LMR Drilling GmbH specializes in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) technology for the trenchless installation of pipelines, cables, and duct systems. The company executes complex crossings under rivers, roads, railways, sea walls, and other obstacles, supporting pipeline construction, civil engineering, and energy infrastructure projects. Its services include feasibility studies, crossing design, constructability reviews, and full drilling operations using a fleet of rigs with capacities up to 450 tonnes pull force. Boreholes can reach lengths of up to 6,000 meters and diameters of 2,000 millimeters. The firm also provides equipment rental and maintains high standards in safety, quality, and environmental management through ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
Headquartered in Oldenburg, Germany, LMR Drilling operates primarily in Europe with international reach via its UK subsidiary, LMR Drilling UK Ltd. It has completed over 1,000 crossings worldwide, including landmark projects such as long outfall and landfall drills. The company is a subsidiary within the Ludwig Freytag corporate group, a family-owned construction network established in 1891 by the Van der Linde family, offering integrated solutions across specialized construction sectors.
In the specialized civil engineering and pipeline installation industry, LMR Drilling is recognized as an expert provider of innovative HDD solutions for challenging environments, contributing to major infrastructure developments including CO2 transport systems and offshore wind connections.
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Targeting: Carbon dioxide (1)
Five connected CCS projects (Porthos, Aramis, CO₂next, DRC, DSC) will capture, transport and store CO₂ under the North Sea and link industry across the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
Tender opened for 200 km CO2 pipeline, linking Maasvlakte to offshore storage, aiding decarbonization. Further tenders for installation and design to follow. Operational by 2030.
A 20-km CO2 pipeline is laid and entrenched under the North Sea, connecting Rotterdam's port to storage reservoirs over 3 km below the seabed.
D-HUBN is an offshore platform for CO2 distribution, using hybrid energy. It coordinates CO2 transport to storage sites, focusing on safety and efficient operations.
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