January 29, 2026 [Storage Terminals Magazine]- Pipelink is working together with TotalEnergies on the installation of a 12-inch ethylene pipeline beneath the Brussels–Charleroi Canal. This project enables the rerouting of an existing connection to a safer, more reliable and future-proof alignment.

Focus on Continuity and Environment

Throughout the project, Pipelink maintains a strong focus on operational continuity as well as on the environment in which it operates. In this way, Pipelink contributes to robust infrastructure that better aligns industry, people and the environment.

Critical Technical Milestone

The operation marked the pulling-in of the 220-metre-long pipeline beneath the canal using a horizontal directional drilling (HDD) technique, a critical and technically challenging phase of the works.

This operation was successfully completed without incidents, thanks to thorough preparation and close collaboration on site.

These works form part of a larger turnaround project, where timing, safety and coordination between all parties are essential.

Expert Partnership

For the execution, Pipelink relied on the expertise of its partners:

• Antea Group Belgium
• Litran nv
• Vinçotte
• IBEVE

A Pipelink representative has offered thanks to all teams involved for their craftsmanship, strong collaboration and continued focus on safety and quality.