ECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS IN TRANSPORTATION OF CRUDE OIL/PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND VOLUME ASSESSMENT OF OIL SPILLS. PART 1: SIMPLE METHOD.

The transport of crude oil and petroleum products by oil and gas pipelines is more economical effective than other types of transport. They also help to accelerate supply of oil refinery with the necessary raw materials for the smooth transportation of oil from the field to the nearest port or petroleum bases. This paper deals with some environmental problems associated with transportation of oil and petroleum products by pipeline worldwide and assesses the oil spills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]