I've heard a number of different stories on the matter, none that I'd want to perpetuate too much.
It was more economical to build the world's largest vessel and develop a lot of new technology than to deal with the issues involved with an onshore facility - interpret that however you'd like.
Well, in my book, it's a devastating loss for economic development of people in dire poverty and the associated social issues that come with that. Regardless of how it came about.
It was more economical to build the world's largest vessel and develop a lot of new technology than to deal with the issues involved with an onshore facility - interpret that however you'd like.