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Employee Spotlight: Jason Wiebe
Meet Jason Wiebe, the RT II and MT II Technician for the Non-Destructive Testing service at Red Flame Industries Inc.
Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy on Steel Pipelines
Pipelines are an essential infrastructure component as a conveyance of utilities, commodities and other elements vital for a robust economy.
New research to help pipeline industry reach zero incidents and reduce emissions
From Australia to Europe to Canada – the companies that make up the global pipeline industry have many collective goals.
Performing a Fitness for Service Assessment of Pressure Vessels
Pressure equipment is defined as a containment apparatus with a difference in pressure between the internal and external environment.
Innovative research: Spilling oil to protect the environment
This innovative research is happening at a one-of-a-kind facility, comprised of 58 small lakes and their watersheds.
Employee Spotlight: Johnathan Hardy
Meet Johnathan Hardy, a Red Seal Pipefitter by trade and a Lead Technician at Red Flame Industries Inc.
Piping Flexibility – Thermal Expansion in Piping
One major requirement in piping design is to provide adequate flexibility for absorbing the thermal expansion of the pipe.
How does a liquids pipeline work?
In a typical oil field, a number of small gathering lines lead from each well to central gathering facilities – either oil batteries or natural gas processing facilities.
12 things to know about Canada’s energy industry
We are happy to see that conversations about energy have become so commonplace among Canadians.
3 reasons why pipeline construction slows down in the spring
Adam Reed, Environmental Manager for pipeline construction contractor Michels Canada, says winter is the best season to get the bulk of the work done, to avoid negative impacts to the environment.
Why do spills keep happening?
Emergencies are a rare occurrence for Canada’s pipelines.
Why Canada Needs New Pipeline Capacity To Tidewater
World energy demand will grow by about 33% between 2015 and 2040.
Employee Spotlight: Sam Perreault
Meet Sam Perreault, one of our Senior Hot Tap Technicians and Field Supervisor at Red Flame Industries Inc.
Setting new standards for pipeline engineers—with help from the land down under
The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) has been working with its Australian counterpart for several years to bring the unique program to Canada.
Turn-Key Installation Of Compression Sleeves
Compression-type steel repair sleeves have a significant history of use for the repair of several types of piping anomalies.
Do your beliefs about pipelines stand up to the science?
There are a lot of misconceptions about transmission pipelines out there. Do yours stand up to science?
Reducers in Process Piping
A reducer is a kind of pipe fitting used in process piping that reduces the pipe size from a larger bore to a smaller bore (inner diameter).
Measures to keep essential pipeline control room operators safe from COVID-19
Each CEPA member has at least one control room. Busy, highly focused and fast-paced professional environments, these are sophisticated facilities where operators monitor pipelines 24/7.
How This New Trend In The Energy Industry Could Affect You
As global markets continue to be volatile, and the on-going COVID-19 pandemic affects the workforce, the energy sector has progressively become more conservative and it’s affecting the way investors perceive the industry.
Pipelines: A valuable lifeline for Canada
Canada’s vast pipeline network links us to the energy we need to run our hospitals, light our homes, fuel our industries, or transport food and medical supplies. Pipelines keep us safe.