The Mexican Federal Electricity Commission and two private companies signed a gas pipeline agreement to connect Baja California and Sonora
Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission signed an agreement with two private companies in order to build a new natural gas pipeline to connect the states of Sonora and Baja California.
The Commission said in a prepared statement the other parties involved in the pipeline are a subsidiary of Grupo Carso, of Mexico’s wealthiest businessman Carlos Slim, and a subsidiary of Sempra Energy.
According to the statement the goal is to increase the commission’s energy production in both states an increase distribution of natural gas in northwestern Mexico.
The 300-mile gas pipeline will connect with two existing pipelines owned by the signing companies in order to provide gas to the commission’s plants in Sásabe, Sonora and Los Algodones, Baja California.
Baja California Governor Marina Avila said the agreement will lead to an increase of energy production and natural gas distribution for Baja California companies.
Recently, members of the Mexicali Industrial Chamber expressed concerns about the exponential increase of natural gas prices that has led several businesses with a significant debt.
The commission said the agreement is dependent upon feasibility studies, permits, licenses, financing and project approval by the companies’ boards of directors.
Governor speaks on Colorado River
Baja California Governor Marina Avila said the state seeks to reduce its dependency from Colorado River water.
La Crónica newspaper reported that the governor made the statement based in the annual reduction of its water allocation.
Gov. Avila said the state plans to meet soon with representatives of the US Section of the international Water and Boundary Commission.
One of the state strategies is to move forward with desalination plants.
“We cannot continue with a single source of water,” the governor said. “Every year allocated cubic meters are reduced.”
The state also plans to review environmental regulations for water desalination and wastewater treatment.
Baseball stadium expansion announced
Baja California is preparing to add 3,000 additional seats to the Nido baseball stadium to host the Caribbean Series.
Secretary of Infrastructure and Urban Development Arturo Espinoza told La Voz newspaper the project is expected to cost about 50 million pesos or about $2.6 million USD.
Besides the thousands of new seats, the stadium would include additional terrace space on the field side, entrances, and restrooms.
Sec. Espinoza said the plans and specifications will be ready next month.
Also in March, the state will begin working on the expansion.
The stadium is owned by the state and borrowed from the Aguilas de Mexicali baseball club.
According to the report, Governor Marina Avila expects to host next year’s Caribbean Series.
The governor said as well Aguilas must provide funds for the project.
According to the governor, the agreement between the state and the club is expected to be reviewed.
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