TransCanada in Mexico
Natural Gas Pipelines
Natural Gas Pipelines (Under Construction)
Natural Gas Pipelines (In Development)
Compressor Station
Meter Station
Sasabe
Juarez
Puerto Libertad
Guaymas
Chihuahua
El Encino
Houston
Topolobampo
Topolobampo
Sinaloa
Mazatlan
Monterey
Mazatlan
Altamira
San Luis Potosi
Aguascalientes
Puerto Vallarta
Jalisco
Guadalajara
Manzanillo
Guadalajara
Tamazunchale
Queretaro
Hildalgo
and El Bajio. These pipelines were divested in the early
2000’s. Since then, TransCanada has built and put into
operation two additional natural gas pipelines – Naranjos–
Tamazunchale and Manzanillo – Guadalajara and built an
extension to the Tamazunchale pipeline system.
The Naranjos – Tamazunchale Pipeline, completed in 2006,
links a liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal and natural gas
supplies from the East Coast of Mexico as well as from
the U.S. to key power facilities in Tamazunchale, San Luis
Potosi. The Manzanillo – Guadalajara Pipeline has been inservice since June 2011 and connects natural gas supplies
from the Manzanillo LNG terminal to power facilites in
Manzanillo and other demand markets in Guadalajara
and central Mexico. The construction of this infrastructure
allowed the Federal Electricity Commission to convert
power generating facilities in Manzanillo from heavy fuel
oil to clean burning natural gas. TransCanada recently
expanded its presence in Mexico with the extension to
its existing pipeline in Tamazunchale towards El Sauz,
Queretaro, bringing natural gas supplies further south to
demand markets north of Mexico City. This pipeline went
into service in 2014.
Cancun
Valladolid
Colima
Mexico City
TransCanada in Mexico
TransCanada’s presence in Mexico is growing as the country seeks to connect supply of
natural gas to demand markets by expanding its natural gas transportation grid. Key to much
of this growth in infrastructure is the increase in natural gas demand from industrial users as
well as from the power sector, which is pursuing a reliable low cost source of clean energy.
TransCanada’s presence in Mexico dates back to the mid 1990’s, when TransCanada
constructed two of the first privately owned pipelines in Mexico – Energia Mayakan
Expansion Plans
In 2012, TransCanada was awarded two pipeline projects
in the Northwest region of the country. These projects,
known as the El Encino – Topolobampo Pipeline and the
El Oro – Mazatlan Pipeline, are both expected to be inservice in 2016. The pipelines will connect U.S. natural gas
to key demand centers along the Pacific Coast of Mexico.
By 2016, TransCanada’s total investment in Mexico will be
approximately US $2.6 billion.
These assets may be expanded in the future to allow
additional shippers to interconnect with the pipelines as per
regulatory requirements for an open access system.
Working Together
TransCanada – Who We Are
All of TransCanada’s pipelines in Mexico are regulated by the Mexican pipeline regulator, the
TransCanada’s mission is to provide reliable supplies of
Comision Reguladora de Energia (CRE). The CRE ensures that the pipelines are designed, built
energy across the continent, safely and responsibly. We
and operated in accordance with Mexican laws and regulations and capacity requirements of
are proud that millions of people can depend on us for the
firm contracts. TransCanada’s standards either meet or exceed these requirements.
energy they need each day.
At peak construction, the Manzanillo – Guadalajara Pipeline project employed approximately
We’re there every day delivering and, in some cases,
1,600 people, and almost half of the pipe was manufactured in Mexico. More than 2,000
generating, the energy that’s so essential to heat homes,
residents in Mexico were employed during construction of the Tamazunchale Pipeline
fuel businesses, and keep the lights on. While the name
Extension. Additionally, over 50 percent of the pipe sourced for this project was manufactured
is TransCanada, the company spans the continent. With
in Mexico.
headquarters in Calgary, Canada, TransCanada also has a
TransCanada has a strong track record of working with industry customers in Mexico. Our
significant presence in the United States and continuing
expertise in constructing large infrastructure energy projects and operating safe, reliable,
natural gas pipelines positions us well to continue to support Mexico in meeting its growing
growth in Mexico. TransCanada has approximately 5,000
dedicated employees across North America.
demand of natural gas.
Our Current Assets and Projects in Mexico
Natural Gas Pipeline
Investment
Length
(KM)
Contracted
Capacity (Mmcf/d)
Status
($US in millions)
265
130
8251
Pipeline has been operational since December 2006. Naranjos
compression station expected to be in-service late 2014.
Manzanillo – Guadalajara 435
310
500/3202
Pipeline has been operational since June 2011. Tuxpan
permanent compression station in-service January 2013.
Tamazunchale – El Sauz
600
235
630
Pipeline has been operational since November 2014.
El Oro – Mazatlan
400
413
200
Bid awarded in 2012. Expected to be in-service late 2016.
El Encino – Topolobampo 1,000
530
670
Bid awarded in 2012. Expected to be in-service mid 2016.
Totals
1,618
2,645
Naranjos – Tamazunchale
2,700
Notes
1. Pipeline with compression.
2. The Guadalajara Pipeline has contracted capacity to transport 500 Mmcf/d to a nearby power plant owned by Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) and 320 Mmcf/d to the National
Pipeline System owned by Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex).
Wholly Owned Natural Gas Pipeline
Partially Owned Natural Gas Pipeline
Our Expertise
Natural Gas Pipeline Under Construction
Keeping our assets running safely and efficiently is a
Natural Gas Pipeline In Development
daily focus, and TransCanada has an outstanding track
Natural Gas Pipeline Proposed
record. TransCanada designs, constructs and operates
Oil Pipeline
Oil Pipeline Under Construction
its facilities in compliance with all applicable laws and
Oil Pipeline In Development
regulations to minimize risks to employees, the public
Power Facility
and the environment.
Gas Storage
With more than 60 years’ experience, TransCanada is
a leader in the responsible development and reliable
operation of North American energy infrastructure including
natural gas and oil pipelines, power generation and gas
storage facilities. TransCanada operates a network of natural
gas pipelines that extends more than 68,500 kilometers,
tapping into virtually all major gas supply basins in North
America. It transports approximately 20 per cent of the
natural gas consumed in North America, an average daily
volume of approximately 14 Bcf. TransCanada is also one
of the continent’s largest providers of gas storage and
related services with more than 400 billion cubic feet of
storage capacity. A growing independent power producer,
TransCanada owns or has interests in approximately 11,800
megawatts of power generation in Canada and the United
States. TransCanada is developing one of North America’s
largest oil delivery systems. TransCanada’s common shares
trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under
the symbol TRP.
Financial Highlights
Year ending December 31st, 2013
(Financial figures in Canadian dollars)
• Total Assets: $38 billion
• Net income for 2013 of $1.6 billion
• Funds generated from operations of $4 billion
Safety is a top priority
TransCanada’s Experience
• TransCanada uses high-quality steel and best construction practices when building pipelines.
TransCanada also has a track record in Latin America
• All pipes are pressure-tested to well above-normal operating pressure before being put
into service.
going back to the late 1990s – having built and
operated a number of natural gas pipelines, including
Gas Andes in Argentina and Chile and TransGas
• Pipelines are monitored 24 hours a day by trained operators who respond immediately
to any indication of abnormal operation.
in Colombia and Peru. These assets were sold by
• The pipelines are cathodically protected, which means a low-voltage electric current is
induced near the pipeline to inhibit external corrosion.
however, they remain part of our proud history of
• TransCanada’s pipelines are regularly inspected from the air, from the ground and
internally, through a process known as pigging.
• Public awareness campaigns ensure that neighbors and first responders understand
TransCanada’s operations and know what to do in case of an emergency.
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November 2014
TransCanada as part of restructuring in the early 2000s,
industry-leading pipeline construction and operation.