zhōng guó中国zài在ní rì ěr尼日尔hé和bèi níng贝宁de的shí yóu石油guǎn dào管道xiàng mù项目
A lot of oil was discovered in Niger.
To transport the oil to the port in Benin, Niger and Benin built a 1980-kilometer-long oil pipeline together.
This pipeline was invested in and constructed by the China National Petroleum Corporation, costing a lot of money.
In 2024, the pipeline started operation and can transport a large amount of oil every day.
China, Niger, and Benin all benefit from this project.
Benin can earn some money and also gain over three thousand new job opportunities.
China can obtain oil and economic benefits.
However, this project also brought some problems.
The pipeline passes through many villages, damaging farmers' land, cutting down trees, and reducing habitats for animals and birds.
Many local people feel the environment has worsened and life has become more difficult.
Some people received compensation, but the money was very little.
Although the Chinese company says the project is very successful, it rarely mentions the impact on the environment and local people.