The Future of Insulation in Oil & Gas: Solving Today's Challenges, Shaping Tomorrow
October 7, 2026
11:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CT / 8:00 AM PT / 4:00 PM GMT
Duration: 1 hour
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Summary
As the oil and gas industry faces increasing demands for efficiency, asset protection, sustainability, and safety, insulation systems play a vital role in maintaining reliable operations and long-term performance.
Join Guglielmo (Bill) Pernice, Global Segment Director, Oil & Gas, at PPG Industries, for a discussion on the future of insulation and the technologies helping operators address today's challenges while preparing for tomorrow. Learn about key considerations for insulation selection, industry trends, and solutions designed to enhance performance in demanding environments.
Attendees will gain insight into PPG PITT-THERM® 909, a cellular glass insulation for cryogenic and low-temperature applications, and PPG PITT-THERM® 1000 FX, an advanced insulation solution engineered for thermal performance, durability, and long-term value. Discover how these solutions can improve reliability, reduce maintenance, and lower total cost of ownership.
Key Takeaways:
• Understand key insulation challenges facing oil and gas operators.
• Learn how insulation impacts energy efficiency, asset integrity, and safety.
• Explore the benefits and applications of PPG PITT-THERM® 909 and PPG PITT-THERM® 1000 FX.
• Discover strategies for reducing maintenance and lifecycle costs.
• Gain insight into trends shaping the future of insulation performance.
Speaker
Guglielmo (Bill) Pernice
Global Segment Director - Oil and Gas
PPG Industries, Inc.
Global Segment Director for Oil and Gas within PPG’s Protective & Marine Coatings business, with a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and an MBA in International Business.
Bill has over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, starting in offshore fabrication, subsea infrastructure, to polymeric materials, finally transitioning into coatings for O&G applications and has been with PPG Protective and Marine Coatings for the last 12 years.
In my current role, my team and I work closely with industry partners to develop and implement advanced coatings solutions, including standard coating systems to hydrocarbon passive fire protection (HPFP) and thermal insulative coatings (TIC) materials, that safeguard and enhance operational efficiency, safety and asset longevity in oil and gas assets.
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