In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat sits down with Jim Francis of ENTRUST Solutions Group to reflect on key insights from the recent AGA Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) Workshop. Their discussion explores how PSMS implementation has evolved across the industry—from broader organizational engagement and leadership integration to advancements in data […]
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Episode 407: AGA GIS and ARM Committee Work with Ben Gilman
This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features a conversation with Ben Gilman about the American Gas Association’s GIS and Asset Records Management (ARM) Committee. The discussion explores the evolution of mapping and GIS in the utility industry, the committee’s focus on improving accuracy and best practices, and the growing importance of integrating GIS with asset […]
Episode 393: AGA Distribution Integrity Management with Brett Adamcik
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Brett Adamcik, chair of the AGA Distribution Integrity Management Committee, joins us at the 2025 AGA Operations Conference to discuss the evolving challenges and priorities in distribution integrity. The conversation explores risk modeling, data collection strategies, the anticipated Safety of Gas Distribution Pipeline Rule, and how operators are […]
Episode 391: AGA Transmission Operations Committee with Mike Kern
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Mike Kern joins the show to discuss the work of the AGA Transmission Operations Committee and the value of participating in industry trade groups. The conversation explores key committee initiatives, including regulatory awareness, white paper development on in-situ material testing, and the importance of addressing normalization of deviation […]
Episode 390: AGA Construction Operations Committee
This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features a conversation with Todd Lakatos and Mary Molina from the AGA Construction Operations Committee, discussing key themes in pipeline construction such as safety, human performance, inspection, and workforce development. The dialogue explores how the committee collaborates across the industry to improve construction practices, recruit and train talent, and […]
Episode 389: AGA Gas Control Committee with Laura Ade, Scott Craig, and Andy Donato
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Laura Ade, Scott Craig, and Andy Donato to discuss the work of the AGA Gas Control Committee. The conversation explores topics such as audit best practices, evolving CRM compliance expectations, and the value of collaboration and knowledge-sharing among gas control professionals. Listeners […]
Episode 337: Gas Control Committee at 2024 AGA Operations Conference with Alan Redding & Laura Ade
In this week’s episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Alan Redding from Consumers Energy and Laura Ade from South Jersey Gas about the recent Gas Control Committee Meetings held during the 2024 AGA Operations Conference. 2024 AGA Operations Conference Show Notes, Links, and Insider Terms 2024 AGA Operations Conference Full […]
Episode 304: 2023 AGA Fall Gas Control Committee with Rich Delaney and Alan Redding
In this week’s episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Richard Delaney of National Grid and Alan Redding from Consumers Energy, the chairs of the AGA Gas Control Committee , to talk about the content of the 2023 AGA Operations Section Fall Meetings & Workshops. In this episode, you will learn […]
Episode 303: AGA Fall Committee PSMS Conversations with Jim Francis
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Jim Francis discussing this year’s AGA fall conference and its main takeaways, as well as comparing quality performance and risk performance and ways the oil and gas industry can learn from other established industries. In this episode, you will learn about API 1173 and the ways it affected the […]
Episode 264: AGA Gas Control Committee with Josh Hunkele and Al Musgrove
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features AGA Gas Control Committee chair members Josh Hunkele and Al Musgrove discussing how the Gas Control 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 the main challenge when it comes […]