The Pipeline Right of Way

A pipeline is installed in a right of way granted by a landowner or legally acquired by PNG. Once the pipeline right of way has been established, PNG is entitled to use the land for the construction, operation and maintenance of its pipeline. Although the landowner retains ownership of the land in which the right of way is located, the landowner has a responsibility to abide by the regulations and safety practices of PNG and the provincial government.

Did You Know?

Permission is required from PNG for the operation of heavy vehicles or mobile equipment over the right of way where a roadway does not exist.

Permission is required from PNG for activities which reduce the overall cover over the pipe.

Permission is required from PNG for any activity considered potentially hazardous to the pipeline. This may include:

• Operating heavy equipment
• Sub-soiling (Deep ploughing)
• Ground leveling
• Installing drainage systems
• Auguring
• Fencing
• Drilling and blasting
• Construction of logging or access roads

Permission is not required for normal farming activity over the right of way. If in doubt, please give us a call.
Permission is required to do seismic exploration or blasting within 30 metres of the pipeline right of way.
No buildings or structures are permitted on the right of way.

Location of Pipeline

One or more pipelines may be installed within the right of way. Remember, only an authorized PNG field representative can accurately locate a buried pipeline. Once the pipeline has been located and marked, excavation may proceed only in the presence of the authorized PNG field representative.

The Restricted Area

An authorized PNG field representative may establish a restricted area to safely locate and stake a pipeline. The limits of the restricted area are temporary and may exceed the limits of the right of way and the controlled area. Once the pipeline has been located, staked and the meanings of those stakes explained to the affected party, the restricted area will expire. Excavation is not permitted in the restricted area.

If further assistance is required with any excavation or construction activity near a pipeline, please contact BC 1 Call at 1-800-474-6886 or in the case of an emergency phone 1 (800) 663-1173.

Commitment to Safety

The safe operation of a pipeline requires the cooperation of our company and you, the landowner. It is in the best interest of all parties to ensure that any excavation, construction activity, use of heavy equipment or blasting over or near pipelines is carried out safely. Pacific Northern Gas conducts regular safety checks of their pipelines to ensure the pipelines meet all Pipeline Act guidelines and regulations. Your safety requires good planning and good communication with our company.