7(1)Associated British Ports may construct and operate pipelines in Great Britain.E+W+S
(2)The power conferred by sub-paragraph (1) includes power to construct and operate any works provided in connection with the operation of a pipeline.
(3)Associated British Ports does not have power to acquire land for the purpose of constructing pipelines except—
(a)where the pipeline is, or is to be, mainly on land acquired for other purposes; or
(b)where the pipeline is required for the purposes of the business of Associated British Ports other than the operation of pipelines.