News Releases
New Report Reveals Diluted Bitumen Not Corrosive
Calgary, February 25, 2013 – A new report (PDF) by Penspen Integrity, a division of the UK-based Penspen Limited, reveals diluted bitumen is not more corrosive than conventional crude (PDF). Brenda Kenny, President and CEO, of the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA), is pleased with the results of the report, which finally dispels the myth ...more
Brenda Kenny Named One of Canada’s Most Powerful Women in 2012 Award
The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) is proud to announce that Brenda Kenny, president and chief executive officer of CEPA, has won a prestigious 2012 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award in the Trailblazers and Trendsetters category. The Trailblazers and Trendsetter’s category recognizes women who are either the first in their field, or have ...more
Summit Held on Safety, Protection and Resilience of Canada’s Critical Infrastructure
Ottawa, ON – October 2nd, 2012 – Led by the Canadian Gas Association (CGA) and the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA), a national cross‐section of committed stakeholders hosted a Protection of Critical Infrastructure Summit today. The event brought together senior decision‐makers from both the government and industry to advance the national discussion on the continuous ...more
CEPA Announces Integrity First™ Program
Calgary, AB – August 9, 2012 – The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) today announced CEPA Integrity First™, an industry-wide initiative that will improve pipeline safety and environmental and social performance (also see advertisement and press conference video below). “Pipelines are a fundamental component of Canada’s economy and our industry knows it can do more ...more
CCGA Releases Damage Prevention White Paper / Le CCGA Produit Un Livre Blanc Pour La Prévention Des Dommages
(français ci-dessous) Uncontrolled excavation, or undertaking a digging project without knowing the location of underground infrastructure (such as natural gas service lines, oil pipelines, electricity wires, and telecommunications wires) is the most frequent cause of damage to buried infrastructure. To minimize damages and ensure the highest level of productivity and public, worker, and community safety, ...more
CEPA Supports Pipeline Safety Review
Calgary, July 20, 2012 – The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) strongly supports the announcement made by Alberta’s Minister of Energy this morning regarding a comprehensive review of pipeline integrity programs, watercourse crossings and emergency response plans. Brenda Kenny, President and CEO, stated that regulatory oversight is an important component to ensure Canadian pipelines remain the safest in ...more
CEPA Supports Pilot Project for Monitoring Health and Safety Best Practices
Calgary, April 9th 2012 – The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) supports a new pilot project designed to review health and safety processes within pipeline contractor management systems. The pilot project will utilize a risk-based management methodology to examine various aspects of participating organizations safety management systems, including documentation, investigations, metrics, primary controls and objectives over a six ...more
Regulatory Reforms Focus On Issues Important To The Pipeline Industry
The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) strongly supports the announcement made in the Federal Government budget regarding the need to reform current regulatory processes when reviewing and deciding on major pipeline projects. “This announcement is very good news for the pipeline industry,” Dr. Brenda Kenny, president of CEPA, said today. “We strongly support this positive ...more
CEPA Disappointed with Further Delay of The Keystone XL Project
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwire – Jan. 18, 2012) - The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association is disappointed with the decision by the US Administration to reject the Keystone XL project as currently proposed. This project intends to provide a reliable and safe source of oil for American refineries while at the same time offer significant economic opportunities for American ...more
CEPA Agrees with Federal Minister of Natural Resources’ Call for Federal Regulatory Reform
Calgary, January 10, 2012/CNW/ – The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association agrees with the Federal Minister of Natural Resources’ call for federal regulatory reform. CEPA President Dr. Brenda Kenny stated that on behalf of an association representing companies planning to invest multi-billion dollars in pipeline projects, reforms that will improve federal project review process are welcomed ...more