Category: News

Tender Opportunity: Experimental Programme for Gaseous Hydrogen Jet Fires

10 September 2026 by Simon Thurlbeck

PFPNet is inviting proposals from suitably qualified organisations to deliver an experimental programme characterising a range of gaseous hydrogen (H₂) releases and the conditions experienced by engulfed targets. The work forms part of PFPNet H₂ Project Phase 2 and will support the development of a future standard test method for determining the resistance of Passive […]

PFPNet Conference 2026 – Registrations Now Open

3 September 2026 by Simon Thurlbeck

Registrations are now open for the PFPNet Conference 2026, taking place at the IMechE’s headquarters in London on Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th October 2026. This year’s conference will bring together professionals from across the passive fire protection industry for two days of presentations, discussion and networking, with an excellent programme covering key issues and […]

Registration Now Open: PFPNet Beijing Conference 2026

25 July 2026 by Simon Thurlbeck

PFPNet is delighted to announce that registration is now open for the PFPNet Beijing Conference 2026, taking place on 14-15 September 2026 at the Grand Skylight Catic Hotel, Beijing. The event marks PFPNet’s first conference in China and represents an important milestone in bringing together the international passive fire protection community. The conference is free […]

NUTEC Protective Concepts Joins PFPNet

18 July 2026 by Simon Thurlbeck

PFPNet is delighted to welcome NUTEC Protective Concepts as the latest organisation to join the network. NUTEC Protective Concepts is recognised for delivering innovative passive fire protection and thermal insulation solutions to the global energy and industrial sectors. With extensive expertise in engineering, manufacturing and technical support, the company has built a strong reputation for […]

Kawasaki Heavy Industries joins PFPNet

4 February 2026 by Simon Thurlbeck

We’re pleased to welcome Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI) as a new member of PFPNet. Founded in 1878 and headquartered in Japan, KHI is a global engineering and manufacturing company with expertise spanning aerospace, energy systems, industrial equipment, shipbuilding and transportation. Within the energy sector, KHI is playing a leading role in the development of […]

PFPNet Welcomes Ancloz

15 December 2025 by Simon Thurlbeck

PFPNet is pleased to announce that Ancloz has joined the network. Ancloz brings a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement. Their membership further strengthens PFPNet’s mission to foster knowledge-sharing, professional development, and meaningful partnerships across the PFP community. We are delighted to welcome Ancloz to PFPNet and look […]

Prometheus Joins PFPNet!

7 December 2025 by Simon Thurlbeck

Prometheus brings extensive experience in engineered passive fire-protection systems, and we’re pleased to have their technical expertise and commitment to best practice within our network. Their involvement will further strengthen our collective efforts to raise standards, share knowledge, and support competency across the global Passive Fire Protection community. 🔥 Welcome to PFPNet, Prometheus – we […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]