Pipeliners Podcast

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features AGA Gas Control Committee chair members Josh Hunkele and Al Musgrove discussing how the committee works, what their tasks consist of, and what they are currently working on. They talk through what is necessary for a functioning gas center and how the main challenge when it comes to gas is its safety during delivery and operations.   In this episode,...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features our host, Russel Treat, reviewing a comprehensive list of all the episodes from the Pipeline Podcast Network that cover the topic of Leak Detection, how you can use the content as a resource to educate engineers and control room personnel. This valuable resource provides approximately 7.5 hours of content that discusses the totality of leak detection...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Mallory Gill discussing program management and its common challenges, the ComplyMgr software, its benefits, and where the industry is headed as far as control room auditing. In this episode, you will learn about the challenging aspects of fitting into compliance, why it is important to be careful when doing PHMSA inspection protocol research, and how...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Mark Grant discussing cybersecurity, where TSA is headed in the future with rulemaking, how cybersecurity has impacted the industry, and why it is necessary developers adapt to current threats. In this episode, you will learn how malware has changed in recent years and ways to counteract them, the importance of isolating the incident while continuing...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features JJ Williams and Alex De Joode discussing their collaborative efforts in FOSA and the recent API 1175 revision, as well as fiber optics in the pipeline industry, their numerous benefits and how every new pipeline should be equipped with one. In this episode, you will learn about what the fiber optics capabilities consist of, how it is useful for damag...

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Rick Kay of Onboard Dynamics, to discuss methane capture vs. methane venting.  For a full episode transcript and detailed show notes with links and insider term definitions, visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com  

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Andy Black, President & CEO of Liquid Energy Pipeline Association (formerly Association of Oil Pipelines, AOPL), to discuss the roles of various organizations, including FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), and the commercial side of the industry.  For detailed show notes including insider terms, definitions, and rel...

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Chris Hoidal discussing his experiences dealing with a multitude of different pipeline incidents and how it shaped the way he conducts inspections as well as the importance of communication with the public and media and properly handling public outrage. In this episode, you will learn about the differences between a good operator and a bad operator,...

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Professor Jan Hayes of RMIT University returns to talk about the regulatory approach used in Australia - as low as reasonably practicable risk management. The two discuss that there are often external and sometimes uncontrollable factors that play a role in pipeline operations, as well as the distinction between compliance and safety. Visit Pipelin...

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Professor Jan Hayes of RMIT University to discuss how organizational factors impact pipeline incidents. Jan and Russel discuss how the decisions made at various levels impact safety outcomes, and Jan's book Nightmare Pipeline Failures. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for detailed show notes and a full episode transcr...

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Mike Longo of Anax Power to discuss using turbo expanders to generate carbon-free power from natural gas.    Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for detailed show notes with links and insider term definitions, as well as a full episode transcript.

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Chuck McConnell, the Executive Director at the Center for Carbon Management in Energy of the University of Houston. Influenced by his presentation at API 2022, Russel and Chuck discuss carbon management and decarbonization, using technology to make the necessary changes, and the challenges surrounding those efforts. V...

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Host Russel Treat is joined by Keith Coyle of Babst Calland to discuss Part 3 of the Mega Rule and its implications for the industry.  For detailed show notes with definitions, links, and insider terms, and a full episode transcript, visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.