Another successful DCA Congress

Another successful DCA Congress

Great to be in Leipzig last week for another successful DCA Congress, where the theme was “The importance of HDD in energy transition”. Trenchless engineers, drilling contractors and suppliers from around Europe once again came together to discuss current and future...
Appointment of Guillaume Bezombes

Appointment of Guillaume Bezombes

Delighted to welcome Guillaume Bezombes who joins OPTIMUM this week as Director for southwestern France, based in our new office in Toulouse. Guillaume brings with him a wealth of experience in construction and trenchless works, including 8 years heading up one of the...
DN300 pipeline diversion in northern France

DN300 pipeline diversion in northern France

As 6 trenchless crossings were successfully completed for a GRTgaz DN300 gas pipeline diversion in northern France recently, the importance of having trenchless expertise from a project’s outset was again apparent. The crossings pass under rivers, roads, a brownfield...
Securing the Gers region’s water network

Securing the Gers region’s water network

Alongside SUBTERRA this month for the successful HDD installation of a 206-metre-long DN355 water pipe in Preignan, near Toulouse, in southern France, as part of the pipeline renovation programme being carried out to secure the Gers region’s water installation and...
Marine geothermal energy network extension

Marine geothermal energy network extension

Proud to have helped Engie complete a further network extension of project Thassalia in Marseille last week, to supply both heat and cooling to city buildings through marine geothermal energy. But just a few months ago, the question of how to cross the tramway on...