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In stark contrast to water delivery, the natural gas industry revolves around the extraction, transportation, and distribution of gas over vast distances, often hundreds or thousands of miles. The operations face unique challenges, as natural gas is typically produced in remote locations, far from urban demand centers. This geographical disparity is compounded by public aversion to having gas production facilities nearby.
The Role of Pipelines
The solution to transporting natural gas profitably lies in extensive pipeline networks. These pipelines facilitate the movement of gas from production locations to end-users, often requiring significant engineering achievements. For example, in Basalt, Colorado, a local network connects to larger transmission pipelines that traverse the region.