(P&GJ) - Pipelines are incredibly valuable assets for the energy and resources industry. Not only are they the safest way to move petroleum and other products, but they are also the most cost-effective and sustainable option to do so. Just think about it. Pipelines can carry hundreds of thousands of barrels of petroleum products per day. Imagine that same amount being transported on our roads or rails, and the abundant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that would come with using that approach. It'll make your head spin. Pipelines are here to stay, at least for the near future. After all, we won't be able to build our clean energy future over night. It will take time, and pipelines can help get us there in a safer and more sustainable way. But pipeline projects often face stiff opposition from environmental groups which may instead focus on the possibility of leaks and the potential damage these leaks could do to the environment. We know that leaks do occur, and they can happen for a variety of reasons. These can include issues of ground movement, corrosion, or operational failure. When these kinds of events happen, they can have significant negative effects on the environment, wildlife, and local communities. But they can also have profound consequences for pipeline operators, such as the cost of lost product, the cost of the clean up, and the hit to their public reputation.
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