Pipeliners Podcast

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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