Pemex lets subsea pipeline to Global Industries

Sept. 30, 2008
Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) awarded Global Industries Ltd., Carlyss, La., a $75 million project to lay 12 km of 24-in. OD pipe under 150 ft of water in Ixtal field in the Bay of Campeche.

By OGJ editors

HOUSTON, Sept. 30 -- Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) awarded Global Industries Ltd., Carlyss, La., a $75 million project to lay 12 km of 24-in. OD pipe under 150 ft of water in Ixtal field in the Bay of Campeche.

Work is to begin in October and is scheduled to be completed in January. Global's Shawnee construction vessel will perform the bulk of the work, with additional support vessels assisting.

The project also includes several pipeline crossings, risers, and expansion curves.