by Rachael Bower-Yekpe | Oct 22, 2026 | Water
That was the challenge behind the microtunnelling project which has just been completed on the banks of Lake Annecy. A 328 metre long curved microtunnel, using an HK AVN1200 Crossing beneath the river Thiou, the Jardins de l’Europe and the Canal de Vassé Tunnelling up...
by Rachael Bower-Yekpe | Oct 16, 2026 | Corporate
Teréga’s annual HSE event this year brought together 500+ employees and partners to focus on safer working practices. OPTIMUM again ran two live demonstrations yesterday, showing how geotechnical understanding can make the difference between safety and danger –...
by Rachael Bower-Yekpe | Oct 8, 2026 | Oil & Gas
Reaming operations for Equinor’s HDD landfall construction are now in full swing, and we’re incredibly proud of the role OPTIMUM has played in reaching this important milestone. With more than 1 km of HDD being constructed in the Atlantic Ocean’s granite...
by Rachael Bower-Yekpe | Oct 6, 2026 | Corporate
A great few days in Rome last week with our DCA family for the annual congress. It was an opportunity to reconnect, exchange ideas, learn from each other, and, of course, enjoy a few laughs along the way. OPTIMUM’s François Gandard was on stage again this year,...
by Rachael Bower-Yekpe | Jul 23, 2026 | Electricity
Proud to share the successful completion of a not-so-straightforward HDD canal crossing. Carried out with SYSTRA, on behalf of project owner RTE, the crossing will now enable the connection of Khulmann’s site in northern France. The environment for installing the 225...
