Pipeliners Podcast

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features John DeLeeuw talking about what pipeliners can learn from the aviation industry's Aviation Safety Action Program. In this episode, you will learn about the similarities between the aviation and pipeline industries with the common goal of fewer incidents. Russel and Mr. DeLeeuw also discuss the benefits of a safety culture, how to get change buy-in fr...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Aaron Dinovitzer of BMT Canada discussing the keys to the successful adoption of API RP 1183 (Assessment and Management of Pipeline Dents) in pipeline operations. In this episode, you will learn about various topics involved in API RP 1183, including its history, the different types of dents that can occur within a pipeline system, gaps that API RP 1...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Mary Palkovich, a consultant for Xcel Energy, discussing issues around peak shaving and curtailment for gas utility operators. In this episode, you will learn about methods for peak shaving, including propane air, gas storage, and compressed natural gas. Russel and Mary also recount their curtailment experiences and the lessons learned from real-worl...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features the return of former PHMSA Administrator Howard "Skip" Elliott to discuss the need for full-scale testing to support pipeline safety. In this episode, you will learn about PHMSA's collaboration with the pipeline industry, Mr. Elliott's advice on shifting the narrative around the pipeline industry, and the many benefits of implementing a pipeline safe...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Annie McIntyre of EverLine discussing the evolving cyber threat landscape in the oil and gas pipeline industry. In this episode, you will learn about the importance of cybersecurity in the oil and gas industry. The conversation will cover lessons learned from various cyber security attacks, such as the recent high-profile Colonial Pipeline Incident,...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Sheila Howard of P.I. Confluence discussing the key aspects of data, dashboards, and pipeline risk management to support an effective safety management program in pipeline operations. In this episode, you will learn about the role of organizational failure in high-profile pipeline incidents. You will also learn how to use the PDCA cycle to address is...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features IT and cybersecurity subject matter expert Clint Bodungen discussing the use of gamification for conducting exercises in pipeline operations. In this episode, you will learn about how ThreatGEN is being used to support cybersecurity efforts in industrial settings, including oil and gas pipelines, how pipeline operators can benefit from implementing t...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Weldon Wright of Gas Certification Institute (GCI) and the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast discussing how tariffs drive measurement and operation practice. In this episode, you will learn about the types of tariffs and their impacts on all aspects of the oil and gas industry, especially measurement, operations, and accounting. Russel and Weldon cover t...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Ross Adams of EnerSys Corporation discussing the 2021 PHMSA Enforcement Actions pertaining to the pipeline control room and how operators can address team training requirements in the PHMSA CRM Rule. In this episode, you will learn about the lessons learned for control room managers and other control room personnel from the PHMSA Enforcement Actions,...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features pipeline safety leader Cheryl Campbell discussing risk management and how operators can maintain social license to operate through responsible practices. In this episode, you will learn about the current reality of risk management for public utilities, how public perception has changed, the need for utilities and other operators to create a more robu...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Rebecca Eugia, Liz Neidlinger, and Mercedes Osbern of the IRWA organization previewing the upcoming IRWA Oil & Gas Pipeline Symposium on February 23 in Houston, Texas. In this episode, you will learn more about the IRWA organization, why you should register for the conference, what topics the speakers will be covering, what you can expect to learn fr...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest David Yoel of American Aerospace discussing the process of digitizing aerial patrol for real-time reporting in the pipeline industry. In this episode, you will learn about the latest technology around automated threat detection using various aircraft, how David's company is supporting a key aerial patrol project with PRCI focusing on...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Mark LaCour of the Oil & Gas Global Network returning to the podcast to discuss industry predictions for 2022. In this episode, you will learn about the predictions that Mark puts together each year for the pipeline industry that are based on market research. Find out why Mark is predicting the beginning of a 10-year supercycle in the oil & gas indus...

The first Pipeliners Podcast episode of the new year features host Russel Treat recapping events of the past year and looking ahead to 2022. In this episode, Russel recaps the story of the Pipeliners Podcast from its inception in November 2017 to where it is now continuing to deliver education through conversation to pipeliners on a global basis. You will also learn about the plans for 2022, inclu...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Weldon Wright, the General Manager of Gas Certification Institute (GCI), discussing how to improve oil and gas measurement through the use of measurement SOPs and training. In this episode, you will learn about challenges in measurement related to RNG and hydrogen, the importance of measurement SOPs and training to get measurement right, and being aw...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Dr. Jim Oswell of Naviq Consulting discussing the importance of soil mechanics to support pipeline stress analysis. In this episode, you will learn about the benefits and value of understanding soil mechanics from the person who wrote the book on the topic. Dr. Oswell will also discuss the extent to which geotechnical issues are impa...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Floyd Baker of Antea North America discussing the use of digital twins technology in the pipeline industry. In this episode, you will learn about the fundamentals of digital twin technology, how this technology is being deployed throughout the oil and gas industry, how to start utilizing digital twin technology in the pipeline indust...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Ross Adams of EnerSys Corporation discussing the challenges and opportunities presented in a PHMSA control room audit. In this episode, you will learn about the PHMSA audit process and how to maintain a posture of audit readiness. Russel and Ross also provide specifics on what can and cannot be controlled in an audit, the trend of PHMSA going deeper...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features several conversations recorded in-person during the AGA 2021 Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition & Fall Committee Meetings. In this episode, you will hear Pipeliners Podcast host Russel Treat talk to the following guests in this order: Mike Slusarz of AGA, Alfred Musgrove of Pacific Gas & Electric, Michael Falk of Burns McDonnell, Steve Allen...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Keith Coyle of Babst Calland returning to the podcast to discuss the timely news of PHMSA publishing the long-awaited final Gas Gathering Rule. In this episode, you will gain insights into what is contained in the final Gas Gathering Rule, including the significant legal deadlines and dates associated with the rule, the categories of gas gathering li...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Sheila Howard of P.I. Confluence discussing digitizing public awareness to support Pipeline Safety Management Systems (Pipeline SMS).  In this episode, you will learn about the value and benefits of incorporating a digital public awareness program into your existing program, some examples of how to digitize public awareness so that you can find a sta...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Tony Alston of EnerSys Corporation providing insight on how to perform an API 1165 HMI review in alignment with the recommended practice for Pipeline SCADA displays. In this episode, you will learn about the fundamentals of setting up HMI displays for controllers, the importance of performing a review to ensure that controllers can a...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Scott Williams of EnerSys Corporation returning to the podcast to discuss what you should know about SCADA for pipeline operations when setting up a new system or making a change. In this episode, you will learn about the important components of SCADA that can shape key choices, including reliability, communications, redundancy, data collection, and...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Weldon Wright, the General Manager of Gas Certification Institute (GCI), discussing the importance of the three pillars of measurement to satisfy tariffs, contracts, company policies, and regulations. In this episode, you will learn about the purpose of measurement and the importance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), training, and software to...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Keith Coyle and Brianne Kurdock of Babst Calland discussing the PHMSA enforcement process and enforcement actions with host Russel Treat. In this episode, you will learn about the legal aspects of PHMSA enforcement and what to expect from an inspection, a violation, and Congress' newest emergency order tool. Brianne and Keith also discuss common viol...