Leading the Way in Advanced Pipeline Construction Solutions

The company is a premium provider of comprehensive technical solutions tailored for the pipeline construction industry. They specialize in utilizing advanced tunneling technologies to meet the complex demands of pipeline installation and infrastructure projects across varied geologies and dimensions. Their offerings encompass a wide array of innovative tools and equipment, including HDD rigs, downhole tools, and trenchless installation systems like Pipe Express. The firm has built a reputation for excellence by leveraging cutting-edge technology and project-specific solutions to ensure precision and efficiency in every venture.

The company’s extensive service portfolio and global presence enable it to support pipeline contractors effectively, ensuring optimal performance in both surface and subsurface operations. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, the firm provides state-of-the-art equipment designed to tackle the intricate challenges associated with pipeline installations in any environment. Their proven track record of successful implementations worldwide underscores their expertise and leadership in the industry, paving the way for future advancements in pipeline construction technology.

Through innovation and development, Herrenknecht has expanded its Utility Tunnelling equipment range with specialized pipeline installation technologies: HDD rigs with pull forces from 45t to 500t (100.000 - 1.125.000 lbs); special HDD tooling including full face hole openers (FFHO) for single-pass large-diameter reaming stages, weeper subs and downhole jet pumps; Direct Pipe technology using slurry MTBM and pipe thruster, for single-pass installation of steel pipelines from 24 to 60 inches in difficult ground; Pipe Thruster with 500t and 750t (1.125.000 – 1.650.000 lbs) push/pull force for HDD assistance, pipeline rescue and insertion; E-Power Pipe® technology, using MTBM with jet pump (AVNS) for long shallow drives in small diameters; pilot bore (Ø 505 mm / 20 inches); and pull-in of prefabricated product pipes; Pipe Express for rapid, semi-trenchless, cross-country pipeline installation (30 to 60 inches).