Pipeliners Podcast

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat speaks with Martin van Onna from Strohm about the development and advantages of composite pipes in the pipeline industry. Martin explains the composition, manufacturing process, and applications of thermoplastic composite pipes, emphasizing their benefits over traditional steel pipes, such as flexibility, strength, and resistance to corr...

In this episode, host Russel Treat captures conversations with industry experts during the 2024 API Pipeline Conference in Salt Lake City. The topics discussed include insights into pipeline safety, stakeholder engagement, alarm management, and the importance of community and first responder collaboration.  This episode provides a snapshot of current trends and challenges in the pipeline industry...

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Alan Redding from Consumers Energy and Laura Ade from South Jersey Gas about the recent Gas Control Committee Meetings held during the 2024 AGA Operations Conference.  Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions. 

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is live from the 2024 API Pipeline Conference & Exhibit with David Murk, Senior Director of Pipelines, Midstream, for the American Petroleum Institute (API), to talk about the conference and what topics are covered. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insi...

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Andrea Grover from Enbridge and Carl Weimer from the Pipeline Safety Trust discuss the newly established API 1185 standard on stakeholder engagement. The conversation covers the development process of the standard, its key components, and its significance in improving communication between pipeline operators and stakeholders throughout the pipeline lifecy...

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, regular guest Keith Coyle of Babst Calland discusses the recent GPAC meeting focusing on regulatory rulemaking for the LDAR (Leak Detection and Repair) rule.  The episode covers the structure and purpose of the GPAC, previous meetings' outcomes, key topics discussed such as gas gathering lines, large volume release reporting, LNG facilities, hydrogen pipe...

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Teri Anderson from OneOK and Lindsay Sander from Sander Resources discuss stakeholder engagement in the pipeline industry. They explore the challenges of communication in an evolving media landscape, emphasizing the need for operators to adapt to new technologies and communication channels. The conversation highlights the importance of proactive engagemen...

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, recent guest Mallory Gill steps in as the host, interviewing Russell about alarm management.  Russell shares his background in SCADA projects for pipeline operators and how he became involved in alarm management, highlighting the various aspects and complexities of the field. They discuss the evolution of alarm management within the pipeline industry sinc...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Jason Dewitt of ExxonMobil discussing his recent project consolidating verification and calibration measurements out in the field using Muddy Boots field operations software. Jason goes into detail why the plan was created and how challenging the standardization was to implement.  In this episode, you will learn about the efforts behind the project,...

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Jeremy Groover from Industrial Degauss discusses the importance of demagnetizing pipes for welding purposes. He shares insights into his background, the need for demagnetizing pipe, and the various methods used historically. Jeremy explains how the equipment works, its simplicity, and the benefits it offers in terms of time and cost savings for operators...

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Stephen Anson from Waterbridge and Jonathan Dye from OneOK join to discuss the International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement (ISHM).  They discuss their roles within ISHM, its history, organization, and unique features such as educational exhibits. Anson and Dye emphasize the importance of ISHM for professionals in the oil and gas industry, highlighting...

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel speaks with Mallory Gill of EnerSys Corporation about the use of software to align company policies and regulatory requirements. They discuss the evolution of software tools like ComplyMgr, how they streamline compliance processes, and the shift towards proactive safety management. Mallory shares insights from a customer case study and explores the...

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, we're replaying host Russel Treat's guest appearance on the OGGN Oil and Gas HSE Podcast where he joined host Russell Stewart to discuss pipeline safety.  The conversation covers many aspects of pipeline safety with respect to the control room, including different sections of the CRM Rule. Listen to the episode now to learn more about fatigue manag...

In this podcast episode, host Russell Treat speaks with James Cross from Energy Worldnet about the challenge of attracting the next generation of pipeliners. They discuss various strategies, including internal culture improvements, leveraging social media and AI, and tapping into diverse talent pools such as military veterans and cross-training opportunities. The conversation highlights the import...

On this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Mallory Gill of EnerSys Corporation, joins to discuss Pipeline Safety Management.  The episode covers various aspects of pipeline safety management within the industry, such as maturity models, stakeholder engagement, leadership commitment, and the importance of implementing effective communication and feedback systems. The conversation also emphasizes th...

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat welcomes guests Mark Piazza and Nikos Salmatanis to explore the importance of establishing a risk-based method for leak detection and response in pipeline operations. They discuss the complexities of leak detection technologies, existing frameworks like API RP-1175, and the need for a comprehensive risk assessment tool to guide op...

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Matt Hite, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at GPA Midstream, discusses GPA's position on the leak detection and repair (LDAR) rule. Hite provides background on GPA Midstream and its membership, emphasizing the association's role in advocating for pipeline safety and environmental issues. Listen to the episode to gain insights into GPA's concer...

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by returning guest Keith Coyle, of Babst Calland, to discuss the upcoming Gas Pipeline Advisory Council Meeting (GPAC) on Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR).  They cover the ongoing regulatory rulemaking process, the GPAC's role in reviewing the proposed LDAR rule, and the challenges faced during the GPAC meetings. Keith a...

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Andre Scholtz, Technical Director at Solarcraft, joins to discuss the challenges of powering remote shutdown valves in the oil and gas industry.  The episode explores the considerations for providing reliable power to valve actuators in remote locations, touching on issues related to infrastructure, power sources, and technological solutions.  The convers...

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Jim Schauer returns to discuss virtual pipelines and natural gas operations.  The episode explores the applications of virtual pipelines during planned and unplanned outages, emphasizing their significance in winter-peaking projects. Listen to the episode now for insights into the technological aspects of virtual pipelines, including challenges and...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Byron Coy discussing PHMSA inspections, why inspections occur and ways to be properly prepared for them. In this episode, you will learn about the four types of PHMSA inspections and their purposes, how the inspectors generate their questions, and understanding why the inspections are happening. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode tra...

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel interviews Stuart Mitchell from PipeSense, discussing the innovative approach to pipeline leak detection using pressure events.  Stuart explains the evolution of their technology, starting with the application of negative pressure waves and the challenges associated with false positives. The conversation covers the use of high sample rates, machine...

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat invites Mark LaCour back to the show to review their industry predictions from the previous year and make new pipeline industry predictions for 2024.  Listen to the episode now to hear the review of past predictions, and discussions on the future of the industry. This episode covers topics like AI in pipeline integrity, changing views on...

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Jim Schauer of Energy Worldnet (EWN) joins to discuss Operator Qualifications (OQ) and record-keeping in the pipeline industry.  This episode explores the challenges faced by auditors and inspectors, emphasizing the industry's move towards electronic, cloud-based systems for real-time tracking of OQs. Additionally, this episode also covers the complexitie...

On this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Laurie Knape, Program Manager for Pipeline Safety Management Systems Assessment Program (PSMS) at API, and Colin Frazier, Senior Manager, System Programs at API to discuss API's Pipeline SMS Assessment & Benchmarking Process. Visit  PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show not...