CharCoat has now completed supplying CharCoat 1709 to Cabinda Oil Refinery in Angola.
September 20th, 2025 – Vancouver, Canada / Dammam, Saudi Arabia – CharCoat Passive Fire Protection Inc. has now finished supplying CharCoat 1709 intumescent epoxy fireproof coating and CharCoat CC Coating for electrical cables to Cabinda Oil Refinery in Angola. Protecting all substrates for 90 minutes.
We are especially proud to be involved in this project with Cabinda Oil, as this is the first refinery to be built since independence in Angola a half-century ago, Cabinda Oil will begin producing fuel by year-end and planning 30,000-barrel-per-day.
The majority of applications for Cabinda Oil were protecting pipe racks and tank frames with CharCoat 1709 and of course electrical cable trays through out the facility with CharCoat CC Cable Coating.
CharCoat 1709 was developed for the petrochemical, energy and heavy industrial sectors, CharCoat 1709 offers exceptional thermal insulation, preserving the structural integrity of steel during critical fire incidents. Its high-performance, solvent-free epoxy formulation is designed to withstand harsh onshore, and extreme weather environments, while remaining durable under mechanical stress, impact, and aggressive chemical exposure.
Key Benefits of CharCoat 1709
- UL1709 Certified, Tested and approved for up to 300 minutes of fire resistance.
- Designed for hydrocarbon pool fire protection in compliance with international safety standards.
- Extreme Durability – Tough, solvent free epoxy formulation resistant to abrasion, weather, and chemicals.
- Suitable for extreme conditions including refineries, LNG facilities, and petrochemical plants.
- Low applied thicknesses, reducing load on steel and minimizing material usage.
- Application Versatility: CharCoat 1709 can be spray-applied in-shop or on-site and is ideal for new construction or retrofitting critical infrastructure. Fast Cure, Long Life – Minimizes downtime while enhancing long-term performance and maintenance costs.
