Pipeline Things

In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and a remotely connected Chris team up with Integral Engineering’s Jason Skow to untangle API 1163, challenge long‑standing assumptions around Level Two and Level Three validations, and explain why asking the right question matters more than checking the right box—along the way taking a few unexpected detours through law, medicine, and Star Wars.

Not all test labs are created equal, and in this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris join Acuren’s David Futch to unpack a real‑world J‑Integral testing irregularity and why strong lab safeguards are critical for reliable fracture toughness results.

In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Christopher join NDT Global’s Michael Haas and Rogelio Guajardo to unpack how EMAT limitations led to the development of CIGMA‑x—a new guided‑wave ILI technology validated through full‑scale gas testing to better detect crack features.

What does “permanent” really mean for pipeline repairs? Rhett and Chris sit down with Tim Mally to unpack how codes define repair permanency and what factors truly determine how long a composite repair should last.

Rhett and Chris dive into the wild west of difficult‑to‑inspect ILI tools with Intero’s Rienk de Vries, unpacking cutting‑edge advancements, hard‑won lessons, and what’s coming next.

This episode of Pipeline Things uses spurious correlations to explore geohazards, data quality, and incident statistics, questioning whether apparent trends actually show improvement in how geohazards like landslides and hydrotechnical events are being managed over time.

This episode of Pipeline Things explores how Canada and the U.S. differ in pipeline integrity management, from regulatory and political dynamics to engineering approaches and cultural philosophies, with insights from Dr. Nicki Robertson.

On this episode of the Pipeline Things podcast, Rhett and Christopher sit down with guest Mark Ryan of Phillips 66 to discuss the impact of Part Three of the PHMSA Mega Rule on onshore gas gathering lines, 8-inch and up.

Excavating pipeline anomalies often brings surprises, and this episode of Pipeline Things explores how to assess composite repair suitability, ensure long-term strength, and tackle challenges like adhesion, installation issues, and defining “permanency.”

In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Christopher talk with Fernando Curiel of ExxonMobil about the technical and organizational challenges of managing water crossings. They explore real-world risks like vortex-induced vibration (VIV), lessons from the Yellowstone River pipeline failure, and strategies for inventory, data integration, and risk mitigation. A must-listen for pipeline integrity professionals committed to building a safer, more transparent industry.