Pipeline Innovations TechTalk

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The Pipeline Innovations TechTalk podcast offers an in-depth exploration of the unique challenges faced by the midstream industry. Each episode delves into cutting-edge technological solutions, showcasing the expertise and insights of leading professionals and innovators in their respective fields. Through engaging discussions, the podcast highlights how these advancements are transforming the industry and paving the way for more efficient, sustainable, and resilient midstream operations.

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November 5 · 20 min
Measuring pipeline temperature without thermowells or process penetrations
In this episode, Greg Pryor, Product Marketing Manager – Temperature & Systems at Endress+Hauser Group, discusses how the TM611 non-invasive temperature measurement solution eliminates the need for thermowells and process penetrations while delivering accuracy and response times comparable to invasive methods. Pryor explains the challenges that decades of invasive measurement have created for pipeline operators and the advantages of a retrofit solution for aging, highly regulated infrastructure that can be installed without shutting down operations. The conversation also covers the safety and leak-prevention benefits of keeping instrumentation outside the pipe and performance in demanding conditions such as high pressure, corrosive media, abrasion and pigging operations.
October 27 · 20 min
Know your own numbers: Methane monitoring for pipeline operators
Ray Cheatham, Energy Market Leader at Onterris, joined Pipeline & Gas Journal to discuss the methane challenges facing U.S. midstream operators as federal rules shift and public monitoring expands. Cheatham explains why methane is a particular concern for gathering, processing, transmission and storage, and where the EPA’s 2024 methane rule, the OOOOc state plan deadline, the Waste Emissions Charge and PHMSA’s leak detection rule currently stand. He also looks at why operators aren’t easing off despite the federal pullback, pointing to stricter state rules, emissions-intensity terms in LNG and utility contracts, and the risk of regulatory whiplash. The conversation also covers how satellites, aircraft, drones and fixed sensors are making leak data public, EPA’s Super Emitter Program, how operators can respond when remote data is wrong, and the business consequences of a visible leak. Cheatham closes with what leading operators are doing on the ground, how methane management connects to pipeline safety, and what to watch over the next 12 to 18 months.
October 16 · 24 min
What it will take to build $1 T in North American midstream infrastructure
Amy Andryszak, President and CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), joined Pipeline & Gas Journal to discuss the North American Midstream Infrastructure Report, which estimates that more than $1 T in midstream capital investment will be needed across the U.S. and Canada through 2052. Andryszak explains why the report uses a 2052 horizon and what is driving the investment figure. She also looks at how data center growth and LNG exports are shaping demand and where the more than 37,000 mi of new transmission pipeline and roughly 103,000 mi of gathering pipeline are most urgently needed. The conversation also covers the near-term obstacles to getting that investment underway, including permitting, financing and workforce and the policy changes INGAA wants industry leaders and policymakers to take up.
October 13 · 21 min
Building for the Next 40 Years: Inside CRC Evans' New Burnley Centre of Excellence
Pipeline & Gas Journal sat down with Paul McShane, president of CRC Evans EMEA, at the opening of the company's new Burnley facility in England. Paul explains why CRC Evans doubled its footprint in the town where it has operated since 1988, and how the site will serve as a Centre of Excellence for specialty welding and coating work outside North America. He walks through the four quadrants of the building, from engineering and pre-qualification testing to industrial coating and a clean room, and shares how defense, nuclear and other new markets are driving diversification. The conversation also covers Data 360, AI-driven analysis and the Raptor 2 field joint coating system.
October 12 · 27 min
Inside PTC Berlin: How EITEP Built a Global Pipeline Conference
PTC didn't start in Berlin, and it didn't start with 1,000 attendees. Dennis Fandrich, Managing Director of EITEP Institute and Chairman of the Pipeline Technology Conference, joins Kate Stratogianni, Chair of Young Pipeline Professionals Europe (YPPE), to walk through how the show grew and how the industry is bringing in its next wave of talent. In this conversation: The origin story, from a 120-person conference inside Hanover Messe in 2006 to a 1,000-attendee event in Berlin Why Berlin works as the host city even though no major operator is headquartered there How the advisory committee shapes the technical program, with full tracks now on hydrogen, CO2, and geohazards YPPE's mentorship program, with 14 mentor and mentee pairs this year that include four CEOs and a vice president PTC's student jobs program, 50 euro student tickets, and the Dr. Klaus Ritter Award for best young pipeline paper Worth a listen if you operate, build, inspect, or supply pipelines in Europe and beyond, or if your company is thinking about how to invest in the next generation of pipeline engineers. 00:00 Welcome from PTC Berlin 01:00 Meet Dennis Fandrich and Kate Stratogianni 02:00 What EITEP is, and how it started 04:00 PTC's launch at Hanover Messe in 2006 07:30 Why PTC moved to Berlin in 2014 10:30 PTC today: 1,000 attendees from 60 countries 13:00 Hydrogen, CO2, and geohazards on the program 14:00 YPPE's origin story 19:00 Inside the YPPE mentorship program 24:30 Student tickets, awards, and PTC jobs program 26:30 Wrap up and final thoughts
September 30 · 13 min
Inside the EJX S Series: A new flagship for pressure measurement
Recorded live at YNOW2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana, this episode features Sam Hassan, Product Manager at Yokogawa. Hassan discusses the EJX S Series, Yokogawa's new flagship pressure transmitter line succeeding the long-running EJX A and what 30-plus yrs of silicon resonant sensor development brought to the new design. The conversation covers what improved precision means for pipeline and plant operators, how rangeability of up to 400:1 changes transmitter specification and deployment, where early adoption is expected across oil and gas, LNG, chemicals, power and water markets, and the practical case for migrating from EJX A units now vs. waiting for a planned refresh.
September 17 · 31 min
Engineering certainty in severe sour service
This episode examines severe sour service, one of the pipeline industry's most technically demanding challenges. Pipeline & Gas Journal sat down with Calum MacLean, Head of Welding Engineering, and Tom Feteris, Offshore Director, both of CRC Evans, to discuss why rising hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) concentrations, deeper water and harsher operating environments are pushing operators toward more experienced engineering partners. The conversation covers what separates severe sour projects from conventional pipeline construction, including metallurgy, hydrogen effects and long-term material integrity, and why success depends on early engineering engagement rather than a single qualified welding procedure.
September 8 · 20 min
Pipeline bottlenecks, price discounts and the case for permitting reform in the Marcellus
In this episode, we sat down with Jim Welty, President of the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC), to unpack the infrastructure gap holding back the Marcellus and Utica shale plays. Welty explains why Pennsylvania producers face steep price discounts despite leading the nation in natural gas output, and why the Northeast has lagged behind the South Central U.S. in pipeline buildout even as Gulf Coast LNG demand drives new capacity elsewhere.
August 28 · 42 min
Making SMS work in practice: Operator and contractor perspectives on pipeline safety
In this episode, Laurie Knape (Program Manager, API Pipeline Safety Management System Assessments), Jason O'Flaherty (Risk Analyst, Marathon Petroleum) and David Pearce (Manager of Finance and Operations, Parker Stockstill Construction) examine how safety management systems (SMS) function across the pipeline sector. The discussion spans an operator's experience scaling an SMS program, the distinct challenges small and mid-size contractors face in adopting these frameworks and methods for measuring an SMS's impact on safety and operational discipline. Guests also address aligning culture and expectations across operators, contractors and subcontractors, and how industry assessment tools can drive greater consistency sector-wide.
August 21 · 18 min
AI, digital twins and the future of midstream operations
In this episode, Rob McGreevy, CPO of AVEVA, discusses how AI and digital twins are reshaping midstream pipeline operations, the shift from scheduled to predictive maintenance and the real-time data architecture—sensors, edge computing, SCADA and cloud platforms—needed to make it all work.
July 27 · 38 min
How Integrated Vegetation Management Is Changing Pipeline Operations
Pipeline right-of-way management has evolved far beyond routine vegetation clearing. In this episode of Pipeline Innovations Tech Talk, we sit down with Brent Oberlink, owner of Lanracorp, to discuss how integrated vegetation management (IVM) is helping operators improve safety, reduce long-term maintenance costs and strengthen pipeline integrity. The conversation explores the growing importance of proactive rights-of-way (ROW) management, the impact of extreme weather on maintenance strategies, and why vegetation management plays a critical role in inspections, emergency response and long-term asset reliability.
July 13 · 28 min
Cybersecurity: A discussion in threat mitigation and resilience
In this episode, cybersecurity expert Paul Smith, Honeywell Technologies, discusses the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, the impact of artificial intelligence on cyber threats and strategies for industrial cybersecurity resilience. A must-listen for industry professionals aiming to stay ahead in cybersecurity.
July 6 · 18 min
Permitting Reform, Grid Reliability and the Future of Natural Gas Infrastructure
As electricity demand accelerates due to AI data centers, industrial reshoring and increasing electrification, the need for reliable natural gas infrastructure has never been greater. In this episode, Pipeline & Gas Journal sits down with Dena Wiggins, President & CEO of the Natural Gas Supply Association (NGSA), to discuss the policy and infrastructure challenges shaping the future of U.S. energy. The conversation explores why permitting reform has become a critical issue for maintaining grid reliability, the economic and energy security impacts of delayed or canceled pipeline projects and how regulatory uncertainty is influencing investment decisions across the natural gas industry. Wiggins also shares her perspective on natural gas' continuing role in supporting an affordable, resilient electric grid and delivers her message to policymakers on the importance of timely infrastructure approvals.
June 22 · 20 min
The Future of Gas Pipeline Operations: Building Smarter, More Resilient Networks
Gas pipeline operators are facing unprecedented challenges—from increasing system complexity and evolving energy demands to pressure on safety, reliability and emissions performance. In this episode, we sat down with Adam Harris, Global Vertical Market Leader, Pipelines and Terminal at Honeywell Process Automation, to explore how leading operators are adapting through digitalization, predictive operations, network optimization and practical applications of AI. Learn how integrated technologies are helping pipeline companies maximize existing infrastructure, strengthen energy resilience and move toward the next generation of autonomous, self-optimizing operations.
June 15 · 19 min
Bolted Flange Joint Certification: A paramount industry standard and safety measure
This episode explores the development and importance of the new API bolted flange joint (BFJ) certification program, featuring insights from industry experts Andri Orphanides, Director of Individual Certification Programs, API, and Andy Smith, Director of Training, VSP Technologies. Learn about the BFJ certification program, the certification process, and industry impact and importance of bolted flange joint competency.
May 26 · 24 min
Pipeline Intelligence: How DATA 360 is Transforming Infrastructure Delivery
In this episode, we sat down with Vinay Baburao, Director of Digital Transformation at CRC Evans, to discuss how the company’s proprietary DATA 360 platform is redefining pipeline and critical infrastructure delivery. The conversation explores how real-time visibility, AI-driven analytics, automated compliance tracking and full lifecycle traceability are helping operators and contractors reduce manual processes, improve QA/QC assurance and make faster, more informed decisions across complex energy projects.
May 18 · 12 min
From Welding to AI: How CRC Evans is Transforming Critical Infrastructure
At OTC 2026 in Houston, Pipeline & Gas Journal sat down with Shailesh Radhakrishnan, VP of Engineering and Technology at CRC Evans, to explore how the company is evolving from a traditional welding and coating specialist into a technology-enabled infrastructure partner. With nearly 90 yrs of industry experience, CRC Evans is leveraging AI, machine learning, predictive analytics and digital platforms to improve project transparency, quality assurance and operational efficiency across critical energy infrastructure projects.
May 11 · 13 min
Connecting the Pipeline World: Inside Europe’s Premier Pipeline Event
Recorded live at the Pipeline Technology Conference (PTC) in Berlin, Germany, this episode dives into the evolution of one of the world’s premier pipeline industry events and the growing movement to empower the next generation of pipeline professionals. Pipeline & Gas Journal sat down with Dennis Fandrich, Managing Director of EITEP and Chairman of PTC, alongside Kate Stratogianni of Rosen and Young Pipeline Professionals Europe (YPPE), to explore how a small technical conference launched in Hanover grew into a global industry gathering representing more than 60 countries and 100 pipeline operators.
May 4 · 9 min
Breaking New Ground in Pipeline Innovation: From European Expansion to Hydrogen Line Stops
This episode dives into the evolving world of pipeline innovation with industry experts from STATS Group. Andy Norrie (Head of Sales & Business Development) and Mike Kaiser (Business Development Manager, Europe) unpack the company’s expansion from the UK into continental Europe, the challenges of navigating diverse regulations and the strategy behind building market awareness. The conversation explores cutting-edge advancements, including emission-reducing pipeline isolation techniques, a major new partnership with Patriot and the recent P2D acquisition. Andy also shares insights on a world-first leak-tight hydrogen line stop, while Mike challenges traditional pipeline intervention methods with a fresh perspective on efficiency and sustainability.
April 20 · 19 min
Pipelines, Power, and Risk: Insuring the Infrastructure Behind the AI Era
As artificial intelligence and hyperscale computing reshape global energy demand, the infrastructure required to support data centers is growing more complex — and more critical — than ever before. In this episode of the Pipeline Innovations TechTalk Podcast, host sits down with Michael Kolodner, Global Renewable Energy and U.S. Power Leader at Marsh Risk, to explore the evolving intersection of energy infrastructure, pipelines, and data center risk. From natural gas and hydrogen delivery to cooling systems and near-zero downtime expectations, Michael breaks down how insurers are assessing a new generation of pipeline projects purpose-built for the digital economy. He also sheds light on the risk categories drawing the most scrutiny from underwriters, how these pipelines differ from traditional oil and gas infrastructure, and — perhaps most importantly — what critical risk he believes isn't getting nearly enough attention in the industry today.

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