Describe the Role of Gathering Lines and Trunk Lines in Pipeline

question 38

Essay

Describe the role of gathering lines and trunk lines in pipeline operations.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The rise in overall expenses associated with the production of an extra unit of a good or service.

Marginal Revenue

The additional income generated from selling one more unit of a good or service, crucial in determining the most profitable level of production.

Average Total Cost (ATC)

The sum of all the production costs divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the per unit cost of production.

Average Variable Cost (AVC)

The total variable costs of production divided by the quantity of output produced, indicating the average cost of producing each unit excluding fixed costs.