Idrogeo

What Idrogeo does

Idrogeo S.r.l. is an Italian specialty contractor that designs, constructs, and maintains water wells, founded in 1979 and headquartered in Fiorenzuola d'Arda (Piacenza). The company operates a full vertical of services spanning drilling (depths up to 1,200 m, diameters up to 1,600 mm), routine and extraordinary well maintenance, environmental remediation, lifting-system installation, geothermal well construction, and specialized works such as TV inspections, pumping tests, and in-situ slotting. It runs an in-house technical office and mechanical workshop that designs and fabricates proprietary tools and patented methods — IDROJETGROUTING, IDROREAMER, IDROSLIP, and a 2012 geothermal well patent — supporting the Special Works service line.

The commercial model is B2B sales-led, quote-based project work targeting Italian public water utilities, private industrial operators, agricultural customers, and international clients. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; contracts appear to be one-time project engagements or ongoing professional-services retainers, including public-works tenders under SOA OS 21 Class 5, OG 6 Class 3 BIS, OS 30 Class 1, and OG 12 (environmental remediation, since 2004). Go-to-market is direct via website, phone (+39 0523 943242), and email ([email protected]), with an international delivery channel through the IDRICOM consortium (projects in Morocco, Albania, Hungary).

The company employs approximately 20 people, holds ISO 9001/14001/45001 and SA 8000 certifications, and was the first Italian drilling firm to obtain ISO 9002:94 in 1997. The customer base includes CAP Holding, Metropolitana Milanese, Iren Emilia, A2A, Brianzacque, Padania Acque, Acqua Novara, Uniacque Bergamo, and Acque Campania. Reported revenue is approximately €30 million cumulative over the trailing three years (≈€10M/year average), consistent with the company's privately held, founder-built, steady-state operating posture and absence of external funding.

Name

Idrogeo

Legal name

Idrogeo S.r.l.

Website

https://idrogeo.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Idrogeo is an Italian specialty contractor founded in 1979 that designs, drills, and maintains water wells up to 1,200 meters deep for Italian public water utilities, industrial clients, and international customers, using patented rehabilitation and geothermal technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Well Drilling Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Drilling Oil & Gas Wells (1381), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFACAFAG

Pump & Well Services for Irrigation (Well Testing, Pump Sizing, Rehab)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Irrigation & Water Management Services (Design, Scheduling, Maintenance)

SECONDARYEUALAAAD

Drilling & Well Construction (E&P Operator-led)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Oil & Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream and Refining)/Upstream Exploration & Production (E&P)

SECONDARYIMAFAOAF

Dewatering & Groundwater Control (Wellpoints, Deep Wells, Cutoff Systems)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Geotechnical & Foundation Engineering (Piling, Ground Improvement)

Keywords

• Water well drilling
• Groundwater extraction
• Well maintenance services
• Geothermal well construction
• Environmental remediation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fiorenzuola D'arda

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Water Well Drilling Services: Design and construction of artesian wells using all drilling techniques, reaching depths up to 1,200 meters and diameters up to 48 inches. Revenue generated from project-based drilling contracts.
2. Well Maintenance Services: Routine and extraordinary maintenance services including cleaning, regeneration, inspections, and repairs using proprietary technologies. Ongoing service contracts and per-project work.
3. Environmental Remediation: Remediation services for contaminated sites including barrier wells, selective cementation, and pumping systems. Public works contracts under OG 12 certification.
4. Geothermal Well Systems: Design and construction of geothermal systems for exploiting underground thermal energy. Large diameter wells up to 1,500mm for low enthalpy geothermal use.
5. Lifting Systems: Installation and maintenance of pumps and lifting systems for water extraction and distribution. Includes submersible pumps, control panels, and system check-up services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Idrogeo designs, constructs, and maintains water wells for groundwater research and utilization, serving public water utilities, industrial companies, and agricultural clients across Italy and internationally. Core capabilities include artesian well drilling to depths of 1,200 meters and diameters up to 48 inches (1,600 mm in specific conditions), well rehabilitation using patented technologies, geothermal well construction, environmental remediation of contaminated sites, and installation/maintenance of water lifting systems. The company operates a diverse fleet including Massenza, Comacchio, and Geax drilling rigs and runs an in-house mechanical workshop for custom tool fabrication.

Product overview

Idrogeo is a water well drilling and maintenance company founded in 1979 in Fiorenzuola d'Arda, Italy, offering a comprehensive portfolio of services for groundwater research and utilization. The core offerings include Drilling Services (reaching depths up to 1,200 meters with all drilling techniques), Well Maintenance (routine and extraordinary services), Geothermal Wells (up to 1,500 mm diameter), Environmental Remediation (OG 12 certified), Lifting Systems (pumps and control panels), and Special Works. Key proprietary technologies include IDROJETGROUTING (patented 2005, aquifer cementation for well rehabilitation), IDROREAMER (patented 2005, localized casing repair without diameter reduction), HYDROPULS (well regeneration via hydraulic impulses), IDROGELO CO2 (carbon dioxide-based scale removal), and IDROVISION (TV inspections with HYTEC cameras). The company also offers specialized drilling capabilities including complete well recovery, well deepening, and underground parking drilling for confined spaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IDROJETGROUTING: Patented method for contaminated well recovery through aquifer cementation and impermeable layer reconstruction.
• IDROREAMER
• IDROGELO CO2
• HYDROPULS
• IDROVISION
• IDROJETTING-TOOL

Products and services

• Drilling Services Design and construction of artesian wells using all drilling techniques (dry systems, rotation systems, reverse circulation), reaching depths up to 1,200 meters and diameters up to 48 inches (1,200mm). Complete well recovery via casing replacement is also offered.
• Well Maintenance Services Complete routine and extraordinary maintenance services for water wells including cleaning, regeneration, inspections, and repairs using proprietary technologies such as IDROJETGROUTING, IDROREAMER, HYDROPULS, IDROGELO CO2, and IDROVISION.
• Geothermal Wells Design and construction of geothermal systems for exploiting underground thermal energy, including large diameter wells up to 1,500 mm for low enthalpy geothermal use.
• Environmental Remediation Remediation and safety measures for contaminated sites including barrier wells, selective cementation, pumping systems, and decommissioned well safety measures. Holds OG 12 certification for public works in environmental remediation and aquifer protection.
• Lifting Systems Installation and maintenance of submersible pumps, control panels, and lifting systems for water extraction and distribution across utilities, industry, agriculture, and geothermal applications.
• Special Works Specialized interventions including core drilling, pumping tests, TV inspections, aquifer tests, in-situ slotting, and well recovery using patented technologies IDROJETGROUTING and IDROREAMER.
• IDROJETGROUTING Patented method for contaminated well recovery through aquifer cementation. Enables reconstruction of impermeable layers outside casing in existing wells through high-speed cement mixture pressure injection. Designed and built in-house.
• IDROREAMER Exclusive patented system for localized well repair designed and built in-house. Enables repair at any depth for casings of any size (carbon steel, galvanized, or stainless steel) without diameter reduction. Features mechanical grip with perfect hydraulic seal, operates in water without contamination risk.
• HYDROPULS Well regeneration treatment using controlled hydraulic impulses. Removes scale and restores filter and gravel pack permeability. Introduced to Italy by Idrogeo in 2006.
• Complete Well Recovery Complete replacement of existing well casing through large-diameter reverse-circulation drilling, enabling reuse of existing building structures and hydraulic/electrical connections. The final result is a new well in the same position as the previous one.
• Underground Parking Drilling Specialized drilling operations in confined spaces with limited height, including operations in basement floors with 2.20 m clearance. Uses Comacchio electric motor drilling rigs to enable drilling where available height is extremely limited.
• IDROVISION TV Inspections High-definition color camera inspections using HYTEC DTR 65 HR cameras for wells with diameters starting from 80 mm. Features tilting lens ±100° and 360° rotation, depth capability up to 500 meters, with supplementary lights for diameters greater than 250 mm.

Quantifiable outcome

• Drilling depth capacity up to 1,200 meters
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IDRICOM ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIdrogeo is an active member of the IDRICOM Consortium, a consortium formed among leading Italian companies to undertake projects outside national borders with significant operational capacity. The consortium enables cross-border project execution and shared resources for international water infrastructure projects.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Saipem: Major Italian-headquartered energy infrastructure and drilling contractor. Comparable as an Italian player executing drilling and environmental remediation projects for public/regulated clients, but with a global footprint and portfolio far broader than Idrogeo's water-well niche.
• Trevi Group: Italian-listed specialty foundation and geotechnical engineering contractor. Comparable as a domestic specialty drilling and ground-engineering firm serving infrastructure and public-works tenders, though it operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope than Idrogeo.
• Veolia Italia (Veolia Environnement): Italian arm of global water services giant, operating regulated water networks and contracting drilling/maintenance services. Comparable end-customer profile and water-infrastructure focus, though Veolia operates utility concessions rather than competing as a drilling specialist.
• Acea Group: Rome-headquartered Italian multi-utility with water services and infrastructure operations. Comparable as a major Italian water-services player that procures drilling and well maintenance services, though primarily an operator/utility rather than a drilling services contractor.
• Layne (Granite Construction Water Resources): US-based water-well drilling and water infrastructure services business (formerly Layne Christensen), now part of Granite Construction. Comparable as a long-established water-well drilling and rehabilitation services provider with patented specialty techniques serving municipal utilities.
• Bonatti S.p.A. Italian pipeline and infrastructure contractor with drilling and environmental services capabilities. Comparable in servicing Italian public-works tenders and operating as a domestic specialty contractor, but with broader pipeline/energy focus.

Emerging players

• Comacchio S.r.l. Italian drilling rig manufacturer whose equipment Idrogeo operates (Comacchio GEO 905, MC5D, electric-motor rigs for confined-space drilling). Comparable as a domestic drilling technology participant with potential services-adjacent capabilities.
• Massenza Drilling Rigs: Italian manufacturer of drilling rigs whose equipment Idrogeo uses (Massenza MI 55E). Comparable as an adjacent Italian participant in the water-well drilling ecosystem with overlapping technical expertise in well-construction tooling.
• Geax S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of multi-system drilling rigs used by Idrogeo (3 Geax multisystem machines). Comparable as an Italian specialty drilling-equipment firm that also supports water-well and foundation drilling applications.

Others

• Iren Group: Italian multi-utility providing water, gas, and environmental services across Emilia and other regions. Listed as one of Idrogeo's reference customers, indicating direct procurement overlap; comparable as a regulated water-services buyer of well-drilling and maintenance contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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