Vineyard Wind and GE Vernova have announced the implementation of an action plan designed to manage the safe removal of a damaged blade on the AW-38 turbine at the Vineyard Wind 1 project. This plan, developed in collaboration with federal agencies such as the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement(BSEE) and the U.S. Coast Guard, details the steps to be taken to recover the affected component and continue with debris collection.
Vineyard Wind and GE Vernova make safety a priority
Vineyard Wind CEO Klaus S. Møller stressed the priority of safety throughout the process:
Since the beginning of this event, our response has focused on the safety of everyone involved. As we move into the next phase and begin to remove the remainder of the damaged shovel, we will continue to protect the public and the environment.
The Vineyard Wind project project is vital to New England’s energy future and its safe execution is a top priority. Collaboration with GE Vernova has been crucial in developing a recovery plan that meets stringent safety and environmental standards. Roger Martella, director of sustainability at GE Vernova, commented:
Our primary imperative as a company is to work with our stakeholders to address the impacts of this accident with rigor and urgency.
Shovel recovery with thorough inspections
The plan includes four main tasks for the shovel removal, carried out in conjunction with Resolve Marinea leading salvage company. In addition, extensive inspections are being conducted using advanced drone and real-time monitoring technologies to ensure the integrity of the blades before resuming production.
From the incident that occurred on July 13, 2024Vineyard Wind has continued to adapt its emergency response plan, ensuring effective debris recovery and maintaining constant communication with local authorities and communities.
Once the project is completed, Vineyard Wind is expected to supply electricity to 400,000 homes in Massachusetts, create thousands of jobs and significantly reduce carbon emissions. carbon emissions in the region. emissions in the region.
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Source: Vineyard Wind
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