Russel Treat

Pipeliners Podcast

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The Pipeliners Podcast is the source of industry information for pipeline professionals. This is a weekly podcast with new episodes released every Tuesday. Each week, host Russel Treat welcomes industry-leading experts and insightful guests to share their knowledge about specific pipeline topics in an informative, conversational setting. Each episode covers topics that include alarm management, compliance, control room management, cybersecurity, HMI and SCADA, inspection, integrity, leak detection, measurement, pipeline history, pipeline technology, regulatory issues, and more.

Author

Russel Treat

Category

Business

Podcast website

pipelinepodcastnetwork.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 251: LoRaWAN and Pig Signaling with Scott Lewis and Gavin Duncan 27.09.2022

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat speaks with Scott Lewis and Gavin Duncan of IK Group, Online Electronics, about LoRaWAN and Pig Signaling.    Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for show notes with links and insider terms, as well as a full episode transcript.

Episode 250: Celebrating and Reflecting on 250 Episodes 20.09.2022

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat celebrates the 250th episode. Russel revisits some of his favorite conversations and chats with Greg Dunn about the podcast infrastructure and what it takes to make the show happen. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for show notes and a full episode transcript.

Episode 249: API 1162 New Revision #3 with Terri Larson 13.09.2022

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat talks with Terri Larson of Larson Communications & Consulting about the API 1162 New Revision #3 - public awareness for pipeline operators.   Visit pipelinepodcastnetwork.com for detailed show notes and a full episode transcript. 

Episode 248: Renewable Natural Gas with Scott Martin 06.09.2022

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Scott Martin of Burns & McDonnell to discuss Renewable Natural Gas.  For show notes with details about insider terms, and a full episode transcript, visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com. 

Episode 247: Managing External Force Threats with Sam Acheson and John Lynk 30.08.2022

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Sam Acheson and John Lynk of Teren, Inc. to discuss managing external force threats.   For show notes and a full episode transcript, visit pipelinepodcastnetwork.com.

Episode 246: Applying the Rupture Mitigation and Valve Rule with Faye Cradit 23.08.2022

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Faye Cradit of Burns & McDonnell to discuss applying the Rupture Mitigation and Valve Rule.   Visit pipelinepodcastnetwork.com to read the show notes and full episode transcript. 

Episode 245: Leadership and Pipeline Safety with Russel Treat 16.08.2022

In this edition of the Pipeliners Podcast, we are airing an interview with host Russel Treat that originally aired on the Naked Leadership Podcast. The podcast is hosted by Adrian Koehler, Dan Tocchini, and Chad Brown. In this episode, you'll hear about Russel's thoughts and experience regarding leadership within the pipeline industry and his experience throughout his career. Visit pipelinepodcast...

Episode 244: Pipeline Projects and Supply Chain Challenges with Gary Pare 09.08.2022

This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features host Russel Treat and his conversation with Gary Pare of Burns & McDonnell about pipeline projects and supply chain challenges facing the pipeline industry.   Visit pipelinepodcastnetwork.com for show notes and full episode transcript.

Episode 243: Permitting, Routing, and Environmental Issues with Lori Ferry and Chris Siok 02.08.2022

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel treat speaks with Lori Ferry and Chris Siok from Burns & McDonnell about permitting, routing, and environmental issues. The show notes and full episode transcript will be uploaded later this week.

Episode 242: Trends in SCADA and the Edge with Jeff Whitney 26.07.2022

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat speaks with Jeff Whitney of Berkana Resources Corporation about trends in SCADA and the Edge.   Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinePodcastNetwork.com.

Episode 241: The Mega Rule, MAOP Reconfirmation, and a Different View on Pipeline Integrity with Scott Glaeser 19.07.2022

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat talks with Scott Glaeser from Burns & McDonnell about The Mega Rule, MAOP Reconfirmation, and pipeline integrity.   Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinePodcastNetwork.com.

Episode 240: Quality Management and Safety Management -- the Unwritten Requirements of PSMS with Jim Francis 12.07.2022

In this week's Pipeliners Podcast episode, Russel Treat talks to Jim Francis of EN Engineering about the relationship between quality management and safety management in the context of Pipeline SMS (Pipeline Safety Management Systems / API 1173). - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinePodcastNetwork.com.

Episode 239: Supporting New Gas Supply Through Existing Pipelines with Michael Falk 05.07.2022

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Mike Falk of Burns & McDonnell discussing the demand for natural gas, greenhouse emissions, and the differences between just pure natural gas and a mix of natural gas and hydrogen. In this episode, you will learn about the ways the gas demand has changed over the years, by what method the gas is getting to the markets that need it, as well as how to...

Episode 238: API RP 1188 Pipeline Facility Integrity Management with Mark Piazza 28.06.2022

In this week's Pipeliners Podcast episode, Mark Piazza of API discusses the new Recommended Practice 1188 (Pipeline Facility Integrity Management). The episode covers the content of API 1188 and how pipeline operators can incorporate the RP into their Integrity Management program. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinePodcastNetwork.com.

Episode 237: What Every Pipeliner Should Know About Cyber Security with Russel Treat 21.06.2022

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features host Russel Treat walking through how each individual pipeliner should think about pipeline cyber security as it relates to supporting their operation. The conversation centers on three key areas of threats, understanding, and mitigation. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinePodcastNetwork.com.

Episode 236: Right of Way Management and Environmental Conservation with Robin Rorick 14.06.2022

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Robin Rorick, VP of Midstream Policy at API and active midstream conservationist, discussing how proper management of right-of-ways can help both the industry and the environment. In this episode, you will learn about how right-of-way management and conservation can work together to minimize human impact, which intentionally creates a protected habit...

Episode 235: PRCI's Emerging Fuels Institute with Cliff Johnson 07.06.2022

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Cliff Johnson discussing the Emerging Fuels Institute from the Pipeline Research Council International.  In this episode, you will learn about how hydrogen and renewable gasses could begin to impact the energy industry in the future, especially through its requirements for transportation. Mr. Johnson and Russel also go into detail about the movement...

Episode 234: Getting to the Crux of the Control Room with Vicki Knott and Rebecca Greenan 31.05.2022

In this edition of the Pipeliners Podcast, we are airing an interview with host Russel Treat that originally aired on the Crux OCM Podcast. The podcast is hosted by Vicki Knott and Rebecca Greenan of Crux OCM. In this episode, you will learn about industrial automation, how the pipeline control room has advanced through automation (e.g. SCADA systems), the future of Control Room Management, and mo...

Episode 233: An Introduction to Accident Investigation with Gary Kenney 24.05.2022

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features long-time pipeline accident investigator Gary Kenney discussing the fundamentals of pipeline accident investigation, both past and future.  In this episode, you will learn about the challenges that accident investigators face, deciding what plays into the accident investigation at hand, and how AI technology might be entering the industry more in the...

Episode 232: Pipeline Safety and Information Sharing with Shawn Lyon 17.05.2022

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Shawn Lyon discussing the importance of active pipeline safety and how to share safety information throughout the industry. The episode was recorded in person during the 2022 API Pipeline, Control Room And Cybernetics Conference. In this episode, you will learn about the importance of sharing data throughout the industry with other companies and how...

Episode 231: PHMSA Valve Installation and Rupture Detection Rule with Keith Coyle 10.05.2022

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Keith Coyle discussing the newly reformed valve installation and rupture detection rule from PHMSA going into effect this October. In this episode, you will learn about rupture mitigation valves, how the new PHMSA rules are going to affect preexisting pipelines, repairing versus replacing pipes, and potential rupture notifications having a 30-minute...

Episode 230: API RP 80 Definition of Onshore Gathering with Jim McKinney and Keith Coyle 03.05.2022

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Jim McKinney and Keith Coyle discussing the release of the second edition of API RP 80 and how the new changes came to fruition.  In this episode, you will learn about API RP 80, what was revised in the new second edition, and why these changes took place. McKinney and Coyle also discuss the functionality test for pipelines, stating that a pipeline's...

Episode 229: The Natural Compliance Journey with Dale Schafer 26.04.2022

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Dale Schafer, Vice President of Business Development with EnerACT Energy Services and VP Business Development for EnerSys Corporation, discussing the Natural Compliance Journey. In this episode, you will learn what Natural Compliance is, the three critical parts of Natural Compliance, the glue that holds it all together, how Natural Compliance suppor...

Episode 228: An Introduction to the Pipeline Safety Trust with Bill Caram 19.04.2022

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Bill Caram, Executive Director at Pipeline Safety Trust, discussing the importance of pipeline safety in the pipeline industry. In this episode, you will learn about the Pipeline Safety Trust, why it was established, and what they have accomplished in the industry. Bill also addresses how they are dealing with climate change, emissions leaks, and CO2...

Episode 227: Billion Dollar PHMSA Grant Program with Stuart Saulters 12.04.2022

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Stuart Saulters, VP of Government Relations at the American Public Gas Association, discussing the Billion Dollar PHMSA Grant Program. In this episode, you will learn about the Billion Dollar PHMSA Grant Program that was included in the recently enacted Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, what it covers, who is eligible, and how you can learn mor...

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