
Pipeliners Podcast
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S1 Ep 196Episode 196: NTSB Most Wanted -- Running the Right ILI System for the Threat with Christopher De Leon
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Christopher De Leon of ROSEN discussing the recent 2021-2022 NTSB Most Wanted List recommendation for pipeline operators to optimize pipeline leak detection. In this episode, you will learn about how to run the right inline inspection tools to detect threats, the importance of having ILI systems and not just tools, how to support the human element of leak detection to drive toward zero incidents, the importance of how you're collecting and using data to support leak detection, and more important topics for operators to consider. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

S1 Ep 195Episode 195: PRCI Update & Industry Outlook with Cliff Johnson
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features PRCI president Cliff Johnson returning to the Pipeliners Podcast to discuss the latest pipeline research projects and PRCI initiatives to advance the industry forward. Listen to this episode to learn more about what PRCI is focusing on, how the new Emerging Fuels Institute is supporting pipeline operators to thrive in the forthcoming hydrogen economy, the various opportunities to advance pipeline leak detection using new methods and technology, what can be done to close the safety gap to reach zero incidents, and more timely topics. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

S1 Ep 194Episode 194: Using ECA For MAOP Re-Confirmation with Mark Wright
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Mark Wright of ROSEN discussing how to use Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA) for MAOP re-confirmation of pipeline assets. In this episode, you will learn about this risk management approach to MAOP re-confirmation, the key differences between ECA and other tests such as hydro tests, the need for better data to support an ECA assessment and similar types of assessments, how ECA can be a catalyst for operators to meet Materials Property Verification requirements, and more topics to help pipeline operators move the needle in MAOP re-confirmation. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

S1 Ep 193Episode 193: AGA 2021 Fall Operations Conference Preview with Andrew Lu
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Andrew Lu of the American Gas Association (AGA) previewing the 2021 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition & Fall Committee Meetings. In this episode, you will learn more about why you should attend the AGA Fall conference this October in Florida, the protocols that AGA is following to consider the health and safety of everyone in attendance, the opportunity to learn from presentations and committee meetings on key natural gas topics, some of the events taking place during the week, and more topics. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

S1 Ep 192Episode 192: Managing Unpiggable Pipe with Corey Richards
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Corey Richards of ROSEN discussing advanced tools available for pipeline operators to manage the unpiggable. In this episode, you will learn about how Inline Inspection capabilities have advanced to run inspection tools through unpiggable pipe, how to overcome ILI issues with older pipe and newer pipe that is unpiggable, things to consider around PHMSA regulations for unpiggable, and more information for pipeline operators to think about in regards to inspecting unpiggable pipe. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

S1 Ep 191Episode 191: Pipeline SMS Cultural Survey with Steve Allen
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Steve Allen of Energy Worldnet (EWN) discussing Pipeline Safety Management Systems (Pipeline SMS) from the perspective of how to utilize cultural surveys to support pipeline safety on the path to zero incidents. In this episode, you will learn about the latest progress using cultural assessments to advance pipeline safety, how to involve contractors in a positive safety culture, the need for cultural surveys to be optimized for pipeline safety information-gathering, how lessons learned from the airline industry can move the needle in pipeline safety improvements, the recommended practices that could be revised in the coming years, and more topics. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

S1 Ep 190Episode 190: Materials Properties Verification Used in Integrity Management with Simon Slater
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Simon Slater of ROSEN discussing the importance of materials properties verification (MPV) as part of a pipeline operator's Integrity Management (IM) program. In this episode, you will learn about how MPV fits into the three-legged stool of supporting an operator's overall IM program, how the manufacturing of pipe has advanced over time, how to determine defects and related issues that affect the integrity of pipe, how to achieve the standard for obtaining traceable, verifiable, and complete (TVC) pipeline records, how to use data in a cost-effective manner to verify the property of pipeline already in the ground, and more important topics to support your operation's IM program. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

S1 Ep 189Episode 189: Using API 1130 to Create An Auditable Leak Detection System with Carin Meyer
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Carin Meyer of Atmos International discussing the importance of pipeline operators aligning with API 1130 to create a compliant Leak Detection System. In this episode, you will learn about the importance of advancing beyond just having a computational pipeline monitoring (CPM) system to support leak detection, how to use API 1130 to build a more robust leak detection program that is audit-ready, how to answer the four key questions that API 1130 says that operators need to be able to answer, how external changes are affecting leak detection audits, and more important information for pipeline operators. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

S1 Ep 188Episode 188: Managing Pipeline Geohazards with Rhett Dotson
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Rhett Dotson of ROSEN discussing the important Integrity Management topic of how to manage pipeline geohazard threats. In this episode, you will learn about the different types of geohazard threats, the various tools that are currently being used to support threat detection, what the pipeline industry can learn from the airline industry about achieving incremental pipeline safety improvements, how to better involve pipeline operators in the process of identifying and responding to threats, and more valuable topics. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

S1 Ep 187Episode 187: Using Contractors to Perform Regulatory Tasks with Charlene Wright
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Charlene Wright of Wright & Associates discussing how pipeline operators can better manage and utilize contractors to perform regulatory tasks in pipeline operations. In this episode, you will learn more about how to navigate the fine line of providing instruction to contractors that are not employees, how to ensure that contractors will perform their work in accordance with state and federal regulations, the importance of selection, training, and oversight with contractors, the need to optimize recordkeeping to protect your operation, and more topics. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

S1 Ep 186Episode 186: Natural Compliance Using a Control Room Alarm Management Example with Ross Adams
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Ross Adams of EnerSys Corporation explaining what natural compliance is in the pipeline control room. In this episode, you will learn why pipeline operators should strive for natural compliance in the control room, the three systems required to achieve natural compliance (program management, process management, and task execution), why natural compliance is increasingly important during this current period of frequent and thorough PHMSA CRM inspections, how natural compliance is achieved in the context of Alarm Management, and more topics. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

S1 Ep 185Episode 185: Pipeline SMS Cultural Survey & Stakeholder Engagement with Sheila Howard
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Sheila Howard of P.I. Confluence discussing the important aspects of a Pipeline SMS cultural survey as part of a pipeline operator's efforts to support stakeholder engagement. In this episode, you will learn about how to structure questions to receive valuable feedback from pipeline personnel, the importance of tracking and acting on responses, the need for top-down buy-in to continue optimizing stakeholder engagement, how to engage additional stakeholders as part of a broader effort to increase pipeline safety, what can be learned from the airline industry's progress, and more topics. - Access the episode show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

S1 Ep 184Episode 184: Flange Bolting Lessons from a Recovering Bolting Expert with Scott Hamilton
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Scott Hamilton of Hex Technology discussing bolting lessons learned from the perspective of a "recovering bolting expert." In this episode, you will learn about bolting vs. welding joints, the standards used in the industry, how to optimize the relationship between engineers and assemblers to improve pipeline manufacturing, the importance of continuous training because technology continues to change, and more important topics. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

S1 Ep 183Episode 183: IIoT, MQTT, Sparkplug B & the Universal Namespace with Aron Semle
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Aron Semle of HighByte discussing the application of IIoT, MQTT, Sparkplug B, and the Universal Namespace to the pipeline industry. In this episode, you will learn about the latest IIoT technology available for use in pipeline industry, how IIoT technology is cutting days/weeks/months of effort down to minutes, the capabilities to structure data all the way to remote devices, the importance of the universal namespace to unify real-time data, and many more exciting technological developments that can simplify complex tasks for pipeliners. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

S1 Ep 182Episode 182: INGAA Foundation - Serving the Natural Gas Industry with Tony Straquadine
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Tony Straquadine, the Executive Director of the INGAA Foundation, discussing how the INGAA Foundation is serving the natural gas industry through advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative programs. In this episode, you will learn about the difference between the INGAA Foundation and INGAA, the various programs that INGAA Foundation has worked on and is working on to support the natural gas industry, how the current U.S. government administration is affecting the outlook for the industry, how pipeline professionals can get involved in supporting the industry, and more valuable topics. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

S1 Ep 181Episode 181: Implementing Pipeline SMS to Include Stakeholder Feedback with Gary White
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Gary White, former president and CEO of P.I. Confluence, discussing how to implement Pipeline SMS in a way that optimizes stakeholder feedback. This is episode three in a three-part series on the subject of Pipeline SMS. In this episode, you will learn about the importance of starting with your objectives to implement Pipeline SMS, how to build an effective communication information exchange that leads to process improvements, the importance of defining processes as part of process management, and more topics that are valuable for effective implementation of Pipeline SMS. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 180: Real-World Application of Drones for Pipeline Patrol with Rodney Ring
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Rodney Ring of Drone Worx discussing how drones can be used in the pipeline industry to support pipeline patrol. In this episode, you will learn about the latest technological advancements using drones in industrial settings, how drones can be deployed along a pipeline right-of-way, the positive outcomes from using drones to support pipeline patrol, the role of PHMSA approving drones for visual patrol of right-of-ways, what's next for the technology, and more. - Access the episode show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Special Edition: The Colonial Pipeline Cyber Incident with Pascal Ackerman and Clint Bodungen
This is a special edition of the Pipeliners Podcast covering the recent high-profile pipeline cybersecurity incident affecting Colonial Pipeline. In the episode, host Russel Treat is joined by IT and cybersecurity subject matter experts Pascal Ackerman and Clint Bodungen to discuss the latest news reports covering how the threat was launched, the use of ransomware by the adversary, what the bad actors are seeking as part of this event, and what this means for pipeline operators to take the appropriate steps to protect their data and systems.

Episode 179: What's Next For PHMSA Gas Gathering Rule with Keith Coyle
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Keith Coyle of Babst Calland returning to the podcast to provide an update on the latest progress in the PHMSA rulemaking process for the Gas Gathering Rule. In this episode, you will learn about the importance of how gathering lines are defined, the impact of the recently-updated API RP 80 that provides additional guidance on how to define gathering lines, what type of gathering lines need to comply with the PHMSA safety requirements in 49 CFR 192, how the transition to a new administration will impact the timing of the rulemaking being finalized, and more topics. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 178: Application of Pipeline SMS with Gary White
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Gary White, former president and CEO of P.I. Confluence, discussing how to apply Pipeline SMS in pipeline operations. This is episode two in a three-part series on the subject of Pipeline SMS. In this episode, you will learn about how to implement the Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) cycle, an additional step that operators should take in the PDCA cycle, the importance of reviewing leading and lagging indicators in Pipeline SMS, the need for a mechanism that facilitates the process of checking for understanding, and more timely topics. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 177: How the Pandemic, ESG & Asset Integrity Are Impacting Technology with Matt Harrison
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Matt Harrison of WellAware discussing how the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental social governance (ESG), and asset integrity have been impacted by the use of technology. In this episode, you will learn about how the pandemic accelerated the rate of technology adoption to support remote connectivity in pipeline operations, the dramatic shift to cloud management of data, the role of pipeline control rooms in data optimization, the tremendous opportunity for operators to improve their asset integrity programs, how to use technology to support mission-critical ESG initiative, and more topics. - Access the episode show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 176: Hot Tapping & Line Stopping with Deon Botes
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Deon Botes of ION PRO Services discussing the fundamentals elements of hot tapping and line stopping. In this episode, you will learn about why pipeline operators utilize hot tapping and line stopping to perform repairs without interrupting the line, the keys to being successful with a very technical engineering and mechanical process, how the process works from beginning to end, the importance of documentation and technology, and more key aspects. - Read the full show notes and episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com

Episode 175: Introduction to Process Management and Pipeline SMS with Gary White
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Gary White, former president and CEO of P.I. Confluence, discussing the fundamentals of process management and pipeline SMS. This is episode one in a three-part series on this subject. In this episode, you will learn how to define process management, the keys to a successful Plan Do Check Act cycle in pipeline operations, why "check" is often overlooked and why this is critical in process management and Pipeline SMS, how to build an effective continuous improvement cycle, the importance of stakeholder communications, and other key aspects. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 174: Using Dogs for Pipeline Leak Detection with Mich Hager
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Mich Hager of K9 Pipe Inspections discussing the unique world of using highly-trained dogs to support leak detection. In this episode, you will learn about why dogs are very effective at detecting leaks in pipelines, the process of using dogs to detect leaks, how long it typically takes dogs to find a leak, the effectiveness of dogs compared to other inline inspection tools, and more interesting information about this opportunity for pipeline operators to enhance their leak detection program. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 173: API Energy Excellence Program with Debra Phillips
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Debra Phillips of API providing listeners with insight on the recently-introduced API Energy Excellence Program. In this episode, you will learn about the goals of the API Energy Excellence Program, how API utilized the Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS) framework to develop the API Energy Excellence Program, the 13 core elements of the program, how PHMSA is involved from a regulatory perspective, and more topics about this new program. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 172: Noise Suppression in Pipeline Blowdown with Keegan Blake
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Keegan Blake of Adelant Energy discussing his role in supporting pipeline personnel with a noise suppression tool for pipeline blowdown. In this episode, you will learn about the importance of noise suppression to protect the health of field personnel, the development of his product that is gaining traction with operators, and other key elements of noise suppression during pipeline blowdown. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 171: New RP 1185 (Pipeline Public Engagement) with Shawn Lyon and Carl Weimer
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Shawn Lyon, president of Marathon Pipe Line, and Carl Weimer, the Special Projects Advisor of the Pipeline Safety Trust, discussing the formation of a new API Recommended Practice covering Pipeline Public Engagement. In this episode, you will learn about the key driver of API 1185 for Pipeline Public Engagement, the goal of the new RP, which entities are involved in the formation of the RP, how this RP fits into the Pipeline SMS framework, the current progress and timeline to introduce a draft of the RP for review, and how the RP can help change the conversation between pipeliners, the public, and concerned entities to find solutions. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 170: Process Management Applied to Pipeline Safety Management with Sheila Howard
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Sheila Howard of PI Confluence discussing process management applied to pipeline safety management. In this episode, you will learn about the key differences between processes and procedures, how to optimize the human element of pipeline process quality management, how process quality management can be integrated into day-to-day pipeline activities to ensure that the system and processes are safer, how to establish KPIs as part of a Pipeline SMS program, the future of PSMS to support zero incidents, and more valuable topics. - Access the episode show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 169: API 1169 (Pipeline Construction Inspection) with Ritch Rappel and Andri Orphanides
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Ritch Rappel of Enbridge and Andri Orphanides of API discussing the API 1169 certification program that was created to enhance pipeline construction inspection. In this episode, you will learn about what led to the introduction of API 1169 for inspection certification, the stakeholders that came together to build the framework to support pipeline safety, how attitudes and behaviors have changed over time, how the certification program can help pipeliners advance in their career, and more topics. - Access the episode show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 168: The Business of Midstream with Rick Moncrief
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Rick Moncrief of Caiman Energy and Blue Racer Midstream discussing the business of midstream with podcast host Russel Treat. In this episode, you will learn about how E&P and midstream companies play a vital role in the oil and gas value chain, the cyclical nature of the midstream business, the value of partnerships between producers and midstream companies, how measurement plays a significant role in revenue collection, how fees are typically structured, and other valuable information. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 167: API RP 1173 (Pipeline Safety Management Systems) with John Hill and Colin Frazier
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features John Hill, the chair of the API Pipeline SMS Industry team, and Colin Frazier, the manager of system programs at API, discussing the creation and formation of API RP 1173 (Pipeline Safety Management Systems) with host Russel Treat. In this episode, you will learn about how the Pipeline SMS framework was developed, the foundational 10 elements of the framework, the various starting points for pipeline operators to start their Pipeline SMS journey, the importance of collaboration and peer-to-peer learning to support the industry, and the future of Pipeline SMS. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 166: Alarm Rationalization with Doug Rothenberg
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Doug Rothenberg returning to the podcast for Part 2 of a discussion about alarm management and pipeline safety, this time focusing on alarm rationalization. In this episode, you will learn about how to efficiently perform or support alarm rationalization to create value for your pipeline operation, the importance of gathering together controllers and supervisors to identify the best approach to rationalize the alarms, how automation can be used to optimize controller response to alarms, and more pipeline safety topics. - Access the episode show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 165: Alarm Management & Pipeline Safety with Doug Rothenberg
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Doug Rothenberg returning to the podcast to discuss the important topic of alarm management applied to pipeline safety. In this episode, you will learn about the key differences between alarm management and process safety management, the four foundational principles of alarm management, the importance of creating clear definitions within the pipeline operation to support pipeline safety, and other valuable topics. - Access full show notes and the episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 164: Pipeline Policy -- Last 4 Years, Next 4 Years with Keith Coyle
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Keith Coyle of Babst Calland returning to the podcast to discuss how U.S. pipeline policy was shaped during the previous four years under the Trump administration and how pipeline policy might be affected under the Biden administration. In this episode, you will learn about the key PHMSA rulemakings that were finalized over the past four years. You will also learn about the status of rulemakings that are in the works (e.g. Parts 2 and 3 of the Gas Mega Rule) and how the new administration could influence other rulemakings. - Access show notes and the full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.
Episode 163: Overcoming Challenges in Alarm Management with Russel Treat and Ross Adams
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Ross Adams of EnerSys Corporation interviewing Pipeliners Podcast host Russel Treat about how to overcome challenges in alarm management for the pipeline control room. In this episode, you will learn about the influence of the PHMSA CRM Rule on alarm management, the value of optimizing alarm rationalization to help controllers achieve situational awareness, the importance of linking together PSM in alarm management, and more topics. - Access the episode show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com

Episode 162: The API Standards Process with David Miller
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest David Miller of API providing listeners with insight on the API standards development process to promote safety throughout the oil and gas industry. In this episode, you will learn about the process that goes into approving a standard, how many standards are crafted each year, the audit and review process to maintain the integrity of standards, and the role of PHMSA incorporating these standards by reference in rulemaking that affects pipeline operators. You will also learn about upcoming standards in the works to address new technology, the critical role of industry subject matter experts participating in the development of new standards, and more interesting information about the API standards process. - Access the episode show notes and full transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 161: YPP and John Tiratsoo Award with Tyler Tunic and Blake Villarrubia
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guests Tyler Tunic of Williams and Blake Villarrubia of Audubon Companies discussing the important work of the Young Pipeline Professionals (YPP) organization in the U.S., and the Young Pipeliners International (YPI) organization in Canada, Mexico, and several other countries internationally. In this episode, you will learn about the YPP mission to accept the transfer of the duty of care for the pipeline industry to the next generation of pipeliners, how various YPI groups are making an impact across the globe, how to apply for the John Tiratsoo Award for Young Achievement, and what's planned for YPP in 2021. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 160: Common Ground Alliance and Damage Prevention with Sarah Magruder Lyle
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Sarah Magruder Lyle, the President and CEO of the Common Ground Alliance, discussing damage prevention in pipeline operations. In this episode, you will learn about the role of Common Ground Alliance bringing together various stakeholders to support pipeline safety, the role of 811 advancing pipeline awareness and prevention efforts across the U.S., the next steps to increase safety coordination efforts to achieve positive safety outcomes, and how pipeliners play a critical role providing contractors with the appropriate tools and data. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 159: Regulatory Compliance from a Process Perspective with Charlene Wright
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Charlene Wright discussing how pipeline operators can more effectively view and approach regulatory compliance. In this episode, you will learn about the importance of processes organically flowing from the management of assets in pipeline operations, how to optimize recordkeeping to support compliance, the advancement of Pipeline SMS from a high-level discussion to implementation and culture change, and more critical topics. - Read the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com

Episode 158: Control Room Hours of Service with Ross Adams
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Ross Adams of EnerSys Corporation returning to the podcast to discuss Hours of Service considerations in the pipeline control room, especially during the holiday season. In this episode, you will learn about how to manage or support Hours of Service in the current COVID-19 environment, how to support fatigue mitigation when controllers are working remotely, the importance of implementing safeguards when short-staffed, and the overall importance of supporting pipeline safety during the holiday season. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 157: Developing Pipeline Applications for the Cloud with Scott Williams
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Scott Williams of EnerSys Corporation returning to the podcast to discuss the key technological developments around developing pipeline software applications for the cloud. In this episode, you will learn about the risk factors associated with moving to the cloud, how advances in technology have supported the development of cost-effective cloud-based pipeline technology applications, and what the future looks like for whether SCADA will move to the cloud. - Access show notes and the full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 156: Pipeline Land Management with Robert Latimer
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Robert Latimer of Right Way Land & Compliance discussing the pipeline land acquisition and local permitting process in Canada and the U.S. In this episode, you will learn about the role of a Land Agent helping advance pipeline projects, the importance of understanding the people and culture affected by pipeline projects in their community, the need to convey critical information about pipeline safety and leak detection, and much more. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 155: Controlling External Corrosion with Coatings with Bob Franco
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features returning guest "Mr. Corrosion" Bob Franco of Franco Corrosion Consulting providing an introduction to pipeline coatings, specifically how to control external corrosion with coatings. In this episode, you will learn about what to consider when looking at different coatings to help prevent corrosion in pipelines, the different kinds of coatings that are available, and the history of coatings within the pipeline industry. - Access show notes, Bob Franco's newly published book, and the episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 154: Analytics, Machine Learning & Digital Twins for Pipeline Control Room with Doug Fisher
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Doug Fisher of Rogue7 discussing the key technology elements of using analytics and machine learning to support the pipeline control room. In this episode, you will learn about how analytics and machine learning are applied to pipeline control, how it can add value and improve your ability to operate a pipeline, and how to separate safety data from operations data. You will also hear Doug's prediction on the future of analytics and machine learning in the pipeline industry over the next 5-10 years. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 153: Pipeline History From 1937 to the Present with Claudia Farrell and Rebekah Taylor
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features returning guests Claudia Farrell and Rebekah Taylor of Burns & McDonnell discussing the unique history of the pipeline industry from 1937 to the present. In the second installment of this conversation, you will learn about the creation of OPEC in the Middle East, the role of eminent domain in the creation of pipelines across the U.S., the types of pipelines installed post-World War II, the introduction of regulations and new types of pipeline transportation systems in the Cold War era, and how this history has shaped today's modern pipeline industry. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com

Episode 152: Practical Application of Leak Detection with Adrian Kane
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Adrian Kane, Vice President of Atmos International, discussing the practical application of leak detection in the pipeline industry. In this episode, you will learn about the purpose of leak detection, the distinction between leak detection and leak prevention, and the key differences between approaches to leak detection in the U.S. compared to other countries/nations in the world. You will also learn how the pipeline industry is moving to the cloud to support remote work in leak detection. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 151: PHMSA Valve & Rupture Rule Meeting Recap with Keith Coyle
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Keith Coyle of Babst Calland returning to the podcast to report his takeaways from the recent GPAC/LPAC committee meetings on the proposed PHMSA rulemaking, Valve Installation and Minimum Rupture Detection Standards. In this episode hosted by Russel Treat, you will learn about the impetus behind this particular rulemaking, the 2011 Reauthorization of the Pipeline Safety Act and how it has impacted the pipeline industry, the applicability of rupture mitigation valve requirements to gathering lines, and how the November election season could affect rulemaking. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 150: Pipeline Construction Planning with Denys Stavnychyi
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Denys Stavnychyi of Burns & McDonnell discussing the key steps that go into pipeline construction. In this episode, you will learn about the five categories of pre-construction planning, the pipeline construction process, the importance of planning vs. correction, and how to navigate the difficulties associated with constructing pipelines in different geographic regions. - Access the episode show notes and transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 149: The PHMSA Rulemaking Process with Alan Mayberry
Alan Mayberry, the Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety with PHMSA, talks to Pipeliners Podcast host Russel Treat about the PHMSA rulemaking process. In this episode, you will learn about the PHMSA rulemaking process, why it's important, and how Congress and PHMSA work together to go through the rulemaking process. You will also learn about the stakeholders involved in the process and how to get involved yourself. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

Episode 148: AC Interference Effects and Mitigation with Frank Onesto
This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Frank Onesto of Burns & McDonnell discussing the effects of alternating currents (AC) on pipelines and why this matters. In this episode, you will learn about the common impacts of AC on pipelines, the benefits of modern pipeline coatings, and the three AC interference mechanisms that you should know about. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.