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There are still certain issues in the construction of oil and gas storage and transportation pipelines in our country, which severely affect the safety of such operations. The main problems include the following: (1) A lack of theoretical knowledge regarding oil and gas storage and transportation. In China’s oil and gas storage and transportation operations, there is still a lack of theoretical knowledge in this field, as the development of such systems in China started relatively late, resulting in a shortage of experience in oil and gas storage and transportation. There is a significant gap between the construction of oil and gas transmission pipelines in our country and that in foreign countries. Moreover, there is a lack of theoretical research on the safe transportation of oil and gas, and necessary automated monitoring systems are also lacking for the construction of large-scale oil and gas transmission pipelines. All these factors affect the improvement of the quality of oil and gas transmission pipeline construction in our country. (2) Lack of emphasis on the safety of oil and gas storage and transportation. In the construction of oil and gas pipelines in our country, due to a lack of emphasis on the safety aspects related to the storage and transportation of oil and gas, there is an inadequate understanding of the hazards associated with their volatility and flammability. Moreover, when constructing pipelines for storing and transporting oil and gas, advanced designs that take into account the specific characteristics of these materials are not utilized. Insufficient attention is also paid to issues such as oil and gas leaks, lightning protection, and explosion-proofing as well as heat resistance, all of which affect the safety of oil and gas transportation in our country. (3) There is a lack of emphasis on the anti-corrosion protection of oil and gas pipelines. In the construction of oil and gas transportation pipelines, insufficient attention is paid to the issue of pipeline corrosion. Corrosion in oil and gas storage pipelines, caused by external environmental factors, issues related to the pipelines themselves, and factors associated with their construction, can severely affect the quality of use of such pipelines. It can lead to oil and gas leaks, posing significant safety risks. The significance of strengthening the construction of oil and gas transmission pipelines: Regarding the problems existing in the construction of such pipelines, it is necessary to improve the pipeline construction plans in order to enhance the quality of oil and gas pipeline construction and ensure the safe storage of China’s oil and gas resources. (1) Protect our country’s core resources. As a core resource, especially in **energy strategies**, the safe storage and transportation of oil and gas resources are not only crucial for **economic stability** but also serve as a key factor in ensuring the **sustainable development of these resources**. Therefore, in oil and gas resource development companies, only by making proper use of these resources and constructing adequate pipelines for their storage and transportation can steady growth of the oil and gas market in the future be ensured. (2) Reduce the hazards associated with oil and gas storage and transportation. The storage and transportation of oil and gas involve certain risks; they are not only flammable and explosive but also volatile. Given the high risks associated with oil and gas storage and transportation, it is necessary to strengthen the construction of pipelines for such purposes and improve the standards in this area in order to ensure safety. Strategies for managing oil and gas transportation pipelines: The construction of pipelines for oil and gas storage and transportation in China is still in a phase of rapid development. Since oil and gas are not only flammable and explosive substances, it is necessary to increase the construction of pipelines for their storage and transportation, in order to prevent leaks and contamination during storage and ensure a stable supply of oil and gas. (1) Improve the quality of oil and gas pipeline construction. It is necessary to improve the standards for the construction of oil and gas pipelines, strengthen the preliminary preparation work for such projects, and also have professional designers who can develop thorough construction plans for oil and gas pipelines based on local conditions. In the construction of oil and gas pipelines, pipeline maintenance modeling that suits the actual conditions should be developed strictly based on local circumstances ； To address the issues of unstable crude oil flow rates and backflow of crude oil, pressure stations can be installed when laying oil and gas transmission pipelines to prevent such backflow. Furthermore, in the construction of oil and gas transportation pipelines, it is also necessary to lay the pipelines in a proper manner, ensuring that they are as straight as possible relative to the oil fields. This not only helps to reduce the costs associated with building such pipelines but also ensures maximum economic benefits from their construction. (2) Ensure proper anti-corrosion treatment for oil and gas storage and transportation pipelines. In the construction of oil and gas pipelines, in order to address the effects of external factors such as temperature, adjacent fluids, and physical properties on these pipelines, corrosion-resistant materials with excellent performance are selected, and the anti-corrosion treatment process for oil and gas pipelines is improved in terms of strength, weldability, toughness, and other aspects ； To address internal corrosion in oil and gas transmission pipelines, it is necessary to enhance pipeline anti-corrosion measures, raise awareness of anti-corrosion practices during the construction of such pipelines, and strengthen quality control over anti-corrosion treatments, in order to extend their service life. (3) Improve the construction system for oil and gas storage and transportation pipelines. In the construction of oil and gas pipelines, modern network technologies should be employed, and computer software platforms used to oversee the construction of such pipelines, thereby improving the operational system for these pipelines. Additionally, relevant authorities should adjust energy policies to regulate market oil prices and ensure the quality and safety of oil and gas reserves. At the same time, it is necessary to carry out proper oil and gas recovery, as oil and gas are liquid chemical substances; crude oil that leaks becomes waste oil due to the difficulty of extracting it. Efforts to recover oil and gas should be intensified; steam recovery methods can be used to absorb waste oil, and vacuum pumps can then be employed to extract oil. This approach ensures optimal recovery efficiency while addressing the high costs associated with storing and transporting oil, and it guarantees that the construction of oil and gas pipelines meets actual needs. (4) Improve the construction techniques for oil and gas pipelines. In the construction of oil and gas pipelines, it is necessary to improve pipeline transportation processes as well as regional pipeline networks, enhance pipeline technical diagnosis capabilities, and ensure a stable supply of oil and gas. Adopt a point-line interconnected natural gas supply and distribution system to achieve diversified resources and an automated multi-pipeline supply network, improve the safety of the gas pipeline network, rationalize and optimize China’s energy structure, enhance the level of design, construction, and operation management, and raise the quality of oil and gas storage and transportation pipelines in the country, so as to meet the demands for oil and gas resources driven by economic growth. (5) Ensure proper safety maintenance of oil and gas storage and transportation pipelines. In the construction of oil and gas pipelines, it is also necessary to ensure the safety of the equipment as well as the safe storage and transportation of oil and gas. Oil and gas pipelines should be inspected regularly, and maintenance should be carried out on them on a regular basis, in order to prevent leaks caused by damage or corrosion of these pipelines. Furthermore, to ensure the safe storage and transportation of oil and gas, it is necessary to implement measures for fire prevention, explosion prevention, and lightning protection. It is also important to monitor the power supply in the gas storage and transportation facilities in real time, so as to effectively prevent explosions caused by power failures. Strengthen the pressure control and sealing management of oil and gas pipelines; for the storage and transportation of oil and gas in special areas, the construction technologies for such pipelines need to be further improved. (Produced by Zhao Xin)