South America pipeline news
Reuters: Ecuador government to run heavy crude pipeline for six months
Reuters has reported that Ecuador's government will take over operations of the country's OCP heavy crude oil pipeline for six months until a fresh tender is launched, the nation's energy and mines ministry said on Sunday.
Reuters: Brazil, Argentina sign deal with Bolivia's YPFB to transport Vaca Muerta gas
According to Reuters, Grupo Matrix Energia of Brazil and TotalEnergies of Argentina confirmed their first deal with Bolivia's state energy company, YPFB, to transport natural gas from the massive Vaca Muerta shale formation in Argentina as the region faces a supply shift.
Brazil and Argentina agree to studies on gas exports from Vaca Muerta
The routes to be analysed include the reversal of flow of Bolivia's pipeline, a route going through Paraguay, and another one through Uruguay, according to Reuters.
Saipem: new offshore contract from TotalEnergies in Suriname for US$1.9 billion
Saipem’s scope of work entails the engineering, procurement, supply, construction, installation, pre-commissioning and assistance for the commissioning and start-up of the Subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines package.
Perma-Pipe announces US$15 million in contract awards in the Americas and Middle East regions
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc has announced US$6 million in new project awards in the MENA region. Additionally, the company announced US$9 million in new project awards in the Americas, demonstrating continual improvement in the region.
New gas pipeline in Argentina promises more domestic supply
The newly-inaugurated project cost US$710 million, with US$540 million financed by the World Bank and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, says Reuters.
Gas pipeline to Exxon’s FPSOs in Guyana completed
A pipeline that would allow Guyana to bring natural gas produced by an Exxon Mobil-led consortium to shore has been connected to two of the project's floating production platforms, says Reuters.
Vallourec secures major contract with Petrobras
Vallourec has announced the signing of a contract with Brazil’s Petrobras.
Reuters: Bolivia's gas exports to Argentina ended in September, state-run firm confirms
Reuters has reported that natural gas exports from Bolivia to Argentina have come to an end after almost two decades, as confirmed by a spokesperson for Bolivian state-run firm YPFB on Wednesday 25 September.
Vallourec enhances its line pipe coating solutions with the acquisition of Thermotite do Brasil
Vallourec enters into a definitive agreement to acquire from Mattr 100% of the shares of its subsidiary Thermotite do Brasil Ltda.