World Pipelines Podcast

In this episode of the World Pipelines Podcast , Elizabeth Corner is joined by Diane Cordell, Executive Secretary of the Pigging Products and Services Association (PPSA), together with PPSA President Neil MacKay and Vice President Mark Elliott. The conversation explores the role of the PPSA in supporting pipeline operators around the world, from connecting them with specialist expertise to promoti...

Dr Chas Spradbery, Operations Director at Peritus International, joins the World Pipelines Podcast to discuss the technical, commercial, and logistical challenges facing today's offshore projects. From traditional oil and gas developments to emerging CCS and hydrogen networks, Chas explains why early engineering input can make all the difference, how project timelines are often underestimated, and...

In this episode of the World Pipelines Podcast , Elizabeth Corner sits down with Clive Zanker, Chair of UKOPA, to explore the organisation’s 30 year journey representing the UK onshore pipeline industry. From safety and stewardship to decarbonisation and the future of infrastructure, the conversation looks at how the sector has evolved and how UKOPA plans to celebrate its 30th anniversary in style...

This episode of the World Pipelines Podcast is the second of a two-part series on CCUS in the cement sector, and what that means for CCS pipelines in the UK. audience Q&A from the CCUS panel discussion. This Q&A was shared by delegates at the World Pipelines CCS Forum 2026 and World Cement’s EnviroTech 2026.   The CCUS panel discussion placed a special focus on projects taking place in the...

This episode of the World Pipelines Podcast is the first of a two-part series on CCUS in the cement sector, and what that means for CCS pipelines in the UK. Featuring the CCUS panel discussion shared by delegates at the World Pipelines CCS Forum 2026 and World Cement’s EnviroTech 2026.   The CCUS panel discussion placed a special focus on projects taking place in the UK, such as Hynet and Peak Clu...

This year’s winners of the John Tiratsoo Award for Young Achievement show two sides of the industry’s future: innovation and stewardship. One is pushing the technical frontier with drone-based magnetometry; the other is strengthening how major transmission systems are designed, delivered, and passed on to the next generation. Together, they reflect an industry that is both evolving and protecting...

In this episode, Elizabeth Corner is joined by Brittany Bacon, Partner and Co-Head of the Technology Industry Group at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, to explore the evolving cyber threat landscape for pipeline and oil and gas operators. From the regulatory aftermath of the Colonial Pipeline attack to SEC disclosure rules, fiduciary duties, vendor risk, cyber insurance disputes, and evidence preservatio...

In the latest episode of the World Pipelines Podcast , Dr Samuel Stutz, Greene Tweed, talks to Elizabeth Corner about: Why hydrogen compression is different from natural gas compression. How composite technology supports hydrogen power applications. How we make hydrogen networks more economically viable. Advanced materials testing, and designing hydrogen infrastructure for the long term. Sponsorin...

Paolo Butti, Regional President, Global Industry, at Rockwell Automation Inc., talks to the podcast about: A world where decision-making is made in collaboration with intelligent technology.  How human-machine interfaces, augmented reality, and AI-driven analytics are helping teams in 2025. What skills are most in demand for the next-generation industrial workforce. How companies can support their...

Hector Perez, Head of Strategy for Black & Veatch’s Industrial Cybersecurity practice, talks to Elizabeth Corner about digital twins, predictive analytics, and emerging AI tools, highlighting how siloed data, legacy systems, and unmanaged digital risk can undermine operational gains if security is treated as an afterthought. Sponsoring this episode of the World Pipelines Podcast is the World P...

Bernard Montel, Tenable, talks to Elizabeth Corner about how AI, cloud complexity, identity sprawl, and IT/OT convergence are creating a completely new attack surface for critical infrastructure.    Bernard offers a clear-eyed look at why detection-only security models are failing, why exposure management is the new frontline, and what pipeline leaders must prioritise to stay resilient in a post-A...

Ross Brewer, Graylog, talks to Elizabeth Corner about how shifting geopolitical pressures, the energy transition, and increasingly digital infrastructure are combining to raise the industry’s risk profile, and why preparedness and proportion are the guiding principles for defence.  From cloud reliance and supply-chain exposure, to the need for regular incident-response rehearsals, Ross shares prac...

Alexandra Kostereva, Operations Manager at GERG (European Gas Research Group), talks to Elizabeth Corner about: The most pressing technical challenges currently facing gas pipelines in Europe. What kind of innovations or adaptations are being explored for existing pipeline infrastructure. How GERG ensures that pipeline-related research translates into real-world safety, sustainability, and efficie...

A conversation about the research, collaboration, and science behind safer, cleaner, and more efficient pipeline operations. Featuring Gary Choquette, Executive Director of Research at the Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI). Gary Choquette, Executive Director of Research at PRCI, talks to Elizabeth Corner about: What PRCI does, and how it decides what to focus on. The Technology Develo...

Juan Caballero, Chair of the AMPP Board of Directors, talks to Elizabeth Corner about: The merger of NACE with SSPC to form AMPP. Materials protection challenges in 2025. AMPP’s training programmes, including a sneak peek into the newest offerings. Industry trends and how AMPP views sustainability. Which certifications are currently in demand.  Digital learning for pipelines. Regulations that we n...

Simon Joyce, Principal Engineer and Head of Innovation for Future of Energy at SGN, and board member at UKOPA, shares his insights into: UKOPA’s role in ensuring the safety and integrity of the UK’s pipeline infrastructure. The biggest challenges facing pipeline operators today. How digitalisation and AI-driven technologies are evolving to enhance safety and efficiency in pipelines. The ways in wh...

In this episode, Elizabeth Corner speaks to Matt Romney, Product Line Director for Pipeline Integrity, T.D. Williamson, about TDW’s perspective on the benefits of working with pipeline membership organisations.   This episode of the podcast covers:  The value of membership associations for TDW. Examples of association impact. TDW’s approach to joint industry projects. Emerging industry challenges,...

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...