Pipeline Podcast Network

#ForecastModel | In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Tom Quinn and Greg Merkel from Marquette Energy Analytics join to discuss their approach to building a forecast model for gas demand. 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. https://okt.to/d56krY #Gas #GasDemand #Forecasting #PipelinePodcastNetwork #Pipeline

#LDAR | 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. https://okt.to/Bz0jxG #LeakDetection #LeakRepair #PHMSA #RuleMaking #PipelinersPodcast

#MOC #ManagementofChange | In this week's 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 operators should consider to streamline MOC implementation. https://okt.to/JiZRa1 #PipelineSafety #PSMS #PipelinersPodcast

#MeasurementAccuracy | In this episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, host Weldon Wright speaks with John McDaniel about tackling issues related to loss and unaccountable gas in the oil and gas industry. John shares insights from his extensive career in gas measurement, touching on common challenges in identifying and addressing unaccounted-for losses. The conversation highlights the importance of proper communication, field audits, and troubleshooting to maintain effective gas measurement systems and minimize operational discrepancies. https://okt.to/ewW2XG #Measurement #Gas #Pipeline #Oil

#PipelinePurge | 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. https://okt.to/63Sn2T #NaturalGas #Pipeline #PipelinersPodcast

#API1187 | This week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features Mark Piazza from API and Andy Duncan from Enbridge discussing the new API Recommended Practice 1187, which focuses 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. https://okt.to/wJ4fVe #LandslideHazards #Pipeline #IntegrityManagement #PipelinersPodcast

#API1187 #LandslideHazards | In this month's episode of the Pipeline Technology Podcast, sponsored by Pipeline & Gas Journal, host Russel Treat discusses the API 1187 Pipeline Integrity Management of Landslide Hazards recommended practice with guests Mark Piazza from API and Andy Duncan from Enbridge. The conversation explores the historical significance of landslides as a threat to pipelines, the challenges of managing these hazards, and the industry’s ongoing efforts to improve landslide detection, prevention, and mitigation practices through advancements in technology and standards. https://okt.to/KaxLyJ #Pipeline #IntegrityManagement #PipelinersPodcast

#AlarmManagement | In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host 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. #CRM #ControlRoomManagement #Pipeline #PipelinersPodcast https://okt.to/b86Cie

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#CO2 | In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Chris Carville of SCS Technologies joins to discuss various approaches to CO2 measurement, particularly in light of emerging federal initiatives and tax credits related to carbon dioxide. The episode explores the historical methods of CO2 measurement, including the use of orifice plates and equations of state, as well as newer technologies like Coriolis meters, which simplify mass measurement. The conversation covers the complexities of CO2 as a fluid and the evolving techniques to ensure accurate measurement and compliance. https://okt.to/5zJRQ3 #Measurement #Pipeline #PipelinePodcastNetwork