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Pipeline Big Brother? 4 ways technology helps companies ‘see’ underground
This is the fourth post in CEPA’s “pipeline innovations” blog series. How do companies know what’s happening with pipelines when they’re buried underground? Well, pipeline companies basically play...
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The truth about tiny pipeline leaks
This is the fifth post in CEPA’s “pipeline innovations” blog series. Canadians are often concerned about tiny pipeline leaks underground. How can companies detect them before they damage the...
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6 pipeline technologies you’ll want to know about
This is the final post in CEPA’s “pipeline innovations” blog series. How long has pipeline technology been evolving? Well, the first recorded use of pipelines to transport hydrocarbons was in China...
View Article[Video] #PipelinesExposed: We answer your tough questions
This is the second post in our four part #PipelinesExposed video series. Canada is home to some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world. Canadians have a right to know what the pipeline...
View Article[Video] #PipelinesExposed: Can companies really prevent leaks?
This is the third post in our four part #PipelinesExposed video series. Are pipelines safe from earthquakes? Does aging pipeline infrastructure need to be replaced? Are we certain there will never be...
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An academic’s perspective: Pipelines are good, but they could get better
Canada’s pipeline debate can seem pretty straightforward: You either think pipelines are great for the country or you think they aren’t. But the opinion of many Canadians actually lands on a spectrum...
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4 ways to make Canada a leader in pipeline innovation
This is the final post in a two part blog series about the Canadian Pipeline Technology Collaborative. What Canadian resources do you associate with pipelines? Probably oil and gas, right? But there’s...
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Do your beliefs about pipelines stand up to the science?
There are a lot of misconceptions about transmission pipelines out there. Some based on a lack of information, some based on myths and misinformation. We believe that conversations only begin when...
View ArticleHow smart technology is making pipelines safer
Pipeline technology is a hot topic on this blog. In previous posts you’ve read about SCADA, hyperspectral imaging, geographic information systems, geohazard management, and many other technologies,...
View Article5 facts about pipeline incident figures
Have you ever noticed how hard it is to get balanced information on any contentious subject? Pipelines are no exception – it can be hard to separate rhetoric from hard facts. When it comes to pipeline...
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The inside story on pipeline leak detection
Control room operators closely monitor for pipeline leaks using a variety of different methods and technologies. Monitoring for pipeline leaks never stops. In previous posts we’ve talked about aerial...
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Inside the smart pig – detecting potential pipeline problems before they...
Back in the 1870s, an unknown pipeline worker came up with an idea that changed the industry forever: if you send something solid through the pipelines, he wondered, would it clean them and remove...
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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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Step by step: a look at how integrity digs help prevent pipeline leaks
In our step-by-step series, we’re outlining a few of the processes and technologies that help keep Canada’s transmission pipelines safe. So far we’ve taken a step by step look at pipeline design and...
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Picture this – pipeline weld technology
This is the second post in our ‘Picture this’ series, where we provide photographic answers to some of your pipeline questions. In the first post, we explained how pipeline companies prepare for...
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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...
View ArticleBrenda Kenny Named One of Canada’s Most Powerful Women in 2012 Award
The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) is proud to announce that Brenda Kenny, president and chief executive officer of CEPA, has won a prestigious 2012 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100...
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