Pipeliners Podcast

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  Episode 458: Why Leak Detection is Now an Integration & Cybersecurity Challenge with Nick Dresang 15.09.2026 36мин

  In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russell Treat talks with Nick Dresang, Director of Cybersecurity at Flow State, about how leak detection systems get their data and what that means for pipeline cybersecurity. They cover OT/IT integration across the Purdue Model, cloud deployment options, and the security tradeoffs operators face as more pipeline data moves off premises. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript and detailed show notes with relevant links and definitions to insider terms. 
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  Episode 457: The Impact of Electric Reconductoring on Pipeline Corrosion with Ashlin Bollacker and Frank Onesto 08.09.2026 38мин

  This week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast looks at electric transmission reconductoring, the practice of upgrading power lines with higher-capacity conductors, and its growing impact on pipeline corrosion. Host Russel Treat is joined by Ashlin Bollacker, Director of Pipeline Safety at INGAA, and returning guest Frank Onesto, Pipeline Corrosion Engineer at Burns & McDonnell, to discuss how rising AC interference from grid upgrades threatens pipeline integrity and what operators can do to get ahead of it. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript and detailed show notes with relevant links and definitions to insider terms. 
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  Episode 456: PHMSA Rulemaking Update with Keith Coyle 01.09.2026 40мин

  Keith Coyle, chief counsel at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, returns to the Pipeliners Podcast to walk through the agency's rulemaking priorities under the current administration. He and host Russell Treat cover changes to how PHMSA drafts and reviews rules, a faster format for Pipeline Advisory Committee meetings, and the status of several active rulemakings, including class location changes, LNG facility regulations, and breakout tank inspections. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript and detailed show notes with relevant links and definitions to insider terms. 
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  Episode 455: Leak Alarm - The Most Complex Alarm a Controller can Get with Angie Schrader 25.08.2026 38мин

  This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast looks at why leak alarms are considered the most difficult alarm a pipeline controller can face. Host Russell Treat is joined by Angie Schrader, co-founder and COO of Flowstate, to unpack what drives alarm sensitivity and false alarms, and how operators can build stronger leak alarm response and restart procedures. The conversation also touches on API RP 1130 and PHMSA's Rupture Mitigation Valve Rule. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript and detailed show notes with relevant links and definitions to insider terms. 
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  Episode 454: Real-Time Data Management with Geoff Daily and Aaron Knabb 18.08.2026 40мин

  On this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russell Treat talks with Geoff Daily and Aaron Knabb of Bifrost, the MetaSCADA division of Techneaux, about moving SCADA data reliably across the enterprise. The conversation covers why a simple pull from the historian often isn't enough, how Bifrost's naming and namespace tools address the "what do you actually have" problem across disparate systems, and what a pipeline operator should look for when evaluating a data integration partner. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript and detailed show notes with relevant links and definitions to insider terms. 
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  Episode 453: 811 Day with the Common Ground Alliance with Sarah Magruder Lyle 11.08.2026 29мин

  On 811 Day, Sarah Magruder Lyle, president and CEO of the Common Ground Alliance and executive director of the Damage Prevention Action Center, returns to the Pipeliners Podcast to discuss the state of underground damage prevention. She and host Russell Treat cover the newly released DIRT Report, the Damage Prevention Institute's accreditation results, a new decal partnership with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, and plans for 811's 20th anniversary in 2027. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript and detailed show notes with relevant links and definitions to insider terms. 
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  Episode 452: New API RP 1193 addressing Pressure Cycling Management with Aaron Dinovitzer and Robert MacKenzie 04.08.2026 30мин

  In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Aaron Dinovitzer, an independent integrity management consultant, and Rob McKenzie, an engineering supervisor at Enbridge, to discuss the new API Recommended Practice on pressure cycling management. The conversation covers why the standard was developed, how operations and integrity management teams can use it to speak a common language, and practical strategies operators can apply to reduce fatigue damage on liquid and gas pipelines. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript and detailed show notes with relevant links and definitions to insider terms. 
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  Episode 451: Leak Detection is Not Just One Problem with Jerad Stack 28.07.2026 38мин

  In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russell Treat talks with Jerad Stack, co-founder and CEO of Flowstate, about why "leak detection" means different things to different people in the pipeline industry. The conversation covers how Flowstate models pipeline behavior with physics-informed neural networks instead of traditional real-time transient or purely statistical models, and how that approach handles gathering systems, slack line, and the ongoing trade-off between sensitivity and reliability. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript and detailed show notes with relevant links and definitions to insider terms. 
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  Episode 450: How the Texas 811 Guardian Program is Improving Damage Prevention with Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing with Kyle VanLandingham 21.07.2026 29мин

  In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat talks with Kyle VanLandingham, Director of Business Development at Texas811, about the Guardian program. They discuss how distributed fiber optic sensing is being layered onto existing 811 infrastructure to catch excavation activity that happens without a call to 811, why that "no-ticket" digging drives a disproportionate share of underground damage, and what it takes to deploy and scale the technology across Texas. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript and detailed show notes with relevant links and definitions to insider terms. 
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  Episode 449: Updated API RP 1168 - Pipeline Control Room Management with Vickie Cain 14.07.2026 32мин

  Russel Treat talks with Vickie Cain, who chaired the American Petroleum Institute committee that led the update to API RP 1168, the recommended practice for pipeline control room management. Vickie, who spent about thirty years as a pipeline operator before moving into consulting, walks through what changed in the new edition, including point-to-point verification, control room applicability, director/supersede procedures, backup control room testing, and shift turnover, and explains why each change matters to operators. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript and detailed show notes with relevant links and definitions to insider terms. 
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  Episode 448: State of the Industry with Mark LaCour 07.07.2026 20мин

  In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat talks with Mark LaCour, Director of ModalPoint and editor-in-chief of the Oil and Gas Global Network (OGGN), recorded live at the API Pipeline, Control Room and Cybernetics Conference. Mark, who delivered one of the event's keynotes, discusses shifting public perception of the oil and gas industry among Generation Alpha, the origins and growth of OGGN, and the long-term case for keeping the industry central to humanity's energy and space exploration future. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript and detailed show notes with relevant links and definitions to insider terms. 
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  Episode 447: Normalizing Excellence with Walter Nusbaum 30.06.2026 9мин

  In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat talks with Walter Nusbaum, keynote speaker at the 2026 API Pipeline Conference, about his framework for pursuing excellence as a way of life. The conversation explores how unaddressed hazards and violations can gradually normalize failure, using real world examples ranging from the 1999 Texas A&M Bonfire collapse to the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster to illustrate concepts like latent error and enabling conditions. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript and detailed show notes with relevant links and definitions to insider terms. 
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  Episode 446: In-situ Mechanical Testing with Mona Haggag 23.06.2026 30мин

  This week on the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat talks with Mona Haggag about in-situ mechanical testing, a nondestructive technique used to determine the mechanical properties of pipe still in the ground. Mona, whose father pioneered the technology, walks through how the ball indentation method works, what it can and cannot tell an operator, and how the tool is being adapted for field use in high-stress and high-security environments. The conversation covers the history of the technology, practical field application, data security considerations, and where the technology is headed. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript and detailed show notes with relevant links and definitions to insider terms. 
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  Episode 445: Anniversary of the Bellingham Incident with Larry Shelton 16.06.2026 37мин

  This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast commemorates the 27th anniversary of the tragic Olympic Pipeline rupture in Bellingham, Washington, which resulted in a catastrophic explosion and the loss of three young lives. Larry Shelton shares his insights from the incident and the conversation serves as a reminder of the responsibilities of those in the pipeline industry. On the 20-year anniversary of the Bellingham Incident in Bellingham, Washington, Pipeliners Podcast host Russel Treat welcomed retired pipeline professional Larry Shelton to share his first-hand recollections and reflect on the importance of pipeline integrity management. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript and detailed show notes with relevant links and definitions for insider terms. 
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  Episode 444: Closing the Gap between Field Execution in Right of Way Monitoring with Mike Radich 09.06.2026 38мин

  In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russell Treat joins Mike Radich, Senior Account Executive at Live EO, for a live webinar conversation on what happens after a right-of-way issue is identified — how it moves through the organization, how it gets prioritized, and how it ultimately reaches the field for resolution. Drawing on more than thirty years of pipeline operations experience, Russell applies principles from control room management, alarm management, and human factor science to the emerging challenge of real-time satellite-based right-of-way monitoring. For more detailed show notes and a full episode transcript, visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com.  
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  Episode 443: Using Reinforced Plastic Liner for Pipeline Remediation with Alois Multerer 02.06.2026 29мин

  In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat speaks with Alois Multerer of Primus Line about reinforced thermoplastic liner technology and its role in pipeline rehabilitation. The conversation explores how Kevlar-reinforced composite liners are installed, where trenchless remediation technologies are most effective, and the ongoing industry challenges around inspection, integrity management, and long-term operational confidence in non-metallic pipeline systems. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
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  Episode 442: Full Scope Pipeline Integrity Testing and Analysis with Travis Greenstreet and Ahmed Hassanin 26.05.2026 30мин

  In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat speaks with Travis Greenstreet and Ahmed Hassanin about full scale pipeline integrity testing, failure analysis, and the role testing plays in validating integrity management decisions. The conversation explores burst testing, strain analysis, digital modeling, repair validation, and how operators can use testing and analysis to better understand pipeline behavior, improve confidence in engineering assessments, and support regulatory decision-making. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
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  Episode 441: Industry Engagement and Workforce Advancement with Tyler Tunic 19.05.2026 20мин

  In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat speaks with Tyler Tunic of the SGA Natural Gas Association about workforce engagement, industry collaboration, and the evolving role of trade associations in the natural gas industry. Tyler discusses his transition from working in the industry to joining SGA, as well as the importance of leadership development, committee engagement, and creating meaningful learning opportunities for the next generation of pipeline professionals. The conversation also explores how organizations like SGA, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America Foundation, and Young Pipeline Professionals USA are helping connect industry professionals, strengthen workforce development, and create long-term value across the natural gas sector. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
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  Episode 440: Natural Gas Leak Detection Technology with Brad Thomas 12.05.2026 13мин

  In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat speaks with Brad Thomas of Heath Consultants about the evolution of natural gas leak detection technology and the operational realities of leak survey work. The conversation explores how the industry is moving from traditional combustible gas indicators toward advanced laser-based methane detection systems, along with the training and operational challenges that come with adopting new technologies. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
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  Episode 439: Getting Value from Environmental Consulting with Michelle Logut and Scott Urwick 05.05.2026 27мин

  In this episode, Russel Treat speaks with Michelle Logut and Scott Urwick about how environmental consultants support pipeline project success. The conversation explores how early engagement, clear communication, and alignment between permitting and construction can help avoid delays, reduce costs, and maintain project momentum. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.