Energy
High-performance anticorrosive protection for the energy sector's most critical assets, from upstream to downstream, from field to distribution grid.
The Sector
The energy sector demands more
Refineries, offshore platforms, pipelines, power plants and substations operate where corrosion is accelerated, temperatures are extreme and unplanned downtime carries an enormous cost: operational, financial and regulatory. There is no margin for coatings that fail before their expected service life.
Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings develops systems designed specifically for the real conditions of the energy sector: resistance to offshore environments, protection across continuous operating temperature ranges, and compliance with NACE/AMPP, ISO 12944, NORSOK M-501 and the standards specific to each vertical.
Our segments
Three verticals. One integrated portfolio.
Oil & Gas
Upstream, midstream and downstream: offshore platforms, pipelines, refineries, storage terminals, petrochemicals and process plants.
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CUI
Corrosion Under Insulation: protection for piping, pressure vessels and equipment operating in temperature ranges where moisture penetrates the insulation.
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Power & Utilities
Thermal, hydro and wind power plants, substations, turbines and power transmission and distribution infrastructure.
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Energy product portfolio
Our Energy product range was developed for every service condition, from offshore immersion to CUI protection, from zinc-rich primer to UV and weather-resistant topcoat.
Dura-Plate®
High-solids epoxy systems for immersion, splash zone and severe atmospheric exposure. Excellent chemical and mechanical resistance.
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Heat-Flex®
Coating range for high-temperature assets, from CUI protection to thermal insulation. Operating temperatures up to 600°C depending on the formulation.
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Tank Clad®
Complete range for internal and external protection of oil, chemical and water storage tanks, with epoxy and novolac formulations.
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Macropoxy® 646 MR
High-build polyamide epoxy with mould resistance and easy cleaning. Excellent for tank environments, terminals and humid areas.
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Sher-Loxane®
Isocyanate-free polysiloxane topcoat for intense UV, weathering and C4/C5 environments. High gloss retention and dirt resistance.
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FIRETEX® M90/02 · M90/03
Intumescent coatings for passive fire protection in refineries, petrochemicals and offshore platforms: Jet Fire, Pool Fire and BLEVE.
Learn moreChallenges
The sector's main challenges
Corrosion in aggressive environments
Chlorides, H₂S, CO₂ and constant humidity in offshore and petrochemical environments accelerate the degradation of conventional coatings.
Failure from thermal cycling
Systems running at high temperatures or under intense thermal cycling require coatings with controlled expansion and stable adhesion.
Growing regulatory pressure
Compliance with NACE, ISO 12944, NORSOK M-501 and local regulations is mandatory, and grows with every revision of the standards.
Maintenance and downtime cost
Rework and corrective maintenance drain budgets and hurt productivity. The right system specified the first time shortens that cycle.
Fire risk in critical facilities
Refineries and petrochemical plants are exposed to Jet Fire, Pool Fire and BLEVE, requiring PFP integrated into the coating system.
Standards
Certifications and standards
ISO 12944
C1 to C5M corrosivity for atmospheric, immersion and offshore environments. The basis for specifying systems by environment category.
NACE / AMPP
International anticorrosive protection standards, the reference for O&G, refineries and offshore infrastructure.
NORSOK M-501
Specifications for offshore platforms and O&G projects with demanding performance and longevity requirements.
ASTM B117
Salt spray test, verifying atmospheric corrosion resistance in marine environments.
ISO 12977 / AMPP TM21442
CUI-specific testing: thermal cycling, chloride resistance and moisture under insulation.
Support
Specialist technical support
Our application engineers and technical inspectors work directly on Energy projects, from the specification stage to field support during application:
- Corrosion environment analysis and ISO 12944 categorization
- Coating system specification with technical documentation
- Support for tenders and specification documents
- Technical reports and assessments for assets in operation
Talk to people who understand your asset, not just paint
Describe your asset's condition and the environment it operates in. Our technical team will come back with a specification aligned to the applicable standard — and the service life you expect from the system.