Our technical resources

The numerous references of the RICE teams attest to their ability to carry out studies tailored to the specific needs of their customers (operators, equipment manufacturers, other research organizations, etc.).

At our three technical sites, we have state-of-the-art testing, research and simulation facilities:

  • the Mechanical Test Hall (HEM) at the Sibelius site, with its pits and mechanical aggression test bench for testing pipe defects;
  • les différents laboratoires du site de Sibelius :
    • materials characterization
    • gas analysis and detection,
    • corrosion,
    • characterization and behavioral testing of polymers
  • pipe detection test area
  • prototyping workshops,
  • computerized simulation and modeling resources, as well as calculation and measurement software created by RICE to support network operation and decision-making;
  • gas and air test benches at the Alfortville station to develop, qualify and test in real-life situations all types of systems, network equipment and metering devices used in both transmission and distribution;
  • test facilities for communicating chains at the Alfortville station;
  • mobile equipment for field measurements...


Our laboratories as if you were there!
In this 6'17 video, discover part of our laboratories at RICE's Villeneuve la Garenne site in 360° immersion, in the company of our research engineers and technicians.
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Our test facilities in a few images

Label Trust Metrology

RICE's Process and Gas Characterization laboratories to be awarded the Trust Metrology label in 2022! This label rewards RICE's good metrology practices.