Pipeliners Podcast

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...