Pipeliners Podcast

This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features a conversation with Paul Roberti, Administrator of PHMSA, about the agency's role in pipeline safety and his broader regulatory philosophy. The discussion covers enforcement priorities, modernization efforts, and how PHMSA is working to balance safety, efficiency, and industry collaboration. Listeners will gain insight into how regulatory frameworks, infrastructure investment, and operational accountability intersect across the pipeline industry. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features a conversation with Samer El Issa of FloSeer about applying AI to solve real-world challenges in pipeline and measurement operations. The discussion covers how different types of AI, including large language models, mathematical models, and agent-based systems, can be used together to deliver practical and reliable outcomes, as well as the key considerations involved in building effective AI-driven applications. Listeners will gain insight into how AI is evolving beyond basic use cases, along with the importance of context, data control, and system design in turning AI into a tool that drives measurable operational value. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat discusses alarm management and the risk that poorly designed alarm systems pose to operators. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat sits down with Shawn Patterson of Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline to discuss the future of natural gas and the forces reshaping the industry. Drawing on more than three decades of leadership experience, Shawn shares perspectives on workforce transition, safety culture, infrastructure modernization, and the growing role of technology and AI in pipeline operations. The conversation also explores the outlook for natural gas demand and Shawn's vision for the Southern Gas Association under his theme, "Natural Gas Now." Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Marc Lamontagne returns to discuss how in-line inspection (ILI) technology has evolved over the past eight years. He shares insights on advancements in crack detection, including phased array ultrasonics, improvements in magnetic-based tools, and the increasing volume and fidelity of inspection data. The conversation also explores the growing role of advanced algorithms and data visualization in enhancing analysis, supporting engineering judgment, and shaping the future of pipeline integrity. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

The Pipeliners Podcast is continuing a series on inline inspection (ILI) with Marc Lamontagne of the Lamontagne Pipeline Assessment Corporation. In this episode, Marc discuss data. Specifically, what should operators do with all of the data they're collecting? Marc provides his perspective on data integration, what to look for in the data as it pertains to the condition of pipes in the field, the importance of using visualization and mapping to enhance your view of data, and other tools that can help you process the data to make informed decisions and reduce risk. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

The Pipeliners Podcast is continuing a series on inline inspection (ILI) with Marc Lamontagne of the Lamontagne Pipeline Assessment Corporation. In this episode, host Russel Treat and Mr. Lamontagne discuss the important roles of geometry and mapping for inline inspection. You will learn about the caliper and geometry tools used for inline inspection, why it's important to have accurate maps to track the movement of a pipeline due to changes in the environment, why highly-trained people are critical to process the data produced by these tools, and more. Stay tuned for more episodes in this inline inspection series covering corrosion, cracks, deformation, and the data that is used in inline inspection. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

The Pipeliners Podcast is continuing a series on inline inspection (ILI) with Marc Lamontagne of the Lamontagne Pipeline Assessment Corporation. In this episode, host Russel Treat and Mr. Lamontagne discuss the use of ultrasonics for inline inspection. In this episode, you will learn about the use of ultrasonic tools to capture information about corrosion and cracking, the advantages of using ultrasonic compared to MFL for inline inspection, the technology available for ultrasonic ILI, and more. Stay tuned for more episodes in this inline inspection series covering corrosion, cracks, deformation, and the data that is used in inline inspection. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

This Pipeliners Podcast episode is part of a rebroadcast of a previously-aired series on inline inspection (ILI) with Marc Lamontagne of the Lamontagne Pipeline Assessment Corporation. Host Russel Treat and Mr. Lamontagne begin the series discussing magnetic flux leakage (MFL) technology. In this episode, you will learn about the value of MFL as the workhorse of inline inspection, how MFL can help discover metal loss, and the limitations of this technology. Stay tuned for more episodes in this inline inspection series covering corrosion, cracks, deformation, and the data that is used in inline inspection. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

In this republished episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, you will learn about the important topic of inline pipeline inspection with guest Marc Lamontagne. Included is a discussion of the history of pigging and the three categories of threats to pipeline integrity. You will be in the same position as host Russel Treat walking through the pigging process, what tools are available to identify specific integrity threats, and the difference between axial and circumferential magnetic tools. Finally, the discussion concludes with a focus on the technology to capture data from an inline pipeline inspection. Learn how an active data management program or system can help manage risks, find anomalies, and then take action repairing leaks. 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, Rick Bondy joins the show to discuss the evolution of pipeline emergency response from a planning and operational perspective. Drawing on his background as a first responder and emergency manager, the conversation explores how regulations, frontline preparedness, and program design influence an operator's ability to manage high-consequence events. The episode offers a high-level look at the principles that underpin effective response programs without getting into tactical detail. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.