This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Geoff Isbell and Dr. Matt Joiner of Energy Worldnet (EWN) discussing the value of training that delivers an authentic experience using virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). In this episode, you will learn about why you should be interested in the capabilities of VR and AR training in […]
Recent Episodes
Episode 128: Distribution Integrity Management with John Erickson
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest John Erickson of the American Public Gas Association (APGA) discussing the important elements of Distribution Integrity Management for natural gas with host Russel Treat. In this episode, you will learn about the history of integrity management, how transmission integrity management differs from integrity management, and how geocentric […]
Episode 127: Contractors and Pipeline SMS with Steve Allen
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Steve Allen of Energy Worldnet (EWN) discussing Pipeline Safety Management Systems (Pipeline SMS) from the perspective of utilizing contractors and providing training to ensure safety. In this episode, you will learn about improving the safety culture in the oil and gas industry, how construction quality management differs from an […]
Episode 126: A Conversation With PHMSA Administrator Skip Elliott
The Pipeliners Podcast is honored to speak with PHMSA Administrator Howard “Skip” Elliott about his role as a President-appointee overseeing pipeline safety at the federal level. In this conversation with host Russel Treat, you will learn about the role of PHMSA in the federal government, what is required to close the small gap in pipeline […]
Episode 125: Leak Detection for An Entire Basin with Sean Donegan and Allan Adams
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Sean Donegan and Allan Adams of Satelytics discussing the specific application of using satellite imagery to perform leak detection on an entire basin. In this episode, you will learn about why the Satelytics data engine was formed, the future of data collection technology and why the algorithm continues to […]
Episode 124: Pipeline Crack Management with Michael Stackhouse
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Michael Stackhouse discussing crack management as part of an integrity management program. In this episode, you will learn about the history of crack assessment, how to understand the nature of cracks and then developing the appropriate response, how to manage assets so that cracks don’t become a […]
Episode 123: Fundamentals of Image Analysis with Sean Donegan and Allan Adams
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Sean Donegan and Allan Adams of Satelytics discussing the fundamentals of image analysis and the application to the pipeline industry. In this episode, you will learn about the history and development of image analysis, the technical aspects and science behind image analysis, and the importance of using image analysis […]
Episode 122: History of Pipeline Inspection with KC Yost
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features pipeline historian KC Yost discussing the history of pipeline inspection in the industry. In this episode, you will learn about the interesting back-story of how pipeline inspection started. You’ll also learn about how the industry has advanced through a deeper understanding of the importance of protecting the material integrity, […]
Episode 121: An Introduction to Pipeline Corrosion with Bob Franco
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest “Mr. Corrosion” Bob Franco of Franco Corrosion Consulting providing an introduction to the science of corrosion in pipelines. In this episode, you will learn about the basics of corrosion, why cathodic protection is essential when dealing with corrosion, the role of pigging when dealing with corrosion, and […]
Episode 120: Risk Management — How to Start with Justin Shannon
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Justin Shannon of Marathon returning to the podcast to lay out a plan for how to start Risk Management in pipeline operations. In this episode, you will learn about how to start and implement a risk management program, how risk management applies to COVID-19, using risk management to support […]