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Episode 286: Common Goals - Role & Relevance of a Strong Independent Regulator with Tristan Brown

Pipeliners Podcast - May 30, 2023 05:01 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Tristan Brown discussing environmental protection, ways that the industry can stay nimble, and how PHMSA interacts with Congress and the government while maintaining a nonpartisan stance. In this episode, you will learn about advancements in tech...

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Episode 285: Challenges in Pipeline Construction as the Economy Recovers from the Pandemic with Robert Pettus

Pipeliners Podcast - May 23, 2023 05:01 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Robert Pettus discussing different ways the industry has changed since COVID, what that means for the supply chain, as well as changing technology and the goals for improvement in the future. In this episode, you will learn about the challenges p...

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Episode 284: CGA 50 in 5 Initiative with Sarah Magruder Lyle

Pipeliners Podcast - May 16, 2023 05:01 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Sarah Magruder Lyle discussing CGA’s new 50 in 5 call-to-action, why this step was necessary for the industry, and what it will take to see consistent results. In this episode, you will learn about the three issues that cause 77% of damages, why ...

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Episode 283: Advances in Composite Repair with Dr. Chris Alexander

Pipeliners Podcast - May 09, 2023 05:01 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Chris Alexander discussing composite repairs, how to properly use a composite, and how the technology works. In this episode, you will learn about the history of composites and ways they have improved, as well as what their future looks like and ...

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Episode 282: Alarm Management Knowledge Guide with Russel Treat

Pipeliners Podcast - May 02, 2023 05:01 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features host Russel Treat, Pipeline Podcast Network Founder, discussing previously aired episodes over alarm management and how to incorporate those lessons into your own alarm management plan. In this episode, you will learn about the importance of alar...

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Episode 281: Pipeline Safety Act Preemption with Keith Coyle

Pipeliners Podcast - April 25, 2023 05:01 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
In this week's episode of the Pipeliner's Podcast, Keith Coyle of Babst Calland returns to discuss pipeline safety act preemption with host Russel Treat. In this episode, you'll learn about preemption, what it means, and the impacts it has on the pipeline industry at the federal, state, and lo...

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Episode 280: Human Factor in Control Room Design with Brad Adams Walker

Pipeliners Podcast - April 18, 2023 05:01 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Brad Adams Walker discussing the human factor in control room design. Brad explores what those factors are, how they influence a control room's design, and the overall benefit of having a properly designed control room. In this episode, you will ...

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Episode 279: Revised API 1170 and 1171 for Gas Storage with Charlie McConnell and Anders Johnson

Pipeliners Podcast - April 11, 2023 05:01 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Charlie McConnell and Anders Johnson discussing the new revisions to API RP 1170 and RP 1171, as well as the similarities and differences between the two and the history behind the regulations.   In this episode, you will learn about what has b...

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Episode 278: New RP 1185 Public Engagement with Robin Rorick

Pipeliners Podcast - April 04, 2023 05:01 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Robin Rorick of API returns to the show to discuss the new API RP 1185 for public engagement. In this episode you'll learn more about the new RP, why API put together an RP for public engagement, and important aspects of stakeholder engagement....

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Episode 277: 3rd Edition of API 1164 Pipeline Cyber Security with Suzanne Lemieux

Pipeliners Podcast - March 28, 2023 05:01 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Suzanne Lemieux discussing the third revision of API, how TSA and API standards cohesively work together, and what we can expect to see in the future.  In this episode, you will learn about how API 1164 continued to reference past frameworks but ...

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Episode 276: An Introduction to Probabilistic Risk Analysis with Jill Watson (Part 2)

Pipeliners Podcast - March 21, 2023 05:01 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Jill Watson continuing her discussion over probabilistic risk analysis, how to build a PRA model as a pipeliner, and the many ways a PRA model can be beneficial to the pipeline industry. In this episode, you will learn what goes into the probabil...

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Episode 275: An Introduction to Probabilistic Risk Analysis with Jill Watson (Part 1)

Pipeliners Podcast - March 14, 2023 05:01 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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.    Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode ...

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Episode 274: API 1162 and the New API Public Awareness Website with Terri Larson

Pipeliners Podcast - March 07, 2023 06:01 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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.    For detailed show notes, links, and relevant definitions, as well as a full episode transcript, visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com    

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Episode 273: ILI Tool Types and their Application with Mark Escobedo and Pam Moreno

Pipeliners Podcast - February 28, 2023 06:01 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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 a...

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Episode 272: Multi-Generational Staff Development with Rob Ferguson and Brandi Marek

Pipeliners Podcast - February 21, 2023 06:01 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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, h...

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Episode 271: Natural Gas Utility Workforce in a Decarbonizing World with Carolyn Amon and Brad Denny

Pipeliners Podcast - February 14, 2023 06:01 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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 lea...

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Episode 270: Pipeline Integrity Implications of Blending Hydrogen into Natural Gas with Bob Franco

Pipeliners Podcast - February 07, 2023 06:01 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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...

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Episode 269: What Pipeliners Should Know about the Press and Incident Response with Terri Larson

Pipeliners Podcast - January 31, 2023 06:01 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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...

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Episode 268: Sensing as a Service, Using Fiber That Is Already Installed with Geoff Roberts and Raj Jayawardena

Pipeliners Podcast - January 24, 2023 06:01 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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 ...

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Episode 267: Pipeline Predictions for 2023 with Mark LaCour

Pipeliners Podcast - January 17, 2023 06:01 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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 bas...

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Episode 266: Using Technology to Liaison with Emergency Responders with Lindsay Sander and David Bullard

Pipeliners Podcast - January 10, 2023 06:01 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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 communicatio...

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Episode 265: Pipeline Safety Training for Pipeliners & First Responders with Laura Hoehne and Justin Maloney

Pipeliners Podcast - January 03, 2023 06:01 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features Laura Hoehne and Justin Maloney discussing the difference between pipeline safety and security, the importance of adequate pipeline safety training for first responders, and the difference in training between the rural and metropolitan areas. In ...

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Episode 264: AGA Gas Control Committee with Josh Hunkele and Al Musgrove

Pipeliners Podcast - December 27, 2022 06:01 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features AGA Gas Control Committee chair members Josh Hunkele and Al Musgrove discussing how the committee works, what their tasks consist of, and what they are currently working on. They talk through what is necessary for a functioning gas center and how t...

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Leak Detection Walkthrough: A Complete Guide

Pipeliners Podcast - December 20, 2022 06:01 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features our host, Russel Treat, reviewing a comprehensive list of all the episodes from the Pipeline Podcast Network that cover the topic of Leak Detection, how you can use the content as a resource to educate engineers and control room personnel. This v...

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Episode 262: Streamlining Compliance and Safety Program Management with Mallory Gill

Pipeliners Podcast - December 13, 2022 06:01 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Mallory Gill discussing program management and its common challenges, the ComplyMgr software, its benefits, and where the industry is headed as far as control room auditing. In this episode, you will learn about the challenging aspects of fitting...

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Episode 261: TSA Cybersecurity Directives and the Impact on Pipeline Contractors and Vendors with Mark Grant

Pipeliners Podcast - December 06, 2022 06:01 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Mark Grant discussing cybersecurity, where TSA is headed in the future with rulemaking, how cybersecurity has impacted the industry, and why it is necessary developers adapt to current threats. In this episode, you will learn how malware has chan...

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Episode 260: FOSA and Fiber Optic Applications for Pipelining with JJ Williams & Alex De Joode

Pipeliners Podcast - November 29, 2022 06:01 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features JJ Williams and Alex De Joode discussing their collaborative efforts in FOSA and the recent API 1175 revision, as well as fiber optics in the pipeline industry, their numerous benefits and how every new pipeline should be equipped with one. In th...

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Episode 259: Methane Capture vs. Methane Venting with Rick Kay

Pipeliners Podcast - November 22, 2022 06:01 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Rick Kay of Onboard Dynamics, to discuss methane capture vs. methane venting.  For a full episode transcript and detailed show notes with links and insider term definitions, visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com  

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Episode 258: An Introduction to the Liquid Energy Pipeline with Andy Black

Pipeliners Podcast - November 15, 2022 05:01 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Andy Black, President & CEO of Liquid Energy Pipeline Association (formerly Association of Oil Pipelines, AOPL), to discuss the roles of various organizations, including FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), and the...

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Episode 257: Pipeline Incidents from an Inspector's Perspective with Chris Hoidal

Pipeliners Podcast - November 08, 2022 05:01 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Chris Hoidal discussing his experiences dealing with a multitude of different pipeline incidents and how it shaped the way he conducts inspections as well as the importance of communication with the public and media and properly handling public out...

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