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Pipeline Information

Pipelines operate all day, every day with the help of powerful pumps, additives that move the oil with less resistance, and the laws of physics. Find out what makes pipelines the safest method to transport petroleum products-and how they're getting safer all the time.

Dynamics of a pipeline

How does liquid in petroleum pipelines flow? Who controls the pipeline and how? Read more

 

Pipeline Safety

See how advancements in technology are making pipelines safer: Alberta | Canada | U.S.

 

The integrity of oil sands pipelines

Take a look at the research that's improving pipeline performance. Read more

 

Transporting oil PDF - opens in a new window

Economic benefits of increased market access PDF - opens in a new window

B.C. trades ties with Alberta PDF - opens in a new window

Videos

These videos and others are featured on the YourAlberta Government's YouTube channel, in the Oil Sands playlist. They are free for public use; please contact us for copies.

ASERT - Alberta Support and Emergency Response Team

When environmental incidents occur, ASERT is ready to respond and coordinate response efforts on site.

Responding to Spills: Trained and Ready

See how spill response teams prepare to handle a pipeline leak in this training exercise.

Understanding Our Oil: Quality Counts

See how Alberta crude oil is analyzed for quality and how this information is shared.

Understanding Our Oil: Down to the Molecules

Learn how crude oil research in Alberta helps the world understand how to better transport fuel.