Project Highlights
Midstream Natural Gas
Client / Sector: Midstream Natural Gas
Location: Multiple Compressor Stations (Confidential Client)
Project Type: Multi-Site Security Infrastructure Upgrade
THM Services: Electrical & Instrumentation Construction, Fabrication, Communications Infrastructure Installation, Program Execution & Commissioning Support
Project Overview
The 2025 Video Surveillance Implementation Program was initiated following updates to the client’s Corporate Security Vulnerability Assessment (SVA) process, which adopted a top-down regional evaluation approach to assess security risks across operational facilities. The SVA evaluates the probability, consequences, and frequency of potential security threats and identified several compressor stations where physical security improvements were recommended.
Based on these findings, a program was launched to enhance security infrastructure at selected compressor stations through the implementation of modern video surveillance systems. The upgrades were intended to strengthen protection of critical infrastructure while improving the safety and security of employees, contractors, visitors, and operational assets.
THM was engaged to execute the electrical and instrumentation construction scope required to support the surveillance system installations across six compressor stations across Alberta and BC.
Execution was coordinated across the portfolio to maintain consistent installation standards while safely completing work within active compressor station environments.
The program included fabrication and installation of camera mounting infrastructure, power distribution, communications cabling, and integration with existing station electrical and network systems to support the new surveillance equipment
Business Challenge
- Corporate security assessment identifying the need for physical security upgrades across multiple compressor stations
- Implementation of surveillance systems within active operating facilities while minimizing disruption to station operations
- Installation of electrical and communications infrastructure at multiple geographically dispersed sites
- Coordination of consistent installation standards across the portfolio while maintaining schedule adherence
- Efficient program execution while maintaining strong cost control across all sites
THM Solution & Execution
THM Technical Services delivered portfolio-level execution of electrical and instrumentation construction services to support the multi-site surveillance system rollout.
Program scope included:
- Installation of camera support masts and structural mounting systems
- Installation of aluminum instrument tray and cable support infrastructure
- Routing and termination of Cat6 Ethernet communication cabling for camera data transmission
- Installation and termination of power cabling for surveillance equipment
- Installation of junction boxes, cable supports, and field integration hardware
- Coordination of routing paths and installation sequencing with station operations teams
- Installation of fibre optic cabling including preparation for potential future integration where required
- Support for system commissioning and operational integration
Execution planning was performed at a portfolio level, allowing standardized installation practices, coordinated procurement, and optimized labour deployment across all sites.
This constructability-driven planning approach enabled crews to mobilize efficiently between facilities while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule performance.
Results & Impact
- Successfully implemented video surveillance infrastructure across six compressor stations
- Strengthened facility security and monitoring capabilities across multiple regions
- Improved safety and protection of employees, contractors, visitors, and critical infrastructure
- Delivered consistent installation standards across all program sites
- Completed all projects on schedule and in accordance with TC Energy standards
- Achieved portfolio-level cost efficiencies through standardized execution methods, constructability planning, and optimized labour deployment
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