Is The Baku-Supsa Oil Pipeline Destroyed In Georgia?

The Baku-Ceyhan-Supsa Oil Pipeline

Pipeline Politics Caused The War In Georgia -- The Telegraph

There are increasing reports from Georgia that Russian troops are systematically destroying oil transportation links. If confirmed, the tales of destruction may provide the best evidence that they do indeed intend to withdraw. From the beginning, oil and gas transmission has been at the centre of this conflict.

Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the interests of the newly emerging states of the Caucasus and countries such as Ukraine and Belarus have repeatedly and fiercely clashed with those of Russia. In particular, they have competed with each other over energy resources and the transmission corridors of the former Soviet Union.

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More news On The The Baku-Supsa Oil Pipeline

BP-Led Oil Pipeline to Resume Shipments Next Week (Update2) -- Bloomberg
BP says testing begins on BTC pipeline -- AP
BP says Baku-Ceyhan oil pipeline to resume operations -- Economic Times Of India
Georgia: Pipeline routes on a powder keg -- ISN Security Watch
Gas Master -- Forbes Magazine
Could Georgia Fight Boost Global Energy Supply? -- Washington Journal
Oil, natural gas helped fuel war in Georgia -- Concord Monitor
Avenue de Beaulieu -- Scotsman
Russia crushes Europe's energy strategy -- Globe And Mail
Plenty of Pipeline Options. All Bad -- Post Global
Asia's new 'great game' is all about pipelines -- Toronto Star
Europe's energy source lies in the shadow of Russia's anger -- The Guardian

My Comment: A considerable amount of contradictory information here. The Georgians say that the pipelines have been damaged. Russia says no. British Petroleum says that shipments will resume next week (but not now). I guess that we will know in a week or two.