The 14-in export pipeline will connect to ChevronTexaco's Funiwa platform, and enable Belbop to increase daily production to approximately 70,000brl/d. Contract completion is scheduled for the second quarter 2003. Michael F Curran, Willbros’ president and chief executive officer, said: “Foreign investment continues to flow into the Nigerian oil and gas sector. This award is typical of the opportunities, which exist in this important market for Willbros. Coupled with the increased investment in natural gas facilities and pipelines in Nigeria, we believe the outlook for our services in this region will continue to improve in the months ahead.”