Extremely rare Napoleonic-era ordnance
In 2005, when Igne's UK UXO division was known as BACTEC, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) staff unearthed some very unusual items on a house construction…
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The humble heroes combatting WWII’s explosive legacy
Tuesday the 27th of July started like any other day for Daniel Steinbach’s explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) teams. Carefully, methodically they surveyed…
Falklands Forty: Endeavour, Endurance and Comradeship
Falklands Forty is a week long veteran bike ride scheduled to take place in 2022 to mark 40 years since the Falklands War.
Who should you trust to conduct a UXO risk assessment?
A UXO risk assessment is a necessity you just want to tick off your to do list as quickly as possible. However, with more and more suppliers to choose…
Drilling monitoring wells into abandoned mine workings
Igne is working with Dunelm and installing a monitoring well to prevent catastrophic contamination from an abandoned coal mine.
Staff Spotlight on Madeleine Eggerton
Madeleine Eggerton is a new addition to the Igne team. Joining in October 2020 as an Operations Support team member, Maddie has quickly settled into …
Why we use biodegradable hydraulic oil
Why do we use biodegradable hydraulic oil when drilling water boreholes? Because it’s green, clean, non-carcinogenic and better for the planet.
What is geothermal heating?
Find out how you can stay warm with geothermal heating. Be preapred for the boiler ban.
Geothermal energy from water in abandoned mine workings
Igne drills boreholes to access water in abandoned mine workings to provide clean geothermal energy for district heating schemes - watch our General Manager…
Dangerous UXO misconceptions by Researcher Patrick Weller
Patrick is one of Igne’s team of inhouse researchers who help clients understand their construction site’s history, enabling them to make informed decisions…
Why Glasgow is contaminated with unexploded ordnance?
Igne's research team explain Glasgow's historic significance and why it's contaminated with unexploded ordnance.
Lucie Tiverrier UXO Director
Lucie Tiverrier joined the SafeLane team in 2012, initially as a Business Development Officer. Passion and remarkable work ethic have resulted in her…
Meet EOD Engineer George Wood
George Wood is a member of Igne’s team of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Engineers who keep clients and communities safe from unexploded ordnance…
How to transport unsafe materials
At Igne we have our own pressurised safe containment vessel; it can be used for the safe storage and transportation of any unsafe material from volatile…
Drilling a replacement water abstraction borehole
The Igne team has been on site in Norfolk this month, drilling a replacement water abstraction borehole for an agricultural client.
What’s the value of UXO risk mitigation services?
What value do unexploded ordnance (UXO) risk mitigation services bring? What's the potential impact of UXO and who does it affect? Get all the answers…
How does a water borehole benefit your home?
If you own land, even if it’s a relatively small garden, and if you have water beneath your ground’s surface, it’s your right to access it.
Borehole drilling for new builds
Often the belief is that drilling a borehole will add a lot of additional hurdles to the building process when developing a new property. However, that…
Water boreholes: the benefits for hoteliers
It may be the right time for your hospitality business to consider a strategy that will deliver significant, long-term cost reductions. We can help you…
How do farmers benefit from water boreholes?
Once the drilling and installation work has been done on your borehole, there is no additional charge for you to use the water you tap in to. It becomes…
How do manufacturers benefit from water boreholes?
At Igne, we can help you achieve significant and long-term annual savings on your water costs.
Could you benefit from a water borehole?
It is a common misconception that it is necessary to rely on mains water supplies. However, the headache of red tape and planning permission can be a …
Can anyone have a borehole?
Igne's water wells team answered a number of commonly asked questions in August's The Farmart. We share the questions and answers here in case you too…
Drilling a borehole in Cambridge for ground source heat
The Igne team overcame geophysical issues to drill a borehole for open loop ground source heating in Cambridge.