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Category: News

Are Unsafe “Fireproofing” Practices Still Being Used in Oil & Gas?

29 September 2018 by Simon Thurlbeck

Decades after clear evidence of unsatisfactory performance, some stakeholders still specify, supply and install an obsolete arrangement that may be inherently unsafe. This paper discusses the development of and different types of PFP alongside common mistakes and preventative actions. A lack of real understanding in industry is the reason for PFPNet’s existence, it is the […]

Simon Thurlbeck Introduces PFPNet at BOTH China 2018

8 September 2018 by Simon Thurlbeck

Bring on the Heat China was held between August 27-30 in Nanjing, China. This year, the event focussed on the latest development and applications of protective linings and high temperature coatings alongside traditional functional coatings. CUI, multi-dimensional solutions and on-site inspection and testing where also key topics of interest. With such an agenda, this platform […]

PFPNet Business Case

9 August 2018 by Simon Thurlbeck

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 […]

Members Required for PFPNet Testing and Certification Guidance Document Technical Subcommittee

12 January 2018 by Simon Thurlbeck

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 […]

PFPNet Officially Begins Work Scopes

1 June 2017 by Simon Thurlbeck

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 […]

Total – Latest Member to Join PFPNet

26 April 2017 by Simon Thurlbeck

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 […]

Shell and TechnipFMC Join PFPNet

3 March 2017 by Simon Thurlbeck

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 […]

Successful Launch of PFPNet in Houston, Texas

20 February 2017 by Simon Thurlbeck

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 […]

PFPNet is Coming to Houston – February 15th!

7 February 2017 by Simon Thurlbeck

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 […]

PFPNet to Launch in the US

9 January 2017 by Simon Thurlbeck

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 […]