Bilfinger Wins €20 Million Insulation Framework to Enhance Efficiency at Antwerp Refinery

Bilfinger Wins €20 Million Insulation Framework to Enhance Efficiency at Antwerp Refinery

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been awarded a five‑year, €20 million+ insulation services contract at a major oil refinery in Antwerp, deepening a ten‑year relationship with a top global oil and gas firm. The scope includes pipe insulation replacement, tank insulation and CUI prevention to ensure energy‑efficient, sustainable operations that meet EU environmental requirements. Bilfinger will deploy digital solutions like automated reporting apps and the BCD 1.0 mobile corrosion‑detection tool to optimize service efficiency, reduce costs and uphold rigorous safety standards.

(PRESS RELEASE) Antwerp, 29-Jul-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Bilfinger has secured a five‑year framework agreement valued at over €20 million with a leading global oil and gas company to extend its decade‑long partnership at one of the world’s most advanced refineries in the Antwerp‑Rotterdam‑Amsterdam corridor. Under this expanded remit, Bilfinger will deliver end‑to‑end industrial insulation services—backed by bespoke digital tools—to boost the plant’s efficiency, sustainability and compliance with stringent EU environmental standards.

The refinery recently completed a major upgrade to process heavier crude into premium transportation fuels, reflecting the operator’s commitment to modern, cost‑effective operations amid rising energy prices and regulatory pressures. By consolidating additional insulation scope under Bilfinger, the client will realize streamlined workflows, lower overall expenses and enhanced asset integrity.

“Building on ten years of collaboration, we’re delighted to broaden our support at this critical installation,” said Thierry Burki, President Engineering & Maintenance Belgium & Netherlands at Bilfinger. “Our comprehensive insulation solutions, combined with industry‑leading safety practices, will play a pivotal role in meeting our customer’s efficiency goals.”

Bilfinger’s insulation services encompass full replacement of pipe lagging to preserve thermal performance, tank insulation to maintain precise storage temperatures, and Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) prevention to guard against moisture‑induced damage. Across all activities, Bilfinger integrates digital innovations—such as automated reporting and invoicing apps, cladding configuration tools, and the mobile Bilfinger Corrosion Detection (BCD 1.0) system—to accelerate service delivery and cut costs without compromising safety.

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider. The aim of the Group’s activities is to increase the efficiency and sustainability of customers in the process industry and to establish itself as the number one partner in the market for this purpose. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio covers the entire value chain from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, maintenance and plant expansion to turnarounds and digital applications.

The company delivers its services in two service lines: Engineering & Maintenance and Technologies. Bilfinger is primarily active in Europe, North America and the Middle East. Process industry customers come from sectors that include chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas and pharma & biopharma. With over 30,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality and generated revenue of more than €5 billion in financial year 2024. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified
two strategic levers: positioning itself as a leader in increasing efficiency and sustainability and driving operational excellence to improve organizational performance

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SOURCE: Bilfinger SE