Pipeliners Podcast

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Sarah Magruder Lyle discussing what 811 day is, its importance, and what CGA has planned for the future. In this episode, you will learn about the history behind the 811 emergency number creation, its variety of supporters, and the biggest issue they face – noncallers. 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, host Russel Treat is joined by Benjamin Kauffmann of Accenture to discuss the 'Control Room of the Future.' Ben is the Client Account Leadership and Go-to-Market Lead for Resources and Energy Transition for North America at Accenture. 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, host Russel Treat is joined by Brooks Shannon and April Heinze of NENA - the National Emergency Number Association. Listen to the episode now to learn what you need to know about practical implementation of the rupture notification rule - particularly the requirement to notify 911 centers. 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, host Russel Treat is joined by Matt Ligon, President of the American School of Gas Measurement Technology, to discuss the school, its offerings, and how you can get involved. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Danny Molyneux and Diane Cordell discussing PPSA, where the association originated from and why it is important to the industry. In this episode, you will learn about different ways PPSA provides public support, as well as the levels of memberships and the benefits received from the association. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Chris Alexander discussing the importance of technology commercialization, understanding the client, and making sure new technology is well-rounded. In this episode, you will learn what it takes to develop a new technology as well as how to ensure the technology is properly maturing with technology readiness, regulatory acceptance, commercial readiness and operational readiness. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Jim Francis discussing risk analysis and its recent emergence in the industry, the difference between functional and probabilistic risk analysis, and how it can benefit in finding the root of issues. In this episode, you will learn about the importance of a good compliance program, ways to see if new changes made a difference and what EEI has in store for the future. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

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 term definitions.

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, and the importance of not giving up. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

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 hydrogen technology in Europe and the US. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

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 challenges associated with crafting regulations applicable to all industry operators and the growing significance of proactively establishing rules prior to incidents. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

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 presented new opportunities. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

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 PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

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, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

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 as what to include in your own program. 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 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 with relevant links and insider term definitions.

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 control room, and what control rooms are headed towards in the future. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

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 changes into ongoing operations. 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, 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 relevant links and insider term definitions.

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 crucial. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

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 strong. 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, 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 full episode transcript.

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 successful talent management plan. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for detailed show notes, links, and a full episode transcript.

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 well as the increase in digitalization and how bringing new generations of workers together will bring many new perspectives to the field. For detailed show notes with links and insider term definitions, as well as a full episode transcript, visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com.

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 full episode transcript and detailed show notes.

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 how to organize information in the event you have to interact with the media, why it's important to get factual information to the public, and why companies should use social media to their advantage. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript and detailed show notes.

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 the previous year and the multitude of ways that the industry is changing. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript and detailed show notes.

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 which the industry operates. In this episode, you will learn about BuxusTM, a new mobile app, and how it is beneficial to both the pipeline and utility industry as well as the emergency responder community that is being described as a game changer. Listeners will get a glimpse at just how much has changed in the response world since the liaison requirements were put in place, the expectations and needs of responders and just what is possible today given the advances in technology. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript and detailed show notes with relevant links and definitions.

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 are trained differently based on their specific needs and location, as well as what the courses address and how to effectively work with first responders. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript and detailed show notes.

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, you will learn how the AGA Gas Control Committee is helping combat safety issues with their new operating philosophy and what it consists of as well as why going back to the fundamentals can be necessary. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript including show notes and important links.

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, from various technologies, including software modeling and physical instrumentation, to how to build an auditable leak detection program and to comply with regulatory requirements. View the Leak Detection Knowledge Guide For a full playlist of the episodes mentioned, as well as links, notes, and a full episode transcript, visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com

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 there is always a way to simplify and streamline a process. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, and show notes with definitions, links, and valuable resources.

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 to operate, and understanding what parts of the system are worth protecting. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for detailed show notes, links, insider term definitions, and a full episode transcript.

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 damage prevention, pig tracking, temperature testing, and overall leak detection. For detailed show notes, including links and definitions for terms mentioned during the episode, as ell as a full episode transcript, visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com

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 relevant links, as well as a full episode transcript, visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com

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, why having a continuous presence in the community is vital for the relationship between the industry and the public and how to effectively communicate with them. For a full episode transcript, as well as show notes with insider term definitions and relevant links, visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com.

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 PipelinePodcastNetwork.com to view detailed show notes with insider terms, links, and definitions, as well as a full episode transcript.

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 transcript.

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. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for detailed show notes with links, insider term definitions, and a full episode transcript.

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.