Petra
Petra is a pioneering company in the utility construction market, known for inventing the first green trenchless multi-tool, the Petra Platform AI-1, which bores through all geologies and offers cost-effective, fast, and eco-friendly tunneling services.
Services
Petra offers a comprehensive tunneling service using innovative trenchless technologies. The company specializes in providing the cheapest, fastest, and greenest tunneling solutions in the utility construction market. Their main product, the Petra Platform AI-1, is a trenchless multi-tool robot designed to bore utility tunnels through all types of geologies, including hard rock. Petra also offers a semi-autonomous non-contact tunneling robot that employs a thermal drilling method, reducing surface disruption.
Products
The primary product offered by Petra is the Petra Platform AI-1, a trenchless multi-tool designed for boring utility tunnels in diverse geologies. This robot is engineered to be effective in various geological conditions, including hard rock, and is recognized for its speed, cost-efficiency, and environmental friendliness. Additionally, Petra developed the Swifty tunnel-boring robot, which secured $30M in funding for its development.
History
Petra's notable achievements include the invention of the first green trenchless multi-tool capable of boring through all geologies. In 2022, the company successfully completed 18 projects, reinforcing its market presence. Petra also acquired Zilper Trenchless to enhance its capabilities in trenchless technology.
Headquarters
Petra's headquarters is located at 548 Market Street, PMB 39975, San Francisco, CA 94104. In addition to their main office, the company operates another office in Bogota, Colombia, expanding their global reach.
Innovation and Technology
Petra is at the forefront of tunneling technology, with a focus on R&D, manufacturing, and construction services. Their groundbreaking technology includes a semi-autonomous non-contact tunneling robot that uses thermal drilling to minimize surface disruption while efficiently boring through hard rock. This technological innovation highlights Petra’s commitment to providing environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions in the utility construction sector.