Direct Pipe

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.

What is Direct Pipe?

We deploy this advanced trenchless method to simultaneously tunnel and thrust the pipe, seamlessly filling the hole as it advances. This approach offers a highly efficient, and single-pass solution in challenging subsurface conditions.

Benefits of Direct Pipe

Direct Pipe offers distinct benefits by harnessing the advantages of microtunneling techniques and surface launch capabilities of HDD. It excels when navigating beneath levees, sensitive environmental areas, or challenging subsurface conditions.

Record of Success

The Aquaschicola Creek crossing in Pennsylvania was our Direct Pipe debut in 2013, and we've continued to pioneer this technology with the longest span by any North American contractor and the record for North America's two longest crossings.

23000
Feet of Pipeline
103
Crossings Completed Worldwide
11
Installations
Media Highlights
  • Announcement
    Thirty Five Years of Laney Directional Drilling

    Laney is commemorating its 35th year in the trenchless industry.

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    Benefits of the Direct Pipe Method

    In May 2018, Laney completed a world-record Direct Pipe installation in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas.

  • HDD
    An Overview of Horizontal Directional Drilling and the Direct Pipe Method

    Dive deeper into what the Horizontal Directional Drilling and the Direct Pipe® method are all about.

  • Announcement
    Tiger Finance Provides $13.75 Million Credit Facility To Laney Directional Drilling

    Tiger Finance has closed on a $13.75 million term loan for Waller, Texas-based Laney Directional Drilling.

  • Direct Pipe
    Direct pipe is no Panacea, but it could be the right solution

    Direct Pipe is not a panacea or a solution for every site or site condition; however, it could be the right solution for many projects.

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    Laney’s Direct Pipe® Method Sets World Length Record With Valley Crossing Project

    Laney Directional Drilling set a world record for the longest successful Direct Pipe® installation to date globally.

  • Corporate
    Laney Group Names New President

    The board of Laney Group, Inc. (“Laney” or the “Company”) is excited to announce the promotion of Rahul Mangire as President. 

Other Services

Horizontal Directional Drilling

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.

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Engineering

We integrate our in-house engineering expertise and construction experience to perform our projects safely.

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Engineering, Procurement, & Construction

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.

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