The pipeline that carries petroleum from Gulf of Mexico to the north eastern states is called? (
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Shift 09/06/2023 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
A
Big Inch
B
Mississippi pipeline
C
Rhine pipeline
D
International Pipeline No.3
Correct Answer
Big Inch
Detailed Explanation
- The "Big Inch" pipeline, formally known as the "Big Inch and Little Big Inch" pipelines, were critical infrastructure projects in the United States during World War II.
- They were constructed to transport petroleum products, primarily crude oil, from the Gulf Coast, particularly from Texas and Louisiana, to the north-eastern states and other regions of the country.
- During World War II, the demand for petroleum products, especially aviation gasoline, increased significantly due to the war effort. The existing pipelines in the United States were inadequate to meet this heightened demand.
- To address this issue, the federal government, in collaboration with the oil industry, initiated the construction of two major pipelines: the Big Inch and the Little Big Inch.
- The Big Inch Pipeline, along with the Little Big Inch, significantly increased the capacity for oil transportation across vast distances.\They played a critical role in maintaining the country's energy security during the war and contributed to the success of the Allied forces.
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