Carso and FCC win the first contract together, Samalayuca – Sasabe pipeline
![Carso and FCC win the first contract together, Samalayuca – Sasabe pipeline](/documents/13935105/14003717/Gasoducto+Tivissa-Paterna.jpg/98c95617-2bee-4079-8a54-6123052258a8?t=1467201372000)
The pipeline, to be built by the consortium formed by FCC Industrial-Carso and has a length of 630 km, a pipe diameter of 36 inches. Through the states of Chihuahua and Sonora, thereby supplying the power stations in northern and northeastern Mexico. It will connect to Sásabe – Guaymas pipeline and San Isidro – Samalayuca pipeline. It’s expected to be operational in late 2017. The pipeline construction budget, by the Carso-FCC Industrial consortium amounts to 225 million euros.
The pipeline will have a capacity to transport 472 million cubic feet of gas, making it possible to supply the nearby towns, which have a population density of 12 inhabitants per square kilometer.
With this award, FCC Industrial reinforces its position as a provider of solutions in oil & gas works, while reaffirming its leadership with leading customers in the gas sector. This award is the first work of internationally pipeline, executed by FCC Industrial.
At the forefront
FCC Industrial is at the forefront in building such projects. This agreement joins others already underway and required a high specialization and a strong technological component.
FCC Industrial has an experience of over 25 years in the construction and commissioning of pipelines, more than 2,000 kilometers of steel pipe for clients such as Enagas, Gas Natural Fenosa, Repsol and CLH been installed.