crude oil transmission pipeline(The larger cross-country crude oil transmission pipelines bring crude oil from producing areas to refineries. There are approximately 72,000 miles of crude oil system lines (usually 8 to 24 inches in diameter) in the United States that connect regional markets. Alexander Demidov)
bunkering(a) (nautical) The taking onboard of bunker fuel: The number of bunkerings at the port has been increasing. Our company provides bunkering services throughout the region. b) (chiefly Nigeria) The illicit removal of oil from a pipeline or other distribution system. WT Alexander Demidov)