Oil/LNG Pipeline

Freight Capacities

  • OIL: 2,000,000 barrels per day
  • COAL: 100,000,000 tons per year
  • GRAIN: 10,000,000 bushels per day
  • LNG: 2.5 trillion cubic feet per year
Small diameter at high speed can transport 2, 000, 000 barrels/day or 2.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas per year.

A maglev crude oil pipeline consists of two conduits guiding an endless stream of long containers. One conduit carries loaded containers and the other empty returns. The containers are levitated by permanent magnets in repulsion and propelled by stationary linear induction motors. Container size and speed are elected to produce desired carrying capacity. LNG lines additionally have heavy thermal insulation and full spill prevention. Attractive as a profitable private enterprise.
U.S. Patent 4, 024, 947

Elevated track, steep grades, curve radii horizontal 500 ft (150 m), vertical 800 ft (240 m)
US Patent 6,301,736
Helicopter installs elevated pipeline at rate of one mile (1.6 km) per day.
US Patent 6,301,736