KC talks with Rana Alnasir-Bolos about the importance of gender diversity and inclusion in the energy sector, particularly in pipeline infrastructure. Rana is the chairperson of the Global Women's Forum and Director of International Business Development at the Euro Institute for Information and Technology Transfer in Environmental Protection. She highlights the need for diversity to foster innovation, promote equality, and address complex challenges facing the industry. Rana also shares her experiences and initiatives, such as the Global Women in Pipeline Forum, aimed at connecting and inspiring women in the pipeline industry worldwide. The episode emphasizes the importance of promoting STEM education and career pathways for girls and young women and the need for ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive environment.

In this episode of the Energy Pipeline Podcast, Jeff Weiss, past Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety at the U.S. Department of Transportation, discusses the importance of safety in the energy industry. He shares his experiences from his 40-year career and highlights the shared goals of government and industry in achieving zero incidents and keeping energy in the pipe.

Jeff also explains the regulatory process and the role of safety management systems, specifically API RP 1173, in improving safety practices. He emphasizes the need for operators to voluntarily adopt these systems to ensure the safety of their workforce and the public.

In this episode of the Energy Pipeline Podcast, David Gregory, Business

Development Manager for Flex Steel Pipeline Technologies, discusses

small diameter pipe rehabilitation using reinforced thermoplastic pipe

(RTP). He explains the different methods of pipeline rehabilitation,

including slip lining and pipe and pipe rehabilitation. David provides

an overview of RTP, its design, and its benefits. He also discusses the

process of pipeline rehabilitation, the cost comparison between RTP and

traditional methods, and the importance of sound engineering practices

and compliance with PHMSA regulations.

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In this episode of the Energy Pipeline Podcast, Richard Sanders discusses the history and evolution of federal pipeline safety regulations, focusing on Title 49 and Parts 192 and 195. He explains the reasons for the existence of federal regulations and the collaboration between regulatory agencies and industry in creating these regulations. Sanders also highlights the importance of understanding acronyms and provides an overview of Part 192, including retroactive and non-retroactive subparts. He emphasizes the significance of due diligence and record-keeping in compliance with the regulations and suggests further exploration of specific topics in future episodes.

In this episode of the Energy Pipeline Podcast, KC Yost interviews

Russell Treat, CEO at Interact Energy Services and host of the

Pipeliners podcast.

They discuss Interact\'s software solutions for the pipeline industry, including control room operations, field measurement operations, and support integrity management.

They also talk about Muddy Boots, a field activity management system, and the importance of recording pipeline marking. Russell shares insights on the Pipeliners podcast and its impact on the industry. They also touch on the leak detection and repair rule and the need for knowledge transfer in the pipeline industry.

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Jordan Driskell talks with Connor Docherty, Product Manager at SPM Oil and Gas, during the ADIPEC 2023 oil and gas show in Abu Dhabi.

Connor's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-docherty-93a8b2a6/

The Energy Pipeline is sponsored by Caterpillar Oil and Gas.

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Forty-year industry veteran KC Yost joins the roster of OGGN podcast hosts. In this hand-off episode, Jordan and KC talk about his background and what he envisions for the show going forward.

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