Operations

Pipeline Operations

Operators adhere to federal and state regulations when designing, building, and operating energy pipelines. In many cases, operators go above and beyond minimum requirements through industry standards and best practices to operate safely and efficiently while helping to protect people and the environment.

Pipelines are constructed with the highest quality materials in accordance with industry standards and constructed to minimize environmental disruptions to the highest extent possible.

Operators work to comply with federal and state regulations throughout the life cycle of a pipeline, from initial construction all the way to decommissioning.

Pipelines are operated 24/7/365 from central control rooms by highly qualified and regularly trained professionals.

Topics

Decommissioning

Decommissioning is the process of taking a pipeline and its component parts out of service.

What is the Transportation Process?

A gallon of gasoline likely travels hundreds of miles via pipeline before arriving at a gas station.

How Do Pipelines Work?

The pipeline network is divided among gathering, transmission and distribution pipelines.

Pipeline Build

Pipeline operators must notify federal regulators of their plans to build new or expand existing pipelines.

Pipeline Design & Approval

All aspects of a pipeline’s design must follow stringent federal regulations, including pipe material and grade, pipe strength and wall thickness.

Rules and Regulations for Pipelines

Operators comply with minimum federal and state requirements and often go above and beyond through industry standards.