– It is critical for us to meet current requirements and be well-prepared for any new ones that may come. Additionally, it is a crucial competitive advantage to be able to demonstrate environmentally friendly operations, so such investments are absolutely necessary, says Øyvind Moen, CEO of Franzefoss Gjenvinning.

At both Husøya outside Kristiansund and Eide outside Bergen, large sums have been invested, including in water treatment. The MivaMag technology now being implemented is absolutely crucial for the facilities to recycle special and hazardous waste from offshore oil operations in a sustainable manner.

READ MORE ABOUT MIVAMAG™ HERE – and learn about the types of water we purify.

Contaminated Waste Is Purified, and Water Is Released Into the Sea

At both Franzefoss facilities, special waste is received and recycled. At Husøya, there is a particular focus on treating contaminated waste and water, the latter of which is then released into the sea. The oil in the waste and water is treated and separated as an energy carrier, while the remaining dry matter is sent to a landfill.

The department also cleans separators and tanks for ships, oil rigs, and land-based operations. This is no easy task, according to Odd Willy Sakshaug, Environmental Advisor, who has worked at Franzefoss Gjenvinning for more than 10 years.

– This type of work requires strict environmental standards. Generally, it is challenging because the waste is often highly contaminated. As we now expand our capacity – and take on even greater environmental responsibility – we wanted to improve and extend our existing purification capacity, says Sakshaug, adding:

– We do this to ensure that the pollution remains low enough for the water to be safely returned to nature with minimal emissions.

Franzefoss is currently one of the country's largest players in receiving and recycling waste from the Norwegian oil industry and shipping. At the facilities, contaminated water, slop, mud, and cuttings from oil companies and shipping companies are processed, in addition to other activities.

It is therefore a challenging – and all the more important – job to purify this waste.

Important Social Responsibility

Robert Tarasz, CEO of Mivanor, says Franzefoss is doing an important job in handling difficult waste types. According to him, this is a significant social responsibility.

– Many don’t realize that a lot of waste is produced that is very difficult to accept, recycle, and perhaps most importantly, purify. Franzefoss takes on a great social responsibility by investing in this type of waste treatment, and by keeping emissions both within and below current and upcoming requirements, says Tarasz, adding:

– We’re pleased to contribute to their important sustainability efforts at both Husøya and Eide, and for their choice of our technology as a relatively small tech company from Norway. We are especially pleased to receive such positive feedback on our technology.

Impressive Results

Franzefoss has not disclosed the exact amount invested in increasing purification capacity at the two facilities but reveals that the sum is in the eight-digit range. At the heart of the new purification solutions are two MivaMag units from Mivanor. The company uses a self-developed technology based on magnetism.

It has already yielded good results, says Moen. Purification results for smoke, gas, and water have significantly improved, in line with the company’s strategy to focus on sustainable treatment solutions for special waste.

– One of the most striking things is how visibly different the water looks after purification. You can clearly see how the color of the water changes. Several of the purification requirements that we previously found challenging are now well within our reach, and the purification efficiency is simply incredibly good, says Sakshaug. Moen adds:

– We’re very satisfied and see this as crucial for our goal of being the best choice for society and staying ahead of future environmental requirements.

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