Pipeliners Podcast

On this week's episode, Keith Coyle and Gary Steinbauer discuss PHMSA's notice of proposed rulemaking on Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair. This episode covers the proposed changes in this rule, as well as some of the differences between PHMSA and EPA regulations. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider ter...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features David Yoel, Simon Bellemare, and Chris Alexander discussing the process of getting new items to market, the challenges often faced while developing new technologies, and ways large organizations are involved in the operation.   In this episode, you will learn about the Valley of Death and what it means, helpful practices to commercialize new products...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Otto Jan Huising and Duane Harris discussing new hydrogen testing and findings, how higher concentrations of hydrogen can affect the pipeline, proper readings, and metering. In this episode, you will learn about how to use sound to decipher the amount of hydrogen in a pipeline, what it takes to safely dispose of hydrogen, and the differences in hydro...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Tristan Brown discussing environmental protection, ways that the industry can stay nimble, and how PHMSA interacts with Congress and the government while maintaining a nonpartisan stance. In this episode, you will learn about advancements in technology aimed at ensuring proper environmental protection. Additionally, you will gain insights into the ch...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Robert Pettus discussing different ways the industry has changed since COVID, what that means for the supply chain, as well as changing technology and the goals for improvement in the future. In this episode, you will learn about the challenges pipeliners have faced since the pandemic, how unit value affects inspection, and ways these changes have pr...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Sarah Magruder Lyle discussing CGA's new 50 in 5 call-to-action, why this step was necessary for the industry, and what it will take to see consistent results. In this episode, you will learn about the three issues that cause 77% of damages, why workers are unable to correctly do their jobs on the field, as well as the history behind 811. Visit Pipel...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Chris Alexander discussing composite repairs, how to properly use a composite, and how the technology works. In this episode, you will learn about the history of composites and ways they have improved, as well as what their future looks like and the pros and cons behind composite repairs. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features host Russel Treat, Pipeline Podcast Network Founder, discussing previously aired episodes over alarm management and how to incorporate those lessons into your own alarm management plan. In this episode, you will learn about the importance of alarm management and the ways it has evolved as it has become more widespread throughout the industry, as well...

In this week's episode of the Pipeliner's Podcast, Keith Coyle of Babst Calland returns to discuss pipeline safety act preemption with host Russel Treat. In this episode, you'll learn about preemption, what it means, and the impacts it has on the pipeline industry at the federal, state, and local level. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Brad Adams Walker discussing the human factor in control room design. Brad explores what those factors are, how they influence a control room's design, and the overall benefit of having a properly designed control room. In this episode, you will learn about the iterative process and its importance, why human intervention is still necessary in the con...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Charlie McConnell and Anders Johnson discussing the new revisions to API RP 1170 and RP 1171, as well as the similarities and differences between the two and the history behind the regulations.   In this episode, you will learn about what has been added into the revised editions, why the updates were necessary, and how to properly incorporate the cha...

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Robin Rorick of API returns to the show to discuss the new API RP 1185 for public engagement. In this episode you'll learn more about the new RP, why API put together an RP for public engagement, and important aspects of stakeholder engagement. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relev...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Suzanne Lemieux discussing the third revision of API, how TSA and API standards cohesively work together, and what we can expect to see in the future.  In this episode, you will learn about how API 1164 continued to reference past frameworks but included new standards, why it is considered performance based, and why a proper cybersecurity profile is...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Jill Watson continuing her discussion over probabilistic risk analysis, how to build a PRA model as a pipeliner, and the many ways a PRA model can be beneficial to the pipeline industry. In this episode, you will learn what goes into the probabilistic risk analysis model, how humans can interfere with the process, and what models are considered stron...

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Jill Watson of Xodus Group to discuss probabilistic risk analysis.  This episode is part one of a two-part series focused on probabilistic risk analysis.    Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.   

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Terri Larson returns to the show to discuss API 1162 and the new Public Awareness website from API.    For detailed show notes, links, and relevant definitions, as well as a full episode transcript, visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com    

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Mark Escobedo and Pam Moreno discussing the multiple kinds of ILI tools and their specific uses and differences. In this episode, you will learn about the different types of MFL, ultrasonic technology and different technologies compare, as well as EMAT and other technologies used.   Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for the complete show notes and a f...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Rob Ferguson and Brandi Marek discussing talent management in businesses, the Great Resignation, and understanding how to properly equip and manage a team.   In this episode, you will learn about the biggest challenges family businesses face, how COVID has changed the hiring process and talent management strategies, and the four components of a succe...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Carolyn Amon and Brad Denny of Deloitte discussing their recent whitepaper about the natural gas utility workforce in a decarbonizing world, what was included in the report, and how they collected the necessary data. In this episode, you will learn about decarbonization gaining more interest and what that means for current workers in the industry, as...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Bob Franco discussing hydrogen gas and the effects it can have on the pipeline system when blended in.   In this episode, you will learn about what hydrogen is and why it carries these destructive properties, as well as what types of pipes will receive the most damage, and what exactly is harming the pipeline.   Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Terri Larson discussing her experience working as Public Information Officer during Enbridge's 2010 Line 6b incident in Marshall, Michigan, and the importance of correctly communicating with the media after an incident occurs.   In this episode, you will learn how Terri began to work on the Marshall Incident and what it taught her. You'll also learn...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Geoff Roberts and Raj Jayawardena discussing FiberSense, how it works, and what it contributes to the industry.    In this episode, you will learn about using previously installed fiber optics to conduct readings, how all of the vibrations are able to be differentiated, and why it was easier for FiberSense to begin in rural areas.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Mark LaCour of the Oil & Gas Global Network returning to the podcast to discuss pipeline industry predictions for 2023. 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, as well as predictions from our host, Russel. They discuss their predictions from t...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Lindsay Sander and David Bullard discussing historical emergency response liaison efforts and and how they are deploying new technology to bring pipeliners, utility operators, and first responders closer together, ultimately improving communications and capabilities, strengthening relationships and improving the overall safety of the communities in w...

This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features Laura Hoehne and Justin Maloney discussing the difference between pipeline safety and security, the importance of adequate pipeline safety training for first responders, and the difference in training between the rural and metropolitan areas. In this episode, you will learn about classes offered through the All Hazards Training Center , how attendees...