On February 13, 1947, Alberta’s economy transformed drastically. On that day oil from Leduc No. 1, the first major oil well discovery in the county rumbled forth from the earth. From then on, various natural resources have traveled via pipelines across Canada, fueling not only the economy but also people’s day-to-day lives. Here at Platinum Pipefitting, we seek to carry on the tradition of pipeline construction which has proved so vital to our county. The following are just a few examples of that tradition of changing and sustaining our world and your lifestyle.
Pipelines and the Economy
According to About Pipelines, the natural resource sector of Canada’s economy has created over thirty thousand jobs even in rural, remote communities. The jobs created are incredibly varied and require workers with skills in the sciences, real estate, transportation, and even retail. It’s easy to see how pipelines and related economies have accounted for a quarter of Canada’s GDP.
Pipelines and the city of Edmonton
Pipeline construction has shaped not only the economy but also the cultural landscape of Alberta. Leduc No. 1, for example, is celebrated today as one of the birthplaces of the contemporary oil industry. Ever since that discovery, the growth of the population of the city of Edmonton, which had become stagnant, increased steadily over time, the Edmonton census reports. Workers from across the continent packed up and moved to partake in the new booming oil industry and thus altered the very culture of the city. Today, Edmonton is both Canada’s Festival City and the Oil Capital of Canada.
How Pipelines Help You
When you hop in the car to see a movie or visit a friend, you have pipelines to thank for that. Gasoline, oil, biofuels, and even water are carried via pipelines. These natural resources, which are essential to everyday life, are transported across the country for your convenience.
