Pipeliners Podcast

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest David Yoel of American Aerospace discussing the process of digitizing aerial patrol for real-time reporting in the pipeline industry.

In this episode, you will learn about the latest technology around automated threat detection using various aircraft, how David's company is supporting a key aerial patrol project with PRCI focusing on using unmanned aircraft for pipeline patrol, the latest developments receiving FAA approval for certain unmanned patrol activity, and other exciting new developments that will help pipeline operators in the future.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Mark LaCour of the Oil & Gas Global Network returning to the podcast to discuss industry predictions for 2022.

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. Find out why Mark is predicting the beginning of a 10-year supercycle in the oil & gas industry, plus hear about other predictions for the new year.

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The first Pipeliners Podcast episode of the new year features host Russel Treat recapping events of the past year and looking ahead to 2022.

In this episode, Russel recaps the story of the Pipeliners Podcast from its inception in November 2017 to where it is now continuing to deliver education through conversation to pipeliners on a global basis. You will also learn about the plans for 2022, including the growth of the Pipeline Podcast Network.

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This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Weldon Wright, the General Manager of Gas Certification Institute (GCI), discussing how to improve oil and gas measurement through the use of measurement SOPs and training.

In this episode, you will learn about challenges in measurement related to RNG and hydrogen, the importance of measurement SOPs and training to get measurement right, and being aware of how changes to contracts and tariffs affect measurement.

As a bonus, Weldon and host Russel Treat discuss the new Oil and Gas Measurement Podcast that will be launching soon on the Pipeline Podcast Network! Listen until the end for a preview of the new podcast hosted by Weldon.

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This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Dr. Jim Oswell of Naviq Consulting discussing the importance of soil mechanics to support pipeline stress analysis.

In this episode, you will learn about the benefits and value of understanding soil mechanics from the person who wrote the book on the topic. Dr. Oswell will also discuss the extent to which geotechnical issues are impacting the pipeline industry and how properly understanding soil mechanics can create a better pipeline project. Dr. Oswell and host Russel Treat also discuss how geotechnical input has helped the pipeline industry grow over time.

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This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Floyd Baker of Antea North America discussing the use of digital twins technology in the pipeline industry.

In this episode, you will learn about the fundamentals of digital twin technology, how this technology is being deployed throughout the oil and gas industry, how to start utilizing digital twin technology in the pipeline industry, the business case for getting started, and more valuable information around digital twins in pipelining.

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This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Ross Adams of EnerSys Corporation discussing the challenges and opportunities presented in a PHMSA control room audit.

In this episode, you will learn about the PHMSA audit process and how to maintain a posture of audit readiness. Russel and Ross also provide specifics on what can and cannot be controlled in an audit, the trend of PHMSA going deeper with their audit questions, the opportunity to utilize tools to streamline the audit, and how interdepartmental collaboration can help.

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This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features several conversations recorded in-person during the AGA 2021 Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition & Fall Committee Meetings.

In this episode, you will hear Pipeliners Podcast host Russel Treat talk to the following guests in this order: Mike Slusarz of AGA, Alfred Musgrove of Pacific Gas & Electric, Michael Falk of Burns McDonnell, Steve Allen of Energy WorldNet, Anson Wong of Southern California Gas, Christopher De Leon of ADV Integrity, Philip La Sosa of TRC, and Christina Sames of AGA.

Listen for insights from each guest about what they learned during the AGA conference and during the Gas Control committee meetings.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Keith Coyle of Babst Calland returning to the podcast to discuss the timely news of PHMSA publishing the long-awaited final Gas Gathering Rule.

In this episode, you will gain insights into what is contained in the final Gas Gathering Rule, including the significant legal deadlines and dates associated with the rule, the categories of gas gathering lines and their diameter limitations, what's expected of the new classification of Type C and Type R operators, and the new limitations on incidental gathering.

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This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Sheila Howard of P.I. Confluence discussing digitizing public awareness to support Pipeline Safety Management Systems (Pipeline SMS).

In this episode, you will learn about the value and benefits of incorporating a digital public awareness program into your existing program, some examples of how to digitize public awareness so that you can find a starting point in your operation, how digitizing public awareness supports the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle in Pipeline SMS, and more topics.

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