Downstream

Downstream operations depend on a fine balance of heat, pressure, chemistry and flow. Even minor corrosion, heat loss or insulation failure can disrupt that balance – causing costly delays and maintenance. At Hempel, we understand how corrosion starts, how materials behave under stress, and what keeps coatings performing in your specific environment. With that insight and proven coatings expertise, we help you maintain the balance – protecting assets, ensuring efficiency and keeping operations safe.

At Hempel, we combine proven products, deep expertise and a relentless focus on uptime, so you can operate with confidence, whatever the conditions and challenges.

Our coatings, services and advisory help cut maintenance needs and inspection frequency, keeping your assets in operation and your costs under control.

From advanced CUI protection to fire-resistant PFP systems, each coating system is specified for its exact operating context – meeting international standards and performing in the harshest environments.

Every solution is backed by decades of oil and gas expertise – our specialists understand your specific challenges and tailor the right protection strategy for your assets.

From specification to fabrication and daily operations, every step in the downstream value chain faces its own challenges. At Hempel, we support each stakeholder with tailored solutions, deep technical knowledge and proven protection – keeping projects compliant, efficient and reliable, from new build to maintenance.

Running a plant means balancing uptime with cost and performance with compliance. At Hempel, we combine proven coatings with expert advisory to help you make informed decisions about long-term protection. By understanding your assets and operating conditions, we ensure durability, minimise downtime and secure lasting return on investment.

Designing for durability means meeting strict standards and asset owner expectations – without overengineering or added cost. Our specialists support you with specification advice, knowledge about protection options and new technologies, and insight into common pitfalls. With Hempel, you can design and specify confidently for long-term performance and compliance.

In coating application, quality and productivity should never be competing goals. Whether in the paint shop or on site, Hempel supports you with products that apply smoothly, cure reliably and ensure compliance – backed by the know-how that helps you deliver consistent results, safely and efficiently.

We embed sustainability into every stage of protection. Our coatings are designed to extend asset lifetimes, reduce carbon emissions and VOC releases, and deliver measurable environmental performance backed by third-party data. From upstream to downstream, we help operators improve reliability while advancing their sustainability goals.