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SaskEnergy crews will inspect approximately 20,000 kilometres of natural gas lines across Saskatchewan this summer and fall, as part of the Crown corporation’s annual safety and system integrity program.
The inspections are part of SaskEnergy’s ongoing effort to maintain the province’s nearly 88,000-kilometre natural gas distribution network and identify potential issues before they lead to service disruptions.
“We will be conducting a variety of system integrity and reliability activities throughout the summer and fall construction season,” said Alana Johnson, SaskEnergy’s director of strategic communications.
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Safety inspections conducted every year
The annual inspection program includes leak surveys performed on above-ground and underground infrastructure using technicians on foot, in vehicles and by air.
Johnson said the inspections have been a cornerstone of SaskEnergy’s operations since the utility was established about 70 years ago.
“Our system runs at 99.99 per cent or greater reliability thanks to inspections like this,” she said. “Through the work that we do, we can find the most minute issue or potential disruption in our system and prevent any service issues because of it.”
She said crews may return to an area if inspections identify equipment requiring maintenance or upgrades.
Millions invested in infrastructure
SaskEnergy invests about $100 million annually in inspection and integrity programs to help maintain the provincial natural gas system. During the 2025-26 fiscal year, that investment increased to $135 million.
Johnson said the work helps ensure customers continue receiving safe and reliable natural gas service.
“If residents see SaskEnergy working in their area this summer or fall, just know we’re out there making sure that we can continue to provide them with reliable gas service,” she said. “Folks are paying their natural gas bills each month. This is partly where their dollars are going — to making sure we have a safe and reliable natural gas system that Saskatchewan residents can rely on throughout the year.”
