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@&†~...... STRUCTURE, IT'S JUST THAT ALL PARTS ......~†&@
@@@&&*†~.. MIGHT NOT BE PHYSICALLY CONNECTED. ..~†*&&@@@
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#&&**†~... INFRASTRUCTURE (PIPES AND WELLS)... OR ...~†**&
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