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Gain a Complete Picture of Alberta's Pipeline Infrastructure

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Altalis offers a comprehensive suite of GDM pipeline data products, providing detailed information on the critical infrastructure that keeps our energy sector moving. From pipeline specifications and ownership details to regulatory approvals and historical data, these datasets empower professionals across various industries to make informed decisions regarding planning, maintenance, risk assessment, and compliance.

Combined with our other infrastructure data layers, you gain a complete and accurate picture of the physical assets that underpin our economy.

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Why Altalis Pipeline Data Products Stands Out

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Data Integrity

We partner with industry leaders to ensure our data is accurate, current, and reliable. You can trust our datasets to support your critical decision-making.

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Unmatched Detail

Our pipeline datasets go beyond physical location data. Access hundreds of attributes, including pipeline specifications, ownership information, regulatory details, and more.

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Regular Updates

Stay current with our monthly update subscriptions, ensuring you always have access to the latest information on pipeline infrastructure.

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GDM Enhanced Pipelines & Facilities

This dataset is the gold standard for pipeline information in Canada, used by most of the Canadian Oil & Gas industry. It delivers accurate, comprehensive, and current information on national pipelines, gas plants, and facilities.

Key Features: 

  • Over 440 attributes for in-depth analysis
  • Enhanced and regulated spatial locations for precise mapping
  • Regulatory license approvals and project numbers for compliance tracking
  • Substance & H2S content for safety and environmental management
  • Current and historical ownership information
  • Outside diameter & wall thickness for engineering and maintenance
  • From-to locations for future analysis
  • Regulated permit and approval dates for regulatory compliance

This dataset overlays perfectly with Alberta's Cadastral, Title, and Disposition mapping.

GDM Low-Pressure Pipelines

This dataset provides a spatially accurate representation of natural gas and utility distribution pipelines outside major cities and First Nation Reserves in Alberta.

Key Features: 

  • Spatial location of distribution lines and service points
  • Operator information for contact and coordination
  • Status updates for operational awareness
  • Contact information for distribution franchises
  • Outside diameter for capacity planning
  • Material information for maintenance and repair

Licensing: These GDM products are fee-for-license, with pricing based on the number of users and discounts available for multi-year contracts. Coverage includes Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Central Canada, Eastern Canada, the Territories, North Dakota, and Montana (Enhanced Pipelines & Facilities) and Alberta (Low-Pressure Pipelines). Contact Altalis directly for detailed subscription pricing information and to discuss your specific needs.

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Who Uses Pipeline Infrastructure Data?

Access to accurate and comprehensive pipeline information empowers professionals across various sectors to optimize operations, mitigate risks, and make informed decisions.

Engineering and Construction Firms
  • Companies involved in pipeline design, construction, and maintenance need detailed data for planning, surveying, and project execution.
Environmental Consultants
  • Assessing pipelines' environmental impact and ensuring compliance with regulations requires access to accurate pipeline locations and specifications.  

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Government
  • Regulatory bodies, land management agencies, and emergency response organizations utilize pipeline data for permitting, monitoring, and safety enforcement.

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Mapping and GIS Professionals
  • Incorporating pipeline data into geographic information systems (GIS) is crucial for visualization, analysis, and planning.  

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Oil and Gas
  • Pipeline data is essential for exploration, production, transportation, and maintenance operations. 
  • Companies of all sizes, from major producers to smaller independents, can benefit from accurate and up-to-date pipeline information.

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Pipeline Operators
  • Those directly responsible for pipelines' safe and efficient operation rely heavily on data for leak detection, corrosion monitoring, and risk assessment.

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Researchers and Academics
  • Studying pipeline infrastructure, energy markets, and environmental impacts often involves analyzing pipeline data.