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GRP Lining / Intumescents / Passive Fire Protection / Chemical Resistant Linings

Specialist Linings: Protecting Assets Globally with Unmatched Expertise

Ferrous Protection is widely recognised as one of the leading providers of specialist lining and industrial coating solutions in the UK and across numerous countries worldwide. From GRP linings to Intumescent coatings, Passive Fire Protection, and Chemical Resistant Linings, our expert team has been at the forefront of asset protection in some of the most challenging and hazardous industries.

With a proven track record of successfully delivering complex, technically demanding lining systems, Ferrous Protection offers the right solutions to safeguard bulk liquid storage assets, chemical tanks, pipelines, and more, against corrosion, fire, and chemical damage. Our service is trusted by industries ranging from Aviation, Oil & Gas, Chemical Processing, Petrochemical, and Utilities, ensuring reliability and performance across the globe.

Tailored Solutions for Your Critical Assets

Whether you are dealing with jet fuel storage tanks, crude oil tanks, or chemical vessels, selecting the correct lining system is critical. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to know which solution is best suited for your specific needs. At Ferrous Protection, we simplify this process for you. We offer tailored advice and solutions that consider:

What type of lining will best protect your tank from the harshest chemicals and environments?
How is the tank lining system applied and what are the associated safety precautions?
What are the environmental considerations when working with high-performance coatings?
Should we reline our current tanks or invest in new equipment?

These are just a few of the questions we regularly help our clients answer. Our expertise extends far beyond simply applying linings – we provide complete solutions that consider the practical and safety aspects of each project.

GRP Lining / Intumescents / Passive Fire Protection / Chemical Resistant Linings

The Right Solution for Every Need:

From GRP linings that offer outstanding chemical resistance to Intumescent coatings providing vital fire protection, Ferrous Protection has the right solution to suit any asset. Our services include:

GRP Linings: Fibreglass-based lining systems offering exceptional chemical resistance and durability, ideal for harsh environments like aviation fuel storage, marine diesel, and chemical processing.
Intumescent Coatings: Vital for fireproofing critical infrastructure and industrial equipment, ensuring they meet fire safety standards and preventing structural damage in case of a fire.
Passive Fire Protection (PFP): Coatings that act as a barrier to reduce the spread of fire, essential for compliance in sectors like oil & gas and petrochemical.
Chemical Resistant Linings: Designed to protect against the most aggressive chemicals and compounds, extending the life of your tanks, pipelines, and other assets in industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing, and food & beverage.

Global Expertise and Local Solutions

With over 30 years of experience, Ferrous Protection has completed projects in regions including Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Asia. We understand that every region has its own unique challenges, and we adapt our services to meet local regulations, environmental requirements, and logistical demands. From small-scale, high-precision applications to large-scale, complex projects, we have the expertise to handle any situation.

We’ve worked in challenging environments worldwide, from crude oil storage tanks in Saudi Arabia to jet fuel tanks at Manchester Airport, and chemical tanks in South America. Wherever you are, Ferrous Protection is ready to bring world-class solutions to your project.

Why Choose Ferrous Protection?

When you choose Ferrous Protection, you’re choosing a partner with a deep understanding of the importance of corrosion protection and tank linings. We bring decades of knowledge, extensive industry experience, and a commitment to safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.

We are a trusted partner to oil supermajors, aviation giants, and chemical processing facilities, offering unrivaled expertise in protecting tanks, vessels, and infrastructure. Whether it's a new build or a complex refurbishment, Ferrous Protection ensures your assets remain protected, compliant, and efficient for the long-term.

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Ferrous Protection: Globally Trusted for Specialist Lining Solutions

From GRP linings to Intumescent coatings, and Passive Fire Protection, we’ve handled complex projects worldwide. Whether it's in the Middle East, Europe, South America, or beyond, Ferrous Protection’s specialist lining solutions ensure your assets are protected – no matter where you are.

Case Studies

Fuel Infrastructure Upgrade of Greenland's biggest air transport hub ($1.4m)

Client: Global Oil & Gas Supermajor

Location: Greenland, USA

Contract Value: $1,400,000

Asset(s): 8no bullet tanks, 1no flat bottom tank, 1.4km pipeline

Project Brief: Ferrous Protection engaged in 2021 with the aviation division of one of the world’s largest Oil & Gas Supermajors to deliver the major fuel infrastructure upgrade of Greenland’s largest commercial airport and main air transport hub. The project included the corrosion repair, and application of a protective three-coat epoxy system to 1.4km of semi-buried fuel transfer pipeline, the washing of 8no bullet tanks and the re-lining of 6no bullet tanks and a flat bottom storage tank with a high performing novolac epoxy phenolic lining system.

Extensive planning and preparation were required to overcome the technical, logistical and climatic challenges of working in such an extreme and remote part of the world. We shipped 10no 20ft containers and hazardous goods cargo to the work area and flew out our Contracts Manager, working crew and subcontractors. We installed fixed scaffolding over 4no bullet tanks to provide a stable platform for a tripod & winch to allow a vertical emergency extraction from the confined space. We set up our laydown area and erected effective hazardous works signage, barriers and Heras fencing around our work area.

Engineering controls were implemented and atmospheric conditions were monitored within the tanks to ensure a safe working environment was achieved and the atmosphere was in specification. Firstly, we pumped the residual fuel out of the tanks and downgraded the contents to arctic diesel. We then high-pressure water jetted the internal surfaces of the tank and filtered the contaminated washings down to 3.5ppm in accordance with the local environmental regulations.

The internal surfaces were abrasive blast cleaned using an inert, naturally occurring and eco-friendly blast media and spent grit was removed using an automatic grit recovery system. The blasted areas were held under dehumidification until a two-component holding primer was applied by airless spray.

All steelwork defects were addressed and edgework, welds and intricate areas received a stripe coat by brush to ensure sufficient coverage to all areas. All pitted areas received a scrape coat to ensure the epoxy resin was effectively worked into the pits.

A full coat of two-component, solvent free novolac epoxy phenolic was applied to the internal surfaces by airless spray and inspected by our competent and experienced protective coatings inspector. D.F.T. Checks were taken, a visual inspection carried out and holiday detection done alongside a methyl ethyl ketone rub test to ensure compliance to the specification was achieved. All snags were marked up, repaired and re-tested.

The tanks were then boxed up, gaskets re-instated and soak test carried out.

On handover of the tank back to the customer, a fully detailed QAQC project dossier was submitted.

On completion of all works, we demobilised the containers and left just in time for the fjord to freeze back over.

The project was both a technically and logistically complex undertaking, however Ferrous Protection delivered the works successfully with no safety or environmental incidents, on budget and nearly a whole month ahead of programme. The customer reported to be very satisfied with the quality of execution and overall project management and complimented the team on their excellent attitude to quality and safety.

Client Project Manager:

“The Ferrous Protection and Qualitech partnership has shown the power of collaboration, it has combined the safety performance and know-how of tank cleaning from Qualitech along with the
expertise and knowledge of tank and pipework corrosion protection from Ferrous Protection. In addition, Ferrous Protection’s attention to detail and diligent planning has led to the project in Kangerlussuaq being executed to perfection, which is a rare achievement in the project environment. Air BP will be looking to build a stronger and longer term partnership with this company going forward, given the breadth of their offer and the professionalism of their delivery.”

Case Study - Installation of a GRP Lining in an 80m diameter oil tank in Trinidad (£1m)

Client: Global Oil & Gas Supermajor

Location: Trinidad, Caribbean

Contract Value: £1,000,000

Asset(s): 80m diameter external floating roof crude oil tank

Project Brief: Ferrous Protection were contracted to apply a highly effective GRP lining system into a new build 80m diameter storage tank in Trinidad. The climate, location and fact that the works were undertaken during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic presented significant challenges to overcome. A fully detailed HSQE plan was prepared addressing all aspects of the project from start to finish and our Contracts Manager was deployed on the project full time to deliver the works safely and to specification. The team consisted of 15no operatives including 3no working supervisors, a site manager, coatings inspector and 2no subject matter experts to oversee the blasting and GRP lining elements.

Engineering controls were implemented to maintain the required atmospheric conditions within the tank and works were carried out day & night from November 2021 through to January 2022 including over Christmas to deliver the works on schedule for the customer.

We reinforced the waterproof membrane around the floating roof seal to prevent ingress of water and low-pressure water jetted the internal substrates to bring the salt contamination level within acceptable parameters per the relevant specification.

We then abrasive blast cleaned all vertical and intricate surfaces using expendable, non-metallic blast media, including sweep blasting the underside of the floating roof, and captive blasted the floor plates using 2no 20E machines with recyclable steel shot and angular grit mix.

We then applied a technically complex GRP lining using a novolac epoxy phenolic resin. The annular weld was given a quarter cove finish using a resin and silica sand mix and all welds, edges and intricate areas were sufficient covered using a compatible caulking compound.

On completion of the GRP lining application, the work was inspected in accordance with the specification and snags marked up and repaired. A fully detailed QAQC project dossier was prepared and submitted to the customer and the team demobilised.

The project was completed successfully and the quality of the workmanship praised by the key stake holders.

Client Project Manager:

“Job well done Ferrous! Exceptional quality work done amid the constraints with the global COVID pandemic, changing site conditions amongst other constraints – a professional response and management of the job at no compromise to quality”

Testimonials

Don't just take our word for how good we are. Have a look at what our customers say...

The job has gone well, the team was well-organized, and the work was executed well. A nice, professional job. The weekly update is also refreshing rather than having to chase companies for progress updates.
– Project Manager, Statutory Corporation of the Ministry of Defence

Just a short email to pass on our appreciation for the works executed during the last two weeks. We found your team to be punctual, helpful, hardworking, and a credit to your company. From the repair to the GRP lining of the large jet fuel tank to the minor touch-up repairs on the small diesel tanks, the works were carried out seamlessly and to a high standard. This has been confirmed by the independent coating inspector today. Please pass on our thanks to Mariusz and Marian, and we look forward to working with FPL again in the near future.
– Project Engineer, Leading Environmental Consultancy to the Defence Sector

Job well done Ferrous! Exceptional quality work done amid the constraints with the global COVID pandemic, changing site conditions amongst other constraints – a professional response and management of the job at no compromise to quality.
– Project Manager, One of the World’s 7 Oil and Gas ‘Supermajors’

5 stars for Ferrous Protection's overall project management, technical capability, and quality of finished work. I found them to be very knowledgeable, helpful, and professional throughout. The QA documentation was prompt and very thorough, and the job was done efficiently and to a very high standard with safety and communication being excellent from start to finish.
– Project Engineer, Multinational Mid- and Downstream Oil Company