Pipelines, Politics, and Policy

 In recent years in Canada, the development of new pipelines has become a hot button issue. Chris Bloomer, President, and CEO of Canadian Energy Pipeline Association makes the case for pipelines and their importance to Canada’s economic prosperity. Proponents of pipelines in Canada often cite energy security, economic growth and

Protecting Bodies of Water — A Top Priority For The Pipeline Industry

 Over 100 biologists, engineers, government officials and other experts are currently working with the pipeline industry as it updates its comprehensive guidelines for constructing pipelines that cross bodies of water. And for good reason – Canada has an extensive pipeline network; in fact, the members of the Canadian Energy Pipeline

Improving safety—the mainstay of the pipeline industry

 Pipelines are a safe and efficient means of transporting large quantities of energy sources and fuels. These liquids and gases need to be kept in controlled conditions to ensure they do not pose any risk to the public and the environment. That’s why safety is the top priority for the

Pipeline Construction and Spill Prevention

 Pipeline construction is frequently in the news these days, partly because proponents of some large-scale pipeline projects ignored the concerns of communities they would pass through—resulting in a grassroots uprising against the industry in general, and partly because of a number of recent pipeline spills—many of which were on older