Pipeliners Podcast

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Cliff Johnson discussing the Emerging Fuels Institute from the Pipeline Research Council International.

In this episode, you will learn about how hydrogen and renewable gasses could begin to impact the energy industry in the future, especially through its requirements for transportation. Mr. Johnson and Russel also go into detail about the movement of hydrogen and whether or not the existing United States infrastructure will be able to withstand that type of use safely.

- Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinePodcastNetwork.com.

In this edition of the Pipeliners Podcast, we are airing an interview with host Russel Treat that originally aired on the Crux OCM Podcast. The podcast is hosted by Vicki Knott and Rebecca Greenan of Crux OCM.

In this episode, you will learn about industrial automation, how the pipeline control room has advanced through automation (e.g. SCADA systems), the future of Control Room Management, and more topics.

- Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinePodcastNetwork.com.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features long-time pipeline accident investigator Gary Kenney discussing the fundamentals of pipeline accident investigation, both past and future.

In this episode, you will learn about the challenges that accident investigators face, deciding what plays into the accident investigation at hand, and how AI technology might be entering the industry more in the future.

- Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinePodcastNetwork.com.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Shawn Lyon discussing the importance of active pipeline safety and how to share safety information throughout the industry. The episode was recorded in person during the 2022 API Pipeline, Control Room And Cybernetics Conference.

In this episode, you will learn about the importance of sharing data throughout the industry with other companies and how something similar to the Aviation Safety Action Program would be beneficial to the safety of the pipeliners community.

- Access the show notes, video of this interview, and full episode transcript at PipelinePodcastNetwork.com.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Keith Coyle discussing the newly reformed valve installation and rupture detection rule from PHMSA going into effect this October.

In this episode, you will learn about rupture mitigation valves, how the new PHMSA rules are going to affect preexisting pipelines, repairing versus replacing pipes, and potential rupture notifications having a 30-minute shut-off time frame.

- Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinePodcastNetwork.com.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Jim McKinney and Keith Coyle discussing the release of the second edition of API RP 80 and how the new changes came to fruition.

In this episode, you will learn about API RP 80, what was revised in the new second edition, and why these changes took place. McKinney and Coyle also discuss the functionality test for pipelines, stating that a pipeline's function determines the type of line it is, which leads to a conversation about what exactly gathering lines are.

- Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinePodcastNetwork.com.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Dale Schafer, Vice President of Business Development with EnerACT Energy Services and VP Business Development for EnerSys Corporation, discussing the Natural Compliance Journey.

In this episode, you will learn what Natural Compliance is, the three critical parts of Natural Compliance, the glue that holds it all together, how Natural Compliance supports the pipeline control room, and other key areas that support operators as they seek to naturally comply with applicable regulations.

- Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinePodcastNetwork.com.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Bill Caram, Executive Director at Pipeline Safety Trust, discussing the importance of pipeline safety in the pipeline industry.

In this episode, you will learn about the Pipeline Safety Trust, why it was established, and what they have accomplished in the industry. Bill also addresses how they are dealing with climate change, emissions leaks, and CO2 transportation.

- Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinePodcastNetwork.com.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Stuart Saulters, VP of Government Relations at the American Public Gas Association, discussing the Billion Dollar PHMSA Grant Program.

In this episode, you will learn about the Billion Dollar PHMSA Grant Program that was included in the recently enacted Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, what it covers, who is eligible, and how you can learn more. Stuart also outlines some of the resources offered by APGA.

- Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinePodcastNetwork.com.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features John DeLeeuw talking about what pipeliners can learn from the aviation industry's Aviation Safety Action Program.

In this episode, you will learn about the similarities between the aviation and pipeline industries with the common goal of fewer incidents. Russel and Mr. DeLeeuw also discuss the benefits of a safety culture, how to get change buy-in from stakeholders, and how self-reporting incidents creates a safer industry.

- Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinePodcastNetwork.com.