Hector Perez, Head of Strategy for Black & Veatch’s Industrial Cybersecurity practice, talks to Elizabeth Corner about digital twins, predictive analytics, and emerging AI tools, highlighting how siloed data, legacy systems, and unmanaged digital risk can undermine operational gains if security is treated as an afterthought.

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Bernard Montel, Tenable, talks to Elizabeth Corner about how AI, cloud complexity, identity sprawl, and IT/OT convergence are creating a completely new attack surface for critical infrastructure. 

Bernard offers a clear-eyed look at why detection-only security models are failing, why exposure management is the new frontline, and what pipeline leaders must prioritise to stay resilient in a post-AI threat landscape.

We cover:

• How AI is reshaping the cyber threat landscape.
• Why cloud and hybrid environments introduce major blind spots.
• The limits of detection-only security.
• The growing skills and awareness gap.
• The role of business-critical risk prioritisation.

Ross Brewer, Graylog, talks to Elizabeth Corner about how shifting geopolitical pressures, the energy transition, and increasingly digital infrastructure are combining to raise the industry’s risk profile, and why preparedness and proportion are the guiding principles for defence. 

From cloud reliance and supply-chain exposure, to the need for regular incident-response rehearsals, Ross shares practical insight on what it takes to “fight while wounded” and keep operations running through disruption and uncertainty. A pragmatic, thoughtful conversation about risk, readiness, and the realities of cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.

Alexandra Kostereva, Operations Manager at GERG (European Gas Research Group), talks to Elizabeth Corner about:

• The most pressing technical challenges currently facing gas pipelines in Europe.
• What kind of innovations or adaptations are being explored for existing pipeline infrastructure.
• How GERG ensures that pipeline-related research translates into real-world safety, sustainability, and efficiency improvements across the continent.
• Energy resilience in Europe.

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A conversation about the research, collaboration, and science behind safer, cleaner, and more efficient pipeline operations. Featuring Gary Choquette, Executive Director of Research at the Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI).

Gary Choquette, Executive Director of Research at PRCI, talks to Elizabeth Corner about:

• What PRCI does, and how it decides what to focus on.
• The Technology Development Centre in Houston – and why it’s a game changer.
• The industry's readiness for hydrogen, CO₂ and future fuels.
• Why collaborative research beats solo efforts every time.
• How PRCI supports transparency, safety and trust in the public eye.

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Juan Caballero, Chair of the AMPP Board of Directors, talks to Elizabeth Corner about:

• The merger of NACE with SSPC to form AMPP.
• Materials protection challenges in 2025.
• AMPP’s training programmes, including a sneak peek into the newest offerings.
• Industry trends and how AMPP views sustainability.
• Which certifications are currently in demand. 
• Digital learning for pipelines.
• Regulations that we need to pay attention to now. 

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Simon Joyce, Principal Engineer and Head of Innovation for Future of Energy at SGN, and board member at UKOPA, shares his insights into:

• UKOPA’s role in ensuring the safety and integrity of the UK’s pipeline infrastructure.
• The biggest challenges facing pipeline operators today.
• How digitalisation and AI-driven technologies are evolving to enhance safety and efficiency in pipelines.
• The ways in which UKOPA collaborates with regulators and policymakers.
• UKOPA success stories.
• Key trends and developments in UK pipelines. 

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In this episode, Elizabeth Corner speaks to Matt Romney, Product Line Director for Pipeline Integrity, T.D. Williamson, about TDW’s perspective on the benefits of working with pipeline membership organisations.

This episode of the podcast covers: 

• The value of membership associations for TDW.
• Examples of association impact.
• TDW’s approach to joint industry projects.
• Emerging industry challenges, and how associations can and do help.
• Exciting new technology and deepening collaboration with operators. 
• And more!

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In this episode, Elizabeth Corner speaks to Georges Hage, Executive Secretary at IPLOCA, about IPLOCA's insights on the culture and characteristics of the pipeline contractor community, and how it works to support sustainable energy infrastructure.

This episode of the podcast covers: 

• The history of IPLOCA: how did it originate, and what key milestones have shaped its journey to where it stands today.
• How the association navigates the diverse challenges and opportunities present in different regions of the world, and the significance of maintaining this global perspective.
• Some insight into how IPLOCA's board works.
• How important events are for IPLOCA.
• A look back at IPLOCA’s events over the years.
• IPLOCA's vision for the future.
• And more!

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In this episode, Elizabeth Corner speaks to Josiah SooTot, Chair at Young Pipeliners International (YPI) and Pipeline Integrity Engineer at ExxonMobil, about what Young Pipeliners International does for young professionals in the pipeline industry.

This episode of the podcast covers: 

• YPI’s main goals in supporting young professionals in the pipeline industry.
• How YPI collaborates with other industry associations and organisations to create opportunities for young professionals.
• The programmes or initiatives YPI offers to help early-career professionals grow in the pipeline sector.
• The biggest challenges facing young professionals in the pipeline industry today.
• And more!

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