Pipelines in Canada Canadian pipelines are systems of pipelines that are connected from sources of gases and liquids which are delivered to the marketplace. These pipelines are connected across long distances, containing more than 840,000 kilometres which criss-cross across the Country. A huge part of the gas and oil sector employs many Canadians. There are […]
Protecting Canada’s Pipelines
CEPA members work carefully together sharing best practices and modern technology to make their control rooms as efficient as possible and rank as one of the best worldwide. There is continuously monitoring at all times. The pipeline right of way is regularly patrolled by crew members while maintenance is performed. There are hydrocarbon sensor video […]
Operation and Maintenance of Canada’s Pipeline Systems
Liquid Pipelines From the point of flow, there are many safety measures put into place that allow liquid product to flow safely and securely through Canada’s pipeline system. Each well in an oil field has a number of gathering lines that lead to a central facility called an oil battery. Then oil producers operator larger […]
How Are Pipelines Built?
It is very important that pipelines are constructed, tested and meet all government regulations. Construction Typically pipelines are constructed of steel. The construction of steel pipelines requires sections of piping being welded together and then undergoing x-rays to detect any possible flaws. Once it has been fully inspected, it is ready to be wrapped in […]
Alberta to The Coast of British Columbia Pipeline
The Trans Mountain Pipeline System has been in use since 1953. This pipeline carries refined and crude oil to the coast of British Columbia in Burnaby from Edmonton, Alberta. This pipeline is the only one that runs between these two areas. In 2013 an application for an expansion to this pipeline system was filed but […]