Boskalis’ Post

𝗕𝗼𝘀𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻 Boskalis and Van Oord have commenced the preparatory dredging works for Sweden’s largest dredging project in modern times. To facilitate the production and export of green steel in the north of Sweden, the port and waterways in Luleå need to be deepened. Once the Malmporten project is completed, the Port of Luleå will be able to accommodate larger vessels, enabling three to four times the current cargo capacity. The dredging of the port and waterways significantly improves maritime transport efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Boskalis’ backhoe dredger Magnor and Van Oord’s backhoe dredger Simson now started dredging the port and fairway to enable the subsequent work to be carried out as efficiently as possible. #boskalis #creatingnewhorizons #dredging #magnor #innovativeinfrastructure #sweden #malmporten #portoflulea #greensteel

⚓ Base Marine's First Step into Decommissioning 🌊 In 2017, Base Marine embarked on our very first decommissioning project—the BHP Stybarrow Field. As the industry began to buzz with anticipation of the decommissioning wave to come, we were ready to take on the challenge and make our mark in the field. Our involvement in the Stybarrow decommissioning saw us handling hundreds of flowline buoyancy collars. Base Marine not only managed the recovery and transport but was also awarded the contract for waste disposal—ensuring the materials were processed, ground down, separated, and reconstituted for recycling. This project laid the foundation for Base to become a key player in decommissioning across the North West. Over the last decade, we've been proud to support a majority of the region’s decommissioning projects, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions. At Base, we’re committed to providing reliable, end-to-end decommissioning services, continuing to expand our expertise and capabilities in this essential sector. #BaseMarine #Decommissioning #StybarrowField #BHPOffshore #SustainableSolutions #WasteManagement #OffshoreLogistics #OilAndGasDecommissioning #MarineOperations #EndToEndSolutions #NorthWestAustralia #OffshoreProjects #SupplyChainManagement #CircularEconomy #RecyclingInitiatives #ProjectSuccess

Jan De Nul Group is continuing its work at Port Hedland, Australia's largest export port, by starting capital dredging and reclamation for the Lumsden Point General Cargo Facility. The project aims to increase the port's capacity to export battery metals and import renewable energy infrastructure. The J.F.J. De Nul dredging vessel will remove up to one million cubic meters of material to deepen the access channel, create a swing basin, and construct two berth pockets for larger vessels. Additionally, 10 hectares will be reclaimed for the future wharf structure. Strict environmental and cultural heritage guidelines are followed, ensuring protection of marine habitats like mangroves and coral. Dredged material is pumped via pipelines to a designated area, where fines are settled before releasing water back into the port. Continuous water quality monitoring ensures minimal environmental impact. This complex project is crucial for transforming the area into a foundation for future port infrastructure. Check more here- https://lnkd.in/gtd3s52J #progresstoexcellence #saoperations #industryupdates #JanDeNul #work #australia #dredgingwork #PortHedland #reclamation #construction

We are thrilled to present an enlightening article from Glander International Bunkering, a distinguished global bunker trading firm. This article delves into the complex terrain of the bunker industry, offering insights into the resurgence of High Sulfur Fuel Oil (HSFO) and the widespread adoption of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems, commonly referred to as scrubbers. #bunkering #energy #shipping #marine #maritime #petroleum #shipowners #decarbonization #technology #digitalization #energytransition #sustainable #oilandgas #cleanenergy #carboncapture #ports #greenenergy #greenshipping #netcarbonzero #society #sustainability #bunkermarket #europe #usa #uk #canada #uae #netherlands #denmark #norway #sweden #singapore #glander #glanderbunkering #hsfo #hsfobunkering #scrubber #scrubbers https://lnkd.in/dPwJifyz

Dredging is a critical process in maintaining waterways, harbors, and ports, involving the removal of sediments and debris from the bottom of lakes, rivers, harbors, and other water bodies. Learn how to overcome challenges on dredging on: https://bit.ly/3JewaUz #DredgingProjects #SedimentRemoval #EnvironmentalImpact #RegulatoryCompliance #NearshorePlacement #CoastalProtection #HabitatRestoration #DredgingChallenges #SustainableSolutions #MarineConservation

Some of the highlights reported in our Project Update for October-December 2023 included completing field work on Middle DP Road in Los Alamos and finishing shipping waste from the North Ancho Canyon Aggregate Area project. To view a complete list, see https://lnkd.in/gDfvmfK9. #DrivingCleanup #HonoringThePast #StrengtheningCommunities #N3B #LANLCleanup

As we grow, Blue World remains true to our roots, providing clients with environmental services on an expedited basis to keep their projects rolling. We recently assisted a client in central CT, where all prior investigation and remediation efforts were believed to be complete. But to their surprise (and dismay) petroleum impacted soils were encountered during site development. Blue World obtained an expedited mark-out, mobilized a crew and equipment and quickly took care of the impacted area. Post-ex samples showed the impact was removed, and Blue World demobilized and allowed the site GC to keep on with development with a minor schedule impact of three days. Not too bad, considering many times these impacts can take weeks to overcome. #BlueWorldConstruction #remediation #excavation #soil #digandhaul #construction #heavyequipment #safety 

Some friends asked me if it was a good movement to switch from #OilandGas Industry to #Dredging. There are some facts that I would like share with you guys, specially my friends from #Brazil, where dredging does not play the role that it should play, unfortunately. The global demand for dredging is growing fast as new economic and infrastructural needs are coming. This year the marine dredging market is valued at around USD 14.8 billion and is expected to grow 3.4% per year reaching something like US$ 25.16 billion by 2034. There are 3 main key drivers for this growing industry and I mention them below in some details. The 1st key driver is the #Infrastructure and #PortDevelopment that we can basically divide into trade expansion and coastal protection. As global trade continues to rise, ports need to receive larger vessels, so they need dredging to keep harbors and channels accessible. Major ports in the #UnitedStates, Europe, and Asia/Middle East are continuously undergoing upgrades and expansions. Rising sea levels and extreme weather events are driving the need for coastal defense projects, many of which involve significant dredging activities. The 2nd key driver is made by the projects in the #Energy Sector, as #OffshoreWindFarms, #LNGTerminals, and oil & gas facilities require seabed preparation for the #Subsea equipment and cable installations, fueling the demand for dredging services then. The 3rd key driver is made by the urban and environmental projects. #Urbanization and #LandReclamation projects, especially in regions like #SoutheastAsia and the #MiddleEast, heavily rely on dredging for creating new land and maintaining coastal areas. Environmental initiatives, including beach nourishment and habitat restoration, also contribute to the demand. Today, #NorthAmerica and #Europe are leading in terms of market value, driven by their robust port infrastructure and ongoing offshore energy projects. The fast industrialization and urban development in Asia/Middle East countries like #China, #Singapore and #GCC countries are also significant growth drivers for dredging activities. However, there are huge challenges and environmental concerns ahead. The environmental #Sustainability is a "must to have" factor and dredging can disrupt marine ecosystems, release pollutants, and impact coastal communities. This has led to stringent regulations and a push for more environmentally friendly dredging technologies. Countries such as #Indonesia and #Vietnam, for example, have implemented bans on marine sand exports to mitigate environmental impacts. Overall, while the marine dredging industry is essential for supporting economic development and protecting coastlines, it must navigate regulatory and environmental challenges to ensure sustainable operations. In this scenario #ESG (#Environment, #Social and #Governance) policies, are still not that known in this industry but they play an important role to develop it by respecting everything that around.

Brownfield sites are not Grey Belt sites! This appears to be a current common misconception: A brownfield site is “previously developed land” (as defined in NPPF) e.g. permanent built development, commercial uses etc. We have identified 11,500 of these in the Green Belt. Grey Belt sites are quite different, and rightly so lower in the pecking order for development, as they are “neglected areas such as poor quality wastelands and disused car parks in the Green Belt”.

Last week’s barge collision with the main thoroughfare to Pelican Island has certainly shook up South Texas. Luckily no injuries were reported and the estimated 200 residents on the island were safely evacuated for investigators and clean up efforts to quickly begin. Despite what many may say, the oil and gas industry truly values environmental protection as much as it values its contributions to the economy. It is for that reason that safety precautions are essential to operations onshore, offshore, in transit, in production, and every step in between. In unfortunate circumstances like last week’s collision, oil and gas implements emergency protocols to limit the damage and impact to the surrounding area and inhabitants. Oilspillprevention.org describes these protocols: “In urban environments, spill response strategies place primary emphasis on protecting human health and restoring usability to the site of the spill as quickly as possible. Since the "urban" banner can encompass everything from paved surfaces to forests and parks, the specific response must be tailored to the affected ecosystem. In these environments, recovery of spilled oil is a top priority, as it can leach into groundwater or enter rivers and streams as run-off. Because used oil should never be flushed into the sewage system, oil recycling plans are of the utmost importance. Berms and trenches can be used to contain the spill. In some cases, the spilled area can be flooded to "float" the oil, or move it to the water’s surface, as it is typically lighter than water, to allow for recovery. Vacuums, skimmers, shoreline cleaning agents, and sorbents may also be used, along with bioremediation. Earth-moving equipment can recover contaminated soil for disposal.” Our thoughts and prayers are with the businesses and residents of Pelican Island during this time. #industryexpert #oilandgas #texasoil #pelicanisland #galvestontx #texanshelpingtexans