Pipeline Things

By Rhett Dotson & Christopher De Leon

Christopher and Rhett live for pipelines. Seriously. We’re not joking. Out of all things (and against all odds), pipelines are their passion. On this Pipeline Things podcast, these two share what they... more

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August 21, 2024Take It Back Now, Y’all: The History of Pipeline Integrity with Andy Drake
You know what they say about history and repeating itself. In an episode that we wouldn’t mind listening to over and over again, we get the answers to important questions about modern-day pipeline integrity.
Join us on the newest episode of Pipeline Things, where Christopher De Leon and Rhett Dotson are joined by special guest Andy Drake to discuss the history of pipeline integrity regulations and best practices. Rhett, Chris, and Andy discuss prescriptive and performance-based regulation (and Rhett takes a stance!), what “zero incidents” means, and moving forward in the industry.
Highlights:
What is the relationship between performance and prescriptive-based regulations?
Why are U.S. operators operating in the regulatory environment that exists today?
What does it mean to “stand on the shoulders of giants” in the pipeline industry?
Where did “zero incidents” come from, and what did the original creators mean by it?
How are we seeing environmental impacts influence regulations?
Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
D2 Integrity
Andy Drake

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Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.
D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at [email protected].

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August 07, 2024Compromise and Sufficiently Talented Fools with Bruce Nestleroth
ILI tools have developed exponentially over the past few years, but understanding their real capabilities is essential for integrity management. On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Christopher De Leon and Rhett Dotson are joined by Bruce Nestleroth to discuss how to get educated to ensure the tools you are buying from ILI vendors are what you actually need. They also dive into MFL sensors and Bruce’s history in the pipeline industry.
Highlights:
How did Bruce Nestleroth get started in the pipeline industry?
What does Bruce mean by “science is about truth; engineering is about compromise”?
Why is there such a wide range of MFL sensors?
How should people understand the specifications for ILI tools?
Why is it important to ask the right questions when speaking to ILI vendors?
Can MFL tools provide a river bottom profile for RSTRENG?
Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
Bruce Nestleroth
D2 Integrity

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Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.
D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at [email protected].
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July 24, 2024The Way It Is & The Way It Should Be
Over the years, regulations have generally emerged as a response to failures. Past failures have been the catalysts for the standards and guidelines for integrity management instead of proactive research and standard development.
On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Christopher De Leon and Rhett Dotson are joined by Jerry Rau to discuss the way it is and the way it should be. Join us on today’s episode of Pipeline Things as Rhett, Christopher, and Jerry discuss how research should be driving standards and regulations, rather than incidents.
Highlights:
How successful has the industry been at mobilizing in the past to protect against failures proactively?
What can managers and integrity engineers do to prevent history from repeating itself?
How do younger pipeline professionals get involved to continue learning more about the industry and furthering regulations?
How can experienced managers hold employees accountable for continued learning and research?
Resources:
By God, if I Were in Charge: A Book About Experiences In The Pipeline Industry
Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
Jerry Rau
D2 Integrity

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Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.
D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at [email protected].
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July 10, 2024Dr. Dave’s Take on Green Bananas and the Standards Process
The standards development process is a crucial part of this industry, but it is everchanging and best met with a team of regulatory and industry experts.
In this episode of Pipeline Things, Christopher De Leon and Rhett Dotson are joined by Dave Johnson (better known as Dr. Dave) to discuss both the collaboration required and the deliberateness necessary for successful standards. Join us on today’s episode as the team dives into previous and ongoing standard development while peeking into Dr. Dave’s perspective on the future.
Highlights:
What are the different types of organizations that contribute to standard development?
How are standards put into practice in the industry?
What was the standard developmental process for 1183, B318, and B31.8S?
How quickly was B31.8S developed, and what impact did that have on its use today?
How do we prevent some of the challenges we’re seeing today in new standards being developed, such as for CO2 pipelines?

Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
D2 Integrity

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Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.
D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at [email protected].
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June 26, 2024Integrity Management, With a Sprinkling of Sage
Integrity management has evolved since the standard of “avoiding loss of life” was set. On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Christopher De Leon and Rhett Dotson are joined by Keith Leewis to discuss the evolution of integrity management and its future trajectory. Rhett, Chris, and Keith discuss the history of integrity management, how it has evolved within the last 25 years, and what new technology can mean for the future.
Highlights:
What is PIR and what is the history of how it came to be?
How has the standard goal of integrity management evolved from 25 years ago?
Are integrity management and its standards evolving enough with the influx of resources available to operators now, in comparison to 25 years ago?
As regulations have progressed, what is the need for prescriptive regulatory guidance?
Resources:
Consequence Related Background Papers
Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
Keith Leewis
D2 Integrity

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Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.
D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at [email protected].

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June 12, 2024Losing Control of a Podcast & Control Room Management
Control room operators and pipeline integrity engineers both play vital roles in protecting pipelines and maintaining safe operations. On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Christopher De Leon and Rhett Dotson are joined by Russel Treat from the Pipeline Podcast Network to discuss control room management. Rhett, Chris, and Russel discuss what control room management looks like, how control room operations and integrity management are related, what consequences can result from improper management, and what steps need to be taken when failure occurs.
Highlights:
What is the relationship between control room and integrity management in pipeline failures?
What is the rupture rule?
Where are we seeing the most innovation in control room management?
How do integrity, control room, and operations management departments collaborate to avoid system failure?
Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
Russel Treat
D2 Integrity

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Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.
D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at [email protected].
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May 15, 2024Not Your Standard Pizza: Inspecting Pipelines with Intero
On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with Rienk de Vries from Intero to discuss how difficult-to-inspect pipelines and recent technology innovations. Tune in to learn more about Intero’s advanced technology and the services it offers.
Highlights:
Who is Rienk, and what is his story in the pipeline industry?
What is the evolution of Intero technology, from Pipetel to now?
What are Intero’s service lines?
What is in-line charging?
Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
D2 Integrity
Intero
Rienk de Vries
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Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.

D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at [email protected].
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May 01, 2024Baker Hughes & Why It Matters How You Cook It
On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with Mohamed ElSeify from Baker Hughes to discuss AXISS™ technology—how it works, its evolution, and its ongoing development. Tune in to learn more about Mohamed’s history in the pipeline industry and the past, present, and future of AXISS™ – and of course, how he cooks the fish!
Highlights:
What is AXISS™?
How does AXISS™ measurement work?
What is the difference between AXISS™ Generation 1 and Generation 2?
What markets is AXISS™ available in?
What does the future of AXISS™ look like?
Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
D2 Integrity
Baker Hughes
Process & Pipeline Services
Mohamed ElSeify
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Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.
D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at [email protected].
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April 17, 2024Toughness Testing Show & Tell with Simon Bellemare
On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with Simon Bellemare from MMT to discuss HSD (hardness, strength and ductility) testing and where the company is heading in the future. Tune in to learn more about MMT’s HSD process, and how they set themselves apart from the industry.
Highlights:
Who is Simon, and how did MMT start?
Where is HSD testing today?
How does HSD testing work?
What are some new things MMT is working on?
Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
D2 Integrity
MMT
Simon Bellemare
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Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.

D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at [email protected].
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April 03, 2024Plastometrex-The New Kids in the Ditch with Dr. Jimmy Campbell
On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with Dr. Jimmy Campbell from Plastometrex to discuss how their fresh approach to mechanical testing has moved from aerospace giants and additive manufacturing, to pipeline material verification, through their new PLX-Portable offering. Tune in to learn more about how the company got its start and what’s next for Plastometrex.
Highlights:
What is the history of Plastometrex?
What is Plastometrex’s material properties testing process?
What are the calibration requirements in order to obtain accurate results while utilizing the PLX-Portable?
What does the future look like for Plastometrex?
Connect:
Rhett Dotson
Christopher De Leon
D2 Integrity
Plastometrex
Jimmy Campbell
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Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.

D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Roberts at [email protected].
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FAQs about Pipeline Things:

How many episodes does Pipeline Things have?

The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.