How Would You Know Where a Pipeline is?

Genesis Energy Public Awareness

Most pipelines are underground, where they are more protected from the elements and minimize interference with surface uses. Even so, pipeline rights-of-way are clearly identified by pipeline markers along pipeline routes that identify the approximate—NOT EXACT—location of the pipeline.

Every pipeline marker contains information identifying the company that operates the pipeline, the product transported, and a phone number that should be called in the event of an emergency. Markers do not indicate pipeline burial depth, which will vary.

pipelinePipeline Marker

This marker is the most common. It contains operator information, type of product, and an emergency contact number. Size, shape and color may vary.


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Aerial Marker

These skyward facing markers are used by patrol planes that monitor pipeline routes.


casingCasing Vent Marker

This marker indicates that a pipeline (protected by a steel outer casing) passes beneath a nearby roadway, rail line or other crossing.


 

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