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Episode 226: What Pipeliners Can Learn From Aviation Safety with John DeLeeuw

Pipeliners Podcast - April 05, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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 in...

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Episode 225: API RP 1183 Assessment and Management of Pipeline Dents with Aaron Dinovitzer

Pipeliners Podcast - March 29, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Aaron Dinovitzer of BMT Canada discussing the keys to the successful adoption of API RP 1183 (Assessment and Management of Pipeline Dents) in pipeline operations. In this episode, you will learn about various topics involved in API RP 1183, inclu...

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Episode 224: Peak Shaving & Curtailment in Utility Operations with Mary Palkovich

Pipeliners Podcast - March 22, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Mary Palkovich, a consultant for Xcel Energy, discussing issues around peak shaving and curtailment for gas utility operators. In this episode, you will learn about methods for peak shaving, including propane air, gas storage, and compressed natu...

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Episode 223: The Need for Full-Scale Testing to Support Pipeline Safety with Skip Elliott

Pipeliners Podcast - March 15, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features the return of former PHMSA Administrator Howard “Skip” Elliott to discuss the need for full-scale testing to support pipeline safety. In this episode, you will learn about PHMSA’s collaboration with the pipeline industry, Mr. Elliott’s advice on ...

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Episode 222: The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape with Annie McIntyre

Pipeliners Podcast - March 08, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Annie McIntyre of EverLine discussing the evolving cyber threat landscape in the oil and gas pipeline industry. In this episode, you will learn about the importance of cybersecurity in the oil and gas industry. The conversation will cover lessons...

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Episode 221: Data, Dashboard & Risk Management with Sheila Howard

Pipeliners Podcast - March 01, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Sheila Howard of P.I. Confluence discussing the key aspects of data, dashboards, and pipeline risk management to support an effective safety management program in pipeline operations. In this episode, you will learn about the role of organization...

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Episode 220: Gamification for Conducting Exercises with Clint Bodungen

Pipeliners Podcast - February 22, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features IT and cybersecurity subject matter expert Clint Bodungen discussing the use of gamification for conducting exercises in pipeline operations. In this episode, you will learn about how ThreatGEN is being used to support cybersecurity efforts in in...

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Episode 219: How Tariffs Drive Measurement & Operation Practice with Weldon Wright

Pipeliners Podcast - February 15, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Weldon Wright of Gas Certification Institute (GCI) and the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast discussing how tariffs drive measurement and operation practice. In this episode, you will learn about the types of tariffs and their impacts on all aspects ...

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Episode 218: PHMSA 2021 CRM Enforcement Actions and Team Training with Ross Adams

Pipeliners Podcast - February 08, 2022 22:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Ross Adams of EnerSys Corporation discussing the 2021 PHMSA Enforcement Actions pertaining to the pipeline control room and how operators can address team training requirements in the PHMSA CRM Rule. In this episode, you will learn about the less...

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Episode 217: Risk Management and the Social License to Operate with Cheryl Campbell

Pipeliners Podcast - February 01, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features pipeline safety leader Cheryl Campbell discussing risk management and how operators can maintain social license to operate through responsible practices. In this episode, you will learn about the current reality of risk management for public util...

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Episode 216: IRWA Oil & Gas Pipeline Symposium with Rebecca Eugia, Liz Neidlinger, Mercedes Osbern

Pipeliners Podcast - January 25, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Rebecca Eugia, Liz Neidlinger, and Mercedes Osbern of the IRWA organization previewing the upcoming IRWA Oil & Gas Pipeline Symposium on February 23 in Houston, Texas. In this episode, you will learn more about the IRWA organization, why you shou...

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Episode 215: Digitizing Aerial Patrol for Real-Time Reporting with David Yoel

Pipeliners Podcast - January 18, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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 u...

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Episode 214: Pipeline Predictions for 2022 with Mark LaCour

Pipeliners Podcast - January 11, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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 mar...

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Episode 213: 2021 in Review and Looking to 2022 with Russel Treat

Pipeliners Podcast - January 04, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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...

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Episode 212: Improving Measurement Through SOPs and Training with Weldon Wright

Pipeliners Podcast - December 28, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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 t...

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Episode 211: Soil Mechanics for Pipeline Stress Analysis with Jim Oswell

Pipeliners Podcast - December 21, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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 ...

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Episode 210: Using Digital Twins in Pipelining with Floyd Baker

Pipeliners Podcast - December 14, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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 ...

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Episode 209: The Control Room Audit -- Opportunities & Challenges with Ross Adams

Pipeliners Podcast - December 07, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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...

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Episode 208: Conversations From the AGA 2021 Fall Operations Conference

Pipeliners Podcast - November 30, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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: Mi...

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Episode 207: PHMSA Publishes Final Gas Gathering Rule with Keith Coyle

Pipeliners Podcast - November 23, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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, includ...

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Episode 206: Digitizing Public Awareness to Support Pipeline SMS with Sheila Howard

Pipeliners Podcast - November 16, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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 progra...

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Episode 205: Performing an API 1165 HMI Review with Tony Alston

Pipeliners Podcast - November 09, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Tony Alston of EnerSys Corporation providing insight on how to perform an API 1165 HMI review in alignment with the recommended practice for Pipeline SCADA displays. In this episode, you will learn about the fundamentals of setti...

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Episode 204: SCADA Integration -- What Every Pipeliner Should Know with Scott Williams

Pipeliners Podcast - November 02, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Scott Williams of EnerSys Corporation returning to the podcast to discuss what you should know about SCADA for pipeline operations when setting up a new system or making a change. In this episode, you will learn about the important components of ...

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Episode 203: The 3 Pillars of Correct Measurement with Weldon Wright

Pipeliners Podcast - October 26, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Weldon Wright, the General Manager of Gas Certification Institute (GCI), discussing the importance of the three pillars of measurement to satisfy tariffs, contracts, company policies, and regulations. In this episode, you will learn about the pur...

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Episode 202: PHMSA's Enforcement Process with Keith Coyle & Brianne Kurdock

Pipeliners Podcast - October 19, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Keith Coyle and Brianne Kurdock of Babst Calland discussing the PHMSA enforcement process and enforcement actions with host Russel Treat. In this episode, you will learn about the legal aspects of PHMSA enforcement and what to expect from an insp...

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Episode 201: The Pipeline Integrity Management Process with Matt Brown

Pipeliners Podcast - October 12, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Matt Brown of Tetra Tech discussing the Pipeline Integrity Management Process with host Russel Treat. In this episode, you will learn about the key objectives of the entire pipeline integrity process, being able to identify and p...

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Episode 200: A Celebration of 200 Episodes with Russel Treat

Pipeliners Podcast - October 05, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode is a celebration of the 200th episode of the podcast. Listen to host Russel Treat reflect on reaching this milestone providing education through conversation. Russel will also share shoutouts to listeners and supporters of the podcast, highlight major con...

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Episode 199: Industry Collaboration and Data Sharing in Integrity Management with Michael Stackhouse

Pipeliners Podcast - September 28, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Michael Stackhouse of Phillips 66 returning to the podcast to discuss the latest industry developments around data sharing to support Integrity Management. In this episode, you will learn about industry collaboration that is currently happening w...

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Episode 198: GIS and Data Science for Pipeline Integrity with Jackie Smith

Pipeliners Podcast - September 21, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Jackie Smith of ROSEN discussing how to use GIS to integrate with other available data to support pipeline integrity as operators strive to meet regulatory requirements and safety objectives. In this episode, you will learn how to support an Inte...

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Episode 197: Running Pipeline Field Operations From Your Phone with Glenn Kelley

Pipeliners Podcast - September 14, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Glenn Kelley of Muddy Boots discussing the opportunity to use a modern software platform to run field operations from your phone. In this episode, you will learn more about the features and functionality of the Muddy Boots all-in...

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