Client: a leading telecom provider in EMEA
Challenge
The client required the removal of outdated telecom equipment and cabling from the Polgigga subsea landing site. The project involved dismantling 46 racks of equipment, removing associated cabling, and clearing out two storage cupboards and their contents. Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while maximizing asset recovery was a key priority.
Solutions
In response to these challenges, the client partnered with PICS Telecom, a pioneer in providing circular economy solutions for the telecom industry for over 32 years.
A detailed subsea landing site survey was conducted to assess the project scope and logistics. Our expert de-installation team completed the removal in just four days, deploying a two-person crew. The recovered assets were transported using two 18-tonne lorries to PICS UK for resale and recycling.
To align with sustainability goals, all non-resalable equipment was processed through PICS’ zero-to-landfill approach, ensuring full WEEE compliance. This strategy maximized financial returns for the client while supporting environmentally responsible asset disposal.
Results
- Rapid, efficient execution: The project was completed in four days by a two-person expert team.
- Seamless logistics: The recovered assets were efficiently transported in two 18-tonne lorries.
- Alignment with CSR goals: All non-resalable equipment from the subsea landing site was processed through PICS’ zero-to-landfill framework.
- Cost-saving and revenue generation: The client benefited from asset resale, significantly reducing decommissioning costs.
Conclusion
This subsea landing site project highlights PICS Telecom’s expertise in turning asset decommissioning into an opportunity for financial recovery and sustainability. By leveraging our circular economy model, we delivered a solution that not only met the client’s decommissioning needs but also aligned with their environmental and financial goals.