[FairOpinion]

"WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Attacks on the West's oil and gas infrastructure -- from production facilities to pipelines and tankers -- are likely to be the next "mega" target of terrorists, and could wreak havoc with the world's economy, according to an in-depth analysis of the susceptibility of the energy industry featured in the latest Journal of International Security Affairs (Winter 2004). "

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I can believe it. AQ wants to destroy the world economy, not just kill people here and there.

[oilfieldtrash]

One small plane flown into Statfjord field in the north sea would be an ecological and financial disaster.

All the Norwegian offshore platforms are under constant terrorist alerts where fishing boats and planes are not allowed within specified distances.

[philman_36]

And why would they destroy one of the most profitable financial sources they have? Oil and gas ain't a target, IMO, it's a diversion.
It would actually be counter productive to them to attack such a lucrative Arab market where they have some semblance of influence.
They would also further alienate themselves with their own people, many of whom derive their incomes from oil and gas revenues.

[ddtorque]

the full article is available online and worth reading:

Terror's next target
By Gal Luft and Anne Korin
The Journal of International Security Affairs, December 2003.
http://www.iags.org/n0111041.htm