The South North Pipeline (SNP) is a north-south petroleum products pipeline

Pipeline transport

Pipeline transport is the transportation of goods through a pipe. Most commonly, liquids and gases are sent, but pneumatic tubes that transport solid capsules using compressed air are also used....

 in the Republic of Korea owned by the Daehan Oil Pipeline Corporation (DOPCO).

DOPCO finished construction of the Kyungin pipeline between Koyang terminal and Gimpo Airport in 1992. In 1997, construction of Seongnam

Seongnam

Seongnam is the second largest city in South Korea's Gyeonggi province after Suwon and the 9th largest city in the country, with a population of nearly 1 million...

 terminal marked the completion of the entire 900 km (559.2 mi) pipeline.

The United States Forces Korea

United States Forces Korea

United States Forces Korea refers to the ground, air and naval divisions of the United States armed forces stationed in South Korea....

 obtain jet fuel

Jet fuel

Jet fuel is a type of aviation fuel designed for use in aircraft powered by gas-turbine engines. It is clear to straw-colored in appearance. The most commonly used fuels for commercial aviation are Jet A and Jet A-1 which are produced to a standardized international specification...

through the SNP.

External links

• Daehan Oil Pipeline Corporation