Explore our collection of pipeline resources to learn more about the transmission pipeline industry’s operations, practices and how we are focused on continuously improving.

2016 Pipeline Industry Performance Report

This year’s report aims to answer Canadians’ questions about safety, environmental protection and pipeline operations by sharing CEPA members’ performance over the past year – from safety statistics to economic data to key environmental initiatives.

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Let's Talk Pipelines brochure

There’s a lot of talk about transmission pipelines, but what’s actually true? And what should we believe? Most of us have a lot of unanswered questions, as well as some pretty strong opinions. Let’s Talk Pipelines explores important questions about the pipeline industry in Canada.

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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.


What are pipeline companies doing to keep their operations safe? (PDF)

How can I trust that pipeline companies are fully prepared for an emergency? (PDF)

How do pipeline operators prevent corrosion?  (PDF)

What’s being done to prevent damage to pipelines? (PDF)

How do pipeline companies inspect and repair operating pipelines? (PDF)


What are pipeline companies doing about climate change? (PDF)

How does the industry protect Canada’s rivers, streams and lakes during a pipeline crossing? (PDF)

How do pipeline operators manage emissions from storage tanks? (PDF)

What are natural gas pipeline operators doing about their methane emissions? (PDF)


How do natural gas pipeline operators create clean energy from their operations?  (PDF)

Industry Insights

How do pipeline regulations protect Canadians and the environment? (PDF)

How are stakeholders involved in pipeline projects? (PDF)

What are the different types of crude oil transported by transmission pipelines? (PDF)

Integrity First

How can I trust pipeline companies are working in Canadians’ best interests? (PDF)


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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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