Carbon Footprint of Pipeline Projects - IPLOCA.com

Carbon Footprint of Pipeline Projects - IPLOCA.com Carbon Footprint of Pipeline Projects - IPLOCA.com

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Carbon Footprint of Pipeline ConstructionSteel pipe production emissionThe production process of the pipes is by far the largest emitter ofcarbon dioxide in the carbon footprint of pipeline projects. It requiressignificant energy to convert raw material into steel pipes.6

Carbon Footprint of Pipeline ConstructionTransportation emissionThe transportation of various diameter line pipes over 1,000 kilometersis given in kilograms CO 2 whereby 1,000 km are taken as an average.This component only concentrates on the heavy transportation ofpipeline projects. The transportation of personnel and business flightsis included in the overhead.7

<strong>Carbon</strong> <strong>Footprint</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pipeline</strong> ConstructionSteel pipe production emissionThe production process <strong>of</strong> the pipes is by far the largest emitter <strong>of</strong>carbon dioxide in the carbon footprint <strong>of</strong> pipeline projects. It requiressignificant energy to convert raw material into steel pipes.6

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