Resources
Explore our collection of pipeline resources to learn more about the transmission pipeline industry’s operations, practices and how it is focused on continuously improving.
2020 Transmission Pipeline Industry Performance Report
This report is a summary of the actions CEPA and its members are taking to advance the safety, environmental protection, and socio-economic contributions of Canada’s transmission pipeline industry.
Fact sheets
The About Pipelines series is dedicated to providing the facts about transmission pipelines in Canada and their role in Canadians’ lives. All photos are the property of CEPA and/or its member companies.
Climate change – What pipeline companies are doing about climate change
Water crossings – How the industry protects Canada’s rivers, streams and lakes during a pipeline crossing
Damage prevention – How we are working to prevent third party damage to pipelines
Emergency response – How pipeline companies prepare for an emergency
Environmental stewardship – What pipeline companies are doing to protect the environment
Pipeline operations – What pipeline companies are doing to keep their operations safe
Regulatory oversight – How pipeline regulations protect Canadians and the environment
Stakeholder involvement – How are stakeholders involved in pipeline projects?
Types of products – The different types of product transported by transmission pipelines
Infographics
Discover interesting facts about pipelines and our industry – check out our infographics!
Control rooms uncovered: See the technology that protects pipelines
A pipeline control room is known as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the pipeline system. Let’s take a look at some of the key features and functions of a control room that enable pipeline operators to effectively monitor underground pipeline operations.
Why Canada needs new pipeline capacity To tidewater
With approximately 119,000 kilometres of transmission pipelines in Canada, do we really need more? That’s a question we hear often, but in fact there are many reasons why new pipelines – particularly those transporting Canadian product to the coast – will benefit Canada and all Canadians.
How do transmission pipelines contribute to Canada?
This infographic highlights some of the key findings from a 2016 study on the economic impacts of the Canadian pipeline industry over a one-year period. The full study, ‘Economic Impacts from Operation of Canada’s Energy Transmission Pipelines’, assesses the transmission pipeline industry’s contributions to the GDP, jobs and labour income, and was prepared for the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association.
Anatomy of a smart pig
Did you know that since the 1960s, pipeline operators have been using an increasingly sophisticated technology called smart pigs to ‘see’ inside their pipelines? In fact, these ‘pigs’, which stands for pipeline inspection gauges, are one of the industry’s main diagnostic tools. They travel through a pipeline to monitor its health, diagnose issues such as metal defects, forecast potential challenges and report any issues to the pipeline operator.
Different types of pipelines
Canada has a large network of pipelines – over 830,000 km – but they’re not the same. Different types of pipelines are used for oil and gas transportation, and each varies in its size and function.
Click Before You Dig
Planning a project outdoors? Our infographic can help you find out if you should locate underground utilities, such as pipelines, before you start.
CEPA Integrity First
Our industry-wide program, CEPA Integrity First works with both the pipeline industry and the public to ensure industry leading practices are applied, communicated openly and remain focused on what matters most to Canadians.
Pipeline Weld Testing
Since the 1950s, when Canada’s pipeline network started to grow, the pipeline industry has used technology to test the welds that hold their pipelines together. As Canada changed and advanced, so did this technology. This infographic shows how pipeline testing has constantly improved to better detect problems in the line.
Videos
Get insight into the transmission pipeline industry’s operations, technologies and processes that keep pipelines, the environment and Canadians safe.
About Pipelines: Pipeline Design
Learn about the many aspects involved in designing transmission pipelines – from routing to pipeline coatings to construction.
About Pipelines: Pipeline Technology
Discover the innovative technologies used to monitor, inspect and protect transmission pipelines, including cathodic protection, leak detection, inline inspection and directional drilling.
About Pipelines: Pipeline Integrity
Watch an integrity dig of a transmission pipeline to learn this precise process is performed, and why they are a key tool in keeping pipelines operating safely.
CEPA Integrity First: the path to zero incidents
Find out how the Canadian transmission pipeline industry is focusing on leading practices to drive continuous improvement in the areas of safety, environmental protection and socio-economics. CEPA Integrity First is industry-led program that is focused on improving performance, accountability and building Canadians’ trust.