Natural Gas: Baltic Pipe Project Denmark
This is a geopolitical project in which we became involved at an early stage. Poland and Eastern Europe are heavily dependent on Russian gas, placing the construction of the Baltic Pipe firmly on the European agenda. This pipeline will transport Norwegian offshore gas, partly through the North Sea and partly across mainland Denmark. This is where the story begins for A.Hak. With reliable subcontractors, we secured a favorable decision to be awarded 70 km of the Baltic Pipe project.

A Rare Norwegian Field Mouse
Not only the soil conditions but also the discovery of owl pellets created unique circumstances. In one of the pellets, the remains of an exceptionally rare Norwegian field mouse were found. This mouse was so rare that the project was halted, causing delays. Eventually, A.Hak had progressed far enough to ensure that the surroundings—and the mouse—allowed the project to continue to completion.

70 km of Pipeline
The pipeline stretches 60 km across the island of Zealand, connecting to a compressor station near the Baltic Sea coast. Another 10 km extends offshore from the compressor station. The 60 km section features a diameter of 40”. Beyond the compressor station, offshore specifications are adopted with a thicker wall and a smaller diameter of 36”. The entire project was executed using the same equipment, enabling efficient transport and significant time savings.

Lessons from the Past
Throughout the project, we drew on past experiences. These included numerous drillings and successful pull-in operations that required lower forces than initially calculated. Collaborations with partners like De Romein Group for civil works and Schrand for specialized welding also contributed to the project's success.