Concerns Over Egyptian-Syrian-Lebanese Pipeline

Lesson Brief An Nahar
On March 25, An Nahar reported on the concerns over a gas pipeline in Lebanon. Egyptian gas is pumped into Syria which is then transported to Lebanon's Deir Ammar power station, theoretically. The pipeline has encountered numerous difficulties, including and has some questioning its safety standards. This is a fairly difficult article. Generally speaking, local stories, which contain country-specific references, can cause problems understanding. Keep in mind that some words you do not know and that Foreigncy does not provide are place names.  

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