Petrochemical production systems are large in scale and complex in process, covering multiple stages including upstream exploration and production, midstream storage and transportation, and downstream refining and processing.
Equipment and structures are exposed long-term to corrosive environments such as UV radiation, salt spray, heat and humidity, and freeze–thaw cycles, and frequently come into contact with multiple industrial corrosive media such as acids, alkalis, solvents, dust, and flue gas.
The combined effects of these factors can easily lead to equipment failure, resulting in unplanned shutdowns, high maintenance costs, and a significantly shortened asset service life.
To ensure safe and stable long-cycle operation of petrochemical facilities, it is necessary to provide customized coating protection solutions based on the specific corrosive environment and operating conditions of different assets. Typical application scenarios include:
Steel-structure buildings, pipelines, pipe racks, operating platforms, supports, as well as tank exteriors and process equipment where the temperature is typically not above 121°C. These assets are continuously exposed to industrial atmospheric environments and must resist weathering and occasional chemical splashes.
Many process pipelines and reactors operate at high temperatures. Areas under insulation are prone to hidden but severe corrosion known as corrosion under insulation (CUI). Specialized high-temperature resistant and anti-CUI coating systems are required.
For equipment surfaces that require insulation for energy saving, thermal-insulation coatings can be applied to improve energy efficiency while maintaining safety.
Tank interiors are in long-term direct contact with harsh media such as strong acids, strong alkalis, organic solvents, or petroleum products. Coatings must provide excellent chemical resistance, low permeability, and long-term durability to effectively reduce contamination, corrosion, and leakage risks.
Jetties are exposed long-term to coastal environments with high humidity and high salinity, and face combined effects of severe corrosion, frequent mechanical impact, and heavy abrasion. For such harsh conditions, protective coating systems with outstanding salt-spray resistance, impact resistance, and abrasion resistance are required to provide long-lasting and stable protection.
Including concrete wastewater tanks, cofferdams, floors, and concrete pipe supports. Concrete structures are susceptible to attack from oily wastewater, hydrocarbons, acids and alkalis, and chloride ions. Dedicated lining and repair systems are needed to build a dense, chemically resistant integrated protection layer.
For decades, Genecoat has leveraged a comprehensive product portfolio and industry experience to provide tailored coating solutions for both new-build and maintenance projects in harsh petrochemical service conditions.
Its products have undergone professional testing and field validation and have built a strong reputation. Genecoat also has a technical team dedicated to petrochemical protection to provide solid support to customers.
Genecoat provides high-performance protective coatings for the petrochemical industry mainly include:
High-performance protective coatings for steel structures, piping, and equipment
Super weather-resistant topcoats (fluorocarbon coatings, polysiloxane coatings, etc.)
High-performance protective coatings for steel structures, piping, and equipment
High-performance water-based aerogel thermal-insulation coatings
Concrete repair materials: CSA mortar, water-based epoxy cement mortar, solvent-free epoxy grouts, polyurethane and polyurea grouts.
Chemical-resistant tank lining coatings (solvent-free epoxy phenolic linings; spray-grade
vinyl ester glass flake coatings)
Epoxy coatings that cure on low-preparation surfaces, including rusted or damp substrates
Dedicated protective coatings for concrete wastewater treatment facilities
Corrosion protection in the petrochemical sector is a systematic effort that spans the full life cycle of assets. Based on deep understanding of corrosion mechanisms and extensive engineering practice, Genecoat not only provides high-performance coating products, but is also committed to delivering comprehensive solutions—from design consulting and product selection to application support.
We are willing to help customers extend turnaround intervals, ensure production safety, and ultimately achieve long-term asset value and operational stability through practical, durable, and cost-effective protection systems.
