Episode 398: Revised API 1161 Operator Qualification with Scott Sanders and Chrystah Carter
Pipeliners Podcast · Russel Treat
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Show Notes
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Scott Sanders of Enbridge and Chrystah Carter of Plains to discuss the recently revised API Recommended Practice 1161, which provides guidance on Operator Qualification (OQ) for hazardous liquid pipelines. The conversation covers the history and purpose of the OQ rule, the collaborative process behind the latest updates to the standard, and the increasing emphasis on performance-based tasks and training efficacy. Listeners will gain insight into the significance of OQ programs in supporting safety, reducing risk, and advancing pipeline operational excellence.
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