World Pipelines Podcast

In this episode, Elizabeth Corner speaks to Georges Hage, Executive Secretary at IPLOCA, about IPLOCA's insights on the culture and characteristics of the pipeline contractor community, and how it works to support sustainable energy infrastructure. This episode of the podcast covers:  The history of IPLOCA: how did it originate, and what key milestones have shaped its journey to where it stands to...

In this episode, Elizabeth Corner speaks to Josiah SooTot, Chair at Young Pipeliners International (YPI) and Pipeline Integrity Engineer at ExxonMobil, about what Young Pipeliners International does for young professionals in the pipeline industry. This episode of the podcast covers:  YPI’s main goals in supporting young professionals in the pipeline industry. How YPI collaborates with other indus...

In this episode, we look at the work of the Pipeline Industries Guild, in facilitating connections and learning for pipeliners of all kinds in the UK. Featured guests: Kate Lazenby, Executive Director, Pipeline Industries Guild, and Barry Hayward, Pipeline Industries Guild Chair, and Chief Commercial Officer at South Staffordshire Plc. Sponsoring this episode of the World Pipelines Podcast is the...

In this episode, Elizabeth Corner speaks to Beth Worrell, Managing Director and Chief Legal Counsel of the Pipe Line Contractors Association (PLCA), about how the PLCA represents the union contractors that build and maintain the USA’s energy infrastructure. This episode of the podcast covers:  An overview of the PLCA’s mission and how it serves the pipeline construction industry in the USA. What t...

In this episode, Elizabeth Corner speaks to Kevin O’Donnell, Executive Director of the PLCAC, about how membership organisations benefit the pipeline sector and those who work in it, discussing events, networking, resources, training, skills development, and learning. This episode of the podcast covers:  The PLCAC’s primary aims as an association. The part community plays in fostering business con...