Setting Records Below Sea Level
First North American shore approach Direct Pipe installation sets a record.
The successful execution of the Valley Crossing Pipeline was largely dependent on the installation of a 42-inch-diameter pipeline using Direct Pipe method, which set a world record for the largest Direct Pipe installation in 2018. Two pipe thrusters were deployed to the launch site as initial estimates indicated that the potential thrust loads were beyond the capacity of a single pipe thruster. However, during the tunneling process, a nearly neutrally buoyant pipe was utilized to reduce the thrust forces. As a result, only a single pipe thruster was used. Once the tunneling phase was completed, an additional 1,350 feet of steel pipe was thrust onto the ocean floor to facilitate tie-in operations.
Results
The project not only set a world record for the largest Direct Pipe installation in 2018 but also demonstrated exceptional engineering and execution. Additionally, this project was awarded Project of the Year by Trenchless Technology Magazine.
- 42-inch-diameter, 1.25-inch wall thickness steel pipe.
- 4,900 feet of tunneling with 1,350 feet of additional offshore pipe thrust onto the ocean floor.
- Marine support only required for recovery of the MTBM after installation was completed.
Electrical conduits seamlessly link Coconut Grove substation to the Simpson substation to increase reliability of an existing power grid.
Enhancing grid resilience and fortifying Miami-Dade County's electrical infrastructure with the Alton-Venetian 69kV Underground Transmission Line.
Force main installed under Fort Worth railroad, Union Pacific railroad, and the Clear Fork of the Trinity River adds increased capacity to the City of Fort Worth Force Main system.
Electrical conduits installed beneath Interstate Highway 66 enhance the eastern seaboard power grid.
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The board of Laney Group, Inc. (“Laney” or the “Company”) is excited to announce the promotion of Rahul Mangire as President.
With 35 years of trenchless construction experience, we’re widely recognized as one of the most capable HDD providers for large-diameter and complex crossing projects.
When site or permitting conditions make other methods impossible, we’re confident in implementing this unique, environmentally friendly, and capable technology with little risk of fracout.
We integrate our in-house engineering expertise and construction experience to perform our projects safely.
We offer a comprehensive approach to EPC project delivery under a single contract to reduce interface risk for our clients. This translates into substantial time and cost savings for clients.