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Offshore contractor lands South American projects

Wed, 21 December 2011 Saipem has been awarded approximately $US600 million in contracts which involve installation of pipelines offshore South America.

Bridging support for ethanol pipeline

Wed, 12 October 2011 The Brazilian Development Bank has approved a bridge loan of approximately $US960 million for Logum Logistica to implement an ethanol pipeline and to install product collection centres.

Pipelines International enjoys Rio Pipeline

Fri, 23 September 2011 Held at the Sul America Convention Centre in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the 8th biennial Rio Pipeline Conference and Exhibition has attracted approximately 3,000 pipeline industry professionals.

Lula – Mexilhão pipeline begins operation

Wed, 21 September 2011 Petrobras has commenced operation of the Lula – Mexilhão gas pipeline, located in the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil.

Over mountains, under rivers – constructing Bolivia’s GCC

Construction has commenced on the final stage of the Gasoducto Cochabamba Carrasco in Bolivia. The 78 km pipeline section will traverse some of Bolivia’s most challenging terrain.

The natural gas industry in Argentina: development and perspectives

The natural gas industry in Argentina has gone through many changes and faced many challenges over the years, including the privitisation of companies and tough economic times. This article will describe the situation of the natural gas industry in Argentina from its origins and the development of the natural gas pipelines network, to the present day situation of the sector.

From the mountains to the sea: a review of South America

South America has vast resources, located both onshore and offshore, and has commenced a number of projects to increase their production. Here, Pipelines International provides a snapshot of some of the major projects recently completed, currently underway, and proposed for the region.

Getting the most out of Rio Pipeline

With 16 streams, debate forums, panels, 343 technical papers from 27 different countries and an exposition with some of the industry’s top companies, the 4th International Rio Pipeline Conference and Exhibition will provide an action-packed three days – make sure you have a plan! Pipelines International has some suggestions to ensure you have a productive, enjoyable and pipeline-filled time in Rio.

Trinidad pipeline sees first north-eastern offshore gas

The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago has completed the North-Eastern Offshore Pipeline, which will transport gas from offshore Trinidad’s northeast coast for the first time.

Welder found for Brazilian pipeline

Thu, 18 August 2011 Vallourec subsidiary Serimax has been awarded the welding contract for the Gas Sul North Capixaba project by Subsea 7 in Brazil.

Perenco pipeline gains gov approval

Wed, 3 August 2011 The Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines has approved the environmental impact assessment submitted by Perenco for the construction, operation and maintenance of a 207 km, 20 inch diameter oil pipeline.

Share your South American project with the global pipeline industry!

Wed, 6 July 2011 Make sure to get your project into the South American region review, which will be featured in the upcoming September edition of Pipelines International.

Juana Azurduy pipeline inaugurated

Wed, 6 July 2011 Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez and Bolivian President Evo Morales have inaugurated the new 48 km Juana Azurduy Gas Pipeline between Bolivia and Argentina.

Brazil takes on challenges of Pre-Salt

Brazil’s state-owned petroleum company Petrobras has awarded Saipem a contract to install two export pipelines in the country’s Pre-Salt region, located in the Atlantic Ocean.

NGC completes NEO pipeline

Wed, 25 May 2011 The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago has successfully completed and commissioned its 95 km, 36 inch diameter North-Eastern Offshore Pipeline.

Saipem awarded China and Brazil contracts

Wed, 11 May 2011 Saipem has been awarded new offshore pipeline engineering and construction contracts in China and Brazil.

Construction commences on second section of GCC

Wed, 13 April 2011 Construction on the second section of the Gasoducto Cochabamba Carrasco (GCC) will begin in mid-April, according to YPFB Transport National Operations Vice President Ramon Navas.

A long and winding route: overcoming terrain challenges on the Peru LNG Pipeline

The 408 km Peru LNG Pipeline, constructed by Techint Engineering and Construction, will supply gas to South America’s first LNG plant, located at Pampa Melchorita on the Peruvian coast. Pipelines International speaks with developer Peru LNG about the challenges and achievements on the project, which traversed 100 km of coastal desert and 308 km of Andean highlands.

Construction commences on Brazilian ethanol pipeline

Construction has commenced on Petrobras’ 850 km ethanol pipeline, with the first weld taking place at a ceremony in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.

New NGL pipeline network for Bolivia

Tue, 15 March 2011 YPFB Transporte will build a new network of pipelines in the south of the country to transport natural gas liquids (NGLs).

Petrobras to construct offshore LNG terminal and export pipeline

Wed, 9 March 2011 Brazil’s Petrobras will install a third offshore LNG terminal and construct a pipeline to export gas from the terminal to Brazil’s onshore pipeline network in the state of Bahia, Brazil.

GasTransBoliviano uses HDD to cross Rio Grande

Wed, 2 March 2011 YPFB subsidiary GasTransBoliviano (GTB) is currently undertaking a 2.7 km horizontal directional drill under the Rio Grande as part of a project to secure gas deliveries through the Bolivia – Brazil Pipeline.

Bids open for GNEA Pipeline

Tue, 15 February 2011 The Argentine Government has opened competitive bidding for an engineering, procurement and construction contract, a basic engineering contract, an environmental impact assessment contract and a contract for the provision of control and communication systems for the Noreste Argentino gas pipeline (GNEA).

Phase II construction on Bolivian Pipeline set to commence

Wed, 9 February 2011 Bolivia’s YPFB Transportation is scheduled to commence construction on Phase II of its Gas Pipeline Cochabamba Carrasco (GCC) in April 2011.

Petrobras awards Acergy offshore pipeline contract

Wed, 8 December 2010 Acergy has been awarded a contract from Petrobras for the Sul-Norte Capixaba Project, located offshore Brazil in water depths of between 30 and 100 m.