In this week’s episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Mo O’Connor from API discusses the proper use of API standards in the pipeline industry. The episode covers various topics, including the reasons why API standards are copyrighted, the extensive work that goes into creating and maintaining these standards, and the importance of consensus-based standards. In this […]
Pipeline Regulations
Episode 307: Pipeline Safety Trust Viewpoint on Current Rulemakings with Bill Caram
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat talks to Bill Caram from the Pipeline Safety Trust. They discuss various aspects of pipeline safety, including the gas leak detection and repair rule, the new distribution rulemaking, the valve rule, and the importance of safety management systems. Bill shares insights into how individual incidents […]
Episode 306: 2023 Texas Legislative Session with Thure Cannon and Jennifer Coffee
In this week’s episode, host Russel Treat speaks with Thure Cannon and Jennifer Coffee of the Texas Pipeline Association about the recent 2023 Texas legislative session. Listen to the episode now to learn more about everything that was discussed during the session, the economic impact of pipelines in Texas, and bills that impact the industry. […]
Episode 305: Impact of the PHMSA Gas Distribution Rule on Public Gas with Erin Kurilla
In this week’s episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Erin Kurilla, VP of Operations and Pipeline Safety at American Public Gas Association, to discuss the impact of the PHMSA Gas Distribution rule on public gas. Listen to the episode now to learn more about the APGA and its members and […]
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 301: PHMSA Gas Distribution Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with Keith Coyle
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features returning guest Keith Coyle, of Babst Calland, discussing the recent PHMSA NOPR (notice of proposed rulemaking) that deals primarily with changes to the gas distribution line regulations. In this episode, you will learn about the rulemaking process, what makes this one so unique, and how Congress is involved. Gas […]
Episode 299: Purpose and Uses of Records in Pipeline Safety with Byron Coy
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Byron Coy discussing the importance of keeping proper records, how the use of records has changed over the years, and the different values records hold. In this episode, you will learn about the different types of records, how to correctly store and update them, and how proper record keeping […]
Episode 23: Measurement in the Great White North with Colby Ruff
This month’s Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast episode features Colby Ruff discussing the regulation differences between the United States and Canada for the oil and gas industry, as well as Canada’s program EPAP. In this month’s episode, you will learn about custody transfer measurement, audits, and how the Canadian government keeps the senior executives responsible. […]
Episode 296: 811 Day with Sarah Magruder Lyle
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Sarah Magruder Lyle discussing what 811 day is, its importance, and what CGA has planned for the future. In this episode, you will learn about the history behind the 811 emergency number creation, its variety of supporters, and the biggest issue they face – noncallers. 811 Day Show Notes, […]
Episode 294: 911 for Pipeline Emergencies, What You Need to Know with Brooks Shannon and April Heinze
In this week’s episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Brooks Shannon and April Heinze of NENA – the National Emergency Number Association to discuss 911 for pipeline emergencies. Listen to the episode now to learn what you need to know about practical implementation of the rupture notification rule – particularly […]