The gas industry has been a leader in the development and usage of trenchless technology. Many gas utilities have been utilizing trenchless technology for over 30 years, beginning with live insertion in the '60s, piercing tools in the 70s, directional drilling in the '80s and pipe bursting in the '90s. As utilities grew, the need and demand for trenchless technology grew too, prompting the development of new tools and technology. The stage was set for a steerable piercing tool.
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