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With years of experience in the study, design and realization of pipelines and underground transport infrastructure, Denys is a much sought-after partner for the most complex construction and infrastructure projects. The multidisciplinary construction group has a strong focus on sustainability and is currently participating in a number of leading projects that match its high sustainability ambitions, such as WarmtelinQ in South Holland and the promising CO2-capture project Porthos.
Originally a Belgian company, Denys operates worldwide with over 1,800 employees. "For twenty years we have had a physical presence on the Dutch market with our own branch office," says Stan Koevoets, director of Denys Engineers & Contractors BV. "The opportunities in the market are great and clients know how to find us because of our multidisciplinary character and the high quality and flexibility we strive for. Because of the way we are organized, a flat organization with short lines and a lot of craftsmanship on board, we are able to really think outside the box."
The cables and pipes division was renamed Energies by Denys some time ago. "The focus here is on molecules and electrons," Koevoets clarifies. "We like to engage in sustainable projects with a strong sustainable character. In fact, our vision and strategy is fully grafted on that and our investment program is geared to it in order to move very quickly to zero emission equipment. From the Energies division, we currently have two extremely important projects underway in the Netherlands with WarmtelinQ and the Porthos project."
The development of sustainable heat networks is moving incredibly fast in the Netherlands, Koevoets notes. WarmtelinQ, a project of Ganunie, is one of them. It involves an underground pipeline that uses residual heat from the port of Rotterdam to heat homes and businesses in South Holland. "As Denys, we have been closely involved in the project from the design stage where we basically cover the entire chain from source to home delivery. The route is in a complex environment with many stakeholders. An ideal project for which we are enthusiastic. Literally and figuratively," laughs Koevoets.
Speaking of a complex environment, Denys is also making a substantial contribution to the unique Porthos project. "The project is high on the sustainability agenda. The idea is that CO2 emissions from large consumers in the Port of Rotterdam will be captured, compressed and liquefied under high pressure. This substance is then injected into an empty gas field in the North Sea," Koevoets explains. "The 42-inch pipeline that has to be laid on land for this purpose runs right through a very complex area with many existing pipelines, (water) barriers, surface water and other objects. We have now completed the complex engineering package, are awaiting the final investment decision and expect to go into execution in the first quarter of 2023 with the deployment of predominantly sustainable equipment."
As a company, we have the capacity and expertise on board to work together with our clients on the energy transition, Koevoets summarizes. "We are fortunate to have many highly skilled 'doers' and already have many innovations to our name. Especially in complex environments, we feel at home."
