Implementation of an innovative technology for driving medium and large diameter pipes in the areas of sea and inland waters

About this project

<p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">The project concerns water engineering in offshore developments in marine and inland waters. The aim of the project is to market an original technology of driving medium- and large-diameter pipes. The new service will be implemented in previously problematic situations, that is when there is no fulcrum, which is typical of the aquatic environment and wetlands. The starting point for the development of this new technology were problems observed by KDM when carrying out pipe driving orders – over 25% of marine projects struggle with technical issues that lead to costly changes to designs. Our new solution guarantees 100% feasibility of driving pipes, as well as reducing project costs and increasing their predictability in this area. The new service will be used in the construction of water engineering facilities, hydraulic engineering structures, drilling platforms, offshore wind farms, shipyards, harbours, etc. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">The project costs include the purchase of three devices which, if used jointly, will enable the provision of the new service: a large vibrating head, a small vibrating head, and a crawler drill, as well as a system for loosening and removing the excavated material. In addition, an advisory service will be purchased from a research unit to perform the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Carbon Footprint Analysis (CF). The Norwegian partner, Vinco Innovation AS, will prepare a strategy report for introducing the service to the Norwegian market which features numerous offshore projects.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">The project brings about a reduction of water pollution by decreasing the amount of waste - in the form of steel pile covers - remaining in the water, by 608.60 tons per year. This will translate into a reduction of carbon emission by 1,125.91 tons due to the fact that steel will not be produced for the construction of the above covers. Fuel consumption will also be reduced in the transport of the new mobile machines as they are several times lighter.</span></span></p>

Bilateral cooperation results

Vinco Innovation AS, as a partner in the project, had a huge impact on the success of our plans to implement the new service on the Norwegian market. During the cooperation with the partner, we had the opportunity to get knowledge and deepen our knowledge about the Norwegian market. This allowed us to acquire knowledge of about the market opportunities, understand the barriers to be able to successfully implement the service. Their international experience and high business knowledge also proved to be extremely valuable. During several months of cooperation with the partner, cyclical video conferences were organized. The result of these activities is a detailed report on the strategy for entering the Norwegian market, prepared by Vinco Innovation AS. The scope of the report covers key issues for the project such as: strategically mapping the Norwegian industry landscape to identify untapped opportunities and innovations, conducting in-depth research on regulations, legislative frameworks and other barriers and opportunities to innovate in the sector, the report also defines key players, associations and clusters in the industry to create strategic partnerships and collaborations. Vinco, as a partner in the project, acted as a strengthening link between Norway and Poland, organizing meetings with Norwegian companies interested in our new technology. Thanks to this, both parties expanded their networks. Relations with Norwegian entities were also established, thanks to which both parties had the opportunity to exchange specialist knowledge, experience and know-how. All these activities contribute to increasing the scope of cooperation with the Donor State and strengthening bilateral relations. The participation of the project partner contributed to the increase of interest in our project, increased the prestige of the project, thus also contributing to the promotion of the project.

Project partners

• Vinco Innovation AS Donor project partner· Norway