Overflate is a well-established conference and exhibition for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. It attracts more than 300 delegates - including owners, operators, fabrication companies, engineering and inspection companies, contractors and suppliers. This year, between the 14th and 15th of November, the conference held over 70 presentations relating to corrosion, insulation and fire protection.

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

During the two days of the PFPNet 2018 conference, various areas for future study, research, guidance and training were identified. These have all been collated into categories as listed below. A poll will be sent by email to all members in the coming week, and this first round of voting will filter the list to

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

The presentations from each of the PFPNet 2018 Conference sessions held between the 20th and 21st June 2018 are now available to download from the Members Area of the website. Please make sure you have your log-in details to hand to access these files. If you do not have a password, or if you have

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

The preliminary agenda for the 2018 PFPNet conference is now available and we look forward to see you on the 20th and 21st June 2018.  The topics are chosen to educate on elements of what we know about now, and also we need to know about in the future, and they should stimulate debate and opinion.  Take a

The PFPNet 2018 Conference on the 20th and 21st June in Manchester, UK is now open for registration. Organisations who are Members of PFPNet can register up to three delegates, free of charge, and attend the Conference Dinner.  Additional delegates can be registered at a cost of £300 per day, or £500 for two days,

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

The date for the first Annual PFPNet conference is set for 20/21 June 2018 in Manchester, UK. The PFPNet2018 conference programme has been assembled to reflect what PFPNet wants to achieve – education, knowledge capture, seeking solutions to problems, stimulating ideas, providing a networking forum, and setting a forward-looking agenda. This first PFPNet conference is your