State of Texas Pipeline Basics

There are 238 pipeline companies in Texas operating about 222,000 miles of pipelines, which carry natural gas and hazardous liquids such as gasoline and jet fuel. These pipelines include large-diameter lines carrying energy products to population centers, as well as small-diameter lines that may deliver natural gas to businesses and households in your neighborhood. The energy products carried in pipelines fuel our lives and our livelihoods. They heat our homes and schools, power our industrial base and enable our daily commutes.

Pipelines are a relatively safe method for transporting energy products. Nevertheless, they can and sometimes do rupture, posing serious risk. That's why we encourage everyone in Texas to learn about pipelines and the products they carry, as well as a few simple steps you can take to help ensure pipeline safety in your community.

Mileage Overview
Pipeline Type	Pipeline Milage
Hazardous liquid	56,375
Gas transmission	66,918
Gas distribution / service	98,865
Total pipeline mileage	222,158

Who operates the pipelines in your area?
The federal Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) and the National Pipeline Mapping System enable you to find out simply by entering your ZIP Code into a search field. To go to the OPS search page click here.

Different Types Of Pipelines
To learn about the different types of pipelines click here.

Here is more information about pipelines that you may find interesting:
Click on each topic to go to separate pages

Natural Gas Pipeline Systems: From the wellhead to the consumer

Petroleum Pipeline Systems: From the wellhead to the consumer

Pipeline construction

Basics of gas and oil exploration

Technologies of gas and oil exploration