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BlackRock, First Reserve to Acquire Equity Stake of US$900m in Mexican Pipeline

30 March 2015

(Press Release) BlackRock and First Reserve have entered into a definitive agreement with P.M.I., a wholly owned subsidiary of Petroleos Mexicanos, to acquire approximately forty-five percent equity interest in two natural gas pipelines, Los Ramones Phase II North and Los Ramones Phase II South. Upon closing, these will be the first major PEMEX-sponsored midstream assets to be built in partnership with foreign capital since the approval of Mexico’s historic Constitutional Energy Reform in 2013.

The Los Ramones II Projects consist of the construction and operation of 744km of natural gas pipelines which will serve as critical energy infrastructure and is part of a broader initiative to transport abundant, natural gas from the Eagle Ford shale in South Texas to meet central Mexico’s growing demand for natural gas. Construction of the Projects began in 2014, with full commercial operations expected in mid-2016.

This transaction represents the first infrastructure investment for BlackRock in Mexico. BlackRock intends to establish a local infrastructure investment platform in Mexico, leveraging its global infrastructure investing capabilities and its existing Latin American business. BlackRock Infrastructure currently manages over $6 billion of invested and committed assets globally.

The investment will expand First Reserve’s existing Mexican infrastructure investment footprint. First Reserve is the largest global private equity and infrastructure investment firm exclusively focused on energy with over $4 billion dedicated to energy infrastructure opportunities worldwide.

CEO of Pemex, Emilio Lozoya, noted that with this investment by two reputable financial firms, the Energy Reform becomes a step closer to materializing into an economic driver for the country. He also mentioned that this project shows that international investors have confidence that the changes propelled by President Enrique Pena Nieto are delivering benefits to the Mexican people.

“Private sector participation in infrastructure is going to be crucial in Mexico and around the globe – I’m excited about prospects in Mexico for BlackRock and our clients, and we are pleased to partner with PEMEX on these initial projects” said Jim Barry, Global Head of BlackRock Infrastructure Investment Group. “The opportunity for infrastructure in Mexico given recent reforms, positive demographics and economic stability and resilience in Mexico has definitely drawn our attention and we look forward to exploring other opportunities in the near future.”

William Macaulay, Chairman and Co-CEO of First Reserve, commented, “As global investors in both Mexican energy infrastructure as well as throughout the energy infrastructure value chain worldwide, First Reserve is excited to announce this important partnership with Pemex. We are supportive of the Mexican government’s focus on energy reforms and believe the Los Ramones projects will be a cornerstone to these efforts. We anticipate the relationship with Pemex will be fruitful for both our organizations and look forward to continuing to broaden our exposure to the Mexican energy market.

“There are incredible economic and social changes taking place in Mexico, which are positioning the country for strong, long-term economic growth and we are excited to grow our footprint in the country,” said Armando Senra, head of Latin America & Iberia at BlackRock. “Building upon the well-established track record of our business in Mexico, an expansion of our infrastructure investment footprint will offer BlackRock’s local and international clients access to previously untapped investment opportunities.”

Mark Florian, Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure Funds for First Reserve added, “For First Reserve, this investment is a continuation of our model of working with strong counterparties under long-term capacity contracts on behalf of our investors. We value our direct relationship with Pemex and are pleased to be partnering together to contribute to the expansion of Mexican energy infrastructure, which should drive substantial benefits for the broader Mexican economy.”

Both Projects will benefit from a 25 year take-or-pay Transport Services Agreement (“TSA”) with Pemex Gas y Petroquímica Básica (“PGPB”). Transaction closing is contingent upon required anti-trust and other regulatory approvals.

BNP Paribas and Santander acted as advisors to the syndicate of banks providing project finance to Los Ramones Phase II South. Santander also acted as underwriter for debt financing of 80% of construction costs in Los Ramones Phase II North.

BlackRock, First Reserve to Acquire Equity Stake of US$900m in Mexican Pipeline was last modified: March 30th, 2015 by Editor
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