PFPNet is aiming to become the organisation that will set the standard for knowledge and competency across projects and operations on hydrocarbon and chemical facilities where fireproofing is used as a mitigation measure. By joining PFPNet you will be an important part of this drive to grow a forward-looking, global, industry organisation that represents your

PFPNet is assembling a team to oversee the development of its next guidance document on Testing and Certification as it relates to fireproofing systems used in hydrocarbon facilities.  The Testing and Certification Guidance Document was voted for by the PFPNet Members as the next most important guidance document required by Industry. Purpose of the Document

With 23 member companies, PFPNet has officially begun! Initially, we sought to recruit 30 member companies before embarking upon our 2017 proposal– however, to maintain momentum, a narrower initial scope of work is being focussed on. The first year will therefore comprise of the most pressing issues identified at PFPNet’s launch meetings in both Manchester, UK, and

Since launching in the UK towards the end of 2016 and in the US at the start of 2017, The Hydrocarbon Passive Fire Protection Network (PFPNet) has now gained the following members: Advanced Insulation Alfred Miller Contracting Carboline ConocoPhillips Esterline EXOVA Hempel HSE Isolatek International Jotun Paints MMI Engineering Morgan Advanced Materials Perenco PFP Specialists

After the successful technical meeting held in Houston on the 15th of February, PFPNet is pleased to announce that Shell and TechnipFMC are the latest companies to sign up to the group – committing to improving the competency surrounding Passive Fire Protection (PFP) within the Hydrocarbon Passive Fire Protection Industry. PFP has been in existence

On Wednesday 15th February, Simon Thurlbeck and Graham Boaler introduced The Hydrocarbon Passive Fire Protection Network (PFPNet) to a number of Operators, EPCs, Manufacturers, Fabricators and Consultants in Houston, Texas.  Over 50 representatives from companies such as Shell, Bechtel, Dow, Marathon Oil, BP, Jotun Paints, Carboline, PPG, Sherwin-Williams and Promat attended, with many commenting that the

The Hydrocarbon Passive Fire Protection Network (PFPNet) was launched in the UK last year via a one-day technical meeting in Manchester.  So far, Advanced Insulation, EXOVA, Hempel, HSE, Jotun Paints, Perenco, Promat, Sherwin Williams, Trelleborg and Woodside have joined the group.  Such commitment will enable PFPNet to embark upon its commitments for 2017, which include defining

After the success of the Technical Meeting that took place in the UK towards the end of last year, which saw over 70 attendees with diverse hydrocarbon PFP-related background discuss key concerns surrounding their industry, PFPNet is now taking its launch event to the USA. Attendees will have the opportunity to offer their thoughts and

Have you registered to attend the PFPNet Technical Meeting yet? The event is a must if you would like to contribute to raising standards among users of PFP in the hydrocarbon industries. So far we have received a lot of registrations – and places are limited. With just over a month to go, the above