Back in 1993, the founding members of the Cokebusters team worked on the first mechanical decoke in Europe. Keen to find a way to prove the process worked, they began research and development of a new “intelligent pig” in the late 1990s and in May 2000 the first patent application was made.
Having already accrued over a decade of experience in the field, Chairman John Phipps MBE, incorporated Cokebusters Ltd. in April 2005 bringing mechanical decoking and tube inspection together under one roof. Even today the company is still the only option for Oil Refining clients seeking this combined service.
Our team of engineers and operators continue to develop innovative solutions which enable us to best serve our clients around the world. As a result Cokebusters now offers a diverse range of services, extending our reach into new areas of the energy industry.
“We are getting better all the time. We’ll continue using our experience and revenue to invest in research and development as we help make the energy industry cleaner and more efficient, develop export performance and create good quality employment opportunities.”
– John Phipps MBE