History
In 1999, the company was authorized to build a gas pipeline, which comes off the Bolivia-Brazil pipeline approximately 242 km. east of Río Grande and has as its final destination San Matías, a town that borders with Estado de Matto Grosso, Brazil. From here, the pipeline continues to the Gov. Mario Covas Power Plant in Cuiabá, Matto Grosso, a thermal power plant which generates up to 480 megawatts of energy, essential for satisfying the energy demand and economic development of the region. Together, the Bolivian and Brazilian pipelines are known as the Cuiabá pipeline, totaling 645 km.

To obtain authorization from the Government of Bolivia to initiate construction of the gas pipeline, GasOriente complied with all relevant Bolivian laws and requirements. In particular, the company strictly observed the requirements of Environmnental Law 1333 and conducted an Environmental Impact Evaluation study, which subsequently led to Gas Oriente receiving the Environmental License for construction of the project. Construction of the pipeline began in the summer of 1999 and concluded by the end of 2000. Commercial operations began on May 1, 2002.

Recognizing its obligations to the people and environment of the region, the company has undertaken and financed numerous community building, cultural, and environmental activities. While our environmental work has focused on preserving and restoring the pipeline’s right-of-way.

The company also has made significant additional contributions to the Fundación para la Conservación de Bosque Chiquitano (FCBC). This organization, which is totally independent of GasOriente in its mission, governance, and total funding, addresses environmental issues that pertain to the whole of the Chiquitano Dry Forest, rather than those related to the pipeline.

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Vision, mission and values
GasOriente’s vision, mission and values express our strong commitment to safety and our desire to contribute to an improved quality of life in Bolivia.

Our Vision: To be the principal energy transporter in America.

Our Mission: To participate in the sustainable growth of Bolivia through the export of natural gas.

Our Values set a standard for our employees’ behavior at work. These values are:

Responsibility
Employees complete tasks within a reasonable period of time and at the highest quality of workmanship. They follow the company’s guidelines and policies, and encourage others to do so as well.

Safety at Work
The company makes safety a priority. Personnel know and understand risks related to company activities, they follow guidelines for work safety, and communicate safety-related incidents.

Continuous Improvement of Performance
The company values and encourages initiative; multi-functionality; a capacity for self-criticism, and an openness to the constructive criticism of others.

Respect
Employees respect other people, and they respect the standards and policies of the country where the company operates. This respect is expressed through employees’ ethical behavior.

Communication
GasOriente has an open communications policy. We provide concerned individuals with a wide range of information about our activities. We also value employee efforts to improve their communications skills. Employees are encouraged to discuss their concerns, share their ideas, listen to others, and promote clear and objective communication.