GIS-based process helps TransCanada select best route for expansion line

Journal Article · Mon Jun 22 04:00:00 EDT 1998 · Oil and Gas Journal

OSTI ID:619655

Montemurro, D; Barnett, S ^[1]; Gale, T ^[2]

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1. TransCanada PipeLines Ltd., Calgary, Alberta (Canada)
2. Earth Information Systems Corp., Austin, TX (United States)

In December 1996, TransCanada PipeLines Ltd. (TCPL), Calgary, selected and used a geographic-information-system (GIS) approach developed by Earth Information Systems Corp., Austin, Texas (Eisys), to automate the route selection for a TCPL expansion. Pipeline route selection is a strategic component of a transmission company`s expansion activities. The selection process begins with a feasibility study and an assessment of the alternative routes to link source to market. The selected route can significantly affect the success or failure of a project, depending on its public acceptance, economics, and construction impact. Critical issues affecting route selection are societal risk, environmental impact, and engineering and operational efficiency. The use of GIS makes possible simultaneous consideration of these issues.

• OSTI ID: 619655
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal, Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal Journal Issue: 25 Vol. 96; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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TRANSPORT