Role of Pipelines
Pipelines move huge quantities of crude oil and refined products.
Pipelines move huge quantities of crude oil and refined products efficiently, dependably and at a low cost, making many petroleum-based products more affordable for U.S. consumers. According to Department of Transportation accident statistics, pipelines are the safest method of transporting petroleum products.
Pipelines carry a wide variety of products that affect our lives and support our livelihoods.
On a map, the vast network of pipelines that transport products around the U.S. looks like a giant spider web.