Editing Pipeline (section)

===Growth of market===
[[File:Gasoducto junto a la B-145, Chile, 2016-02-09, DD 36.JPG|thumb|Gas pipe in the dry region of Antofagasta, Chile]]

The market size for oil and gas pipeline construction experienced tremendous growth prior to the economic downturn in 2008. After faltering in 2009, demand for pipeline expansion and updating increased the following year as energy production grew.<ref>[http://www.ibisworld.com/industry/default.aspx?indid=1977 "Oil & Gas Pipeline Construction in the U.S.: Market Research Report]", November 2012, IBISWorld.</ref> By 2012, almost 32,000 miles (51500 km) of North American pipeline were being planned or under construction.<ref name="pipelineandgasjournal.com">{{cite journal |url-status=dead |url=http://www.pipelineandgasjournal.com/2012-worldwide-pipeline-construction-report |title=2012 Worldwide Pipeline Construction Report |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130325081749/http://www.pipelineandgasjournal.com/2012-worldwide-pipeline-construction-report |archive-date=2013-03-25 |journal=Pipeline and Gas Journal |volume=239 |issue=1 |date=January 2012 |first1=Rita |last1=Tubb }}</ref> When pipelines are constrained, additional pipeline product transportation options may include the use of drag reducing agents, or by transporting product via truck or rail.