Alexandra Kostereva, Operations Manager at GERG (European Gas Research Group), talks to Elizabeth Corner about: The most pressing technical challenges currently facing gas pipelines in Europe. What kind of innovations or adaptations are being explored for existing pipeline infrastructure. How GERG ensures that pipeline-related research translates into real-world safety, sustainability, and efficiency improvements across the continent. Energy resilience in Europe. Please support the podcast by su...
Aug 21, 2025•15 min•Ep. 10
A conversation about the research, collaboration, and science behind safer, cleaner, and more efficient pipeline operations. Featuring Gary Choquette, Executive Director of Research at the Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI). Gary Choquette, Executive Director of Research at PRCI, talks to Elizabeth Corner about: What PRCI does, and how it decides what to focus on. The Technology Development Centre in Houston – and why it’s a game changer. The industry's readiness for hydrogen, CO₂ an...
Aug 04, 2025•21 min•Ep. 9
Juan Caballero, Chair of the AMPP Board of Directors, talks to Elizabeth Corner about: The merger of NACE with SSPC to form AMPP. Materials protection challenges in 2025. AMPP’s training programmes, including a sneak peek into the newest offerings. Industry trends and how AMPP views sustainability. Which certifications are currently in demand. Digital learning for pipelines. Regulations that we need to pay attention to now. Please support the show by subscribing, rating and reviewing! Sponsoring...
Jun 11, 2025•22 min•Ep. 8
Simon Joyce, Principal Engineer and Head of Innovation for Future of Energy at SGN, and board member at UKOPA, shares his insights into: UKOPA’s role in ensuring the safety and integrity of the UK’s pipeline infrastructure. The biggest challenges facing pipeline operators today. How digitalisation and AI-driven technologies are evolving to enhance safety and efficiency in pipelines. The ways in which UKOPA collaborates with regulators and policymakers. UKOPA success stories. Key trends and devel...
May 28, 2025•17 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, Elizabeth Corner speaks to Matt Romney, Product Line Director for Pipeline Integrity, T.D. Williamson, about TDW’s perspective on the benefits of working with pipeline membership organisations. This episode of the podcast covers: The value of membership associations for TDW. Examples of association impact. TDW’s approach to joint industry projects. Emerging industry challenges, and how associations can and do help. Exciting new technology and deepening collaboration with operato...
May 15, 2025•13 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, Elizabeth Corner speaks to Georges Hage, Executive Secretary at IPLOCA, about IPLOCA's insights on the culture and characteristics of the pipeline contractor community, and how it works to support sustainable energy infrastructure. This episode of the podcast covers: The history of IPLOCA: how did it originate, and what key milestones have shaped its journey to where it stands today. How the association navigates the diverse challenges and opportunities present in different regi...
Apr 16, 2025•21 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, Elizabeth Corner speaks to Josiah SooTot, Chair at Young Pipeliners International (YPI) and Pipeline Integrity Engineer at ExxonMobil, about what Young Pipeliners International does for young professionals in the pipeline industry. This episode of the podcast covers: YPI’s main goals in supporting young professionals in the pipeline industry. How YPI collaborates with other industry associations and organisations to create opportunities for young professionals. The programmes or...
Mar 26, 2025•22 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, we look at the work of the Pipeline Industries Guild, in facilitating connections and learning for pipeliners of all kinds in the UK. Featured guests: Kate Lazenby, Executive Director, Pipeline Industries Guild, and Barry Hayward, Pipeline Industries Guild Chair, and Chief Commercial Officer at South Staffordshire Plc. Sponsoring this episode of the World Pipelines Podcast is the TDW SmartPlug® Isolation System — The safest inline isolation system on the market. Learn more here ...
Mar 05, 2025•29 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, Elizabeth Corner speaks to Beth Worrell, Managing Director and Chief Legal Counsel of the Pipe Line Contractors Association (PLCA), about how the PLCA represents the union contractors that build and maintain the USA’s energy infrastructure. This episode of the podcast covers: An overview of the PLCA’s mission and how it serves the pipeline construction industry in the USA. What types of companies and professionals typically join the PLCA. How the PLCA supports the professional d...
Feb 12, 2025•38 min•Ep. 2
In this episode, Elizabeth Corner speaks to Kevin O’Donnell, Executive Director of the PLCAC, about how membership organisations benefit the pipeline sector and those who work in it, discussing events, networking, resources, training, skills development, and learning. This episode of the podcast covers: The PLCAC’s primary aims as an association. The part community plays in fostering business connections. How to define success as a membership organisation. How events are evolving to meet the nee...
Jan 16, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1
