Your questions about emergency preparedness and response

#PipelinesExposed: Your question

“Two of the issues facing pipelines are ground movement and corrosion (from both the inside and outside). Two questions: How are you going to effectively monitor for these issues? What are your contingency plans for when the worst-case happens?” – Robert B.

#PipelinesExposed: Your question

“Say you have a breach in a length of pipeline somewhere in the heart of the Rockies, and for argument’s sake, let’s say the breach is in the most remote area of the pipeline route. How long until the breach is detected, how long until the oil flow is stopped due to a pressure drop and the activation of the safety valves, and how long until it can be repaired?” – Alex O. (Burnaby, B.C.)

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The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association represents Canada’s transmission pipeline companies who operate approximately 115,000 kilometres of pipelines in Canada. In 2013, these energy highways moved approximately 1.2 billion barrels of liquid petroleum products and 5.3 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Our members transport 97 per cent of Canada’s daily natural gas and onshore crude oil from producing regions to markets throughout North America.