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In late 2021, Danos completed four coastal restoration projects in south Louisiana on behalf of Shell Pipeline Company. The work will provide shoreline protection through a combination of customized 3D printed modules, nicknamed \u201cCajun Coral,\u201d and advanced satellite image monitoring with partner Natrx, Inc. The project designs and installation procedures were tailored to local site conditions in order to enhance biodiversity and shoreline stability.<\/p>\n
\u201cLouisiana\u2019s coast is vital to our industry and our environment,\u201d said Paul Danos, CEO of Danos. \u201cUsing technology to help restore the ecosystem is one way Danos is living our purpose of solving big challenges for our customers and our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cShell is committed to making a positive contribution to biodiversity in critical habitat areas where we operate, such as Louisiana\u2019s coast, while delivering safe and reliable operations,\u201d said Greg Mouras, general manager operations, Shell Pipeline Company. \u201cWe value Danos and Natrx\u2019s support in bringing innovative, nature-based projects to life which serve both objectives, enabling important sustainability benefits, including wetland conservation and oyster creation, while protecting our pipeline infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n
In partnership with Natrx, Danos managed the project on behalf of Shell, including designing the technical drawings and installation plans. Danos\u2019 construction team then completed the infrastructure fabrication and aided in installation on-site, in the marshes of Terrebonne Parish.<\/p>\n
The Danos and Natrx team developed the concept of \u201cCajun Coral,\u201d a solution that combats erosion while providing ongoing resilience through the growth of oysters and marsh. The structures were optimized to allow a controlled flow of water to pass which, in turn, provides a healthy new habitat for oysters. As water flows through the barrier, oysters are nourished and sediments are deposited that encourage new marsh growth, support marine life and provide protection that grows stronger and more resilient over time.<\/p>\n
In 2019, Shell GameChanger and The Idea Village teamed up for an accelerator program, ENERGYx in New Orleans, to support startups and innovators with the potential to impact the future of Louisiana and coastal areas around the world. Natrx was one of the companies selected for the program, which focused on emerging innovative technologies for coastal construction and water management that improves the capital efficiency of real projects on-the-ground.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe partnership with Danos and Shell Pipeline Company has created new techniques for adaptive management of natural systems in south Louisiana,\u201d said Natrx CEO Leonard Nelson. \u201cWe look forward to continuing our joint work to facilitate effective, nature-based solutions and to quantify the benefits such as biodiversity, vegetation health and natural carbon sequestration.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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