Decontamination that happens where the problem is — not after you've dug it up.
bionrec's bacteria-based systems remove over 95% of insulating oil, hydrocarbons and legacy contaminants from cables, soil and industrial structures — in situ, without excavation, in weeks.
The same bacterial principle, applied to three physical problems.
Every bionrec system uses cultures isolated from hydrocarbon-contaminated sites and selected for their ability to metabolize dielectric oil and industrial hydrocarbons. These bacteria are designed and programmed in a way that they are high-performing on the unique contamination you have. What changes is the application process and medium the bacteria are delivered into — cable, soil, or structure.
Oil Degradation by Bacteria
For high- and medium-voltage oil-filled-pressurised-cables being decommissioned. Over 95% dielectric oil removed in 16 weeks, in situ.
Soil Degradation by Bacteria
For hydrocarbon-contaminated soil around substations, depots and legacy industrial sites.
Material Degradation by Bacteria
For oil-contaminated wood, containment structures and industrial installations — no demolition required.
We speak to the person actually running the site — not only to the boardroom.
For Plant Managers & Operators
Decommission cables and clean sites without stopping surrounding operations. A controlled, documented process that fits into your project scope.
For Construction Supervisors & Forepersons
Remove the environmental blocker holding up your project timeline — without a civil-works phase, without digging up what's already been paved.
For Project Leads & Contract Managers
A fixed-scope, documented, compliance-ready process you can put a date on. Predictable durations, verified removal, deliverables you can hand to the regulator.
A patented biology, delivered on legacy grid infrastructure.
TIBIO — Swiss biotechnology and scientific consulting company, founded 2009. Co-developer of the underlying Oil Degradation by Bacteria technology.
United Kingdom
NorwayNational Grid (United Kingdom) and Statnett (Norway) on oil-filled cable decommissioning, alongside reference projects with further European transmission and utility operators.
The ODB System are protected by patented process technology.
16 weeks on average from first injection to unplugging of the system.