Yabog pipeline

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Yabog (Yacimientos-Bolivian Gulf) pipeline is a 441 kilometres (274 mi) long natural gas pipeline, which connects Río Grande in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, with Campo Duran in Salta Province, Argentina. The pipeline was commissioned in 1972.[1] The Bolivian section is operated by YPFB and the Argentina section is operated by Transportadora Gas del Norte (TGN).

[edit] History

A contract concerning YABOG pipeline between the Government of Bolivia and oil companies YPFB and Gulf Oil was signed in August 1968. Financing for the project was provided by the World Bank and US private firms. The construction began in 1970 and the pipeline began operating in 1972.[2]

[edit] Technical features

The diameter of the pipeline is 24 inches (610 mm) and the annual capacity is 2.2 billion cubic meter.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ (2003) South American Gas. Daring to Tap the Bounty. (PDF), IEA. ISBN 92-64-19663-3. Retrieved on 2007-05-12. 
  2. ^ a b David R. Mares (May 2004). "Natural Gas Pipelines in The Southern Cone" (PDF). . CESP Retrieved on 2007-05-12.
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