Petrochemical Plant Thermal Insulation
In a petrochemical plant, insulation is not just energy saving — it is process safety. ERATHERM engineers, supplies and applies complete insulation for reactors, columns, towers, tanks, hot process lines and cryogenic systems, with fireproofing to API, ASTM and EN standards. Backed by 20+ years, 300+ shutdown projects and long-term EPC partnerships with Saipem, Técnicas Reunidas, SOCAR and Itochu.
API · ASTM · EN · UL Fireproof
Why Insulation Matters in Petrochemical Plants
Petrochemical plants process crude-oil derivatives into high-value chemicals through fast, sensitive reactions — with temperature swings, pressure differences and aggressive chemicals in a continuous cycle. Without correct insulation, a plant faces serious risk:
- Energy loss and rising operating costs
- Condensation, corrosion and metal loss
- Chemical-reaction imbalance and process instability
- Hot-surface accidents and failed fireproofing requirements
ERATHERM answers this critical need with engineering-focused solutions — managing the process, not just applying material.
Turnkey Petrochemical Insulation, Under One Roof
One of the rare companies in Türkiye offering a complete turnkey insulation package for petrochemical plants — reducing the workload of EPC firms from engineering to commissioning.
Engineering & Calculations
Heat transmission, dew-point/condensation, surface-temperature and thickness calculations, cryogenic layer and cladding design, expansion and process-risk assessment — to API, EN, ASTM and ISO.
Detail engineering
Design & Project Engineering
Insulation detail drawings, cladding-sheet designs, BOQ material lists, workflow plans, specification preparation, methodology reports and application procedures.
Specifications & BOM
Material Supply
Rock wool, cellular glass, PIR/PUR blocks, aerogel blankets, ceramic fiber, fireproof materials, Alu-Zinc / stainless cladding, fasteners and jacket manufacturing — certified to EU and US standards.
Insulation materials
On-Site Application
Pipe, equipment, tower, reactor and tank insulation, hot process and cryogenic/cold lines, fireproof coatings, valve/flange/equipment jackets and cladding fabrication and installation.
Application services
Fireproofing & Cladding
Fire-resistant boards, sprayed fireproof coatings and engineered cladding to UL and ASTM requirements — protecting personnel and process equipment in high-risk units.
Thermal insulation systems
Turnaround, Maintenance & Shutdown
Pre-shutdown engineering and planning, material stocking, accelerated teams, 24-hour shift work and full multi-discipline coordination — 300+ shutdown projects completed.
Turnaround services
From High-Temperature Reactors to Cryogenic Lines
Petrochemical processing demands a wide thermal envelope. ERATHERM engineers hot insulation for reactors, towers and process lines and cold & cryogenic systems for ethylene, propylene and liquefied-gas service — each with the right material, vapour barrier and cladding to control condensation, icing and corrosion under insulation.
- High-temperature: rock wool, ceramic fiber, mineral wool
- Cold & cryogenic: PIR/PUR, aerogel, cellular glass with dedicated layer design
- Reactor, column, tower and tank insulation
- Valve, flange and equipment removable jackets
Certified Material Systems for Every Service
All materials are certified to European and US standards and selected by temperature, chemistry and fire rating for the optimum result.
Rock wool, ceramic fiber and mineral wool for hot process lines and reactors.
PIR/PUR blocks, aerogel and cellular glass with cryogenic vapour barriers.
Alu-Zinc, galvanized and stainless steel sheet (AISI 304 / 316).
Fire-resistant boards and sprayed fireproof coatings to UL / ASTM.
Refinery/petrochemical material, thickness and inspection requirements.
Thermal insulation calculation rules for industrial installations.
Control of corrosion under insulation across process and cold lines.
All supplied materials carry European and US certification.
Trusted by Saipem, Técnicas Reunidas, SOCAR & Itochu
Long-term solution partnerships with major petrochemical operators and EPC contractors — including Saipem, Técnicas Reunidas, SOCAR and Itochu, alongside PETKİM Aliağa Complex, STAR Refinery integration lines, TEKFEN and ENKA.
These collaborations confirm ERATHERM's standing as one of the most reliable insulation partners in the petrochemical sector, built on engineering depth, fireproofing expertise and disciplined shutdown delivery.
A Petrochemical Insulation Partner Built for Complexity
Two decades of petrochemical insulation across hot, cold and cryogenic service.
Strong production, logistics and rapid-mobilisation capacity.
Long-term collaboration with leading EPC contractors and operators.
Engineering + material + application combined in a single package.
UL/ASTM fireproofing integrated with thermal and cryogenic systems.
Proven shutdown discipline with accelerated, multi-shift teams.
Systems, Sectors & Specialist Programs
Petrochemical insulation sits within a wider portfolio of thermal insulation systems, sectors served and specialist defense, aerospace and nuclear programs.
Systems & Sectors
Engineering & Services
Petrochemical Insulation — Common Questions
Why is insulation critical in petrochemical plants?
In petrochemical units, missing or poor insulation causes energy loss, condensation, corrosion and metal loss, chemical-reaction imbalance, shorter equipment life, hot-surface accidents, failed fireproofing and process instability. Insulation is therefore a fundamental component of process safety, not just energy saving.
What does ERATHERM's petrochemical insulation scope include?
A turnkey package: engineering and calculations, design and project engineering, material supply, on-site application, fireproofing and cladding, and turnaround / shutdown management — all under one roof for pipelines, reactors, columns, tanks, cryogenic systems and critical equipment.
Which standards govern petrochemical insulation?
Calculations and fireproofing comply with API, EN, ASTM and ISO, including UL and ASTM fireproof requirements; all supplied materials are certified to European and US standards.
Can ERATHERM handle cryogenic petrochemical lines?
Yes. ERATHERM designs cryogenic and cold-line insulation with cellular glass, PIR/PUR, aerogel and dedicated vapour-barrier and cryogenic layer designs to control condensation, icing and corrosion under insulation.
Which petrochemical clients has ERATHERM worked with?
ERATHERM maintains long-term partnerships including Saipem, Técnicas Reunidas, SOCAR and Itochu, alongside PETKİM Aliağa Complex, STAR Refinery petrochemical integration lines, TEKFEN and ENKA.
Does ERATHERM support petrochemical shutdowns?
Yes. ERATHERM specializes in shutdown management with pre-shutdown engineering, material stocking, accelerated teams, 24-hour shift work and multi-discipline coordination, having completed 300+ shutdown projects across Türkiye and Europe.
Plan Your Petrochemical Insulation Project with ERATHERM
Engineering, material supply, fireproofing, application and shutdown management — one accountable partner for the most demanding petrochemical units.