The largest issues facing pipeline safety today come from the actions of third parties completely unrelated to the actual operation of the pipeline, such as construction projects, excavation, utility work, planning and zoning decisions near pipelines, and even homeowners.

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We also need to build a new water pipeline because the existing operation will need a new water source by mid-2015.

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The first part of the operation to stop the Shell pipeline leaking oil into the North Sea has, according to the company, been successful so far.

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The DOT issued a proposed compliance order directing Exxon to conduct training for supervisors and pipeline control room workers, including on the proper operation of remote control valves.

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It added that some of the reforms suggested in the review were already in the pipeline, such as simplification of the benefits system and integrating the operation of National Insurance and income tax.

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For First Solar, the acquisition of Solar Chile gives the Arizona-based photovoltaic panel manufacturer and developer a big pipeline of projects to keep its factories humming while collecting development and operation fees from the construction of solar power plants.

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And the film claims the military operation in Afghanistan was carried out purely so a natural gas pipeline could be built through the country.

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Despite its impressive pipeline of projects and prominent investors, BrightSource acknowledged in the filing that its viability turns on the completion and operation of Ivanpah, which will deploy 170, 000 heliostats around three towers.

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