues considering this legislation, ...

Avik Samanta, Ph.D., Awarded AMPP’s Prestigious 2026 Dr. A. John Sedriks Seed Grant

Houston, Texas – (July 23, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the global authority in materials protection and performance, has named Avik Samanta, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of South Florida, as the distinguished recipient of the 2026 Dr. A. John Sedriks Seed Grant. His proposal, "Laser-Textured, Thermally Healable PFAS-Free Superhydrophobic Metal Alloy Surfaces for Durable Corrosion Protection," focuses on developing sustainable, PFAS-free self-healing surfaces that can restore corrosion resistance after mechanical damage. The funding will ...

AMPP Applauds $10 Billion Federal Investment to Strengthen U.S. Defense Industrial Base

Houston, Texas – (July 16, 2026) — As the United States works to strengthen its defense industrial base and modernize military capabilities, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the global authority in materials protection and performance, welcomes the announcement of approximately $10 billion in planned federal investment supporting shipbuilding, munitions production, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, robotics, and other critical defense capabilities. AMPP highlights maintaining these investments through industry-leading corrosion mitigation practices, workforce training and development, and ensuring asset integrity ...

AMPP to Host Webcast on Next-Generation Maritime Corrosion Technologies

Houston, Texas – (July 16, 2026) — As maritime organizations face growing pressure to improve asset performance, address workforce shortages, meet evolving regulatory expectations, and extend the life of critical infrastructure, emerging technologies are transforming how corrosion is managed across the industry. The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the world's leading authority on corrosion control and protective coatings, will host an upcoming webcast exploring how robotics, digitalization, and data-driven asset management are helping shipowners, operators, shipyards, and defense organizations modernize corrosion prevention and ...

Safeguarding the Future of Green Ports: NTUA Secures Grant to Advance Safe and Resilient Infrastructure for Maritime Electrification

GLOBAL NEWS RELEASE – (July 15, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is proud to support AEGIS ( A dvanced Protection for Maritim E Infrastructure and G lobally Susta I nable S hore Power), a new international research initiative led by the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and funded by Lloyd's Register Foundation . The five-year project will examine corrosion and electrical safety challenges associated with shore power systems, helping advance the safe and sustainable electrification of ports worldwide. As a project partner, AMPP will contribute corrosion and materials protection expertise, technical resources, ...

AMPP and Chinese Petroleum Society Advance Global Collaboration on Oil and Gas Corrosion Standards at International Forum

Kunming, China – (July 1, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) joined the Standardization Committee of the Chinese Petroleum Society (CPSI) as a co-organizer of the 3rd Oil & Gas Corrosion Protection Technology and Standard Forum , held June 24-25 in Kunming, China. The international forum brought together more than 150 experts, engineers, researchers, and industry leaders to exchange technical knowledge, advance corrosion management practices, and strengthen international collaboration on standards development for the oil and gas industry. Representatives from PetroChina, Sinopec, CNOOC, PipeChina, research institutions, ...

AMPP Opens Applications for 2027 Ambassador Program

Houston, Texas – (July 1, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the leading global authority in materials protection and performance, has opened applications for its 2027 AMPP Ambassador Program . Applications will be accepted through August 15, 2026. The AMPP Ambassador Program brings together passionate members from around the world who serve as advocates for the association and the materials protection profession. Ambassadors help expand awareness of corrosion control, protective coatings, materials sustainability, and asset preservation while connecting professionals and students with AMPP resources, education, and ...

Nominations Sought for 2027 MP Corrosion Innovation Awards

Houston, Texas – (June 30, 2026) — From June 30 through October 15, 2026, Materials Performance (MP) magazine is officially accepting nominations for its 2027 Corrosion Innovation of the Year Awards program. MP is a member magazine of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP). For more than a decade, MP’s biennial awards program has recognized many of the top emerging technologies within the markets that AMPP serves. “The winning innovations show potential for making a significant impact in corrosion control,” says Rebecca A. Bickham , Editor-in-Chief of MP . “They can be related to coatings and linings, materials, design, ...

AMPP Expands Presence in India to Support Growing Infrastructure, Energy Development

New Delhi, India – (June 30, 2026) — GAIL (India) Limited joins AMPP as a Corporate Member as demand grows for asset integrity, coatings, workforce expertise India is in the midst of a major expansion of its energy infrastructure, including significant investments in pipeline networks needed to support the country's growing energy demands. As that infrastructure grows, so does the need for corrosion control, coatings expertise, asset integrity management, and workforce development. In response to these needs, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the global authority in materials protection and performance, continues to increase ...

AMPP's Dr. David Bastidas Named Event Chair for International Corrosion and Materials Degradation Conference

Houston, Texas – (June 29, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is proud to recognize David M. Bastidas, Ph.D., AMPP Fellow and Business Development Manager – Energy Sector, for his leadership as an Event Chair at the 3rd International Online Conference on Corrosion and Materials Degradation (CMD 2026) , to be held 30 June –2 July 2026. The conference brings together researchers and engineers from around the world to share the latest thinking on corrosion science and engineering, materials degradation, monitoring, mitigation, and emerging technologies. As Event Chair, Dr. Bastidas will be part of an international ...

AMPP Introduces ‘Chapter Takeover’ Podcast Series in Spanish

Houston, Texas – (June 24, 2026) — Starting today, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is introducing a six-part “Chapter Takeover” podcast series in Spanish. The three-week initiative was created to strengthen connections across Latin America; provide a platform for Spanish-speaking members; and highlight the valuable work happening within AMPP’s regional chapters. “The Monterrey Chapter takes over the mic, connecting chapters across Latinoamérica,” says Alina Blanco , Chapter Account Manager at AMPP. “It’s a conversation on collaboration, growth, and the power of our regional community.” Two episodes will be released each ...

MegaRust 2026 Highlights Corrosion's Growing Role in Fleet Readiness

Houston, Texas — (June 23, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) contributed to the event through technical expertise, workforce development initiatives, educational content, and thought leadership discussions at the 2026 American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) MegaRust Symposium , helping advance discussions on corrosion prevention, asset protection, and industry best practices. This year's symposium reinforced an important shift in perspective: corrosion is increasingly viewed not simply as a maintenance issue, but as a fleet readiness challenge that directly affects ship availability, mission capability, and long-term ...

Reinventing Young Professionals and Students via Corrosion Education

Houston, Texas — (June 23, 2026) — Throughout my professional experience, I have observed two major challenges: a limited awareness of corrosion-related specializations and a significant gap between industry demand and the availability of qualified professionals. By Paola Andrea Postigo Rojas , AMPP Ambassador (This article first appeared on Materials Performance .) Albert Einstein once stated: “ Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be changed from one form to another. ” This principle provides an appropriate framework for the theme of this article: reinventing young professionals and students through contributions to education ...

MPI 500 Series Industrial Standards Reach Milestone with Inclusion in Unified Facilities Guide Specifications

Houston, Texas — (June 22, 2026) — The Master Painters Institute (MPI) , a subsidiary of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), announced a significant milestone for its MPI 500 Series Industrial Standards as MPI 505 was incorporated into the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) , supporting the adoption of performance-based coating standards for mission-critical military fuel infrastructure. The Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) are the official construction and maintenance specifications developed jointly by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), ...