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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

Tue, 6 July 2010 A new subsea pipeline, which will enable natural gas to flow from Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina, to the neighbouring province of Santa Cruz, has been inaugurated.

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

Wed, 2 June 2010 Brazil’s Minas Gerais State Government has published a decree stating that Ferrous Resources’ planned iron ore slurry pipeline – planned to connect Ferrous’ Viga property to its planned port in the state of Espfrito Santo – is ‘in the 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

Mon, 8 February 2010 Petrobras has brought South America’s largest diameter gas pipeline, the Cabiunas-Reduc III gas pipeline, online in southeastern Brazil.

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.