Pipeline freight

Pipeline freight
  Refers to freight carried through pipelines, including natural gas, crude oil, and petroleum products (excluding water). Energy is consumed by various electrical components of the pipeline, including, valves, other, appurtenances attaches to the pipe, compressor units, metering stations, regulator stations, delivery stations, holders and fabricated assemblies.
  U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration's Energy Glossary

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