First Xbloc application in France
Gouda, The Netherlands, 2 April 2012 - BAM Infraconsult bv, by its trade name Delta Marine Consultants, has signed a license agreement for the use of Xbloc on the new LNG Terminal in Dunkerque, France. The license agreement has been signed with a joint venture of Sodraco International SAS (subsidiary of Jan de Nul), Bouygues Travaux Publics Régions France, Colas Nord Picardie and Menard.
Within the Dunkerque project, 3,000 Xblocs of 6 m3 will be applied. The units will be produced on the project site and production is expected to start in April. Unit placement is expected to commence in the second half of 2012. The Dunkerque project is the fourth LNG terminal for which Xbloc is applied to provide protection against the waves.
Xbloc is an innovative and patented concrete armour unit which has been developed by BAM for shore protection and breakwaters and has successfully been applied on various locations around the world since 2004. Xblocs have a high hydraulic stability and offer a large cost reduction. The structure requires considerably less concrete compared to other armouring systems and furthermore the units can be placed faster. Through this innovation breakwaters with Xblocs are more cost effective and sustainable than traditional breakwaters.
BAM Infraconsult bv provides technology and consultancy services on a global basis through its brand and trade names Xbloc and Delta Marine Consultants.
Further information: H. Draijer, +31 (0)182 59 05 10.