Willbros Group to build gas pipeline for NET Mexico

Energy infrastructure contractor Willbros Group has secured a contract from NET Mexico Pipeline Partners to construct the NET Mexico Pipeline in Texas, US.

Willbros Group will construct around 120 miles of 42in diameter natural gas pipeline to transport gas from nine interconnects at the Agua Dulce Hub in Nueces county to a point near Rio Grande in Starr county.

Willbros Group president and chief executive officer Randy Harl said: "This project fits our template with respect to risk and pricing and we now have strong visibility throughout 2014 for pipeline construction."

The pipeline is anchored by a long-term firm gas transportation agreement with Mexican state-owned gas company subsidiary MGI Supply for up to 2.1 billion cubic feet a day.

NET Mexico has been issued a presidential permit by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

NET co-president Joe Gutierrez said that receipt of the permit was an important regulatory milestone for the company.

"Development and financing of the pipeline is on schedule, with mainline construction beginning in the first quarter of 2014, and mechanical completion in October," Gutierrez added.

Construction of the pipeline is expected to begin in February 2014 with completion slated to take place in October 2014.

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Image: Willbros Group will construct about 120 miles of 42-inch diameter natural gas pipeline for NET Mexico. Photo: courtesy of xedos4 / FreeDigitalPhotos.net.