GDF Suez and its partner Pemex, are set to start the construction on the Ramones Phase II South pipeline, a segment of the Ramones natural gas pipeline system, which is one of the largest energy infrastructure projects in Mexico’s history, extending from the Texas border to central Mexico.
Established as a joint venture between Pemex and GDF Suez, Ramones II South will span 291 kilometers from San Luis Potosi to Apaseo El Alto, Guanajuato, and represents a total estimated investment cost of USD 1 billion. The Ramones II South pipeline will have the capacity to deliver 1.4 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas.
“We are delighted to begin construction of the Ramones II South pipeline, which will be key to the expansion of the natural gas transportation system in Mexico,” said Gerard Mestrallet, Chairman and CEO of GDF SUEZ .
The company responsible for the construction of the pipeline is ICA Fluor.
GDF SUEZ will operate and maintain the project from its completion, which is anticipated by the end of 2015. The project is expected to generate 1,480 construction jobs and 3,000 indirect jobs.
The Ramones natural gas pipeline, of a total length exceeding 1,000 kilometres, will be an important project for the development and energy security of Mexico, allowing for the importation from the United States of up to 2.1 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas.
Press Release, August 25, 2014; Image: Pemex