Operating & Maintaining our Pipeline

Pump Station

Clean electric pumps to keep pressure
in pipelines, and act quickly in
case of incident

Welds

All certified manual or automatic welds are inspected by X-ray or ultrasound

Check Valve

Safety valves that swing shut in case
of pressure reduction

Steel Pipeline

High-grade steel pipes with diameter up to 36”. Coated outside with a fusion bond epoxy to prevent corrosion

Pipeline safety is our number one priority, and through the experience gained in 60 years of operation, Trans Mountain has developed a mature suite of programs to maximize the safety of the pipeline.

Pipeline safety practices that focus on preventing pipeline failures and minimizing their impact, are all part of what is known as a Pipeline Integrity Management program. This program identifies all of the hazards that have the potential to affect the safety of the pipeline system and ensures that control measures are implemented to prevent or mitigate the occurrence and potential impact of each hazard.

Control Centre Operations staff operate and monitor the pipeline 24/7, 365 days a year. Pressure and flow in the pipeline are controlled through valves, pumps and tanks at pump stations and terminals. Whenever conditions change unexpectedly, operators are trained to investigate and respond immediately.

Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen by incorporating responsible business practices and conducting our operations in an ethical manner. Read about some of our 2012 achievements here.