Our Technology
All-Electric
The world's only all-electric CFE service provider.
Advanced hydrodynamics optimises and maximises excavation performance, at all water depths
- Significantly increasing health, safety and environmental performance
- De-risking client operations through more reliable and efficient technology
- Providing a platform for the future of remotely operated subsea intervention equipment and services
All-Power
The most disruptive technology in the CFE market.
Collaborative approach to new technology development – a move to E-CFE®
- Open learning culture between partners
- The most experienced pool base of E-CFE® personnel resources on and offshore
- A family of offshore service providers brought together to offer proven engineering, commercial and operational expertise
All-Change
A green CFE revolution driven by industry pioneers.
Supporting the energy transition with sustainable E-CFE® solutions
- We have taken radical steps to reduce the CO2 footprint of our offshore operations
- Next generation thinking – looking to the future
HYDROMOLE
About HYDROMOLE
HYDROMOLE allows intervention for multiple seabed applications and soil conditions and is operable at significant water depths without reduction in performance thanks to an all-electric system architecture.
With a 400kW all-electric twin tool arrangement, HYDROMOLE provides a step change in performance, efficiency, and versatility in both shallow water and deep-water (1.5 to 2,500m) excavation and trenching applications.
Technology Differentiators
- Major reduction in CO2 emissions
- No risk to the marine environment from high pressure hydraulic oil spills
- Negligible noise pollution when electric power unit is operational
- Significantly increased vessel back deck safety during operations
- Optimised system performance with surface and subsea diagnosis and datalogging
- Dramatic increase in project operation uptime and reliability
- One lightweight umbilical for all system power, controls & survey packages
- Full power available at the E-CFE®, regardless of water depth
Operating Parameters
- Water depth operability – 1.5m to 2,500m
- Maximum flow volume – 6,000 L/s
- Maximum flow velocity – 12m/s at 3m from nozzle outlet
- Pressure at nozzle outlet – 7.5psi (at full flow)
- Cuts soils up to 50kPa @ 3m as standard, and 200kPa+ with high pressure jetting
- Suitable for variable seabed conditions from sand, clays, silt, gravel and rock dump
System Specifications
| Asset | Dimensions (approx) | Weight (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| E-CFE® Subsea Tool | 5.9m x 2.4m x 2.4m | <12,000kg |
| Control Kiosk inc. Transformer | 16’ Container | 12,000kg |
| Power Container | 20’ High Cube Container | 16,000kg |
| Workshop & Spares Container | 20’ Container | 13,000kg |
| Overboard Sheave | 2.9m x 1.0m x 1.2m | 1,500kg |
| Electric Umbilical Winch | 3.0m x 2.8m x 2.6m | 6,000kg |
| Electric Tugger Winch | 1.4m x 1.5m x 1.5m | 2,500kg (each) |