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New oil pipeline proposed to boost Colombia’s oil exports
Tue, 24 August 2010
A new 1,545 km oil pipeline, which will run from the Casanare to the port of Coveñas, has been proposed to facilitate oil exports from the Llanos region, considered one of the most prospective regions in Colombia.
Argentina signs on to construct Juana Azurduy Gas Pipeline
Tue, 17 August 2010
Argentina has signed a contract to construct the Juana Azurduy Gas Pipeline to carry up to 27 MMcm/d of natural gas from Bolivia to the northern Argentinean province of Salta.
Natural gas pipeline opened in Argentina
Brazilian President endorses Peruvian gas pipeline
Thu, 24 June 2010
The proposed Gasoducto Andino del Sur Gas Pipeline in southern Peru is moving closer to construction following intergovernmental talks between Peru and Brazil.
Hands-on in Rio: scenes from the Practical Pigging Operations training course
Pipelines International — June 2010
Discussing all aspects of pigging operations, the five-day Practical Pigging Operations training course was recently held from 12 to 16 April 2010 at CTDUT’s pipeline industry testing facility in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Amazon challenge: Petrobras builds the Urucu – Coari – Manaus Pipeline
Pipelines International — June 2010
Swelling bodies of water, unfavourable soil conditions and the threat of tropical diseases were just some of the challenges overcome by project managers and engineers during the construction of Brazil’s 661 km Urucu – Coari – Manaus Pipeline.
Call for tenders for the Juana Azurduy Gas Pipeline
Pipelines International — June 2010
Argentina’s Energía Argentina Sociedad Anónima has called for tenders for the construction of a gas pipeline that will help secure the future of Argentinean gas supply, following a gas supply agreement with Bolivian Fiscal Oilfields.
Peruvian pipeline commissioned for South America’s first LNG plant
Tue, 15 June 2010
A 408 km gas pipeline has been commissioned in Peru as part of the Peru LNG project, which involved construction of the first LNG plant in South America at Melchorita.
Gasbel II Pipeline inaugurated
Tue, 15 June 2010
Petrobras has inaugurated the 267 km Rio de Janeiro – Belo Horizonte Gas Pipeline II (Gasbel II).
Brazil slurry pipeline is in public interest
Construction begins on Peruvian pipeline
Tue, 25 May 2010
Construction has begun on the 220 km Humay – Marcona Pipeline, in Peru’s Ica region.
Natural gas pipeline planned in Peru
Wed, 19 May 2010
Brazilian firms Petrobras and Oderbrecht are planning an alliance with Kuntur Gas Transportation Company, a subsidiary of US Conduit Partners, for the construction of a gas pipeline in Peru.
Technip wins pipe supply offshore Brazil
Tue, 4 May 2010
Petrobras has awarded Technip a contract for engineering, procurement, manufacturing and supply of 90 km of risers and flowlines for water injection, oil production, gas lift and carbon dioxide (CO2) reinjection at the Tupi Oil Field.
Petrobras tunnels its way to Brazil’s largest gas pipeline
Pipelines International — March 2010
Petrobras has inaugurated Brazil’s largest capacity pipeline, the 179 km Cabiúnas – Reduc III (Gasduc III) gas pipeline, after tunnelling 3,758 m through Santana Mountain.
Interntional bid for Azurduy Juana Pipeline
Wed, 31 March 2010
The Bolivian Fiscal Oilfields (YPFB) and Argentina's Energia Argentina Sociedad Anonima (ENARSA) have announced that an international bid will soon be called for the construction contract for the Azurduy Juana Pipeline.
Petrobras inaugurates Gasene pipeline
Tue, 30 March 2010
Petrobras has inaugurated the Southeast Northeast Integration Gas Pipeline (Gasene), at a ceremony attended by the republic’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Presidents to set out Bolivia – Argentina pipeline details
Wed, 24 March 2010
Bolivian President Evo Morales and Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez are expected to meet in Bolivia this week to announce construction details of the proposed gas pipeline between the two countries, according to oil and gas company Yacimientos Petroliferos Fiscales Bolivianos.
Saipem awards offshore pipeline contract in Brazil
Mon, 15 March 2010
Saipem has awarded Weatherford International’s Pipeline & Specialty Services group a contract for precommissioning services on the 174 km Uruguà – Mexilhão Pipeline in the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil.
Perenco submits EIS for oil pipeline
Wed, 10 March 2010
Perenco has submitted an Environmental Impact Statement to Peru’s Energy and Mines Ministry for the construction of a 207 km pipeline project, Business News Americas has reported.
Bolivia and Argentina to agree on pipeline
Wed, 24 February 2010
Bolivia and Argentina are set to sign an agreement to build a new pipeline between the two countries, in order to increase Bolivia’s natural gas exports to Argentina to 27 MMcm/a by 2017.
South America’s largest diameter gas pipeline comes online
Brazil’s Paulinia – Jacutinga Pipeline comes online
Wed, 3 February 2010
Petrobras has brought its Paulinia to Jacutinga gas pipeline – located in Brazil’s sixth biggest gas consuming state, Minas Gerais – online.
Urucu – Coari – Manaus pipeline supports Amazon Power Project
Wed, 3 February 2010
The recently commissioned Urucu – Coari – Manaus pipeline will deliver natural gas to fuel Breitener Energy’s Amazon Power Project, which will see natural gas engines replace heavy fuel oil engines at its Amazonian power plants.
Construction begins on Brazil’s largest oil refinery
Wed, 27 January 2010
Petrobras has commenced construction on Brazil’s largest oil refinery, located in Bacabeira, 60 km from the site of a new port terminal to be constructed at Sao Luis, Maranhao, which will be linked to the refinery via a new pipeline.
Pacific Rubiales secures 10 year shipping deal on OCENSA pipeline
Fri, 8 January 2010
Pacific Rubiales has paid $US160 million to acquire preferential rights to ship up to 160 MMbbl of oil through the Oleoducto Central SA (OCENSA) pipeline for a period of ten years beginning 1 February 2010.









