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Energy 2000: Review of the Energy Policy of the Asian Development Bank : Future assistance in the changing context

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Oil and gas

78. Gas transportation pipelines enjoy significant economies of scale. Government participation in implementing trunk pipelines may continue to be required. ADB will assist in the implementation of such pipeline projects to achieve economies of scale and promote nondiscriminatory access to all producers. Similarly, ADB will assist in the installation of pipe networks for natural gas distribution when such projects are beyond the private sector capability or interest, and for projects that promote the use of compressed natural gas for urban transport.

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