BW Ideol, a player in floating offshore wind, and Holcim, a player in building solutions, have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct a feasibility study on the provision of low-carbon concrete for the floating offshore wind sector, with a focus on Scotland.
The collaboration between BW Ideol and Holcim seeks to optimize the supply chain of innovative concrete required for the anticipated mass production of BW Ideol's floaters at the Port of Ardersier. Low-carbon concrete offers several advantages for offshore wind projects, including durability in marine environments, local availability, and reduced carbon emissions compared to traditional alternatives.
Part of Holcim's ECOPact portfolio of low-carbon solutions for sustainable construction, the collaboration aims to develop specialized maritime low-carbon concrete mixes with enhanced mechanical properties suitable for slipform application. Leveraging resources from Holcim's global Innovation Center in France, the partnership underscores a commitment to advancing environmentally friendly construction materials.
Additionally, the collaboration will focus on optimizing and developing the local supply chain, particularly through Aggregate Industries, a subsidiary of Holcim and a key supplier of construction materials in the UK.
Commenting on the agreement, BW Ideol's CEO, Paul de la Guérivière, stated, “With this very relevant agreement with Holcim, we are taking another step in the industrialization of our floating foundations. By leveraging the expertise and experience of a world-class leader in construction materials, these joint investigations will enhance our capacity to secure our plans for serial production lines and enhance local content and carbon footprint, to the benefit of our partners and the floating wind industry.”
