New Jersey State Pipelines
There are 24 pipeline companies in New Jersey operating about 35,000 miles of pipelines. These pipelines carry energy products to population centers and 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 New Jersey 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.
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| Pipeline Type |
Pipeline Mileage |
Percentage of Total Pipeline |
| Hazardous liquid |
560 |
1.5% |
| Gas transmission |
1475 |
4.2% |
| Gas distribution / service |
33,086 |
94.2% |
| Total pipeline mileage |
35,121 |
99.9% |
Who operates the pipelines in your area?
The federal Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) and the National Pipeline Mapping System (NMPS) enable you to find out simply by entering your ZIP Code into a search field. To go to the NMPS 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
