In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat welcomes Jeff Allen, Global Pipeline Practice Lead for Esri and a board member of PODS, to discuss the latest developments in the Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS). Jeff shares insights into his role at Esri, the evolution of geospatial technology in the pipeline industry, and […]
Recent Episodes
Episode 311: Learning Integrity Management with Christopher De Leon and Rhett Dotson
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, hosts Christopher De Leon and Rhett Dotson join Russel Treat to discuss learning integrity management. The hosts share insights from their experience in the pipeline industry and the creation of their podcast, “Pipeline Things.” They highlight the importance of understanding pipeline failures, the role of regulations, and the […]
Episode 310: Model Predictive Control in Pipelining with Vicki Knott
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat welcomes Vicki Knott, CEO and co-founder of Crux OCM, to discuss model predictive control (MPC) and its application to the pipeline industry. They explore the concepts of advanced process control, model predictive control, and their relevance in optimizing pipeline operations. Vicki explains the difference between […]
Episode 309: Using API Standards with Mo O’Connor
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 […]
Episode 308: Team Training with Byron Coy
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Byron Coy discussing the importance of team training within the industry, why connections between different workers are crucial and the importance of keeping up with the correct training records. In this episode, you will learn about the concept of team training, the different ways to implement training into the […]
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 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 […]