The Conference
Panel Sessions
Panel Session 1: Strategies to Effectively Manage the Integrity of Pre-1970 Vintage Pipelines in Populated and Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Date: Monday, September 24, 2012 – AM
Purpose
The purpose of the panel is to open the discussion of what stakeholders (industry, landowners, regulators, researchers, general public) see for the future management of the integrity of the pre-1970 vintage pipe in areas affecting public safety and environment; and what we can do differently to avoid incidents. The expected end result of the discussion is to document the identified critical issues and the brainstormed high level strategies to effectively manage the integrity of pre-1970 vintage pipelines in populated and environmentally sensitive areas.
Background
In recent years, North America has been experiencing high profile incidents on pre-1970 vintage pipelines affecting public safety and environment. Furthermore, supply and market growth has led to increased pipeline throughput. Strategies to effectively manage the integrity of the pre-1970 vintage pipelines in populated and environmentally sensitive areas are needed more than ever to meet the current societal safety expectations. Moreover, as time goes on, newly populated and environmentally-protected areas are increasingly encroaching on aging pipelines. Thus, the focus of risk management moves into the need to tackle all three of its components: likelihood of failure, consequence and risk. The management of these components must meet higher requirements to protect public safety and the environment.
Panel Presenters
Panel Facilitators:
- Rafael G. Mora, Imperial Oil Limited;
- Ken Fortin, National Energy Board (Canada).
Introduction: 08:30 – 08:45
Panel Participants:
- North American Regulatory Overview and Developments: 08:45 – 09:15
- Joe Paviglianiti, National Energy Board (NEB)
- Steve Nanney, Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA)
- A Gas Pipeline Perspective: 09:15 – 09:30
- Sergio Limon: Williams Gas
- A Liquid Pipeline Perspective: 09:30 – 09:45
- Scott Ironside: Enbridge Pipelines
Q&A: 09:45 – 10:00
Break: 10:00 – 10:15
- Research and Technology Application Perspective: 10:15 – 10:30
- Mark Piazza: Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI)
- Consulting and Development Perspective: 10:30 – 10:45
- Pat Vieth: Dynamic Risk
Open Forum: 10:45 – 11:45
Panel Session 2: Shale Gas Impacts on North American Transportation
Panel Session 2 has been cancelled
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Panel Session 3: Innovation and Emerging Technologies and Regulatory Developments in Pipeline Damage Prevention
Date: Monday, September 24, 2012 – PM
Purpose
The purpose of this panel session is to exchange information on applications oftechnology and evolving regulatory requirements in damage prevention programs in the pipeline industry. This discussion panel will bring together industry associations, pipeline operators, regulators, service providers and researchers to review current and emerging damage prevention technologies, innovations and best practices.
Background
Damage to pipelines caused by encroachment, excavation and construction activity posesignificant risks to public safety and the environment. Over the past decade, various emerging technologies in the areas of pipeline design and construction, equipment tracking, mapping and locating, identification and surveillance as well as communication, web-based and mobile systems have been developed andimplemented to reduce the occurrence of serious pipeline damage incidents.
Panel Presenters
Panel Facilitators:
Bob Kipp, Common Ground Alliance (CGA),
Warren Loper, Enbridge Pipelines
Introduction: 13:00 – 13:15
Panel Participants:
- North American Regulatory Overview and Developments
- Jeff Wiese Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.(PHMSA): 13:15 – 13:30,
- Patrick Smyth National Energy Board (NEB) Canada: 13:30 – 13:45
- Provincial One Call Laws and CEPA Perspective
- Mike Sullivan Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA) and Alberta One-Call: 13:45 – 14:00
Q&A: 14:00 – 14:10
Break: 14:10 – 14:20
- Data Mining; International and Regional Perspective
- Jay Bowman FMI Corporation: 14:20 – 14:35,
- Dave Baspaly BC Common Ground Alliance (BCCGA): 14:35 – 14:50
Q&A: 14:50 – 15:00
Break: 15:00 – 15:10
- Research and Technology Application Perspective
- Rick Pevarski One Call Systems International (OCSI) and Virginia (VA) Utility Protection Services: 15:10 – 15:25,
- Corey Willson, 3M: 15:25 – 15:40,
- Mark Piazza, Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI): 15:40 – 16:00
Q&A and Wrap Up: 16:00 – 16:20
Panel Session 4: Pipeline Leak Detection Systems: Industry Regulations, Strategies, Challenges, and Technology
Date: Monday, September 24, 2012 – PM
Purpose
The objective of this panel session will be to share views on how different parties within the oil and gas pipeline community envisage the future of an industry that faces the paradox of greater public expectations for safe pipeline operation and environmental responsibility while at the same time meeting economic demand for increased pipeline capacity. What are the strategies and common initiatives to handle this reality from different organizational perspectives?
Expected results include a documented list of key points raised during the discussions, suggested and existing strategies coming from different organizations, as well as ongoing and future initiatives on pipeline leak detection.
Background
Leak detection is currently a key focus area within the oil and gas pipeline transportation industry and is being reviewed extensively by government regulators, operating companies and technology vendors. Regulatory bodies are exploring ways to push the industry to perform to a higher leak detection standard and many aspects of leak detection are being reviewed including proper front-end design, standardization, research and potential consideration of leak detection performance targets. There may be a future need for operating companies and EPC/EPCM contractors to adjust engineering and operational practices to comply with new requirements. This will also drive technology providers to identify new and innovative ways to go beyond the current limits and enhance the key performance indicators of leak detection systems including sensitivity, accuracy, reliability and robustness.
The panel presenters will deliver leak detection content relating to USA and Canadian regulations, pipeline operational challenges, technology research and the application of different technologies such as computational pipeline monitoring and external systems.
Panel Presenters
Panel Facilitators:
Renan Baptista, Petrobras
Ray Philipenko, Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Leak Detection Regulatory Perspective
- PHMSA Regulatory Overview on Leak Detection: 13:00 –13:30
- Byron Coy, USDOT, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- Upcoming Annex E changes: 13:30 – 14:00
- Don Scott, Senior Pipeline Engineer, Consultant
Leak Detection Technology Review
- Generic CPM Solutions: 14:00 – 14:30
- Rafael Noguerol, Energy Solutions
- External Leak Detection Sensors: 14:30 – 15:00
- Shane Siebenaler, Southwest Research Council Inc.
Break: 15:00 – 15:30
Leak Detection on Gas and Liquids Pipelines – An Operators Perspective
- Liquids Transportation Overview: 15:30 – 16:00
- Barry Callele, Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
- Gas Pipeline Leak Detection: 16:00 – 16:30
- Willy Postvoll, GASSCO
Open Forum, Q&A and Closing Remarks: 16:30 – 17:00
Panel Session 5: Collaborative Industry Research and Development (R&D)
Date: Monday, September 24, 2012 – PM
Purpose
This panel will provide a forum that continues to facilitate the deployment and exchange of collaborative research among the Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI) Technical Committees and with research partners and other stakeholders. The goal of this panel session is to generate discussion on the direction and scope of R&D for the pipeline industry, including identification and prioritization of key research topical areas. The panel will provide an analysis of the gaps and needs in the North American and international pipeline research framework, and consider emerging conditions and trends in the industry that impact the R&D programs. The panel is also intended to address the role of government in the collaborative R&D environment, coordination of pipeline industry trade organization efforts and initiatives, and cross-over opportunities with other industries.
Background
In support of global industry and government initiatives and the increasing focus in the pipeline community on research and development (R&D) programs, PRCI has sponsored a series of R&D Summits 2011 and 2012. The R&D Summits were organized to establish consensus and unified agreement of the top priorities for pipeline R&D and developing a process by which the top priorities can be addressed in a collaborative manner by the industry stakeholders. The R&D Summits have provided the forum needed to solicit input from industry experts with a diverse range of needs and interests, develop a framework to promote collaboration to meet the needs of the industry, and focus energy and resources on activities that have substantial impact and benefit. Another objective of the R&D Summits was to coordinate and align two separate industry initiatives - AOPL/API’s Pipeline Safety Improvement Areas (or PSIAs) for the liquids industry and the INGAA led-effort for the gas pipeline industry for Integrity Management Continuous Improvement (or IMCI). Each of these initiatives has identified pipeline research as a core component to further improving pipeline safety and achieving the ultimate goal of zero incidents. The R&D Summits have provided the basis for developing the pipeline industry R&D Roadmap, which is being completed by PRCI and is a key component of the PRCI Strategic Plan.
The intent of this panel session is to capitalize on the assembly of a world-wide, world-class group of technical experts attending IPC 2012 and confirm consensus on the direction and focus of the pipeline industry R&D Roadmap. The panel session will have a Question and Answer period for the audience to address the panelists and to provide input on the R&D Roadmap and best practices for collaborative R&D.
Panel Presenters
PRCI will facilitate the panel discussion and also provide opening and closing presentations. Included during the panel will be a series of questions that the audience will be asked to respond to using an automated hand-held polling system that will be provided to the attendees.
Panel Facilitator:
Mark Piazza, Pipeline Research Council International, Inc.
Introduction: 13:30 – 13:40
The introduction will introduce the panelists and include an opening presentation will describe the motivation behind PRCI’s drive to develop the pipeline industry R&D Roadmap and promote collaboration across the industry.
Panel Participants and Presentations:
- The Role of Government in Collaborative Pipeline R&D: 13:40 – 14:00
- Robert Smith US DOT PHMSA
- The presentation will provide a government perspective on pipeline R&D programs, including prior successes from collaboration with industry. The presentation will also highlight the outcomes from the recently sponsored PHMSA-NAPSR R&D Forum and program areas to be pursued by PHMSA in government solicitation.
- A Collaborative Approach for Pipeline Industry R&D—The French JIP: 14:00 – 14:30
- Jean Grenier, Total
- Like recent events in North America, several events in France led French pipeline operators and the Administration to establish a Joint R&D Program for pipeline R&D to address improvements for pipeline.
This presentation will describe the genesis of the collaborative program, target areas and highest priorities for the Joint Program, and lessons learned for successful collaboration for pipeline R&D.
- Collaboration and Technology Development; Balancing Factors: 14:30 – 14:50
- Thomas Beuker, ROSEN (member of PRCI, ILIA and other industry related associations)
- The non-destructive testing business is highly technical driven and motivated by competition and innovation, with the objective to develop and deliver commercial solutions and services for the pipeline industry. These solutions require balancing and support the input of all stakeholders like pipeline operators, the regulatory environment, industry associations, the realities and the limitations of the physics of these systems, the focus of internal resources and subject matter expertise. This presentation provides the perspective of a member of the NDE/ILI community on collaboration, including when collaboration is challenged.
Q&A: 14:50 – 15:00
Break: 15:00 – 15:15
- The Pipeline Industry R&D Roadmap - 15:15 – 15:40
- Mark Piazza, PRCI
- PRCI has taken the lead in developing a comprehensive R&D roadmap for the pipeline industry, with emphasis on transmission operations and assets. This presentation will provide an overview of the Roadmap and present several key areas of near-term activity and interest. The presentation will also address PRCI’s ongoing efforts to coordinate the R&D Roadmap with other industry trade organizations [the American Gas Association (AGA), the Association of Oil Pipelines (AOPL), the American Petroleum Institute (API), and the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA)] and PRCI’s research partners [the European Pipeline Research Group (EPRG), the Australian Pipeline Industry Association (APIA), Operations Technology development (OTD), and NYSEARCH].
Open Forum: 15:40 – 16:20
Closing Remarks and Wrap up: 16:20 – 16:30
Panel Session 6: Establishing a Common Understanding on the Application of Risk-Based Methods
Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 – PM
Purpose
To review the current status of risk and reliability methods in the onshore pipeline industry and discuss future direction for further utilization of these methods to promote safety. The multi-stakeholder discussion is intended to promote a common understanding on the role of risk based methods and the best way to apply them.
Background
The application of risk-based methods has been discussed over the past few years with an overall goal to enhance safety and prevent serious failures. There is some consensus regarding the use of risk analysis in developing high-level integrity management programs, but little consensus regarding utilization of the approach as an engineering assessment tool for such applications as class and service changes or defect management. Factors contributing to this include the lack of consensus on approaches to define risk tolerance criteria and the apparent dichotomy between the desire to prevent all failures and the potential use of an assessment approach that acknowledges the risk of failure. The panel discussion will focus on the following topics:
- Role of risk analysis as a tool for lifecycle-based decisions
- Different available risk-based methods and the strengths and limitations of each
- Risk based criteria and their use as a tool to prevent failures and improve safety
- Standardizing risk criteria and the associated potential benefits and obstacles
Panel Presenters
Panel Facilitators:
Maher Nessim, C-FER
Jake Abes, DNV
Introduction: 13:30 –13:35
Panel Participants:
- Alan Mayberry, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA): 13:35 – 13:55
- Iain Colquhoun, National Energy Board (NEB) Canada: 13:55 – 14:15
- Ian Neilson, BP, UK 14:15 – 14:35
- Shahani Kariyawasam, TransCanada Pipelines, Canada: 14:35 – 14:55
- Phil Hopkins, Penspen, UK: 14:55 – 15:15
Break: 15:15 – 15:30
Open Forum: 15:30 – 16:30