Work at ORTEC :24 HOURS IN THE LIFE OF ORTEC
An Immersion into the Heart of Our Businesses, Our Expertise, and the People Who Bring Them to Life
From Guyana to France, via Senegal, Canada, and Saudi Arabia; from nuclear power to renewable energy; from major industrial projects to environmental remediation projects, the men and women of Ortec work every day to meet their customers’ challenges across four continents. Engineers, technicians, operators, logistics specialists: all our experts apply their skills, dedication, and team spirit to strategic projects.
This symbolic day highlights the diversity of our business lines, the breadth of our expertise, and the Group’s ability to operate in increasingly demanding environments. A shared ambition unites our teams: to embark on bold ventures, innovate responsibly, and work every day to build the solutions of tomorrow.
24 hours in the life of Ortec: an immersive look at our business lines, our expertise and the people who bring them to life.
05h30
LE NEUBOURG
At a height of more than twenty meters, our Brunet Bataille teams are removing and replacing a six-kilometer-long power distribution line. The work is being carried out at night and requires the temporary closure of the A13 highway to ensure everyone’s safety.
SENEGAL
Our experts at Orsen are participating in the GTA gas project, a key infrastructure initiative. Offshore work, spool fabrication, and deepwater well connections: their expertise is playing a key role in the commissioning of a new floating production unit at the heart of one of West Africa’s largest gas hubs.
06h00
IVORY COAST
At Ivorian oil facilities, our SE MTS employees are performing work on strategic equipment: columns, heat exchangers, furnaces, and air coolers. Electrical work, supervision, and maintenance are carried out in succession to serve major stakeholders in the Oil & Gas sector.
MARSEILLE
Every day, our crews at Ortec Environnement Marseille ensure the maintenance of Marseille’s wastewater and stormwater systems. Pumping, cleaning, and maintenance are carried out in schools, daycare centers, municipal buildings, parks, and beaches to preserve the quality of public infrastructure.
07h00
CRUAS
At Unit 3 of the Cruas nuclear power plant, our Orys TPN teams are using Samba, an autonomous handling arm, for the first time. This innovative tool, used during the replacement of steam generators, helps ensure operational safety while improving performance at the site.
ANGOLA
In offshore fields, Friedlander International has staff aboard the Kaombo North and Girassol FPSO units. The aim of these modernization projects is to recover gases that are typically flared, thereby helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from offshore facilities.
08h00
SAINT-NAZAIRE
At Chantiers de l’Atlantique, our OSI experts are involved in the construction of the Orient Express Corinthian. Inspections, testing, and cleaning of piping are part of the process of building the world’s largest sailing ship, an innovative vessel designed to significantly reduce its environmental footprint.
09h00
ACHÈRES
Several years of work are coming to completion on the clariflocculation unit of a major water treatment plant that suffered a major accident. Our Friedlander Ile-de-France branch is assisting with the reconstruction and modernization of this essential facility, which is capable of treating up to 1.5 million m³ of water each day.
MEYZIEU
In our Research & Development laboratory, our engineers are stepping up their work on PFAS. A patent has been granted for the development of an innovative method of degradation via low-temperature catalytic thermolysis, which emits less CO₂ than traditional processes.
10H00
CONGO
On board the Nkossa floating unit, more than a hundred of our employees are involved in a 37-day maintenance shutdown. Maintenance, requalification, and equipment replacement are being carried out in succession to ensure uninterrupted production at this major liquefied petroleum gas facility.
VALFLAUNÈS
At a vineyard in Pic Saint-Loup, Brunet Ertia Béziers’ winemaking expertise is being harnessed to commission state-of-the-art energy equipment. A chiller unit, heat pump, connected booster pump, and stainless steel piping systems are being installed as part of the development of this iconic vineyard.
10H30
PENLY, GRAVELINES, BUGEY
In the design offices, SOM engineers are finalizing the design of the grids, cofferdams, and storage racks for the future EPR2 reactors. Every calculation is designed to ensure the structures’ resistance to hydrostatic pressure, earthquakes, and even the impact of floating objects.
PORT-GENTIL
In Gabon, logistics are taking on a spectacular scale. More than 250 trailers are involved in transporting the Caroil C3 drilling rig between Port-Gentil and Echira. Road, sea, and river transport are working together to meet this extraordinary multimodal challenge.
11H00
VILLEURBANNE
A former industrial site is gradually being repurposed. Through remediation efforts using aerobic biodegradation in open pits, the men and women at Ortec-Soléo are preparing the site for redevelopment and its integration into a revitalized urban environment.
SAINT-PAUL-LEZ-DURANCE
The Ortec Industrie workshops in Rognac are designing specialized tools for a unique operation at the CEA site in Cadarache. These tools will enable the safe handling and moving of three 32-metric-ton heat exchangers under optimal safety conditions.
11h30
CONGO
At the Friedlander Congo yard, the fabrication of six subsea well jumpers made of super duplex steel requires the highest level of expertise. This equipment will help extend the Moho Nord offshore field, one of the region’s major energy projects.
BERRE
At Valortec Berre, a pilot unit specifically designed for PFAS treatment is coming online. Coupled with a sulfuric acid regeneration facility, it reaffirms the site’s position as a leading French expert in the field of industrial waste treatment.
12h00
AIX-EN-PROVENCE
The Ortec Group is organizing the 10th edition of O.Forum, hosting key decision-makers from the French and international business communities under the theme “Constants & Variables: Solid Foundations in Uncertain Times.” André Einaudi, Chairman and CEO of the Ortec Group, is inviting participants to chart paths for the future. “In an increasingly fractured world where news divides people, solidarity brings people back together. Companies have a responsibility that goes beyond the economic sphere. Social and societal commitments, such as promoting education or fighting cancer, are an integral part of sustainable performance.”
LYON
At the Musée des Confluences, Brunet teams are carrying out a large-scale lighting retrofit. More than 1,500 light fixtures are being installed in the exhibition spaces, walkways and surrounding areas of the building to improve visual comfort and energy efficiency.
13h00
FRANCE
Across France, SOM is drawing on its engineers’ expertise in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, control systems, civil engineering, and design and project management. Our engineers are assisting EDF with the work package contract for operating nuclear power plants and are already preparing for the future with a framework agreement covering the upcoming EPR2 reactors.
MARSEILLE
At the Smartseille II construction site, Ortec-Soléo teams are overseeing the management of 20,000 metric tons of contaminated soil. On-site treatment, thermal desorption, and biopiles are being used to transform an entire area that will eventually house residential units, businesses, and transportation infrastructure.
14h00
ABIDJAN
Friedlander Côte d’Ivoire is supporting the expansion of the country’s gas storage capacity. From design to commissioning, our EPC expertise—from engineering to installation—can be seen in the construction of three 8,000 m³ spheres designed to meet the region’s growing energy needs.
STRASBOURG
At the heart of the Deux Rives ZAC development project, Ortec-Soléo is treating thousands of cubic meters of excavated material contaminated with hydrocarbons. Thermal desorption, river transport, and optimized materials management are all contributing to the reclamation of this urban area.
15h00
BURKINA FASO
At the new Kiaka gold mine, our EERI BF team is coordinating the installation of 1,600 metric tons of process equipment. Tanks, conveyors, and piping are gradually being installed at this large-scale site, which supports the growth of the country’s mining sector.
FOS-SUR-MER
Our Ortec Industrie branch is preparing three metal floats designed to support floating wind turbines. Cleaning, filling, and draining operations are being carried out in succession in a demanding environment where some tasks are performed at heights exceeding 25 meters.
15h30
IASI
In Romania, Sonovision is designing and manufacturing harnesses for the Forum space project. This equipment helps measure the infrared radiation emitted by the Earth to improve our understanding of the climate and reduce uncertainties in scientific models.
FRANCE
The Oreve network of ultra-fast charging stations is continuing its roll-out along major French highways. This offers a tangible response to the needs of professionals seeking to electrify their fleets, from light-duty vehicles to heavy-duty trucks.
16h00
TURKEY
Our specialists at 3C Metal Middle East are overseeing the refurbishment of a floating production platform. Refurbishment of the lifting rings, technical assistance, and preparation for the dismantling of the modules are key phases of this project, which is being carried out prior to their refurbishment at the dock.
PARIS
At a medical imaging center in Paris, our Softair experts are putting their HVAC expertise to work. Installation of a new cooling system for MRI machines and CT scanners, along with equipment commissioning: each step helps ensure the smooth running of the facility’s medical procedures.
17h00
FRANCE
Our Orys GPE teams are continuing their work on the nuclear safety enhancement program. Drawing on the experience they gained after the Fukushima disaster, they are helping to create backup systems and install critical emergency equipment at dozens of reactors across France’s nuclear facilities.
DURTAL
At our Dantech technical innovation center, our teams of experts are working on the electrification and modernization of Ortec’s equipment fleet. Each new development aims to reduce the equipment’s carbon footprint while improving its operational efficiency in the field.
