Pipeline R&D Forum

The Government/Industry Pipeline R&D Forum was held in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 7-8, 2007. The 2 day event included approximately 250 representatives from Federal, State and international government agencies, public representatives, research funding organizations, standards organizations, and pipeline operators from the U.S. and overseas. Forum documents are available below. If your connection is slow, try downloading the file (by right clicking on the link) before opening.

The forum brought government and industry pipeline stakeholders together for the following purpose(s):

  1. To develop a consensus agenda of technical gaps & challenges for future R&D;
  2. To identify both short and long term research objectives for liquid/gas transmission and gas distribution pipelines;
  3. Conduct basic road mapping on identified technical gaps so solicited research is addressing the need effectively; and
  4. Provide details of the ultimate research goals so appropriate end users are factored into project scopes.

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Government/Industry Pipeline R&D Forum
New Orleans, LA
February 7-8, 2007
Agenda




Wednesday, February 7, 2007

Welcome/Opening Remarks:

 Forum Moderator: Jeff Wiese
Acting Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety, DOT/PHMSA

Perspective on Energy Pipelines:

 Speaker: Vice Admiral Thomas J. Barrett, (USCG Ret.)
Administrator, DOT/PHMSA
Key Challenges Facing Industry:
 Liquid Transportation: Tim Felt
President and CEO, Explorer Pipeline Company
 Gas Transmission: Walter Ferguson
Sr. Vice President, Operations, CenterPoint Energy
 Gas Distribution: Peter Terranova
Vice President of Operations, UGI Utilities, Inc.
 ILIA: Garrett Wilkie
President, In Line Inspection Association
Generating Innovation: Are we investing enough?:
 Speaker: Robert Howard
Vice President, Gas Transmission and Distribution, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Corporation
The Value of Government/Industry Collaboration:
 Speaker: George W. Tenley Jr.
President, Pipeline Research Council International
Research and Development Success Stories:
 The Remote Methane Leak Detector: A key technology used during the Hurricane Katrina/Rita aftermath
Speaker: Claude Trahan, Compliance Supervisor, Atmos Energy
 Live CCTV Pipeline Inspection - Pioneering Technology for Today's Robotics Programs
Speaker: George Ragula, Distribution Technology Manager, PSE&G
 U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines Operating at 80% SMYS: How R&D influenced critical consensus standards
Speaker: David Johnson, Technical Consultant, Panhandle Energy (SUG)

Track Session Information:

 Forum Moderator: Jeff Wiese
Acting Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety, DOT/PHMSA
Technical Track Sessions:
 1. Data Mining/Threat Assessment
    Session Leader: Chad Zamarin, Engineering Data Manager, Colonial Pipeline
     Speaker 1 – Introduction/Scope: Chad Zamarin, Colonial Pipeline
    Speaker 2 – Data Security: Chris Ziolkowski, GTI
    Speaker 3 – PPTS, IMP Tracking, Annual Reporting: Cheryl Trench, Allegro
    Speaker 4 – PHMSA-Future Integrity/PHMSA Initatives, Gaps, Reporting: Roger Little & Piyali Talukdar, DOT/PHMSA
    Speaker 5 – SUG Data Integration Processes, Issues, and Opportunities: David Nemeth, Panhandle Energy
    Speaker 6 – Threat Identification and Response Selection: Chad Zamarin, Colonial Pipeline
    Speaker 7 – GPS Data Collection and Utilization: Steve Biagiotti, Structural Integrity Associates, Inc.
    Speaker 8 – Data Visualization and Analysis Tools: Ed Weigele, GE
    Speaker 9 – Coordinating Multiple Data Systems Across the Enterprise - Enterprise Integration: Craig Wilder, BP
 2. Excavation Damage Prevention
    Session Leader: Burt Williams, Gas Construction Coordinator, City of Mesa
     Speaker 1 – Excavation Damage Prevention Research and Activities: Blaine Keener, DOT/PHMSA
    Speaker 2 – ThreatScan Damage Detection Technology: Manuel Terranova, GE
    Speaker 3 – Innovative Damage Prevention Technology: Mark Andraka, Peco Energy Corp
    Speaker 4 – Obstacle Detection While Drilling Technology: Kiran Kothari, GTI
 3. Direct Assessment
    Session Leader: Chris Bullock, Sr. Pipeline Integrity Engineer, CenterPoint Energy
     Speaker 1 – Direct Assessment Research: James Merritt, DOT/PHMSA
    Speaker 2 – Long Range Ultrasonic Inspection for Challenging ECDA Situations: Daniel Ersoy, GTI
    Speaker 3 – NACE Pipeline Integrity Standards Update: Drew Hevle, Enbridge
    Speaker 4 – DG-ICDA: Oliver Moghissi, CC Technologies/DNV
    Speaker 5 – WG-ICDA: Garry Matocha, Spectra Energy
    Speaker 6 – LP-ICDA – Update, Issues & Next Steps: Trevor Place, Enbridge
    Speaker 7 – DG-ICDA – An Operator’s Perspective: Andrew Pulsifer, CenterPoint Energy
    Speaker 8 – SCCDA – Current Research & Future Needs: Raymond R. Fessler, BIZTEK Consulting, Inc.
    Speaker 9 – SCCDA Experience – A TransCanada Perspective: Robert Worthingham, TransCanada
 4. Defect Detection/Characterization
    Session Leader: David Batte, Consultant, Pipeline Research Council International
    Session Leader: Daphne D'Zurko, Executive Director, NYSEARCH, Northeast Gas Association
     Speaker 1 – Defect Detection/Characterization Research: Robert Smith, DOT/PHMSA
    Speaker 2 – Integrity Management Considerations: Terry Boss (Speech, No Slides), INGAA
    Speaker 3 – NYSEARCH Current Programs: Daphne D’Zurko, NGA/NYSEARCH
    Speaker 4 – GTI Current Programs: Albert Teitsma, GTI
    Speaker 5 – SwRI Current Programs: Gary Burkhardt, SwRI
    Speaker 6 – PRCI Current Programs: Dave Batte, PRCI
    Speaker 7 – Defect Assessment: Bob Francini, Kiefner and Associates
    Speaker 8 – Defect Characterization: Tom Bubenik, CC Technologies
    Speaker 9 – In-Line Inspection/Detection: Garrett Wilkie, In Line Inspection Association
    Speaker 10 – Remote Inspection/Guided Wave Ultrasonics: Peter Mudge, TWI Plant Integrity
    Speaker 11 – Remote Inspection/Guided Wave Ultrasonics: Larry Weigel, Structural Integrity
    Speaker 12 – User Viewpoint – Liquid Transmission: Scott Ironside, Enbridge
    Speaker 13 – User Viewpoint – Gas Transmission: Jerry Rau, Panhandle Energy
    Speaker 14 – User Viewpoint – Gas Distribution: Thomas Picciott, National Grid
 5. Defect Remediation/Repair/Mitigation
    Session Leader: Dave McNeill, Manager, Pipeline Integrity, Enbridge
    Session Leader: Gary Vervake, Principle Metallurgical Engineer, Spectra Energy
     Speaker 1 – Defect Remediation/Repair/Mitigation Research: Elizabeth Komiskey, DOT/PHMSA
    Speaker 2 – Offshore Pipelines – Hurricanes in Gulf Coast: Manny Gagliano, DOI/MMS
    Speaker 3 – Liquids and Gas Transmission Lines: Dave McNeill, Enbridge & Gary Vervake, Spectra Energy
    Speaker 4 – Gas Distribution Plastic Pipe Repair: Andrew Hammerschmidt, GTI
 6. New Fuels Transportation
    Session Leader: Joe Vitelli, Principle Engineer, KeySpan
    Session Leader: Glyn Hazelden, PE, Acting Managing Director, Gas Technology Institute
     Speaker 1 – LNG Interchangeability: George Vradis, NGA/NYSEARCH
    Speaker 2 – LNG Interchangeability: Bob Wilson, Key Span Energy
    Speaker 3 – Hydrogen Economy: Yong Yi Wang, Engineering Mechanics Corporation of Columbus
    Speaker 4 – Hydrogen Economy: Glyn Hazelden, Gas Technology Institute
    Speaker 5 – Ethanol Transportation: Kevin Bodenhamer, Enterprise Products Company

Thursday, February 8, 2007

Reviewing the proposed PHMSA Technology Transfer Plan:

 Speaker: Jeff Wiese
Acting Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety, DOT/PHMSA

Click here for the Draft Technology Transfer Plan

Session Leader Report-Outs:
 1. Data Mining/Threat Assessment
 2. Excavation Damage Prevention
 3. Direct Assessment
 4. Defect Detection/Characterization
 5. Defect Remediation/Repair/Mitigation
 6. New Fuels Transportation
Final Remarks/Next Steps:
 Forum Moderator: Jeff Wiese
Acting Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety, DOT/PHMSA