Pipeliners Podcast

Oct 28 2024 361 ep. 33 mins 67
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The Pipeliners Podcast is the source of industry information for pipeline professionals. This is a weekly podcast with new episodes released every Tuesday. Each week, host Russel Treat welcomes industry-leading experts and insightful guests to share their knowledge about specific pipeline topics in an informative, conversational setting. Each episode covers topics that include alarm management, compliance, control room management, cybersecurity, HMI and SCADA, inspection, integrity, leak detection, measurement, pipeline history, pipeline technology, regulatory issues, and more.

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Episode 360: LDAR Final Rule with Keith Coyle

Oct 28 2024 39 mins  
In this podcast episode, Keith Coyle from Babst Calland discusses the final stages of the Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) rule and its regulatory journey. The conversation provides insights into the process, including the role of federal offices like the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC), while also exploring the complexities surr

Episode 359: Management of Change - a Key Component of Pipeline Safety

Oct 21 2024 16 mins  
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat dives into the topic of management of change (MOC) and its critical role in pipeline safety management. Drawing on insights from recent industry discussions and conferences, the episode explores how MOC applies across different operational areas, contrasts it with other industries like plant management, and addresses

Episode 358: Safely Purging Gas Pipelines with Joshua Ott

Oct 14 2024 30 mins  
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat speaks with Joshua Ott of Crazeweld about safely purging pipelines. Joshua shares his journey to developing innovative tools for gas purging, including his air mover device, and discusses the challenges and best practices for safely handling gas purging during pipeline operations. The conversation offers insights into

Episode 357: API 1187, Recommended Practice for Managing Landslide Hazards with Mark Piazza & Andy Duncan

Oct 07 2024 29 mins  
This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features Mark Piazza from API and Andy Duncan from Enbridge discussing the new API Recommended Practice 1187, focused on managing landslide hazards for pipeline integrity. The conversation covers the development of this standard, its key elements, and the industry collaboration that went into creating it, while also highlighting the practi

Episode 356: Considerations in Alarm Management with Russel Treat

Sep 30 2024 30 mins  
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat dives into key considerations for alarm management in pipeline operations, drawing on his years of personal experience. The episode covers the challenges of defining alarm severity, rationalizing alarms, and navigating the technical complexities of SCADA systems. Additionally, the episode highlights best practices for ensu

Episode 355: Approaches to CO2 Measurement with Chris Carville

Sep 23 2024 37 mins  
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Chris Carville of SCS Technologies joins to talk about approaches to CO2 measurement. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

Episode 354: Regulatory Update and Recent GPA and INGAA Cases with Keith Coyle

Sep 16 2024 35 mins  
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by returning guest Keith Coyle of Babst Calland. The episode includes a regulatory update and discussions on the recent GPA and INGAA cases. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

Episode 353: Remote Power where the Sun Don’t Shine with Andre Scholtz

Sep 09 2024 34 mins  
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Andre Scholtz from Solarcraft returns to discuss powering remote sites where solar energy isn't viable. The conversation explores alternatives like generators, fuel cells, and wind turbines, diving into the challenges of selecting and maintaining appropriate power sources for remote operations. The episode highlights key considerations aro

Episode 352: Hybrid Solutions for Remote Power with Andre Scholtz

Sep 02 2024 29 mins  
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Andre Scholtz from Solarcraft returns to discuss hybrid solutions for remote power systems, particularly in challenging environments. The conversation covers the fundamentals of hybrid power, the various energy sources that can be combined, and the critical considerations for designing reliable systems. The discussion emphasizes the im

Episode 351: Alternative Approaches to Powering Remote Valves with Andre Scholtz

Aug 26 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, Russel and Andre discuss the challenges and solutions related to powering remote actuated valves in the context of new U.S. regulations. The conversation highlights key considerations for implementing electric valve actuators, particularly in remote locations, and explores the complexities of using solar power, battery banks, and pneumatic systems to meet regulator