Digital Twin for Asset Integrity in Corpus Christi — NDT Data on a Live 3D Model
Atlantis NDT Digital Twin gives integrity teams in Corpus Christi, USA one 3D model of the asset with every UT, PAUT, TOFD, RT, MT, PT and ET reading mapped to the exact location it was taken. Corrosion rates trend automatically, API 581 RBI scores update as data lands, and API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 Level 1 and Level 2 assessments run against measured thickness instead of a spreadsheet snapshot.
The Corpus Christi asset base this is built for
Corpus Christi is the largest US crude oil export terminal, with Cheniere's Corpus Christi LNG complex (Trains 1-3 plus the Stage 3 expansion) loading more than 15 mtpa of LNG, and Citgo's Corpus Christi Refinery, Flint Hills Resources West Refinery, and Valero's Bill Greehey complex collectively processing over 850,000 bpd. The Port of Corpus Christi has invested billions in deepening the channel to accommodate VLCCs, driving inspection demand on jetty structures, loading arms, and a dense cluster of new export-grade storage tanks. Hurricane exposure on the Texas Gulf Coast and the high cyclic loading of LNG loading operations on cryogenic equipment create a strong case for digital twin asset-integrity programmes.
Asset classes covered in Corpus Christi
- Cheniere Corpus Christi LNG cryogenic storage tanks
- Citgo Corpus Christi refinery atmospheric/vacuum columns
- Port of Corpus Christi crude loading-arm structures
- VLCC-capable export jetty piping
- Flint Hills Resources West Refinery FCCs
Industries served from Corpus Christi
- LNG Export
- Refining
- Crude Oil Export Terminals
- Petrochemicals
What operators in Corpus Christi actually get out of it
Corpus Christi LNG and refining operators running NDT digital twins on Cheniere, Citgo and Flint Hills assets typically reduce post-hurricane re-inspection prep from 3 weeks to 1 day and defer USD 7-15M per major unit of conservative-replacement capex.
Local use cases
- Cheniere Corpus Christi LNG cryogenic-storage digital twins with 9% Ni weld records.
- Citgo and Flint Hills refinery atmospheric/vacuum column digital twins.
- Port of Corpus Christi crude-export jetty and loading-arm digital twins.
Compliance frameworks this maps to
- OSHA PSM
- EPA RMP
- TCEQ
- USCG/PHMSA (LNG)
- API 579
Case study
A Corpus Christi-area NDT contractor used the Atlantis NDT Digital Twin to consolidate 8 years of refinery inspection data, supporting an API 579 Part 4 assessment that deferred two column replacements by 20 months.
How the twin is built
Capture the geometry (LiDAR, photogrammetry, drone survey, or import your existing BIM/CAD and isometrics), ingest inspection data over REST API or file drop from any instrument, overlay the governing damage mechanisms per API RP 571, then publish colour-coded remaining-life and RBI views to integrity, maintenance and planning. Records are retained audit-ready under ISO 9001, ISO 17020 and ISO 17025.
Integrations
SAP PM, Oracle eAM, IBM Maximo, ServiceNow, AVEVA PI, OSIsoft historians, Bentley iTwin, Cognite and Atlantis NDT ERP. Full REST API and bulk data export — you keep your data in a format you can leave with.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Atlantis Digital Twin work in Corpus Christi?
We start with a 3D scan of your asset (drone, laser, photogrammetry), build a CAD-fidelity model, and then overlay every NDT inspection event (UT thickness readings, TOFD/PAUT scans, MT/PT indications, RT defect maps). Inspection data updates the model in real-time and colour-codes condition zones for engineering review. Operators in Corpus Christi use this to drive faster turnaround scoping, automated FFS evidence, and audit-grade regulatory reporting.
What does Digital Twin NDT cost in Corpus Christi?
Atlantis Digital Twin is an affordable, accessible, fully customizable enterprise SaaS platform sized for up to 500 assets, with ASNT Level III consulting and unlimited NDT data ingest included. Enterprise tiers are available for multi-site fleets, and on-prem deployment is offered at the same price point. Request a Corpus Christi-specific quote and we will model your asset count and data-volume requirements.
How long does deployment take in Corpus Christi?
A typical first-asset deployment runs 8-12 weeks: 2 weeks model build, 2 weeks data integration, 2-4 weeks workflow configuration, 2 weeks user training. Multi-asset rollouts are sequenced asset-by-asset after the first deployment is live, with each subsequent asset typically taking 4-6 weeks once the platform is configured for your Corpus Christi site.
Which NDT standards does the platform support in Corpus Christi?
API 510 (pressure vessels), API 570 (piping), API 653 (storage tanks), API 579 FFS, API 581 RBI, ASME Section V articles 2/4/6/7, ISO 9712 personnel qualification, ASNT SNT-TC-1A, and local code requirements depending on Corpus Christi's regulatory environment. Custom reporting templates can be configured for any additional national or operator-specific code.
Can Atlantis Digital Twin integrate with our existing CMMS in Corpus Christi?
Yes. We support REST API hooks for IBM Maximo, SAP PM, IFS, Oracle EAM, and most major CMMS platforms. Work-order creation, asset master sync, anomaly hand-off into corrective work, and FFS evidence packaging for management-of-change submittals can all be automated, allowing your Corpus Christi integrity team to focus on engineering judgement rather than data entry.
Book a demo
Thirty minutes, walked through your asset class and your integration stack, co-presented by an ASNT NDT Level III. Affordable, accessible, fully customizable — request a demo and tailored quote.
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