Abstract: This article introduces the development and operation status quo of heater for oil pipeline. It is pointed out that light-type high-efficiency heater is better than the square-type heater. In allusion to the problems of heater existed in operation, some technical measures, such as installing the flue gas/dust/sulfide removing apparatus in the aft of heater, spreading soot blower tube from the tube-plate to the elbow, are taken, which effectively protect environment. The paper forecasts the development trend of heater of oil pipeline.