Oil pipeline

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Oil pipeline

Oil pipeline. Construction of an oil pipeline through an area of cloud forest. The Oleoducto Crudo Pesado pipeline, completed in October 2003, transports between 390, 000 and 450, 000 barrels of crude oil per day from the Ecuadorian Amazonian to Esmeraldas on the coast. The project met with opposition from environmentalists because of the damage caused to the cloud forest during construction of the pipeline, the threat of future exploitation of the Amazon region for oil, and the risk of pollution

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Amazonian Building Construction Damage Damaging Deforestation Destruction Ecuador Energy Environmental Extract Ion Forest Fossil Fuel Fuels Laying Materials Pipe Pipes Transport Oil Pipeline

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the construction of an oil pipeline through a breathtaking cloud forest. Completed in October 2003, the Oleoducto Crudo Pesado (OCP) pipeline serves as a vital transport system, facilitating the movement of approximately 390,000 to 450,000 barrels of crude oil per day from Ecuadorian Amazonian to Esmeraldas on the coast. However, this ambitious project was not without its fair share of controversy and opposition. Environmentalists raised concerns about the detrimental impact inflicted upon the delicate cloud forest during pipeline construction. They also feared that such development could pave the way for further exploitation of the precious Amazon region for oil extraction and pose significant pollution risks. The image captures both awe-inspiring engineering prowess and environmental destruction intertwined within one frame. The colossal pipe cutting through lush greenery symbolizes mankind's insatiable thirst for fossil fuels while simultaneously highlighting our responsibility to protect fragile ecosystems. As viewers gaze upon this photograph, they are reminded of humanity's complex relationship with energy production and consumption. It prompts us to reflect on how we can strike a balance between meeting our energy needs and preserving nature's wonders for future generations. Science Photo Library presents this thought-provoking image as a testament to both human ingenuity and our ongoing quest for sustainable solutions in an ever-evolving world.

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