Pipeliners Podcast Russel Treat

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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In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Teri Anderson from OneOK and Lindsay Sander from Sander Resources discuss stakeholder engagement in the pipeline industry.
They explore the challenges of communication in an evolving media landscape, emphasizing the need for operators to adapt to new technologies and communication channels. The conversation highlights the importance of proactive engagement with stakeholders, including first responders, excavators, and residents living near pipelines.
Listen to the episode now to learn more about strategies for leveraging technology to improve communication effectiveness and measure engagement, as well as the impact of RP 1185 in providing a framework for industry-wide communication efforts.
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In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, recent guest Mallory Gill steps in as the host, interviewing Russell about alarm management. 
Russell shares his background in SCADA projects for pipeline operators and how he became involved in alarm management, highlighting the various aspects and complexities of the field.
They discuss the evolution of alarm management within the pipeline industry since the introduction of the control room management rule in 2010, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement and the challenges faced by operators in achieving best practices.
Russell also provides insights into the implementation of alarm management plans and the importance of a holistic approach to optimizing alarm systems for both safety and operational performance.
Listen to the episode now to learn more about strategies for effective alarm rationalization, the distinction between configuration and enunciation of alarms, and the role of risk-based approaches in improving safety outcomes. 
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This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Jason Dewitt of ExxonMobil discussing his recent project consolidating verification and calibration measurements out in the field using Muddy Boots field operations software. Jason goes into detail why the plan was created and how challenging the standardization was to implement. 
In this episode, you will learn about the efforts behind the project, how it impacted consistent measurements by automatically calculating necessary information, and why efficiency is important.
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