How do pipeline companies handle emergencies?
While pipeline emergencies are rare, exhaustive planning and ongoing practice ensures operators are prepared to quickly and effectively respond if an incident does happen.
Being prepared
Pipeline operators regularly conduct emergency response exercises to make sure their response plans are well-tested and comprehensive, and employees are prepared to handle an emergency.
Responding quickly
All pipeline companies have specific emergency response plans for every pipeline they operate to ensure a timely and thorough response.
Working together
CEPA members have formally committed to work together to improve response capabilities by sharing resources and best practices during an emergency.
Related Story
Latest from the Blog
December 5, 2018How often are pipelines replaced?
November 28, 2018Shared Future: Your questions on fossil fuels
November 21, 2018Pipeline industry catching the digital wave
November 14, 2018Anatomy of a pipeline incident: responding to emergencies (part 2)
