US transmission group TXU Electric Delivery, a subsidiary of TXU Corp, has signed a 10-year, $8.7 billion agreement for utility infrastructure and management services with InfrastruX Energy Services, a joint venture created by TXU Corp and InfrastruX Group.

InfrastruX Energy Services, a national provider of utility-related construction and maintenance services, will be responsible for delivering maintenance, construction, power restoration and other services for the utility.

TXU Electric Delivery, the nation’s sixth-largest electric transmission and distribution company, will continue to own its distribution and transmission system and associated assets.