opening the waterway, getting the people out of the way.

It is inconvenient having to deal with environmentalists, health concerns, occupied land areas, livihoods. It takes time and a little money, even when you own the state governments and you can count on pretty much getting what you ask for.


oil gas transport is a big deal apparently. Think international. Anything that cuts expense, saves time, increases profits... You have to think in a tunnel vision way