Discuss five factors that may encourage the use of pipeline as a means of transporting petroleum products in a country
Answer Text: -Lower operation cost due to less labor required in operating pipeline-High speed in transportation of petroleum products hence save time-Convinient for loading and offloading into tankers at the terminus-Less environment degradation due to less pollution or minimal emission of gases-Flexibility in construction of the pipeline as can pass on any terrain-Economical to transport large volumes of petroleum over long distances
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