TopicOil & energy
pipeline
/ˈpaɪp.laɪn/Recordings stay in your browser and are never uploaded.
noun
system of pipes that transports oil or gas over long distances
In energy contexts, a pipeline moves crude oil or natural gas from production sites to ports and refineries.
Examples
The pipeline carries oil from the field to the port.
The pipeline carries oil from the field to the port.
A leak in the pipeline forced a temporary shutdown.
A leak in the pipeline forced a temporary shutdown.
New pipelines can take years to approve and build.
New pipelines can take years to approve and build.