South America pipeline news

Vallourec has announced the signing of a contract with Brazil’s Petrobras.

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 enters into a definitive agreement to acquire from Mattr 100% of the shares of its subsidiary Thermotite do Brasil Ltda.

The deal marks the largest commercial award for pipe supply in the company’s 16 year history and a first project in the Brazilian pre-salt.

Sonardyne confirms next phase of On Demand Ocean Bottom Node project with Shell, Petrobras and SENAI CIMATEC in Brazil.

Oceaneering to supply steel tube and thermoplastic electro-hydraulic umbilicals and associated subsea distribution hardware.

Contract is for premium carbon steel tubes with Glass Reinforced Epoxy liners, and CRA accessories.

The new line allows operators to save deck space and deploy multiple winches simultaneously.

ROSEN has been awarded first place in the Innovation and Technology category of the Iconic Supplier with Inclusive and Sustainable Energy, presented by ECOPETROL.

The approval clears one hurdle, but the deal still requires regulatory approval and must face a lengthy arbitration battle, reports Reuters.