After five years of waiting, the state of Bahia began building the first section of the Gas Southwest pipeline which will be one of the largest pipelines in the interior of Brazil Most of the natural gas distribution network of 5,840 miles (9,400 km) Despite all the expectations regarding the pipeline the country still has a scarce transportation network which makes it difficult for more product to emerge without the construction of more distribution networks Even with the entry of Gasene and the Brazil-Bolivia Gas Pipeline (Gasbol) the Brazilian network is still considered minimal when compared to other countries According to the business plan of Bahiagás the company will invest $672 million in the next five years not only to expand natural gas distribution infrastructure but also to develop new business modernization and expansion of the company’s facilities This project emerges as an important source of supply for residences and businesses and will help meet demand from the nation’s industrial region which still uses diesel to feed machinery at small and medium operations the acquisition of diesel fuel accounts for 20% of the costs of the factories in Brazil the conversion to natural gas could represent a reduction of 30% to 40% in fuel costs for these companies With a total planned investment of $100 million, the Southwest Gas pipeline will extend 190 miles (306 km) becoming the second-largest in the country connecting municipalities from Ipiaú to Brumado with its three phases $28.5 million is being invested to serve the municipalities of Ipiaú Work on the second 53-mile (85-km) section will begin in July and involve an investment of $38 million and traverse Jequié an 84-mile (135-km) section that will begin in September includes a $75 million investment and will serve the municipalities of Iramaia The pipeline construction should be completed in 18 months with an in-service date expected in 2021 It will help satisfy demand for a market estimated to use 460,000 cm/d the pipeline will connect 40,000 new customers throughout the state of Bahia The project will have a fundamental role in supplying industries in the region primarily those in the food and textile sectors but also include the enormous demand potential from residential Bahiagás launched tenders for various services and four companies were contracted The construction company affirms construction faces some challenges due to the topography of some areas along the route including the presence of large amounts of rock One of our administrators will review your comment before posting it onto the website These pictures show a 7ft 3in tall teenager towering over his family and friends in Brazil is already one of the tallest people on the planet - but medics believe he could still grow more Doctors say his body has produced too much growth hormone but Rodrigo has never discovered the exact reason for his abnormal height He said he started noticing the height difference when he was 12 when he was already looming over his friends In pictures with his family he is seen standing with his head shoulders and chest above even the tallest of his relatives In another image the teenager is seen having to duck to get through a doorway while a further picture shows him with a younger child who does not even reach the height of his waist However he has previously spoken of the difficulties of his height saying it was hard to find clothes and shoes that fit Speaking in 2016 he said it was difficult to sleep because there was 'no bed that fits me', Brazilian broadcaster Globo reported.  He also dropped out of school after becoming the victim of bullying because of his height, it was reported.  Last year a cousin said he needed medical checks three or four times a month but doctors were still not certain exactly what had caused his enormous growth.  'He has a tendency to grow and if it is not diagnosed soon and he doesn't start treatment soon, he will get bigger,' the cousin said.   Body Bizarre is on Saturdays at 10pm on TLC UK. 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