Episode 317: Pipeline Industry Predictions for 2024 with Mark LaCour

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat invites Mark LaCour back to the show to review their industry predictions from the previous year and make new pipeline industry predictions for 2024.  Listen to the episode now to hear the review of past predictions, and discussions on the future of the industry. This episode covers topics like AI in pipeline integrity, changing views on ESG in oil and gas, the importance of natural gas infrastructure, possible mergers, carbon capture viability, and the increasing acceptance of suing protesters disrupting pipelines. The episode concludes with a discussion about the challenges of attracting talent to the industry and the appeal of trade jobs for young individuals.  The discussion covers topics such as CO2 as a revenue stream, the impact of the current administration on permitting, pipeline construction in BRICS countries, physical security on infrastructure, LNG export from North America, pipeline infrastructure in Europe, retrofitting pipelines for methane issues, and more.  Listen for a comprehensive overview of the oil and gas landscape with insights from industry veterans. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.