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BW Ideol And Holcim To Explore Use of Low-Carbon Concrete In Floating Offshore Wind

The title of this post, is the same as that of this article on offshoreWIND.biz.

This is the sub-heading.

BW Ideol and Holcim have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a feasibility study on supplying beneficial low-carbon concrete for the floating offshore wind industry, with particular reference to Scotland.

These are the first three paragraphs.

BW Ideol and Holcim aim to collaborate on optimising the supply of the innovative concrete needed for the intended mass production of BW Ideol’s floaters in the Port of Ardersier.

Low-carbon concrete’s advantages as a building material for offshore wind farms include its durability in marine environments, its local availability and its comparatively lower carbon emissions, the companies said.

The collaboration includes developing specific durable maritime low-carbon concrete mixes with enhanced mechanical performance perfectly suited to slipform application.

This is surely a good development.

April 22, 2024 - Posted by AnonW | Energy | BW Ideol, Concrete, Decarbonisation, Floating Wind Power, Holcim, Offshore Wind Power, Port Of Ardersier, Scotland, Wind Power