Pipeline R&D Forum

The Government/Industry Pipeline R&D Forum was held in Crystal City, Virginia on June 24-25, 2009. The 2 day event included 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.

Click here to view the 2009 Government and Industry Pipeline R&D Forum Report
Click here to view the Forum feedback results.



Government/Industry Pipeline R&D Forum
Crystal City, VA
June 24-25, 2009
Agenda




Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Welcome/Opening Remarks:

 Forum Moderator: Jeff Wiese
Associate Administrator, DOT/PHMSA

Perspective on Energy Pipelines:

 Speaker: Jeff Wiese
Associate Administrator, DOT/PHMSA

IMPACT: Collaboration, Coordination, Competitive Review and Co-Funding Since 2002:

 Speaker: Robert Smith
R&D Manager, DOT/PHMSA
Key Challenges Facing Government & Industry:
 Pipeline Safety State Partners: Tom Stemrich
Pipeline Safety Program Manager, NAPSR - Wisconsin Public Service Commission
 Offshore Pipelines: Elmer P. Danenberger III
Chief, Offshore Regulatory Programs, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service
 Liquid Transportation: Kevin Bodenhamer
Vice President, Technical Services, EPCO, Inc.
 Gas Transmission: David Chittick
Director of Pipeline Integrity, TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.
 Gas Distribution Private: Susan Fleck
Vice President, Engineering Standards and Policy, National Grid
 Gas Distribution Public: John Leary
Gas Superintendent, Chambersburg Utilities
Research Success Stories and Challenges:
 Opportunities and Challenges of Transferring Successful R&D Products
Speaker: Daphne D'Zurko, Executive Director, NYSEARCH/Northeast Gas Association
 Research is Impacting Consensus Standards!
Speaker: Linda Goldberg, Director, Technical Activities, NACE International
 Polyethylene Pipe Non-Destructive Testing – How do you Define Success?
Speaker: George Ragula, Distribution Technology Manager, PSE&G
 New Technology: Cathodic Protection and Current Mapping In-line Inspection Tool
Speaker: Jeff Whitworth, Shell Oil Products US

Track Session Information:

 Forum Moderator: Jeff Wiese
Associate Administrator, DOT/PHMSA
Technical Track Sessions:
 1. Threat Prevention
    Session Leader: Joe Vitelli, Principal Engineer, National Grid
    Session Leader: Louis Panzer, President, Locate Support Systems LLC.
     Speaker 1 – PHMSA Overview: Sam Hall, DOT/PHMSA
    Speaker 2 – R&D for Threat Prevention: Alicia Farag, GTI
    Speaker 3 – Obstacle Detection Technologies: Maureen Droessler, OTD
    Speaker 4 – Right of Way Automated Monitoring: Gweneyette Broussard, Shell Pipeline Company
    Speaker 5 – Damage Prevention Technology Update: Angelo Fabiano, NGA/NYSEARCH
    Speaker 6 – Damage Prevention & Right of Way Monitoring: Mark Piazza, PRCI
    Speaker 7 – Securing the Pipeline Infrastructure: Brian Freeman, Senstar, Inc.
    Speaker 8 – R&D Technology Matrix: Louis Panzer, Locate Support Systems, LLC
    Speaker 9 – PipeGuard Overview: NYSEARCH
 2. Leak Detection
    Session Leader: Mark Piazza, Program Manager, Pipeline Research Council International
    Session Leader: James Merritt, R&D Program Manager, DOT/PHMSA
     Speaker 1 – PHMSA Overview: Jim Merritt, DOT/PHMSA
    Speaker 2 – Advancing Leak Detection Technologies: Mark Piazza, PRCI
    Speaker 3 – Leak Detection Technologies: Angelo Fabiano, NGA/NYSEARCH
    Speaker 4 – Right of Way Automated Monitoring: Gary Shane, BP Pipeline, NA
    Speaker 5 – Leak Detection: Kiran Kothari, GTI/OTD
 3. Anomaly Detection/Characterization
    Session Leader: Daphne D'Zurko, Executive Director, NYSEARCH/Northeast Gas Association
    Session Leader: Craig Swiech, Superintendent, Operations, National Fuel
     Speaker 1 – PHMSA Overview: Steve Nanney, DOT/PHMSA
    Speaker 2 – A Pipeline Operator’s Perspective: Arti Bhatia, Alliance Pipeline
    Speaker 3 – Ongoing GTI Research and Industry Gaps/Needs: Daniel Ersoy, GTI/OTD
    Speaker 4 – Robotics Program for Inspection of Unpiggable Natural Gas Pipelines: George Vradis, NGA/NYSEARCH
    Speaker 5 – Inspection Methods: Joseph Vitelli, Jr., National Grid
    Speaker 6 – Anomaly Detection and Characterization R&D for In-Line Inspection: Mark Piazza, PRCI
    Speaker 7 – Linking Inside, Outside and Above Pipe Inspections: Martin Fingerhut, APPLUS/RTD
 4. Anomaly Remediation/Repair
    Session Leader: Dave Johnson, Technical Consultant, Panhandle Energy
    Session Leader: Satish Kulkarni, Consulting Engineer, El Paso Corp.
     Speaker 1 – PHMSA Overview: Max Kieba, DOT/PHMSA
    Speaker 2 – OTD Sponsored Research: Andy Hammerschmidt, GTI-OTD
    Speaker 3 – Vintage Pipelines: Brian Leis, Battelle
    Speaker 4 – State of the Art of Composite Repair Systems: Chris Alexander 1, Stress Engineering
    Speaker 5 – Composite Repair Technology: Chris Alexander 2, Stress Engineering
    Speaker 6 – Repair Challenges: David Chittick 1, TransCanada Pipelines, Ltd.
    Speaker 7 – Dent Assessment Methods & Challenges: David Chittick 2, TransCanada Pipelines, Ltd.
    Speaker 8 – Remediation Requirements: An Operator's Viewpoint: David L. Johnson, Panhandle Energy
    Speaker 9 – PRCI Overview: Max Toch, PRCI
    Speaker 10 – Current Practices in Pipeline Fitness for Service and Repair: Mike Rosenfeld, Kiefner and Associates
    Speaker 11 – Assessment Methods - Issues/Challenges: Ravi, Blade Energy Partners
    Speaker 12 – Composite Repairs: Satish Kulkarni, El Paso, Corp.
 5. Pipelining in Challenging Areas
    Session Leader: Joe Zhou, Engineering and Technology Leader, TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.
    Session Leader: John O'Brien, Upstream NDE Expert, Chevron ETC
     Track 5: Pipelining in Challenging Areas - Introduction
    Speaker 1 – PHMSA Overview: Alan Mayberry, DOT/PHMSA
    Speaker 2 – A Canadian Regulatory Perspective: Alan Murray, National Energy Board
    Speaker 3 – Arctic Pipeline Design and Construction: Joe Zhou, TransCanada Pipelines, Ltd.
    Speaker 4 – Materials, Welding, NDT for Arctic Pipelines: David Horsley, BP
    Speaker 5 – Subsea Pipelines-Current Subsea Projects: Mark Piazza, PRCI
    Speaker 6 – Subsea Pipelines-R&D for Opportunities: John O'Brien, PRCI
    Speaker 7 – Offshore Pipeline Applications: Chris Alexander, Stress Engineering Services, Inc.
 6. Alternative Fuels/Climate Change
    Session Leader: Jake Haase, Integrity Management Program Engineer, Colonial Pipeline Company
    Session Leader: Bob Wilson, Director, Materials and Standards, National Grid
     Speaker 1 – PHMSA Overview: Robert Smith, DOT/PHMSA
    Speaker 2 – Gas Quality & Interchangeability: Bob Wilson, National Grid
    Speaker 3 – Biomethane Quality: Diane Saber, Gas Technology Institute
    Speaker 4 – Barriers to Implementation of Methane Emissions Reduction: Jerome Blackman, EPA
    Speaker 5 – Ethanol Roadmap Status Update: Jake Haase, Colonial Pipeline Company
    Speaker 6 – Technical Needs for Biodiesel Blends: Rod Lawrence, Magellan Midstream Partners
    Speaker 7 – Pipeline Usage in the Future: Tom Siewert, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Thursday, June 25, 2009
 
Session Leader Report-Outs:
 1. Threat Prevention
 2. Leak Detection
 3. Anomaly Detection/Characterization
 4. Anomaly Remediation/Repair
 5. Pipelining in Challenging Areas
 6. Alternative Fuels/Climate Change
Final Remarks/Next Steps:
 Forum Moderator: Jeff Wiese
Associate Administrator, DOT/PHMSA