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Step-by-step: a look at pipeline design
Our ‘Step-by-step’ blog series takes a look at different practices and procedures in the transmission pipeline industry. This week we’re outlining what happens during the pipeline design process –...
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Energy connections: petroleum in our lives (and on our feet!)
Beyond the gas in your car and the propane tank for your BBQ, it can be easy to overlook how many oil and gas products are part of daily life. But there are thousands of products made from petroleum –...
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Inside the smart pig – detecting potential pipeline problems before they...
Last week, in part one of this series, we showed you how a smart pig works. This week we’re going to learn more about the technology that helps pipeline companies ‘look’ inside their pipelines and...
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Are pipeline companies prepared for threats on their facilities?
Pipelines may be buried underground, but aboveground compressor stations are one of the telltale signs announcing their presence. These small stations look humble enough from the outside, but don’t be...
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Energy connections: the surprising truth behind those pearly whites
This week in our energy connections series, we’re going to take a look at your morning routine. Did you know, as you go through your day, you are probably using thousands of items made with petroleum...
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5 facts about pipelines and natural disasters
As forest fires rage in northern Alberta and B.C., many people are wondering how much of a danger is posed by oil and gas operations, including pipelines, in the midst of such natural disasters. To...
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Before and after: how pipeline companies leave the land they cross (part 1)
This is the first post in our reclamation series, where we are discussing what happens to the land after a pipeline construction project is completed. This week we’re outlining what reclamation is and...
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Before and after: How long it takes to reclaim the land after construction...
Last week, in part 1 of our series on reclamation, we talked about what reclamation is, and what’s involved. This week, we continue our conversation with Joanne Widmer, senior environment advisor with...
View ArticlePolluter pays: 3 things to know about the Pipeline Safety Act
On Saturday, June 18, the Pipeline Safety Act, or Bill C-46, came into effect. It was a big day for Canadian transmission pipeline companies, because it represents a major step in our bid to build...
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Pipeline safety initiatives: collaborating with first responders
Every day, CEPA members are working toward our common goal of zero transmission pipeline incidents. But, even though we have a 99.999 per cent safety record for transporting product, we know that it’s...
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