IKM Subsea proudly announces that it is a more sustainable choice for subsea and offshore operations, as validated by a comprehensive report conducted by Avito and Terravera. This report highlights the company’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and advancing sustainable practices within the offshore industry.
With the deployment of electric Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), IKM Subsea has made significant strides in emission reductions compared to hydraulic ROVs. Depending on the type of operation and vessel/rig, the electric ROV achieves between 32%-35% emissions savings, which is approximately 100-600 kg for every 24 hours of operation. This demonstrates IKM Subsea’s clear advantage in minimizing environmental impact. IKM Subsea proudly holds the largest and longest operational track record for electric WROV fleets globally, affirming its leadership in sustainable offshore technology.
The company is also leading the charge in optimizing onshore operations. The implementation of Onshore Control Centers (OCC), such as the one in Bryne (Norway), eliminates the need for personnel to travel to offshore platforms, resulting in a 96% reduction in emissions per employee per rotation. The difference in emissions from the onshore control room in Bryne and the Offshore Rig (Snorre B) is a significant 294 kg CO2.
Combining the efficiencies of OCC with electric WROV technology amplifies emissions reductions even further, establishing a comprehensive strategy for minimizing environmental impact across all operations. IKM Subsea can achieve a potential significant reduction of 73,000 kg CO2 annually per ROV system with its electric WROVs. Furthermore, the implementation of OCC contributes an additional potential savings of 30,243 kg CO2 per year for personnel. Collectively, this results in a total emissions reduction of 103,243 kg CO2 per year per ROV system during 24-hour continuous operations.
About Terravera:
Terravera, a non-profit tech foundation, specializes in verifying the sustainable advantage of products and services by connecting real-world challenges with academic insights. Their platform models complex value chains collaboratively and at scale, adding robust credibility to our sustainability efforts. This report highlights IKM Subsea’s ongoing work to reduce carbon emissions and foster sustainable practices in the offshore industry. Explore the findings of the report at (link).