Pipeliners Podcast

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Pipeliners Podcast

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.

  1. 8 HR AGO

    Episode 362: Forecasting Demand for a Peak Day with Tom Quinn and Greg Merkel

    In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Tom Quinn and Greg Merkel from Marquette Energy Analytics return to discuss the importance of peak demand forecasting for natural gas utilities, especially in preparation for extreme weather events. The episode explores how accurate demand modeling helps ensure utilities can maintain reliable service on peak days, delving into methods of historical data analysis, customer behavior modeling, and regulatory considerations. The conversation also highlights the balance between mathematical precision and the need to communicate complex data clearly to regulatory bodies and stakeholders. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

    32 min

  2. 5 NOV

    Episode 361: Building a Forecast Model for Gas Demand with Tom Quinn and Greg Merkel

    In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Tom Quinn and Greg Merkel from Marquette Energy Analytics join to discuss their approach to gas demand forecasting. They discuss the origins of their business, which evolved from a university research lab to a standalone company, and explore the complexities of building accurate forecast models. Tom and Greg also explain the factors that influence gas demand, such as weather patterns and calendar events, and share insights on managing unusual situations like the COVID-19 pandemic in their forecasting models. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

    42 min

  3. 29 OCT

    Episode 360: LDAR Final Rule with Keith Coyle

    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 surrounding regulatory reviews and implications for the pipeline industry. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

    39 min

  4. 22 OCT

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

    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 the complexities of departmental versus enterprise-wide MOC processes. The episode also touches on ongoing challenges and solutions being considered at EnerSys to streamline MOC implementation. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

    16 min

  5. 15 OCT

    Episode 358: Safely Purging Gas Pipelines with Joshua Ott

    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 standardizing tools and practices across the industry to improve safety and efficiency in these critical processes. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

    31 min

  6. 8 OCT

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

    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 practical, adaptable approach operators can take to mitigate geotechnical risks effectively. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

    29 min

  7. 1 OCT

    Episode 356: Considerations in Alarm Management with Russel Treat

    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 ensuring alarms are meaningful, prioritizing critical alarms, and optimizing SCADA for effective alarm management. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

    30 min

  8. 24 SEPT

    Episode 355: Approaches to CO2 Measurement with Chris Carville

    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.

    38 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Russel Treat
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    363
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    Pipeliners Podcast

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