How does submarine cable recycling work?

Offshore wind farms are connected to the power grid to transmit the energy they generate to a storage facility on the mainland. There are also connections between islands or continents separated by a large lake, sea, or ocean. Subsea cables, also known as offshore cables, are used for such applications.

With cables like these, we’re talking about enormous lengths and weights. And when they reach the end of their service life, they’ll have to be removed. Just as with installation, this requires specially equipped ships. This is usually done on behalf of the cable owner.

These are often large-scale commercial projects. In such cases, maximizing the return on the scrap is particularly important. And the removal and processing alone constitute a massive logistical operation.

There are various types of submarine cables. In addition, various metals can be recovered from them, such as aluminum, copper, and steel.

It’s not just the return on investment that matters to the client. Social considerations are also becoming increasingly important: how do you manage raw materials and waste? That’s why, in a project like this involving offshore cables, great value is placed on having a reliable partner who is capable of handling the processing properly and responsibly, but who also provides full transparency throughout the supply chain.

These are precisely the areas where Krommenhoek Metals’ added value really shines. Thanks to our market position and knowledge, we can accurately determine the value and offer the client the best price. And we have all the facilities and contacts needed torecycle old offshore cables to a high standard.

Krommenhoek Metals strives to be completely transparent with both suppliers and customers. We’re also quite proud that we’ve been regarded as a highly reliable partner for many years. Because trust is everything in our business—not only when it comes to pricing, but also when it comes to handling orders. And when it comes to high-quality recycling, you can count on us—always!

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