Oil refineries operate under high-risk conditions, where fire protection is a critical part of safety strategy. In Ghana, a major refinery sought to upgrade fireproofing protection at its storage tank farm to align with international oil & gas safety standards.
Fire risk from stored hydrocarbons.
Steel tank supports required hydrocarbon fire-rated protection.
Need for materials that met global fire safety codes.
Project had to be phased without interrupting refinery operations.
Prepcoat deployed its Fireproofing Systems, consisting of:
Intumescent epoxy coatings for tank support steel structures.
Spray-applied fire-resistive materials (SFRMs) for large areas.
Customized application to achieve 2-hour hydrocarbon fire rating.
Site Survey – Fire risk zones mapped with refinery HSE team.
Surface Preparation – Cleaning and priming of structural steel.
Coating Application – Intumescent coatings applied with thickness monitoring.
Testing & Certification – Fire rating compliance verified with inspectors.
Achieved global-standard fireproofing certification.
Increased refinery safety, reducing insurance premiums.
Extended structural survivability in case of fire, giving more response time.
Fireproofing is not just regulatory — it directly protects lives and assets.
Integration of fireproofing into asset lifecycle planning reduces risks long term.N/A
