This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features returning guest “Mr. Corrosion” Bob Franco of Franco Corrosion Consulting providing an introduction to pipeline coatings, specifically how to control external corrosion with coatings. In this episode, you will learn about what to consider when looking at different coatings to help prevent corrosion in pipelines, the different kinds of […]
Pipeline Safety
Episode 151: PHMSA Valve & Rupture Rule Meeting Recap with Keith Coyle
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Keith Coyle of Babst Calland returning to the podcast to report his takeaways from the recent GPAC/LPAC committee meetings on the proposed PHMSA rulemaking, Valve Installation and Minimum Rupture Detection Standards. In this episode hosted by Russel Treat, you will learn about the impetus behind this particular rulemaking, the […]
Episode 143: Using Dig Feedback to Improve Pipeline Integrity with Tod Barker
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Tod Barker of T.D. Williamson discussing how to use dig feedback to improve your pipeline integrity program. In this episode, you will learn about what dig feedback is, a new technology called Coherent Light Profilometry and how it improves pipe measurement accuracy, and the difference between data […]
Episode 139: Lessons Learned From Gas Utility Incidents with John Erickson
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features returning guest John Erickson of the American Public Gas Association (APGA) discussing the lessons learned from gas utility incidents to help support pipeline safety. In this episode, you will learn about the importance of having procedures in place in the event of an accident, how to handle the situation […]
Episode 138: Damage Prevention and the Gold Shovel Story with Cheryl Campbell
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Cheryl Campbell of the Gold Shovel Association discussing damage prevention in the pipeline industry. In this episode, you will learn about the history and importance of damage prevention and how the Gold Shovel Association has worked to prevent damage, to empower field teams to operate safely, and […]
Episode 137: Safe Harbor, Lessons Learned, and Training Impacts with Mary Palkovich
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Mary Palkovich of Consumers Energy discussing the importance of the pipeline industry drawing from other industries to embrace a “safe harbor” approach of sharing information in an effort to increase pipeline safety. In this episode, you will learn about the safe harbor constraints in the pipeline industry, […]
Episode 136: Geotechnical Hazards in Pipelining with Jen Holmstadt
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Jen Holmstadt of WSB discussing the process of evaluating geotechnical hazards in pipelining. In this episode, you will learn about complexity around geohazards in pipelining, geohazard assessment methods, and the importance of predictive methods when analyzing geotechnical hazards. You will also learn about the importance of understanding […]
Episode 135: Creating a Tailored Training Plan with Brian Dresel and Mayra Maese
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Brian Dresel of Black Hills Energy and Mayra Maese of Energy Worldnet (EWN) discussing how to tailor a pipeline training program to the specific needs and learning styles of pipeline professionals. In this episode, you will learn about the evolution of training in the pipeline industry, the […]
Episode 134: Public Awareness & New API RP 1162 with John Erickson
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features returning guest John Erickson of the American Public Gas Association (APGA) discussing the revisions to API Recommended Practice 1162 and the impact on public awareness. In this episode, you will learn about the importance of public awareness when dealing with pipeline leaks. You will also learn about how technology […]
Episode 133: Changing Culture in the Pipeline Industry with Coleman Sterling and James Cross
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Coleman Sterling and James Cross of Energy Worldnet (EWN) discussing how the culture is changing in the pipeline industry and the subsequent impact on training. In this episode, you will learn about the evolution of pipeline industry training, achieving efficiencies in training, matching up training with the emotional intelligence […]