This pipeline is a new addition to the southern portion of the massive West Siberia-Pacific Coast pipeline system.

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The mineral riches of nearby Siberia and oil pipelines both travel West to markets in Europe.

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Robbie Rowantree, North, West and Central Sutherland, said his area was less densely populated than Siberia and he had no other choice than to travel by car.

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