World Pipelines Podcast

Al-Karim Govindji, Global Head of Public Affairs for DNV Energy, talks to Elizabeth Corner about the changing geography of global energy capital, and they cover topics such as:

• The regions attracting investment.
• The growing influence of energy security and geopolitics.
• How companies operating across oil, gas and renewables should be thinking about capital allocation.
• What changing investment patterns mean for energy infrastructure.
• The future role of natural gas, CO₂ and hydrogen pipeline networks.
• How companies can navigate the risk of stranded assets as the energy transition evolves.

Almost half of pipeline infringements happen even when those carrying out the work know a pipeline is there. In this episode, Murray Peat, Senior Associate at Fisher German, joins us to discuss the findings of Linewatch’s latest Infringement Report, the role of complacency and human behaviour in third-party interference, and whether technology can ever remove the risks associated with safe digging.

Midstream may sit between upstream and downstream, but the engineering challenges it faces are interrelated, from safety and emissions management to measurement and human capital. 

In this episode of the World Pipelines Podcast, Dave Curtis, Vice President of Technical Services at GPA Midstream, explores the vital role of industry collaboration in developing solutions to some of these challenges.

We explore:

• Technical opportunities to improve performance, reliability and environmental outcomes.
• How to balance emissions compliance with operational efficiency.
• Emerging technologies that will have the greatest impact on the sector.
• The importance of alignment between industry-developed standards and government regulations.
• And much more.

Dave also offers a preview of the upcoming GPA Midstream Convention, which brings together operators, suppliers, engineers, and technical experts from across the industry each year.

In the latest episode of the World Pipelines Podcast, Rustem Khalikhan, Junior Project Engineer at DNV, talks about the enduring importance of DNV-RP-F113 and its role in guiding safe, effective subsea pipeline repair.

We discuss:

• Why the Recommended Practice was developed and the industry challenges it addresses.
• The role of engineering judgement alongside established standards.
• Why quality assurance and documentation are critical to successful repairs.
• How existing repair frameworks are being considered for emerging CO₂ and hydrogen infrastructure.
• The influence of digitisation on the future of pipeline repair.

 Whether you're involved in pipeline integrity, offshore engineering, or subsea operations, this episode offers valuable insight into the standards that help keep critical infrastructure operating safely and reliably.

What does effective corrosion prevention look like in a changing energy sector, and how important are people, leadership and industry collaboration to protecting critical assets?

This episode of the World Pipelines Podcast features Kimberly-Joy Harris, PhD, PMP, Manager of Corrosion Prevention at HF Sinclair and 2026 Board Chair of AMPP.

Kimberly-Joy shares insights from more than 25 years in oil and gas, refining and pipelines, discussing:

• The everyday importance of corrosion control.
• The biggest integrity challenges facing operators in 2026.
• Ageing assets, budget pressures and evolving energy demands.
• The role of people and leadership in integrity management.
• How AMPP supports the industry through education, standards and collaboration.
• Her own career and leadership journey.

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In this episode of the World Pipelines Podcast, Elizabeth Corner is joined by Diane Cordell, Executive Secretary of the Pigging Products and Services Association (PPSA), together with PPSA President Neil MacKay and Vice President Mark Elliott.

The conversation explores the role of the PPSA in supporting pipeline operators around the world, from connecting them with specialist expertise to promoting knowledge sharing, collaboration and safety across the pipeline pigging industry. The guests discuss how pigging technologies continue to evolve, why operators should regularly reassess the solutions available to them, and how the industry is preparing for new challenges including hydrogen and CO₂ transportation.

Topics covered include:

• What the PPSA does and how its free technical inquiry service helps pipeline operators.
• Why collaboration between competing companies benefits the wider pipeline industry.
• The importance of preserving industry knowledge as experienced personnel retire and pipeline ownership changes.
• Common misconceptions about pipeline pigging and inline inspection.
• How pigging technologies have evolved in recent years, including solutions for challenging pipelines.
• Why procurement teams should engage with specialist organisations to ensure they are selecting the most appropriate technologies.
• The role of conferences, training and young pipeline professionals in strengthening the industry's future.
• The readiness of the pigging industry for hydrogen and CO₂ pipeline projects.
• Why sharing safety alerts, operational experience and lessons learned benefits operators worldwide.

Whether you're an experienced pipeline professional or new to pigging, this episode offers valuable insight into the technologies, people and collaborative approach helping to keep pipeline systems operating safely and efficiently.

Dr Chas Spradbery, Operations Director at Peritus International, joins the World Pipelines Podcast to discuss the technical, commercial, and logistical challenges facing today's offshore projects.

From traditional oil and gas developments to emerging CCS and hydrogen networks, Chas explains why early engineering input can make all the difference, how project timelines are often underestimated, and why offshore pipelines should never be treated as "just a line on the map."

In this episode of the World Pipelines Podcast, Elizabeth Corner sits down with Clive Zanker, Chair of UKOPA, to explore the organisation’s 30 year journey representing the UK onshore pipeline industry. From safety and stewardship to decarbonisation and the future of infrastructure, the conversation looks at how the sector has evolved and how UKOPA plans to celebrate its 30th anniversary in style.

This episode of the World Pipelines Podcast is the second of a two-part series on CCUS in the cement sector, and what that means for CCS pipelines in the UK. audience Q&A from the CCUS panel discussion. This Q&A was shared by delegates at the World Pipelines CCS Forum 2026 and World Cement’s EnviroTech 2026.

The CCUS panel discussion placed a special focus on projects taking place in the UK, such as Hynet and Peak Cluster. 

Senior Editor of World Cement, David Bizley, puts audience questions to a panel of experts: 

• Rachel Sutton, Interim CEO of Peak Cluster. 
• Tolga Timirci, Head of Global CCUS Projects at Heidelberg Materials. 
• Tom Redfern, Head of Sustainability at Holcim UK. 

This episode of the World Pipelines Podcast is the first of a two-part series on CCUS in the cement sector, and what that means for CCS pipelines in the UK. Featuring the CCUS panel discussion shared by delegates at the World Pipelines CCS Forum 2026 and World Cement’s EnviroTech 2026.

The CCUS panel discussion placed a special focus on projects taking place in the UK, such as Hynet and Peak Cluster. 

Senior Editor of World Cement, David Bizley, puts questions to a panel of experts: 

• Rachel Sutton, Interim CEO of Peak Cluster. 
• Tolga Timirci, Head of Global CCUS Projects at Heidelberg Materials. 
• Tom Redfern, Head of Sustainability at Holcim UK. 

This first episode includes an introduction to the Peak Cluster project and a discussion the surrounding the challenges and opportunities facing the cement sector when it comes to developing and operating CCUS projects in the UK. 

Coming soon: part two, in which we take questions from the EnviroTech and World Pipelines CCS Forum audiences.