Optimizing Route Selection for Inter-Island CPO Pipeline
A Corridor Study from Riau to Selangor via the Strait of Malacca
Keywords:
Route Selection, Pipeline, Corridor Planning, CPO, Selat MalakaAbstract
Route selection is the most critical stage in pipeline system planning, particularly for cross-border subsea installations. This study examines the optimization of a crude palm oil (CPO) pipeline route from Riau to Selangor via the Strait of Malacca using a corridor-based route planning approach. The methodology includes a comparative analysis of several alternative alignments and a multi-criteria evaluation covering technical, economic, environmental, and operational aspects. The study also references global pipeline projects such as the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System and the Druzhba Pipeline as benchmarks. The results indicate that the shortest route is not always optimal, and that a corridor-based approach can produce routes with lower risk and better long-term cost efficiency.
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