New Argentine Central-West line taps rich Neuquen gas field

Journal Article · Mon Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Pipeline Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6841303

Watts, J

Argentina's new Central-West gas pipeline consists of 697 miles of 30-in. line and 451 miles of smaller gathering and distribution lines that link the rich Neuquen gas field with cities to the north. A financing package drawn up by 21 banks in the US and Europe allowed Cogasco S.A. to build the line for Gas del Estado across the roadless pampas east of the Andes. Primarily an agricultural country, Argentina had to import all the equipment and materials for the project. Site work began in July, 1980 with 800 workers employed on three spreads; the line was commissioned in November, 1981, 15 months ahead of the contract schedule.

• OSTI ID: 6841303
• Journal Information: Pipeline Gas J.; (United States), Vol. 209
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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