United Kingdom Onshore Pipeline Operators’ Association

Welcome to UKOPA

UKOPA is a membership organisation made up of pipeline operators that are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of a network of pipelines that spans over 27,000 km of pipelines in the UK.

These pipelines deliver the fuels that heats our homes, power our stations, run vehicles and aircraft, and transports essential chemicals for use in everyday products. Safely maintaining the integrity of this infrastructure is crucial to the UK economy.

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Areas of interest

In order to ensure pipelines are operated and managed in the safest possible way, UKOPA working groups develop guidance and advice that can be used by individuals and organisations who may be affected by, need to work on or near, or who have pipelines running through land they may be working in, own or tenant.

Latest News & Events

UKOPA Infringement Report 2024: Key Findings and Next Steps

UKOPA has now published its 2024 Infringement Database Report, compiled annually by its Infringement Working Group (IWG). This report provides pipeline […]
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Good Practice for Housing Developers Working Near High-Pressure Pipelines

As the demand for new housing continues to grow and the UK government announces its target of building 1.5million new […]
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UKOPA AT 30: Celebrating the past, present & future of the UK's pipeline industry

UKOPA at 30: Celebrating the past, present and future of the UK’s pipeline industry

In October 2026, UKOPA will mark a major milestone: 30 years of working together to keep the UK’s onshore pipeline […]
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UKOPA 30th Birthday

UKOPA’s 30th Birthday Celebration

Join us to celebrate 30 years of UKOPA at a fantastic celebration in October 2026.
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Member companies

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Network of pipelines operated by UKOPA member companies

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UK pipelines operated by UKOPA members

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