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| HDI carries out world-record directional bore in India HDI, a subsidiary of Spac (Colas Group) specializing in large-diameter horizontal directional drilling over long distances, recently completed the directional bore beneath the Vashista Godavari, one of India's seven holy rivers. This crossing constitutes a world record for both length (1,760 meters) and diameter (1,200 millimeters). The work carried out by HDI for local company Reliance is part of the project for construction of a 1,508‑kilometer‑long gas pipeline running east-west across central India. The pipeline will carry gas from Bhadbhut, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, to the Jamnagar petrochemicals complex in the state of Gujarat. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Construction News :: home page |