Pipeliners Podcast

This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast is a rebroadcast of Russel Treat's appearance on a recent episode of Coffee with Jim and James featuring their conversation around leak detection and repair (LDAR) in the pipeline industry. They explore the complexities of detecting and managing leaks of various sizes, the challenges operators face under new regulations, and the importance of effective techno...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Sarah Magruder Lyle going over 8/11 Day and its importance. Sarah discusses different tools and resources available such as DIRT and DPAC to aid in proper digging practices. 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 joined by Randall Stremmel, President of Pittsburgh Mineral & Environmental Technology (PMET), and Andri Orphanides from the American Petroleum Institute (API) to discuss the Energy4Veterans program.  They explore the program's inception, its efforts to engage with veterans, and how it helps them transition into the oil and gas indust...

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat speaks with Jack Willingham, the Emergency Management Director of Yazoo County, Mississippi, about the critical intersection of first responders and pipeline operations. They discuss Jack's experience with the Satartia CO2 pipeline rupture and the significant gap between first responders' preparedness and pipeline operators' communicatio...

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat interviews Vince Murchison of the Murchison Law Firm to discuss the significant role of attorneys in pipeline safety. Vince shares his career journey, insights into pipeline legal work, and the complexities of regulatory compliance and enforcement processes in the pipeline industry. The conversation also touches on stakeholder engagement...

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat welcomes back Andre Scholtz from Solarcraft to discuss designing reliable uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) for field applications. They delve into the differences between UPS systems and solar power supplies, the importance of understanding load requirements, and the various types of UPS systems and their applications. Russel and Andre em...

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat speaks with Andre Scholtz, Technical Director at Solarcraft, about designing reliable solar power systems. They discuss key considerations such as understanding load requirements, environmental impacts on solar panel efficiency, and common mistakes in system design and maintenance. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of accur...

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, we're featuring host Russel Treat's guest appearance on a recent episode of the "Pipeline Things Podcast," with hosts Rhett Dotson and Christopher De Leon. The conversation explores the intricate relationship between control room operations and integrity management in pipeline systems.  The episode covers the historical evolution and current regula...

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat interviews Shelby Mounts, Executive Director at NextOp Veterans. They discuss Shelby's diverse military and industry background, as well as the mission and operations of NextOp, which focuses on helping enlisted veterans transition to civilian careers. The conversation covers the specific needs of veterans, the organization's success in...

This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast commemorates the 25th anniversary of the tragic Olympic Pipeline rupture in Bellingham, Washington, which resulted in a catastrophic explosion and the loss of three young lives. Larry Shelton shares his insights from the incident and the conversation serves as a reminder of the responsibilities of those in the pipeline industry. On the 20-year anniversary of...

This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast commemorates the 25th anniversary of the tragic Olympic Pipeline rupture in Bellingham, Washington, which resulted in a catastrophic explosion and the loss of three young lives. Larry Shelton shares his insights from the incident and the conversation serves as a reminder of the responsibilities of those in the pipeline industry. On the 20-year anniversary of...

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 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...