BIO-UV Group has successfully deployed its containerized BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system (BWTS) at Port-la-Nouvelle, France, aiding the EFGL floating offshore wind project in the Mediterranean. This initiative, operated by Eoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL) and backed by Ocean Winds and Banque des Territoires, marks a significant milestone as the first floating offshore wind development in the Occitanie region.
The BIO-UV system treated ballast water from three floating wind turbine platforms before their offshore deployment. Under a rental agreement signed with Euroports in May 2025, the company provided compliant deballasting services during the assembly phase. The platforms were transported from Fos-sur-Mer, with the last unit arriving in August. Throughout two months, BIO-UV ensured the ballast water met IMO D-2 standards before safe discharge.
The 20-foot containerized BIO-SEA unit, developed through the EU-funded ELBE R&D program, offers a modular solution for treating ballast water during construction. Positioned quayside, it prevents the spread of invasive aquatic species by handling treated effluent locally. The successful EFGL project highlights the growing importance of integrated environmental technologies in offshore wind, positioning BIO-UV for future opportunities in Europe’s renewable energy sector.
