Pipeliners Podcast Russel Treat

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat speaks with Martin van Onna from Strohm about the development and advantages of composite pipes in the pipeline industry.
Martin explains the composition, manufacturing process, and applications of thermoplastic composite pipes, emphasizing their benefits over traditional steel pipes, such as flexibility, strength, and resistance to corrosion.
They also discuss the economic considerations, lifespan, and inspection protocols associated with composite pipes, highlighting the potential for cost savings and improved performance in various environments.
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In this episode, host Russel Treat captures conversations with industry experts during the 2024 API Pipeline Conference in Salt Lake City. The topics discussed include insights into pipeline safety, stakeholder engagement, alarm management, and the importance of community and first responder collaboration. 
This episode provides a snapshot of current trends and challenges in the pipeline industry featured during the Pipeline and Cybernetics conference.
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In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Alan Redding from Consumers Energy and Laura Ade from South Jersey Gas about the recent Gas Control Committee Meetings held during the 2024 AGA Operations Conference. 
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In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is live from the 2024 API Pipeline Conference & Exhibit with David Murk, Senior Director of Pipelines, Midstream, for the American Petroleum Institute (API), to talk about the conference and what topics are covered.
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In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Andrea Grover from Enbridge and Carl Weimer from the Pipeline Safety Trust discuss the newly established API 1185 standard on stakeholder engagement.
The conversation covers the development process of the standard, its key components, and its significance in improving communication between pipeline operators and stakeholders throughout the pipeline lifecycle.
During the episode, the discussion emphasizes the importance of building relationships, trust, and meaningful involvement to ultimately enhance pipeline safety and environmental stewardship. Throughout the conversation, they highlight the ongoing implementation efforts and the need for continuous improvement in stakeholder engagement practices within the industry.
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In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, regular guest Keith Coyle of Babst Calland discusses the recent GPAC meeting focusing on regulatory rulemaking for the LDAR (Leak Detection and Repair) rule. 
The episode covers the structure and purpose of the GPAC, previous meetings' outcomes, key topics discussed such as gas gathering lines, large volume release reporting, LNG facilities, hydrogen pipelines, and compliance deadlines. 
Keith also recounts discussions and voting outcomes on each topic, providing insights into the regulatory process and its implications for industry compliance.
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