Integrated Global Services Inc.

Start-up, even after a planned shutdown is one of the most vulnerable phases for fired heaters. Even with strict adherence to ramp-up procedures, mechanical failures, fouling, and uneven thermal expansion can impact efficiency, emissions compliance, and asset integrity. IGS Hot-tek™ services offer live, in-operation maintenance to address these start-up challenges. This blog explores common start-up […]

If a hot spot appears on the steel shell of a fired heater, it means that the refractory lining has failed, allowing hot flue gases, or direct radiant heat from the burners to contact the shell.  Clearly, immediate action needs to be taken – precisely what action depends on several factors:  How large is the […]

On June 23, 2025, IGS successfully delivered its Kuwait edition of the A-L-E-R-T (Asset Life, Efficiency & Reliability Technology) Workshop at the Hyatt Regency Al Kout Mall. The event gathered energy sector professionals—including asset integrity managers, corrosion specialists, process engineers, and turnaround planners—for a practical, immersive session focused on operational improvements and proven field technologies. […]

On June 25, 2025, IGS successfully hosted its latest A-L-E-R-T (Asset Life, Efficiency & Reliability Technology) Workshop at the InterContinental Al Jubail Resort. The event brought together asset integrity managers, turnaround experts, corrosion engineers, and operational leaders from across the region to explore pressing industry challenges—and more importantly, to uncover practical, field-tested solutions. Bridging Knowledge […]

15% less fuel use. Same throughput. That’s Asset Vitality. 97% availability. Minimized downtime. That’s Asset Vitality. For process industries, including power, petrochemical, upstream, and offshore, your performance depends on your most valuable assets. Boilers, furnaces, heat exchangers, and process vessels all operate under extreme conditions. You rely on them not only to run, but to […]

Ethylene plant turnarounds are a significant challenge and opportunity for facility optimization. While these essential maintenance periods come with considerable costs in downtime and resources, they also provide the perfect window to implement improvements that can enhance operational efficiency and profitability. Plant managers must select projects that deliver rapid returns while minimizing downtime. Downtime translates […]