TransCanada pipeline

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The TransCanada pipeline is a system of natural gas pipelines, up to 48 inches (1219 millimetres) in diameter, that carries gas through Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. It is maintained by TransCanada PipeLines, LP. It is the longest pipeline in Canada.

[edit] History

The TransCanada pipeline was completed on October 10, 1958.

[edit] Incidents

At around 00:45 GMT on 01 December 2003, a rupture in the pipeline occurred at approximately 53°53′N, 117°41′W (120 km south of Grande Prairie, Alberta). 14 hours later, another rupture and fire occurred 15 km downstream from the initial incident. According to TransCanada PipeLines, the breaks were immediately isolated, and any already escaped gas was allowed to burn off.

[edit] External links

• TransCanada PipeLines, LP
• Natural gas distribution in Canada
• Page about a rupture in the pipeline
• Images of ruptured pipeline
• Alberta Electronic Bulletin Board
• British Columbia Electronic Bulletin Board
• Foothills Electronic Bulletin Board
• Mainline Electronic Bulletin Board