Compressor stations keep the natural gas flowing at a desired flow rate by mechanically re-pressurizing the gas along the pipeline.

News Release — TransCanada Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TransCanada) today announced net income attributable to common shares for fourth quarter 2018 of $1.1 billion or $1.19 per share compared to net income of $0.9 billion or $0.98 per share for the same period in 2017.

TransCanada went to great lengths to ensure that no harm was done to the hundreds of snakes they found during a recent pipeline maintenance project on the prairies of southeastern Alberta. While they may not be cuddly or “aww”-inspiring to many people, snakes play an important role in the ecosystem.