PR676-233801-R08 Geohazard Program Considerations

This document provides operators with a comprehensive overview of the threats which geohazards can present to oil and gas pipelines, as well as introduce the various management options available to manage those geohazard threats. Operators will be provided with definitions of geohazards, the various ways which geohazards can cause negative effects and “interact” with pipelines, as well as a better understanding of the tools available to create and implement a robust geohazard management program for their pipeline network. Probability of Failure is introduced as a quantitative assessment approach that can be implemented for locations where pipelines cross geohazards. Pipeline operators should consider the type of terrain their network crosses, the product which they transport, and their regulatory and social environment when deter-mining which tools to implement as part of their corporate geohazard management program.