News Darchem Engineering Joins PFPNet 15 November 2025 by Simon Thurlbeck PFPNet is pleased to announce that Darchem Engineering has become the latest organisation to join the network. Darchem Engineering is recognised internationally for its specialist expertise in high-performance thermal insulation, fire protection systems, and engineered solutions for safety-critical sectors. The company has a long history of delivering robust, technically advanced protection systems for energy, defence, […] Read more »
News Corrosion Integrity Management Joins PFPNet 8 October 2025 by Simon Thurlbeck We are delighted to welcome Corrosion Integrity Management as the latest member of PFPNet. With deep expertise in corrosion assessment, integrity management, and materials engineering, Corrosion Integrity Management adds valuable knowledge to our expanding network. Their focus on ensuring asset reliability and safety is closely aligned with PFPNet’s mission to drive best practice in passive […] Read more »
News MODEC Joins PFPNet 8 October 2025 by Simon Thurlbeck We are pleased to announce that MODEC has officially joined PFPNet. As a leading provider of floating production solutions to the offshore oil and gas industry, MODEC brings extensive experience and technical expertise to the PFPNet community. This collaboration reinforces our shared commitment to advancing best practices and improving standards in passive fire protection across […] Read more »
News Strufire Joins PFPNet as Latest Member 18 September 2025 by Simon Thurlbeck We are pleased to welcome Strufire as the newest member of PFPNet. Strufire brings valuable expertise in passive fire protection and a strong commitment to raising industry standards. Their addition to the network strengthens our shared mission to improve competence, share best practices, and support continuous improvement across the sector. We look forward to Strufire’s […] Read more »
News Final Agenda Released for the 2025 PFPNet Conference 16 September 2025 by Simon Thurlbeck We are delighted to share that the final agenda for the 2025 PFPNet Conference in Newcastle upon Tyne is now available. The conference starts on Tuesday 21st October, and interest has been strong – with over 90 delegates already registered. If you are planning to attend but have not yet secured your place, please register […] Read more »
News PFPNet Conference 2025 – Preliminary Agenda Released 20 August 2025 by Simon Thurlbeck We’re pleased to share the preliminary agenda for the PFPNet Conference 2025, taking place at The Common Room in Newcastle upon Tyne on 21st–22nd October. With a number of delegates already registered, the event promises to be both well attended and highly engaging. This year’s agenda features updates on current PFPNet studies, a new panel […] Read more »
News Passive Fire Protection Awareness Course 13 August 2025 by Simon Thurlbeck DNV, in collaboration with PFPNet, has launched a structured Passive Fire Protection (PFP) Awareness Course aimed at raising industry standards in safety and hazard mitigation. This collaboration blends DNV’s expertise in hazard demonstration with PFPNet’s authoritative industry guidance. The course provides an engaging, foundational overview of PFP – highlighting its importance in specifying, certifying, installing, […] Read more »
News PFPNet Annual Conference 2025 21 July 2025 by Simon Thurlbeck Following successful conferences in Barcelona and Amsterdam, PFPNet is pleased to announce that the 2025 Annual Conference will take place in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd October 2025. This year’s venue is The Common Room (thecommonroom.org.uk), a centrally located, historic site just a 2-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station—ideal for delegates arriving […] Read more »
News PFPNet and Corrodere Academy Launch New Industry Leading Training 13 July 2025 by Simon Thurlbeck A principal aim of PFPNet is to enhance knowledge, understanding, and competency across all aspects of passive fire protection within the oil, gas, and energy sectors in order to advance safety standards. We are therefore pleased to announce our collaboration with Corrodere Academy, an institution internationally recognised for delivering training programmes in protective coatings and […] Read more »
News SBM Offshore Joins PFPNet 6 July 2025 by Simon Thurlbeck PFPNet is pleased to welcome SBM Offshore as its newest member. As a global leader in floating production solutions for the offshore energy industry, SBM Offshore brings valuable operational insight and technical expertise to PFPNet. Their membership supports our shared mission to improve competency, guidance, and collaboration in the field of Passive Fire Protection (PFP) […] Read more »
