2H Offshore joins European deepwater mining consortium

Engineering contractor 2H Offshore has joined an international European consortium comprising 19 leading industry and research organisations to develop deepwater mining solutions.

Over the next four years the European Commission funded project, known as Blue Mining, aims to to unlock the potential of undersea raw materials and develop seabed mining practices that are environmentally friendly and cost effective despite the challenging conditions.
2H Offshore project manager, Graham Nicholson, said, “Blue Mining takes a unique look at all aspects of deepwater mining, not only addressing the question of technical feasibility, but also answering questions regarding economics and sustainability. We are excited to be involved in such a high profile joint industry effort that continues to broaden the range of expertise within 2H.”

The Acteon company has a key role in the development of the vertical transport system and will be working closely with the other consortium members to develop novel methods for correctly simulating the response of the system.