Francis Robichaux has almost four and a half decades of experience in the energy industry, yet he still welcomes the new challenges that each day may present as a learning opportunity. With a mind on safety and helping to develop the skills of his co-workers, it’s sometimes hard for him to believe how much has changed since that day in 1976 when he first embarked on a journey that has turned into a successful career.

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Aug. 5, 2010) - TransCanada (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) has withdrawn its request to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for a special permit. The permit would have allowed TransCanada to operate the proposed Keystone XL pipeline at a slight...

TC Energy proudly delivers the energy that millions of North Americans rely on to power their lives and fuel industry. Guided by core values of safety, integrity, responsibility and collaboration, our people are deeply rooted in their communities and ensure we develop and operate our facilities in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable manner. We are committed to working closely with our neighbours and key stakeholders to develop better project plans and create long-term opportunities and economic benefits in the communities where we operate across Canada, the United States and Mexico

We don’t have a monopoly on good ideas for pipeline safety and as an organization, we are able to design and build better projects by using the feedback we get from industry, government, landowners, Indigenous communities and regulators. Constructive feedback is an important tool for growth... Ongoing compliance with approval conditions by our regulator is just one step in ensuring we do that each and every day.

On Sept. 15, TC Energy and Columbia Gas Transmission’s Virginia Reliability Project (VRP) received a favorable environmental impact statement (EIS) by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). FERC’s findings also reflected the work of federal and state experts under the National Environmental Policy Act.

Farming and excavation often involve high-risk activities near pipelines, such as installing drain tiles, irrigation lines and drainage trenches. While many tasks don’t require a crossing agreement or a One-Call, managing water and land safely is a shared responsibility. Learn how to protect your crops, livelihood and community by working safely around pipelines and preventing damage during heavy equipment use.

TC Energy places great importance on building and maintaining relationships with the contractor, supplier and vendor community and providing the tools and resources they need to support our business objectives and our core values of safety, integrity, responsibility and collaboration.

TC Energy’s commitment to managing pipeline assets safely and responsibly throughout the lifecycle includes eventual decommissioning or abandonment when pipelines and facilities are no longer necessary for service.

When we think about safety and health, the first thing that comes to mind is our physical well-being, but our mental health is equally as important. Just like our bodies need exercise and a good diet to remain strong, our minds need stimulation and rest to stay healthy and alert. This is true under any circumstances but right now, as the world faces a global pandemic and we’re exposed to heightened levels of uncertainty, it is more important than ever that we pay attention to our mental health and be aware of how it can impact other areas of our life.