Palladian Energy Podcast

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 regions of the world, and the significance of maintaining this global perspective.
• Some insight into how IPLOCA's board works.
• How important events are for IPLOCA.
• A look back at IPLOCA’s events over the years.
• IPLOCA's vision for the future.
• And more!

Rasmus Rubycz, Market Manager for New Energy at Atlas Copco Gas and Process, considers how heat pumps as an industrial technology are gaining greater attention as a result of the increased drive for sustainability and the challenges and opportunities of electrification of process heat. He also introduces different technologies and considers how they perform in comparison to hydrogen and direct electric heating.

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 initiatives YPI offers to help early-career professionals grow in the pipeline sector.
• The biggest challenges facing young professionals in the pipeline industry today.
• And more!

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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.

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 development of its members through training and skills programmes.
• How the organisation fosters a sense of community and connection among members.
• How the PLCA foresees the future of pipeline careers.
• And more!

In this episode, Alan Gelder, Senior Vice President of Refining, Chemicals and Oil Markets at Wood Mackenzie, provides a review of downstream markets in 2024 and looks ahead to what 2025 may hold for the sector.

This episode of the podcast covers:

• Reflections on the downstream sector in 2024
• Predictions for a new Trump presidency
• Oil demand growth
• Supply and demand dynamics in 2025
• Refining margins
• Outlook for the chemical markets
• And more!

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 needs of pipeliners. 
• How the PLCAC uses data from its members to advance the industry.
• And more!

In this special bonus episode from Gastech 2024, Mike Logue and Brandon Stambaugh from Owens Corning® join us to talk about designing insulating systems that offer solutions for extreme conditions.

Featured guests: Mike Logue, Business Director for Specialty Insulation at Owens Corning, and Brandon Stambaugh, Director for Technical Services, Technical Insulation, Owens Corning.

In this special bonus episode from Gastech 2023, Jente Quintens and Brandon Stambaugh from Owens Corning join Callum O’Reilly, Senior Editor of Hydrocarbon Engineering, to discuss insulation in the extreme. They consider strategies for managing the extreme temperature range used in energy process piping and equipment, as well as the role of passive safety in the energy sector.

Featured guests: Jente Quintens, EMEA Marketing Manager, FOAMGLAS industrial business at Owens Corning, and Brandon Stambaugh, Director for Technical Services, Technical Insulation, Owens Corning. 

This podcast episode focuses on developing and implementing sustainable chemical solutions for the oil and gas industry.

Featured guests: Ashley Hunt and Kevin Mutch from Clariant Oil Services

Sponsoring this episode of the Palladian Energy Podcast is Global Hydrogen Review

Sustainability disputes: strategies for managing risk

The drive for sustainability places increasing pressure on legal disputes in the oil and gas sector: hear from Valerie Allan, CMS, about why climate change-related disputes are on the rise.

Featured guest: Valerie Allan, Energy Disputes Partner, CMS

Sponsoring this episode of the Palladian Energy Podcast is Global Hydrogen Review

Sophie Depraz, Deputy Executive Director at Ipieca, on the power of peer support and learning to drive strategic sustainability goals.

Featured guest: Sophie Depraz, Deputy Executive Director, Ipieca.

Sponsoring this episode of the Palladian Energy Podcast is Global Hydrogen Review, a new publication dedicated to the entire spectrum of hydrogen production and its applications worldwide.

Michaela Greenan, Partner, Infosys Consulting, says that technology is the key to managing the energy transition. Michaela gives some fascinating insight into how oil and gas companies are approaching the huge task of shifting towards sustainability.

Featured guest: Michaela Greenan, Partner, Infosys Consulting

Focusing on contractor safety: what is competence management and why is it so important to keeping contractors working safely and efficiently?

Featured guest: Mark Breese, Global Sales Manager, Yokogawa RAP

Sponsoring this episode of the Palladian Energy Podcast is Global Hydrogen Review, a new publication dedicated to the entire spectrum of hydrogen production and its applications worldwide.

Making a holistic security concept central to the design and operation of energy systems. Describing how technology and human know-how can work together to secure optimal protection of the things we value in oil and gas.

Featured guest: Sam Miorelli, Global Head of Industrial Cybersecurity for Industrial Applications, Siemens Energy

Sponsoring this episode of the Palladian Energy Podcast is Global Hydrogen Review, a new publication dedicated to the entire spectrum of hydrogen production and its applications worldwide.

How are cyberattacks being carried out in 2022? Where are hackers finding vulnerabilities and how should oil and gas operators be evaluating risk based on this information?

Featured guest: Kai Thomsen, Director of Global Incident Response Services at Dragos.

Sponsoring this episode of the Palladian Energy Podcast is Global Hydrogen Review, a new publication dedicated to the entire spectrum of hydrogen production and its applications worldwide.

Outlining the opportunity to harness the power of digital to fully connect asset layers, transforming asset management, performance and the pursuit of net-zero goals.

Featured guest: Oz Rodriguez, Head of Product Go-To-Market Strategy at Lloyd’s Register.

Sponsoring this episode of the Palladian Energy Podcast is Global Hydrogen Review, a new publication dedicated to the entire spectrum of hydrogen production and its applications worldwide. 

Recap the first five episodes of the Palladian Energy Podcast with us!

Then catch up on episodes covering digital asset monitoring, autonomous control rooms, digitalisation and subsea innovation, global refining trends and OT cyber security.

Sponsoring the first half of the Palladian Energy Podcast is Prisma Photonics, helping to keep the most critical large-scale infrastructure up and running.

Ilan Barda, CEO, Radiflow and James Cabe, Principal Consulting Engineer, Radiflow, offer insight on OT security, vulnerability management and US-specific cyber security guidance and practices.

Sponsoring this episode of the Palladian Energy Podcast is Prisma Photonics, helping to keep the most critical large-scale infrastructure up and running.

Alan Gelder, Vice President of Refining, Chemicals and Oil Markets, Wood Mackenzie, discusses the key events to watch in 2022, as well as the long-term trends for the global refining industry. He also offers his thoughts on the important role that digitalisation has to play within the sector. 

Sponsoring this episode of the Palladian Energy Podcast is Prisma Photonics, helping to keep the most critical large-scale infrastructure up and running.

Wood and FutureOn are collaborating on an integrated technical and digital service for operators. Dr Brian Duffy (FutureOn) and Jay Munipalli (Wood) talk about the importance of continually developing technology in the subsea space, to keep pushing the digitalisation journey.
 
Featured guests: Dr Brian Duffy, VP Industry Partners at FutureOn and Jay Munipalli, Global Digital Program Manager – Specialist Engineering & Consulting at Wood.

Sponsoring this episode of the Palladian Energy Podcast is Prisma Photonics, helping to keep the most critical large-scale infrastructure up and running.

Vicki Knott says that control room operators are set up to fail, with too many tasks, alarms and phone calls to manage. Here she offers her unique perspective on how energy companies can solve inefficiencies, reduce operator fatigue and boost safety.

Featured guest: Vicki Knott, CEO and Co-Founder of Crux OCM

Sponsoring this episode of the Palladian Energy Podcast is Prisma Photonics, helping to keep the most critical large-scale infrastructure up and running.

Dr. Eran Inbar, Prisma Photonics, joins the podcast to explain the connection between fibre optic monitoring for pipelines and digitalisation, and to share his thoughts on the future of theft prevention and leak detection technologies.

Featured guest: Dr. Eran Inbar, CEO & Founder of Prisma Photonics

Sponsoring this episode of the Palladian Energy Podcast is Prisma Photonics, helping to keep the most critical large-scale infrastructure up and running.