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African crude oil pipeline a threat to emissions, fresh water supplies -study

Published 13:39 on May 27, 2026 / Last updated at 16:06 on May 27, 2026 / / EMEA (Africa, Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Corporate, Policy), Net Zero Transition (Transport & Heating Fuels)

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The world's longest heated crude oil pipeline will be a "carbon bomb" that cuts through one of Africa's most extensive freshwater systems, a non-profit has warned as the project approaches commissioning in July.
The world's longest heated crude oil pipeline will be a "carbon bomb" that cuts through one of Africa's most extensive freshwater systems, a non-profit has warned as the project approaches commissioning in July.


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