Pipeliners Podcast

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, we're featuring host Russel Treat's guest appearance on a recent episode of the "Pipeline Things Podcast," with hosts Rhett Dotson and Christopher De Leon. The conversation explores the intricate relationship between control room operations and integrity management in pipeline systems.

The episode covers the historical evolution and current regulations impacting control rooms, such as the 2007 Control Room Management Rule and the recent rupture detection requirements. The conversation highlights the critical role control rooms play in mitigating consequences of pipeline failures, emphasizing the importance of adequate information and alarm management to enhance safety and efficiency in pipeline operations.

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In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat interviews Shelby Mounts, Executive Director at NextOp Veterans.

They discuss Shelby's diverse military and industry background, as well as the mission and operations of NextOp, which focuses on helping enlisted veterans transition to civilian careers.

The conversation covers the specific needs of veterans, the organization's success in job placements, and how industry partners can get involved in supporting veteran employment.

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This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast commemorates the 25th anniversary of the tragic Olympic Pipeline rupture in Bellingham, Washington, which resulted in a catastrophic explosion and the loss of three young lives. Larry Shelton shares his insights from the incident and the conversation serves as a reminder of the responsibilities of those in the pipeline industry.

On the 20-year anniversary of the Bellingham Incident in Bellingham, Washington, Pipeliners Podcast host Russel Treat welcomed retired pipeline professional Larry Shelton to share his first-hand recollections and reflect on the importance of pipeline integrity management.

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

This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast commemorates the 25th anniversary of the tragic Olympic Pipeline rupture in Bellingham, Washington, which resulted in a catastrophic explosion and the loss of three young lives. Larry Shelton shares his insights from the incident and the conversation serves as a reminder of the responsibilities of those in the pipeline industry.

On the 20-year anniversary of the Bellingham Incident in Bellingham, Washington, Pipeliners Podcast host Russel Treat welcomed retired pipeline professional Larry Shelton to share his first-hand recollections and reflect on the importance of pipeline integrity management.

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

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat speaks with Martin van Onna from Strohm about the development and advantages of composite pipes in the pipeline industry.

Martin explains the composition, manufacturing process, and applications of thermoplastic composite pipes, emphasizing their benefits over traditional steel pipes, such as flexibility, strength, and resistance to corrosion.

They also discuss the economic considerations, lifespan, and inspection protocols associated with composite pipes, highlighting the potential for cost savings and improved performance in various environments.

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

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat speaks with Martin van Onna from Strohm about the development and advantages of composite pipes in the pipeline industry.

Martin explains the composition, manufacturing process, and applications of thermoplastic composite pipes, emphasizing their benefits over traditional steel pipes, such as flexibility, strength, and resistance to corrosion.

They also discuss the economic considerations, lifespan, and inspection protocols associated with composite pipes, highlighting the potential for cost savings and improved performance in various environments.

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

In this episode, host Russel Treat captures conversations with industry experts during the 2024 API Pipeline Conference in Salt Lake City. The topics discussed include insights into pipeline safety, stakeholder engagement, alarm management, and the importance of community and first responder collaboration.

This episode provides a snapshot of current trends and challenges in the pipeline industry featured during the Pipeline and Cybernetics conference.

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In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Alan Redding from Consumers Energy and Laura Ade from South Jersey Gas about the recent Gas Control Committee Meetings held during the 2024 AGA Operations Conference.

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In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is live from the 2024 API Pipeline Conference & Exhibit with David Murk, Senior Director of Pipelines, Midstream, for the American Petroleum Institute (API), to talk about the conference and what topics are covered.

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In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Andrea Grover from Enbridge and Carl Weimer from the Pipeline Safety Trust discuss the newly established API 1185 standard on stakeholder engagement.

The conversation covers the development process of the standard, its key components, and its significance in improving communication between pipeline operators and stakeholders throughout the pipeline lifecycle.

During the episode, the discussion emphasizes the importance of building relationships, trust, and meaningful involvement to ultimately enhance pipeline safety and environmental stewardship. Throughout the conversation, they highlight the ongoing implementation efforts and the need for continuous improvement in stakeholder engagement practices within the industry.

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