Erickson Incorporated EAC, a leading global provider of aviation
services, announced today that the company has contracted with Group
Desarrollo Infaestructura, SA de CV (GDI) who is contracted with Transcanada
Corporation's Mexican Subsidiary, Transportadora de Gas del Noreste for a
new rural infrastructure pipeline project that will bring clean-burning
natural gas to businesses and citizens in Mexico. The agreement will
guarantee the use of an S-64 E Aircrane to assist in the external load
transport of more than 1,000 natural gas pipeline segments that will
complete the 329 mile long Topolobampo Project. This project is a first for
Erickson within the construction services market in Mexico.
The terrain surrounding the project is rugged and mountainous with minimal
ground access. Transporting pipe segments by helicopter from a centralized
staging area to multiple sites along the pipeline reduces transit time and
avoids road construction. Current access roads are inaccessible for the
equipment and pipe segments needed, and the helicopter allows for a more
efficient project timeline. The Aircrane is an ecological and strategic
solution for installation due to the lack of transportation infrastructure
in this challenging location.
"This is a high priority project for the City of Los Mochis, to help build
infrastructure in austere and rugged locations. We are providing an
ecological solution when roadways aren't available and the area is difficult
to navigate by land. The Aircrane is very nimble in the air and our crews
are a fast and affordable solution for rural infrastructure projects," said
Jeff Roberts, President and CEO.
The work will be completed early in Q2. The precision capability of the
Aircrane, combined with the skill and experience of pilots and project
managers, has led Erickson to be uniquely suited for this project.
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