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Pipeliners Podcast

Russel Treat
Pipeline Operations
Pipeline Safety
Control Room Management
Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence
PHMSA
Alarm Management
American Petroleum Institute
Oil and Gas Industry
Regulatory Compliance
Natural Gas
Pipeline Integrity Management
Muddy Boots
Pipeline Industry
Compliance
Integrity Management
Data Management
Bellingham Incident
Cloud Solutions
Leak Detection

The Pipeliners Podcast is the source of industry information for pipeline professionals. This is a weekly podcast with new episodes released every Tuesday. Each week, host Russel Treat welcomes industry-leading experts and insightful guests to share their knowledge about specific pipeline topics in an informative, conversational setting. Each episode covers topics that include alarm management, co... more

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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 ... more

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 operat... more

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... more

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 an... more

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Recent Guests

Vickie Cain
Led the API RP1168 Update for Pipeline Control Room Management
Episode: Episode 449: Updated API RP 1168 - Pipeline Control Room Management with Vickie Cain
Mark LaCour
Keynote Speaker at API Pipeline Conference
Oil and Gas Global Network / API
Episode: Episode 448: State of the Industry with Mark LaCour
Walter Nusbaum
Keynote speaker at the API Pipeline Conference discussing Normalizing Excellence
API Pipeline Conference
Episode: Episode 447: Normalizing Excellence with Walter Nusbaum
Mona Haggag
In-situ mechanical testing expert
Morticom
Episode: Episode 446: In-situ Mechanical Testing with Mona Haggag
Mike Radich
Senior Account Executive at LiveEO
LiveEO
Episode: Episode 444: Closing the Gap between Field Execution in Right of Way Monitoring with Mike Radich
Alois Multerer
Representative from Primus Liner, expert in trenchless remediation
Primus Liner
Episode: Episode 443: Using Reinforced Plastic Liner for Pipeline Remediation with Alois Multerer
Travis Greenstreet
Industry guest discussing full scope testing and analysis
Akurin
Episode: Episode 442: Full Scope Pipeline Integrity Testing and Analysis with Travis Greenstreet and Ahmed Hassanin
Ahmed Hassanin
Industry guest discussing full scope testing and analysis
Akurin
Episode: Episode 442: Full Scope Pipeline Integrity Testing and Analysis with Travis Greenstreet and Ahmed Hassanin
Tyler Tunic
Vice President of Industry Engagement and Workforce Advancement at SGA Natural Gas Association
SGA Natural Gas Association
Episode: Episode 441: Industry Engagement and Workforce Advancement with Tyler Tunic

Host

Russel Treat
Host of Pipeliners Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • Great source of Pipeline Information

    This podcast is a great way to keep abreast of issues and developments across the pipeline industry. Gives me an opportunity to learn about parts of the industry outside of my day to day activities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Measurement/Scada Specialist
    United States3 years ago
  • Illuminating and Insightful! 👏

    Regardless of your role in the pipeline industry - this is a must listen! Russel does an incredible job covering all the insights, innovations and headlines you need to know about to stay ahead of the technological curve - with inspiring interviews from leaders who actually have first-hand experience. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshCrist
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome podcast

    This is a really great podcast that does a good job breaking down various segments of the midstream industry and covers a broad range of topics. Always look forward to it every week and also yeti tumbler is great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RangeAggie12
    United States6 years ago
  • Home run!

    This podcast delivers a wealth of knowledge and relevant information every single episode. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susan T.
    United States6 years ago
  • Pipeline Operators

    This podcast is an excellent source of information for pipeliners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Satelytics
    United States6 years ago

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The host asks thoughtful questions and draws out practical guidance for operators.
Industry leaders provide actionable insights across a broad range of topics.
Experts make complex topics accessible with real-world examples.
High-quality guests and practical takeaways keep getting better episode after episode.
Content is consistently focused on safety, technology, and regulatory trends.

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Episode 447: Normalizing Excellence with Walter Nusbaum
Q: First question I want to ask you is, how did that become your life's mission?
Walter explains that his life mission grew from a personal history of underperforming and a mentor who emphasized progress and excellence, which helped him shift from accepting mediocrity to pursuing excellence in a focused domain and then applying those principles more broadly.
Episode 445: Anniversary of the Bellingham Incident with Larry Shelton
Q: What does 'operations excellence' mean to you, and why is it important?
He defines OE as achieving business goals with no harm to people, property, or the environment, summarized as four simple words: business goals, no harm; and he stresses that safety must be integral to daily decision-making, not an afterthought.
Episode 445: Anniversary of the Bellingham Incident with Larry Shelton
Q: So you're an operations guy. Maybe you could tell us a little bit about your background and how you got into pipelining.
Shelton describes his journey from Alaska with the Trans Alaska Pipeline, through ARCO, to roles in health, safety, environment, and operations excellence, emphasizing how frontline experience and leadership positions shaped his approach to risk and safety.
Episode 446: In-situ Mechanical Testing with Mona Haggag
Q: How do you handle data security and avoid exposing sensitive information from field tests?
The systems are designed for local processing with no mandatory cloud connection, ensuring data can be retained and analyzed on-site in secure environments.
Episode 446: In-situ Mechanical Testing with Mona Haggag
Q: Is this something operators can buy a piece of equipment and run themselves, or do they need an expert?
It's designed to be straightforward and can be operated by trained technicians in the field, with surface preparation and safety procedures, though complex scenarios may still benefit from expert oversight.

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What is Pipeliners Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly technical discussion focused on pipeline technology, safety, regulation, and industry leadership. Across recent episodes, listeners hear practical, practitioner-oriented conversations about advancing workforce development, field-ready leak detection and inline inspection, environmental permitting, corrosion control, and modern control-room practices like alarm management and cyber/AI integration. Notable throughlines include hands-on training, regulatory expectations (PHMSA and permitting regimes), and the evolving role of conferences and industry collaboration in moving projects forward. The show often features guests with deep, real-world experience from operators, regulators, engineering consultancies, and trade associations, ma... more

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Recent guests on Pipeliners Podcast include:

1. Vickie Cain
2. Mark LaCour
3. Walter Nusbaum
4. Mona Haggag
5. Mike Radich
6. Alois Multerer
7. Travis Greenstreet
8. Ahmed Hassanin

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