EODEX UK Subsea will dispose of legacy unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the Moray Firth as part of a deal signed with the Moray West offshore wind farm.
The move comes ahead of construction works on offshore wind turbines. Work has recently begun to ensure the cable route and the offshore site are safe and ready for construction works and cable laying.
EODEX utilises ‘low-order deflagration’ technology to safely dispose of underwater UXOs. This avoids the potentially destructive and harmful ‘high order’ method of disposal, which can damage the seabed, the marine environment and harm marine mammals and marine life.
Moray West is being developed by Ocean Winds, a joint venture of EDP Renewables (EDPR) and ENGIE.
Commenting on the company’s contract win, EODEX Managing Director Andrew Woollven said: “The EODEX team are delighted to be supporting the Moray West project using the very latest specialist technology to safely remove the UXO threat for this project. We have a duty to minimise disturbance during these important maritime operations around our shores and protect our biodiversity.
“Winning this project has been a very important development in the growth and success of the business, which continues to go from strength to strength. This builds on the back of contract wins elsewhere in the UK, and in Europe and North America.”