Learn how a "crazy idea" from front-line TransCanada employees to run a PIG (Pipeline Inspection Gauge) almost 1,000 kilometres in a gas pipeline energized the workforce to overcome challenges and resulted in a North American record and a new standard in gas pipeline.

The 4D Inspection Tool is a digital, tablet-based inspection reporting platform developed by TC Energy, with Project Consulting Services (PCS), after receiving feedback from the business units, to meet the requirements of our construction projects.

TC Energy’s Construction Commissioning Excellence (CCE) team took home the PGJ’s Best Digital Transformation award for its innovative inspection and construction management platform.

Learn how we improved our in-line inspection tool and are on track to check the entire Keystone Pipeline System this year.

What is a PIG? No, it isn’t a cute barnyard animal, pot-bellied pet, or potential dinner menu option. A PIG is a pipeline inspection gauge, and it is a critical part of keeping our pipelines operating safely.

Two Technical Centre teams have won Canadian Energy Pipeline Association Awards in the categories of Quality and Innovation. These industry innovations not only make our business more efficient, but safer and more reliable. The P-Square Methodology developed by Technology, Development and Innovation has won the award for Quality while the 4D Inspection Tool which was developed by Project Delivery Excellence in partnership with an external vendor has won for Innovation.

"We do in-line inspections periodically and it gives us an overall health of the pipeline,” John Sadler, Manager of In-line Inspection Canada at TC Energy.

Pipelines are the safest and most environmentally responsible way to transport natural gas and petroleum products over long distances.