OKLAHOMA PIPELINE AWARENESS LIAISON
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About
OPAL is a member-driven organization of pipeline operators dedicated to improving public awareness of pipeline transportation and safety. Under the direction of the members, OPAL has a strong liaison program with emergency responders, public officials, and excavators. The current program meets the baseline guidelines identified in CFR 192.616, RP 1162, and CFR 192.615 for emergency responders and public officials but also provides several supplemental enhancements for further community engagement. LEARN MORE
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Capabilities Survey
Your participation in this survey is essential for helping pipeline operators understand your agency’s current response capabilities in the event of a pipeline incident. The information you provide ensures that we can plan effectively, coordinate resources, and support your team during an emergency.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey
Register a Site
Registering gathering or meeting sites, such as parks or churches, with pipeline operators helps ensure that these high-occupancy areas are prioritized during emergencies, improving communication and response coordination to protect the public.
Join OPAL
our membership includes access to collaborative outreach programs developed in partnership with organizations like OSUFST, CLEET and Buxus. Our program is flexible, allowing you to participate at the level that best suits your comfort and availability.
Training Opportunities
OPAL offers free, certified pipeline safety training to all Oklahoma emergency responders, including awareness-level sessions and advanced live fire exercises. Contact OPAL today to schedule training at your location.
Buxus App
Buxus™, Latin for “pipe,” is a new mobile application designed to provide critical information on pipelines around the clock and regardless of having cell phone or Wi-Fi coverage. The idea is to immediately provide the information needed by key stakeholders at the touch of a button before and during a pipeline emergency, regardless of whether or not an in-person meeting has occurred. You can also list your assets in Buxus, a mobile application designed to give emergency responders instant access to critical pipeline information—such as commodity types, emergency contacts, hazard data, and response protocols—even when cell or Wi-Fi service is unavailable.
