This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Chris Hoidal of Babst Calland discussing his experiences dealing with a multitude of different pipeline incidents and how it shaped the way he and his staff conducted inspections as well as the importance of communication with the public and media and properly handling public outrage. In this episode, you […]
Integrity Management
Episode 256: As Low As Reasonably Practicable Risk Management with Jan Hayes
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Jan Hayes from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, and author of the book “Nightmare Pipeline Failures,” who returns to talk about the regulatory approach used in Australia that focuses on an approach called as-low-as-reasonably-practicable risk management. Jan and Russel discuss that there are often external and sometimes uncontrollable factors […]
Episode 255: The Contribution of Organization Factors in Pipeline Incidents with Jan Hayes
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Jan Hayes discussing her book, Nightmare Pipeline Failures, how you must learn from both successes and difficulties, and that large incidents are not necessarily task failures, but system failures. In this episode, you will learn how sociology plays a large part in organizational accident prevention, what the term “system” […]
Episode 247: Managing External Force Threats with Sam Acheson and John Lynk
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features John Lynk and Sam Acheson discussing what exactly is a natural force threat, how to prepare for upcoming threats, and the 2022 reissue of the PHMSA advisory bulletin that came out in 2019. In this episode, you will learn about how to manage geotechnical threats, utilize all data rather […]
Episode 241: MAOP Reconfirmation, The Mega Rule, & a Different View on Pipeline Integrity with Scott Glaeser
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Scott Glaeser discussing the impact that the Mega Rule will have on the industry for years to come, and how the capital needs for MAOP reconfirmation are almost as much as full pipeline replacements. In this episode, you will learn about the Mega Rule’s impact on gas utilities and […]
Episode 238: API RP 1188 Pipeline Facility Integrity Management with Mark Piazza
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Mark Piazza discussing the new API Recommended Practice 1188 (Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Facilities Integrity Management). The episode covers the content of API 1188 and how pipeline operators can incorporate the RP into their Integrity Management Program. In this episode, you will learn about what RP 1188 is, why the […]
Episode 225: API RP 1183 Assessment and Management of Pipeline Dents with Aaron Dinovitzer
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, including its history, the different types of dents that can […]
Episode 211: Soil Mechanics for Pipeline Stress Analysis with Jim Oswell
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 wrote the book on the topic. Dr. Oswell will also discuss […]
Episode 201: The Pipeline Integrity Management Process with Matt Brown, PE, PMP
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 prioritize pipeline risks based on the likelihood of an incident times […]
Episode 199: Industry Collaboration and Data Sharing in Integrity Management with Michael Stackhouse
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 with inline inspection and NDE, how data is being shared across pipeline operators, the […]