NEOM Green Hydrogen Project: Industry-Leading Passive Fire Protection by KRON
Location: NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Project Overview
The Green Hydrogen Project stands as one of the world’s largest and most ambitious renewable energy developments, strategically located within the futuristic city of NEOM, Saudi Arabia. Developed through a monumental partnership between NEOM, ACWA Power, and Air Products, this mega-facility is designed to produce massive quantities of carbon-free hydrogen using renewable energy generated from vast solar and wind resources.
Serving as a cornerstone of Saudi Vision 2030 and global sustainability initiatives, a project of this scale and industrial complexity requires absolute certainty in its safety infrastructure. To safeguard its highly sensitive energy production and distribution networks, implementing world-class passive fire protection systems is mandatory to protect personnel, secure critical assets, and ensure uninterrupted operations.
Certified Firestop Systems Supplied by KRON
To meet the extreme safety demands of this global energy hub, KRON proudly supplied a targeted range of premium INCA Firestop Systems. These internationally certified firestop products are engineered specifically to seal vulnerabilities in fire-rated walls and floors, forming an impenetrable barrier against the rapid spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases.
Premium Firestop Products Supplied by KRON
For the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project, KRON delivered the following heavy-duty passive fire protection materials:
Fire Barrier Caulk Fire Sealant – INSS1440
INSS1440 is an advanced one-component, water-based intumescent fire sealant specifically developed for sealing penetrations in fire-rated walls and floors. Upon exposure to extreme heat, this intumescent caulk expands rapidly to close openings, effectively blocking the spread of flames, smoke, and toxic hot gases.
Global Certifications: UL 1479 (up to a 3-hour fire rating), FM Approved, ASTM E814, ULC S115
Packaging Options: Cartridge, sausage pack, 1-gallon pail, 5-gallon pail
Key Features:
- One-component acrylic sealant powered by intumescent technology.
- Eco-friendly water-based formulation.
- Strong, reliable adhesion to standard construction materials.
- Easy, hassle-free application.
- Free from halogens, asbestos, and silica.
- Exceptional long-term durability, exceeding a 50-year service life.
Ideal Applications:
- Cable, metallic, and plastic pipe penetrations.
- Mechanical and electrical service openings.
- Fire-rated door and window frame joints.
Intumescent Strip – INFS0812 / INFS0822
2. INFS0812 – Intumescent Strip
The INFS0812 is a specialized intumescent strip engineered for rapid expansion when exposed to high temperatures. It plays a crucial role in sealing complex gaps, serving as a reliable barrier against fire, smoke, and toxic gases.
Key Features:
- Fast, straightforward installation process.
- Expands multiple times its original size during fire exposure for maximum sealing.
- Effectively prevents the passage of flames and hot gases.
- Manufactured utilizing cutting-edge expandable graphite technology.
- A core component for comprehensive passive fire protection systems.
Ideal Applications:
- Combustible plastic pipe penetrations.
- Custom firestop systems.
- Fire-rated doors, walls, and partition assemblies.
Firestop Collar – SSCI
3. SSCXI – Firestop Collar
The SSCXI Firestop Collar is a heavy-duty, stainless-steel device housing a high-performance intumescent core. In the event of a fire, the intumescent insert expands inward to crush softening plastic pipes, securely sealing the structural opening to prevent fire and smoke migration.
Key Features:
- Rugged and durable stainless-steel housing.
- High-expansion intumescent core for rapid sealing.
- Efficient, easy-to-install design.
- Compatible with a wide range of standard plastic pipe sizes.
Ideal Applications:
- PVC pipe penetrations.
- Drainage, waste, and plumbing service penetrations.
- Water supply systems crossing fire-rated barriers.
KRON’s Contribution to Industrial Safety
KRON is immensely proud to contribute to the robust passive fire protection strategy of the world-leading NEOM Green Hydrogen Project. By supplying rigorously tested and certified INCA firestop systems and premium fire sealants, KRON ensures that strict fire compartmentation is maintained across the facility.
Our specialized solutions actively limit the spread of smoke and flames, protect the plant’s highly critical energy infrastructure, and guarantee full compliance with the most stringent international industrial fire safety standards.
