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In many industries, changing market requirements may result in the need to close, decommission or relocate operating facilities. Kvaerner provides expertise in site rationalisation and consolidation enabling clients to evaluate options and investigate new end uses, whilst at the same time reducing risks.
Using the latest problem-solving and construction methods, we can meet the challenges presented by contaminated land or other site difficulties. We have developed an integrated approach to site remediation that both minimises environmental liability and maximises financial return.
The Problem
Land contaminated by current or past industrial processes leaves a legacy of potentially hazardous substances in the ground, such as heavy metals, organic compounds, oils, tars etc. These substances can represent an actual or potential threat to the environment or man.
The manner in which hazardous substances are released may be varied. This may happen slowly over time in response to wind and water action, or due to sudden events such as equipment failure, or by the very activities intended to remediate a site, eg vapour or dust release.
Decommissioning and site remediation must be planned and executed in a systematic manner to comply with all safety and environmental requirements.
Aker Kvaerner's Approach
Using in-house expertise Aker Kvaerner has developed an integrated approach to decommissioning and remediation. The process considers the key stages and core activities necessary to change the end-use of an existing facility by means of decommissioning, deconstruction or remediation. The process consists of five stages, each of which has a distinct set of activities and deliverables:
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