Alexandra Kostereva, Operations Manager at GERG (European Gas Research Group), talks to Elizabeth Corner about:

• The most pressing technical challenges currently facing gas pipelines in Europe.
• What kind of innovations or adaptations are being explored for existing pipeline infrastructure.
• How GERG ensures that pipeline-related research translates into real-world safety, sustainability, and efficiency improvements across the continent.
• Energy resilience in Europe.

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A conversation about the research, collaboration, and science behind safer, cleaner, and more efficient pipeline operations. Featuring Gary Choquette, Executive Director of Research at the Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI).

Gary Choquette, Executive Director of Research at PRCI, talks to Elizabeth Corner about:

• What PRCI does, and how it decides what to focus on.
• The Technology Development Centre in Houston – and why it’s a game changer.
• The industry's readiness for hydrogen, CO₂ and future fuels.
• Why collaborative research beats solo efforts every time.
• How PRCI supports transparency, safety and trust in the public eye.

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Juan Caballero, Chair of the AMPP Board of Directors, talks to Elizabeth Corner about:

• The merger of NACE with SSPC to form AMPP.
• Materials protection challenges in 2025.
• AMPP’s training programmes, including a sneak peek into the newest offerings.
• Industry trends and how AMPP views sustainability.
• Which certifications are currently in demand.
• Digital learning for pipelines.
• Regulations that we need to pay attention to now.

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Sponsoring this episode of the World Pipelines Podcast is the TDW SmartPlug® Isolation System — The safest inline isolation system on the market. Learn more here.