GCME Reinforces Its Strength as One of the Few Thai Companies Capable of Delivering Comprehensive Direct Assessment (DA) for Underground Pipelines to International Standards

GC Maintenance and Engineering Company Limited (GCME) reinforces its organizational strength as one of the few Thai companies capable of performing comprehensive Underground Pipeline inspections using Direct Assessment (DA), fully aligned with international standards. This capability is supported by a team of certified specialists with extensive experience in more than 50 Underground Pipeline projects nationwide.

GCME has enhanced the Direct Assessment process to deliver higher efficiency, enabling the preparation of assessment results comparable to traditional inspection methods such as In-Line Inspection (ILI) / Intelligent Pigging, which typically involve significantly higher costs. As a result, Direct Assessment has become a key alternative for operators in the energy and petrochemical industries.

Key Highlights of GCME’s Direct Assessment

• Comprehensive evaluation of primary pipeline deterioration risks, covering both External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) and Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment (ICDA), providing thorough, systematic, and accurate assessment of major risks affecting Underground Pipelines.
• Cost reduction of up to 80% compared to ILI / Intelligent Pigging.
• Non-Intrusive and Non-Shutdown inspection, allowing pipelines to remain in operation during assessment.
• More than 100,000 manhours of fieldwork with Zero Accident, reflecting GCME’s strong safety culture.
• Competitive pricing, offering optimal value for domestic pipeline operators.

GCME’s Advanced Technology and Certified Specialist Team
GCME is equipped with advanced tools and technologies operated by its in-house experts, including: Corrosion mapping by using PAUT and Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing

GCME’s specialist team holds nationally and internationally recognized certifications—many of which were achieved by the first Thai professionals in their respective fields, such as:

• 1st Thai – Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management Technologist Certificate
• Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management Certificate
• Direct Assessment Certificate
• 1st Thai – Senior Internal Corrosion Technologist
• 1st Thai – Cathodic Protection Specialist Certificate (CP4)
• Certified Coatings Inspector Certificate (CIP Level 2)
• API 570

Empowering Thai Expertise for a Sustainable Energy Infrastructure
GCME is among the first Thai companies to earn top-tier global qualifications in Pipeline Integrity, reinforcing its capability to deliver world-class pipeline inspection services through highly skilled Thai professionals—while maintaining competitive and accessible pricing for operators in the energy, petrochemical, and national infrastructure sectors.

GCME firmly believes that when Thai professionals are given the right opportunities and development, they can perform at world-class standards and help advance Thailand’s pipeline infrastructure toward enhanced safety, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

“GCME – Total Solutions Provider for Engineering, Maintenance & Inspection.”