Construction Of Big Inch Pipeline

The video discusses the construction and expansion of a new fuel oil pipeline starting in Norris City, Illinois, and extending from Longview, Texas. Initially, oil is transported by rail to the Atlantic coast, but the pipeline will soon extend to Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and further to the eastern seaboard. The pipeline aims to deliver up to 120,000 barrels of oil daily, addressing the East's fuel shortage. Construction involves significant challenges, such as cutting through mountainsides, and is expected to be completed by midsummer.

Where does the new fuel oil pipeline start and what is its initial destination?

• Phoenixville, Pennsylvania to Norris City, Illinois

• Longview, Texas to Norris City, Illinois

• Norris City, Illinois to Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

• Norris City, Illinois to Longview, Texas

How many barrels of oil per day are initially transported by rail to the Atlantic coast?

• 75,000 barrels

• 100,000 barrels

• 50,000 barrels

• 120,000 barrels

What is the next major destination for the pipeline after Norris City?

• Eastern Seaboard

• Atlantic Coast

• Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

• Longview, Texas

What is the length of each section of the pipeline being placed?

• 400-foot long

• 500-foot long

• 200-foot long

• 300-foot long

When is the entire pipeline expected to be completed?

• By next winter

• By next spring

• By next fall

• By midsummer