PROGRAM - AGA

AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition

May 2– 5, 2017Gaylord Palms • Orlando, Florida

PROGRAM

Safety & Operational Excellence – Across the Globe!

AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION

ANTITRUST COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES

Introduction The American Gas Association and its member companies are committed to full compliance with all laws and regulations, and to maintaining the highest ethical standards in the way we conduct our operations and activities. Our commitment includes strict compliance with federal and state antitrust laws, which are designed to protect this country’s free competitive economy.

Responsibility for Antitrust Compliance Compliance with the antitrust laws is a serious business. Antitrust violations may result in heavy fines for corporations, and in fines and even imprisonment for individuals. While the General Counsel’s Office provides guidance on antitrust matters, you bear the ultimate responsibility for assuring that your actions and the actions of any of those under your direction comply with the antitrust laws.

Antitrust Guidelines In all AGA operations and activities, you must avoid any discussions or conduct that might violate the antitrust laws or even raise an appearance of impropriety. The following guidelines will help you do that:

Do consult counsel about any documents that touch on sensitive antitrust subjects such as pricing, market allocations, refusals to deal with any company, and the like.

Do consult with counsel on any non-routine correspondence that requests an AGA member company to participate in projects or programs, submit data for such activities, or otherwise join other member companies in AGA actions.

Do use an agenda and take accurate minutes at every meeting. Have counsel review the agenda and minutes before they are put into final form and circulated and request counsel to attend meetings where sensitive antitrust subjects may arise.

Do provide these guidelines to all meeting participants.

Do not, without prior review by counsel, have discussions with other member companies about:

your company’s prices for products, assets or services, or prices charged by your competitors

costs, discounts, terms of sale, profit margins or anything else that might affect those prices

the resale prices your customers should charge for products or assets you sell them

allocating markets, customers, territories products or assets with your competitors

limiting production

whether or not to deal with any other company

any competitively sensitive information concerning your own company or a competitor’s.

Do not stay at a meeting, or any other gathering, if those kinds of discussions are taking place.

Do not discuss any other sensitive antitrust subjects (such as price discrimination, reciprocal dealing, or exclusive dealing agreements) without first consulting counsel.

Do not create any documents or other records that might be misinterpreted to suggest that AGA condones or is involved in anticompetitive behavior.

We’re Here to Help Whenever you have any question about whether particular AGA activities might raise antitrust concerns, contact the General Counsel’s Office, Ph: (202) 824-7072; E-mail: [email protected], or your legal counsel.

American Gas Association Office of General Counsel

Issued: December 1997 Revised: December 2008

mailto:[email protected]

General Conference Information Dress Attire Dress attire for the conference and related events is business casual.

Registration Hours Sunday, April 30 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 1 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 4 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Professional Development Hours (PDH) Professional Development Hours for conference attendees will be captured using an onsite tracking system via name badge. A verification letter will be emailed to attendees following the conference. Hospitality Suites Hospitality suites are to be closed during all conference and exhibition events. Only official conference sponsors and/or exhibitors may host a hospitality suite. Please Note Presentations and/or papers submitted in advance of the conference will be available online. Regardless, some presentations may be informal or off the record and, therefore, not published. In order to obtain the full value of the wealth of material presented, you are encouraged to participate in the conference sessions. Authors, conference attendees and all other participants are requested not to publish or reproduce any papers until after the closing date of the conference and then to include the credit line: “Presented at the American Gas Association Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition, Orlando, Florida, May 2-5, 2017.” Any copying, publication or distribution by conference attendees, other recipients, or participants is conditioned upon the author’s permission. The press is advised that some of the individual conference sessions are intended to be informal discussions (except for the printed papers made available at the sessions). Much of the effectiveness of the sessions is achieved by the full and frank discussions that take place. Conference attendees will be advised when the sessions are informal discussions to encourage dialog on operationally related issues and not part of a presentation. The statements of fact or opinion expressed are the responsibility of the authors and speakers alone and do not imply an opinion or endorsement on the part of the American Gas Association or the speakers’ employers.

Conduct and Antitrust Conference participants should review the AGA Antitrust Compliance Guidelines (www.aga.org/antitrust) on the inside front cover of this program prior to any discussions, and no information shall be disseminated or discussed that violates those guidelines. To steer clear of trouble, do not exchange company-specific, competitively sensitive information; i.e., prices, costs, terms and conditions of sale, capacity, business strategies or future plans. Conference participants should not make disparaging comments and generally not make recommendations for or against any of the products or services of particular manufacturers or service providers. Questions should be promptly brought to the AGA Registration Desk; the AGA’s General Counsel’s Office may also be contacted at [email protected] to either report a potential breach of the Antitrust Compliance Guidelines or for additional guidance. Wireless Internet Access Thanks to the generosity of Performance Pipe, complimentary wireless Internet access will be provided throughout the meeting space. Conference Presentations Presentations and/or written papers, submitted to AGA, will be available to conference attendees via the AGA Operations Conference app and mobile web link. Following the conference, submitted written papers will be available for purchase from the online AGA Publications Store. AGA will no longer be publishing slide presentations.

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Schedule-at-a-Glance – 2017 AGA Spring Committee Meetings and Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition

Sunday, April 30, 2017 7:00 am - 11:00 am Volunteer Activity A - Give Kids the World – Buses Depart from Convention Center Drive (meet at 6:30am) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Volunteer Activity B - Give Kids the World - Buses Depart from Convention Center Drive (meet at 10:30am) 1:30 pm - 4:15 pm Steering Groups Planning Meeting – current and past committee officers (Meeting registrants and by invitation only) - Naples

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Registration – Osceola Foyer 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm “Burn-Off” Fitness Boot Camp – Coquina Lawn 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Networking Reception (Meeting registrants and by invitation only) – Castillo Fort Monday, May 01, 2017 6:30 am - 7:00 pm Registration - Osceola Foyer

6:30 am - 7:30 am Pipeline Safety Regulatory Update – Breakfast Provided (RSVP required) – Osceola C-D 7:00 am - 8:00 am Continental Breakfast - Osceola Breakout Foyer 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Pre-conference spring committee meetings (Meeting registrants and by invitation only) – Refer to committee

meetings Schedule of Events 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Awards of Merit Lunch (All registrants invited) – Osceola C-D 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Optional Activity – AGA Annual Operations 5K Fun Run/Walk – Convention Drive 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Networking Reception (Meeting registrants and by invitation only) – Coquina Lawn and Fire Pits Tuesday, May 02, 2017 7:00 am - 8:00 am Continental Breakfast - Osceola Breakout Foyer 7:00 am - 8:30 pm Registration - Osceola Foyer 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Pre-conference spring committee meetings (Meeting registrants and by invitation only) - – Refer to committee

meetings Schedule of Events 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Preview Lunch – Florida Exhibit Hall C-F 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm Awards Reception (Awards of Merit, Safety Achievement, Trailblazer & individual industry award winners; by invitation) – Florida Exhibit Foyer

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Grand Opening Reception – Florida Exhibit Hall C-F

Wednesday, May 03, 2017 7:00 am - 8:00 am Continental Breakfast – Osceola Foyer 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Registration - Osceola Foyer 8:00 am - 9:15 am General Session – Osceola C-D 9:35 am - 11:00 am Track A (Room locations remain the same for Tracks A-F) Track A1: Gas Utility Management - Naples Track A2: Gas Control - Sarasota Track A3: Safety – Osceola 3-4 Track A4: Distribution Integrity Management – Osceola 5-6 Track A5: Distribution Measurement - Gainesville Track A6: Construction Operations – Osceola 1-2 Track A7: Security/Field Operations - Destin Track A8: Workforce Development - Tampa 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Buffet Lunch – Florida Exhibit Hall C-F 11:00 am - 5:30 pm Customer Appreciation Day – Florida Exhibit Hall C-F 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Hands-On Demonstrations – Florida Exhibit Hall C-F 2:15 pm - 5:20 pm Track B Track B1: Pipeline Safety/Transmission Integrity Management Track B2: Gas Control/Distribution Integrity Management Track B3: Safety Track B4: Supplemental Gas/Distribution Integrity Management/Field Operations Track B5: Distribution Measurement/Customer Field Services Track B6: Gas Utility Management/Construction Operations Track B7: Transmission Measurement Track B8: Workforce Development 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cocktail Hour – Florida Exhibit Hall C-F

Thursday, May 04, 2017 7:00 am - 8:00 am Continental Breakfast – Osceola Foyer 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration - Osceola Foyer 8:00 am - 9:35 am Track C Track C1: Distribution & Transmission Integrity Management Track C2: Field Operations/Gas Control Track C3: Safety Track C4: Supplemental Gas Track C5: Customer Field Services Track C6: Environmental Management Track C7: Transmission Measurement Track C8: Workforce Development 9:35 am - 10:00 am Break - Osceola Foyer 10:00 am - 11:35 am Track D Track D1: Distribution & Transmission Integrity Management Track D2: Field Operations Track D3: Safety Track D4: Plastic Materials/Corrosion Control Track D5: Customer Field Services Track D6: Environmental Management Track D7: Transmission Measurement/Supplemental Gas Track D8: Engineering/Gas Utility Management 11:35 am - 12:45 pm AGA Leadership Lunch "YOU Power" – (All Registrants Invited) – Osceola C-D 1:00 pm - 3:25 pm Track E Track E1: Transmission Integrity Management/Engineering Track E2: Construction Operations Track E3: Field Operations/Plastic Materials Track E4: Corrosion Control Track E5: Underground Storage Track E6: Environmental Management Track E7: Transmission Measurement Track E8: Safety

Thursday, May 04, 2017 (cont’d) 3:45 pm - 5:20 pm Track F Track F1: Engineering/Transmission Integrity Management Track F2: Gas Utility Management Track F3: Distribution Integrity Management/Plastic Materials Track F4: Corrosion Control Track F5: Underground Storage Track F6: Quality Management/Pipeline Safety Track F7: Transmission Measurement Track F8: Safety Friday, May 05, 2017 7:00 am - 8:00 am Hot Breakfast - Osceola Foyer 8:00 am - 10:25 am Track G Track G1: Engineering – Osceola 1-2 Track G2: Quality Management – Osceola 5-6 Track G3: Corrosion Control/Public Awareness - Destin Track G4: Transmission Integrity Management – Osceola 3-4 Track G5: Underground Storage - Gainesville

Exhibit Hall Schedule (Florida Exhibit Hall C-F)

Tuesday, May 211:30 am – 1:30 pm

Preview Lunch

6:00 – 9:00 pm

Grand Opening Reception

Wednesday, May 311:00 am – 2:00 pm

Buffet Lunch

11:00 am – 5:30 pm

Open for “Customer Appreciation Day”

2:00 – 5:30 pm

Hands-On Vendor Demonstrations

5:30 – 7:00 pm

Cocktail Hour

Wednesday, May 3, 2017 8:00 – 9:15 a.m. General Session Room: Osceola C-D Diamond Sponsor:

Welcome, Introductions & AGA Antitrust Compliance Guidelines Review Christina Sames

Vice President, Operations & Engineering American Gas Association

Talmadge R. Centers, Jr. Vice President, Safety & Gas System Integrity CenterPoint Energy

Host Utility Welcome Welcome Remarks Dave McCurdy

President & CEO American Gas Association

AGA Giving Back to the Communities We Serve Program Volunteer Thank You – Give Kids the World

Village

General Session Sponsor Recognition AGA Safety Awareness Video Excellence (SAVE) Award

AGA Safety Achievement Awards AGA Meritorious Service Award AGA Chairman Remarks - Moving Natural Gas Forward Pierce H. Norton, II

Chairman, American Gas Association President & CEO ONE Gas, Inc.

AGA Trailblazer Award Special Industry Awards

-John B. McGowan, Sr. Research Award -Milton W. Heath, Sr. Memorial Award -Gild of Ancient Supplers Award Closing Remarks

Program - Wednesday, May 3

Gas Utility Management

Track A1

9:35 am - 11:00 am

Presiding: Michael BellmanDirector, Operations & Engineering ServicesAmerican Gas Association

National Grid has transformed its Pipeline Public Awareness Program from "compliance" to "strategic advantage," increasing efficiency, improving stakeholders’ ability to recognize and respond to utility emergencies, and enhancing customer satisfaction. This presentation describes how this transformational approach to pipeline safety regulation and compliance adds value for customers and investors. Coauthor: B. Culver, Culver Co.

9:35 am - 10:15 am

From Compliance to Value Creation: National Grid’s Transformational Public Awareness Outreach Initiative

ManagerNational Grid

Kathleen McNamara

This presentation will provide a review of emergency response, crisis communications, community recovery, and lessons earned and learned during NW Natural’s handling of a third party damage event that resulted in significant damage that impacted businesses and residences in the central city area of Portland, Oregon.

10:20 am - 11:00 am

“Lessons Earned and Learned”: NW Natural’s Response to a Building Explosion

Senior Vice President, Operations & Chief EngineerNW Natural

Grant M. Yoshihara

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Buffet Lunch - Exhibit Hall

Gas Control

Track A2

9:35 am - 11:00 am

Presiding: Alison MillerickManager, Gas Control CenterWEC Energy Group

Training is required to meet business needs and regulatory requirements. Organizations should have standards and guidance for how training of both new and experienced employees is conducted. This presentation will focus on how training programs have been developed and implemented in natural gas control rooms with quality, economy and efficiency. Coauthor: C. Alday, Pipeline

9:35 am - 10:15 am

A Structured Approach to Controller Training Programs

Principal CRM ConsultantPipeline Performance Group

Ali Gibson

Pipeline Performance GroupCraig Watson

Over the past five years Pipeline Performance Group has conducted more than 165 assessments measuring controllers’ workloads in liquids and gas control rooms. This presentation discusses the relationship between controller alertness and workload levels. The differences in alertness at different times of the day and between shifts also will be examined. Coauthors: A. Gibson, J. Daigneau and C. Alday - Pipeline Performance Group.

10:20 am - 11:00 am

Controller Alertness, Workload Levels and Time of Day

Principal Human Factors ConsultantPipeline Performance Group

Michele Terranova Ph.D.

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11:00 am - 2:00 pm


Safety

Track A3

9:35 am - 11:00 am

Presiding: Pamela MooreEHS DirectorHAWAI'I GAS

Gas utilities having earned the 2016 AGA Safety Achievement Award will share leading initiatives that strengthen their corporate safety culture.

9:35 am - 10:15 am

Safety Through Leadership Panel

Panelists:

Vice President, Energy OperationsCitizens Energy Group

Christopher H. Braun

Manager Safety/EnvironmentalDTE Gas Co.

James R. Geromette

This presentation will cover the principles of Human Performance Improvement, the reasons people make errors, and how to help reduce human error. Establishing an open, reporting culture will be discussed, along with reasons people do what they do, and make the risk choices that they make.

10:20 am - 11:00 am

Human Performance Improvement Through a Just Culture

Manager, Training and DevelopmentNorthern Indiana Public Service Co.

Joel Heim

11:00 am - 2:00 pm


Distribution Integrity Management

Track A4

9:35 am - 11:00 am

Presiding: Michelle GrossPipeline Integrity Program ManagerDominion East Ohio

NiSource and Opvantek will share results from using Optimain xDR to help focus daily damage prevention activities on active one-call tickets with the highest risk. The system makes use of data from one-call tickets and historic damage records, along with the assets at risk from the company's GIS.

9:35 am - 10:15 am

Preventing Excavation Damage Using a Ticket Risk Model

Manager, Damage PreventionNiSource

Amy Koncelik

Vice President, Sales & Product ManagementOpvantek, Inc.

Tony Sileo

Are you able to create defensible and prioritized asset replacement plans that ensure your organization is not exposed to unacceptable levels of risk? Learn how to explore the impact of different funding strategies and timing on risk, and create an investment that delivers the highest value. Coauthor: A. Valentine, JANA Corp.

10:20 am - 11:00 am

Making Risk-Informed and Value-Based Decisions to Maximize the Impact of Your Integrity Management Program

Vice President, SalesCopperleaf Technologies

Phil Jones

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11:00 am - 2:00 pm


Distribution Measurement

Track A5

9:35 am - 11:00 am

Presiding: Joe RoseCustomer Services Field Staff ManagerSouthern California Gas Co.

Presenters will discuss leveraging gas smart meter technology to support gas choice supplier(s) delivery forecasts, variance identification and true-up. The process focuses on unique gas supplier and customer demographics and associated daily usage, better matching supplier delivery costs against customer revenue, thus reducing price/cost risks. Coauthors: K. Colhouer, T. Cheedalla and A. Satterfield - BGE, An Exelon Co.

9:35 am - 10:15 am

Leveraging Gas Smart Meter Technology to Improve Energy Choice

Manager, Energy Supplier ServicesBGE, An Exelon Co.

Mike McShane

OTAFWDL is an AMI, two-way fixed network feature to enable new capabilities and correct bug fixes in endpoints. This presentation focuses gas endpoint considerations: battery power, reachability, time synchronization, encryption, download carousels, retries, failure remediation and how PECO tested this capability on its production AMI network to ensure it worked.

10:20 am - 11:00 am

Validation Testing Over-the-Air FW Download to Gas Modules on a Gas AMI Network

Manager, Meter Shops & Strategic InitiativesPECO, An Exelon Co.

Harry H. Sheneman

Principal ConsultantBlack & Veatch Corp.

Joseph Turgeon

11:00 am - 2:00 pm


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Construction Operations

Track A6

9:35 am - 11:00 am

Presiding: Paul GustiloDirector/Gas Operations Support StaffSouthwest Gas Corp.

Peoples Gas is piloting a project to abandon a service line from inside the customer premise under no-blow conditions. The company taps into the elbow entering the home, inserts and inflates bags to stop the gas, then disassembles the piping and installs a plug. The savings are substantial.

9:35 am - 10:15 am

Service Line Abandonment Without Excavation

Supervisory EngineerWEC Energy Group

Julie K. Maupin

Current construction methods to abandon plastic services traditionally leave behind short stubs that are easy targets for third-party damage. OTD evaluated and modified a construction method to abandon a plastic service, under no-blow conditions, that eliminates the need to leave a stub behind.

10:20 am - 11:00 am

No-Stub Plastic Service Abandonment Method

Project ManagerGTI - Gas Technology Institute

Michael Adamo

11:00 am - 2:00 pm


Security/Field Operations

Track A7

9:35 am - 11:00 am

Presiding: Doreen HartleyDirector, Regional Operations Gas DistributionBGE, An Exelon Co.

Natural gas utilities are part of a community categorized by the federal government as critical infrastructure and essential to our nation’s economy. Regardless of size, all utilities are potential targets by hackers or as vectors to more significant targets. Who is responsible for cybersecurity? Who are the bad guys? How do you protect yourself

9:35 am - 10:15 am

Cybersecurity in the Pipeline Industry – What’s My Role

Director, Information SecurityVectren Corp.

Walt Grudzinski

Security & Operations ManagerAmerican Gas Association

Rebecca M. Massello

ONE Gas details its experience in implementing an improved process for determining exceptionally high customer gas usage, responding to high reports for customer safety, and covering technical, operational and legal issues involved with high exception reports. Includes data and examples regarding the generation of investigation orders, rereads and total reports under the new criteria. Coauthor: R. Woods, ONE Gas, Inc.

10:20 am - 11:00 am

High Exceptions: Issues in Implementing a Non-Subjective Safety Approach

Manager, Customer ServiceONE Gas, Inc.

Wayne Baird

PartnerArmstrong Teasdale, LLP

Lynn Hursh

11:00 am - 2:00 pm


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Workforce Development

Track A8

9:35 am - 11:00 am

Presiding: Mike CourtienManager, Peer Review ProgramAmerican Gas Association

This presentation will review the successful Utility Military Assistance Program (UMAP) highlighting the hiring and training partnership between the UWUA training trust, Power for America, the Michigan National Guard and Consumers Energy. The program hires veterans into the gas infrastructure replacement organization at Consumers Energy.

9:35 am - 10:15 am

UMAP Veteran Bootcamp

Senior Vice President, Energy ResourcesConsumers Energy

Daniel Malone

Nicor Gas, Exelon, ComEd, Peoples Gas, BP and the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project have developed a unique multiple year collaboration designed to engage and encourage 5th – 8th grade teachers and students to explore and understand all forms of energy, its impacts and the associated careers. You will learn the key elements the team used to leverage resources, engage local schools, and provide modern science curriculum while integrating key utility messages about energy and the sector. The program is currently engaging 80 schools and reaching thousands of students in just its second year.

10:20 am - 11:00 am

Nicor Gas Energizing Student Potential (ESP) Program

Vice President, Business SupportSouthern Co. Gas

Patrick E. Whiteside

11:00 am - 2:00 pm


Pipeline Safety/Transmission Integrity Management

Track B1

2:15 pm - 5:20 pm

Presiding: Aaron StuberDirector, Technical Engineering ServicesWashington Gas Light Co.

2:15 pm - 2:55 pm

Pipeline Safety Regulatory Update

PHMSA / Office of Pipeline SafetyJohn Gale

Many natural gas utilities struggle with collecting and analyzing massive quantities of data generated from their various work management, asset management, financial and other systems. Con Edison and Burns & McDonnell are collaborating to develop tools that capture this data and put it to use improving their projects.

3:05 pm - 3:45 pm

Project Management and Big Data for Utilities: Mining Existing Data for Better Project Management

Project ManagerBurns & McDonnell

Jonathan Kadishson

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The presentation will address the major aspects to be considered for the harmonious co-existence between overhead power lines and gas pipelines. Capacitive, inductive and conductive coupling mechanisms between overhead line and pipeline will be discussed, as well as design criteria and electrical risks to people and to pipeline coating, insulating joints and cathodic protection systems. Finally, technical recommendations for the proximity between transmission lines and pipelines will be distributed.

3:55 pm - 4:35 pm

Risks of the Proximity Between High Voltage Lines and Pipelines

Senior Staff ConsultantSiemens Industry, Inc.

Jose Daconti

In 2014, the industry funded the development of technology to enhance new construction-quality inspections through electronic data capture and data visualization to identify trends. This program is developing next-generation technology that will include a risk-based model to prioritize quality inspection activities to align with integrity management programs.

4:40 pm - 5:20 pm

Next-Generation Quality Inspection Technology for New Construction

Vice President, OperationsLocusView Solutions, a GTI Subsidiary

Alicia M. Farag

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Cocktail Hour - Exhibit Hall

Gas Control/Distribution Integrity Management

Track B2

2:15 pm - 5:20 pm


2:15 pm - 2:55 pm

RCVs as an Emergency Response Tool in Gas Transmission Operations

Manager, Gas Integrity ManagementDTE Energy

Kayode Dawodu

Manager, Gas ControlDTE Gas Co.

John Sikorski

Southern California Gas has been leveraging existing infrastructure and a growing number of sensing devices to monitor methane, pressure and environmental factors across its system. Learn how Southern California Gas Co. is analyzing many data sets to proactively address leaks, alleviating potential problems before they arise.

3:05 pm - 3:45 pm

Enhancing Safety and System Integrity With Advanced Sensing Applications

PSEP Valve Standards & Quality Team LeaderSoCalGas

Timothy Judge

A state or federal code compliance audit requires proper planning, preparation and clear communication among team members. The presenter shares his experiences on how to properly prepare for an audit, with real-world examples and tips on how energy and utility companies can safeguard the quality of their compliance programs.

3:55 pm - 4:35 pm

How to Prepare for a State or Federal Code Compliance Audit

Compliance SpecialistVeriforce

Robert Miller

Early warning signs have been shown to often precede the occurrence of catastrophic safety incidents. This presentation reviews contemporary research involving the leadership attributes of high reliability organizations and their use of anticipation, inquiry, execution and resilience to significantly improve the detection of and response to early warning signals.

4:40 pm - 5:20 pm

Leadership’s Role in Catastrophic Incident Prevention – Developing Influence Through the Principles of High Reliability Safety

Vice PresidentDEKRA Insight

James Grant

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm


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Safety

Track B3

2:15 pm - 5:20 pm


The presentation will include a brief overview of Pipeline Safety Management Systems, available resources, and a discussion of Duke Energy’s journey and current implementation approach.

2:15 pm - 2:55 pm

Safety Management Systems

Manager - Pipeline SafetyPiedmont Natural Gas Co., Inc.

Farris Berry

This presentation explores ways to adapt a behavior-based safety (BBS) process to address serious injuries and fatalities (SIF). A typical BBS observation doesn’t probe deep enough to discover and document SIF exposures, but this process can be modified to identify the precursors, pre-conditions and exposures that may lead to SIF incidents.

3:05 pm - 3:45 pm

Safety in Practice: Applying Behavior-Based Safety to Serious Injury and Fatality Prevention

Vice PresidentDEKRA Insight

James Grant

The old paradigm of trying to prevent injuries keeps us from managing the exposure that drives the injuries. This presentation will lay the foundation for shifting the organization to exposure discovery and mitigation versus a dependence on the employee and supervisor accurately assessing the likelihood of an injury occurring.

3:55 pm - 4:35 pm

How to Move the Focus From Injury to Exposure

Senior Vice PresidentDEKRA Insight

Jim Spigener

PG&E Gas Operations is evolving its safety culture. An enabler has been the launch of the Gas Corrective Action Program (CAP) in 2013. The discussion will highlight PG&E's journey with CAP from inception to today and how it has enabled finding and fixing issues and building a speak-up culture.

4:40 pm - 5:20 pm

Corrective Action Program (CAP) – Influence on a Positive Safety Culture

Gas Program Manager, SeniorPacific Gas and Electric Co.

Ante Lovric

Manager, Gas Corrective Action ProgramPacific Gas and Electric Co.

Matt Sanders

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm


Supplemental Gas/Distribution Integrity Management/Field Operations

Track B4

2:15 pm - 5:20 pm

Presiding: Susan StritterRegulatory Compliance CoordinatorDistrigas of Massachusetts LLC

Results of a recent PHMSA-funded research project to review PHMSA's LNG Failure Rate Table will be presented. The project reviewed relevant equipment failure data globally, performed a statistical review, identified gaps, and recommended refinements and next steps to support PHMSA’s safety standards for LNG facility siting, design and operation. Coauthors: E. Lever, S. Acharya - GTI; P. Suter, CH-IV International Inc.

2:15 pm - 2:55 pm

Statistical Review and Gap Analysis of PHMSA’s LNG Failure Rate Table

Senior Program ManagerGTI - Gas Technology Institute

Rich Kooy P.E.

Increased introduction of ethane-rich shale gas into the pipeline network eventually will change the LNG composition. To avoid the product's potential stratification and meet its specifications requires processing steps to remove the ethane. Various cryogenic process options, integration into an existing facility, potential limitations and challenges will be discussed.

3:05 pm - 3:45 pm

Ethane Removal Options for LNG Peak-Shaving Facilities

LNG Product ManagerLinde Process Plants, Inc.

Georg H. Breuer

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ONE Gas developed an innovative emergency management tool, effectively optimizing USGS data for its seismic response. The tool helps determine where to assess/survey pipe rather than working from the epicenter. The process uses science and technology, elevating public safety and field operations efficiency, prioritizing the more at-risk facilities.

3:55 pm - 4:35 pm

Seismic Assessment and Response: Promoting Public Safety Through Science and Technology

GIS Development Analyst IIONE Gas, Inc.

Naresh Aligeti

Manager, Asset StrategyONE Gas, Inc.

Colin Schoonover

This presentation will outline a risk model for inspections of gas cross bores primarily in sewer facilities. Essentially, the presenters are creating a model that assigns a risk value to a parcel or gas main based on observed trends and records. This risk value can be used to help prioritize inspections.

4:40 pm - 5:20 pm

Sewer Cross Bore Risk Model

Senior EngineerPuget Sound Energy

Abe Romo

Puget Sound EnergyDavid Stiger

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm


Distribution Measurement/Customer Field Services

Track B5

2:15 pm - 5:20 pm


Recently, ANSI B109.4 was updated to accommodate natural gas service regulators with 2PSIG outlet pressures. This presentation will summarize those changes.

2:15 pm - 2:55 pm

ANSI B109.4 Self-Operated Natural Gas Service Regulator 2PSIG Outlet Pressure Revisions Overview

Regional ManagerEmerson Process Management Regulator Technologies

John R. Anderson

Director, MeasurementLaclede Gas Co.

Frederick J. Maly

Director, Gas MarketingSensus

Chris Wykle

This presentation will address the unique safety, reliability, regulatory, financial and political realities that complicate if, when and how the trade-off between capital and operational cost is made. Focus will be placed on balancing the capital and operational costs during meter repair versus replacement, looking at the decision from the perspectives of different stakeholders, including customers, utilities and regulators. Presenters also will discuss how this thought process can be leveraged elsewhere within the organization.

3:05 pm - 3:45 pm

Balancing Capital and O&M Cost (Meter Replacement vs. Repair)

Measurement EngineerCenterPoint Energy

Stephen T. Wendorf

This presentation will focus on the design considerations of a new state-of-the art gas meter farm developed in collaboration with PG&E and the uses anticipated in the business case for this installation. This installation will have residential meters, large diaphragm meters and rotary meters representing a cross section of the installed population. Protocols and test cases using the meter farm as a base line to test against and diagnose field issues will be presented as part of these design considerations.

3:55 pm - 4:35 pm

Gas Meter Farms: New Tool for Managing AMI Meter Populations and Testing Continuously Evolving Communication Technology in a Post-Deployment World

The Eastern Specialty Co.Tom Lawton

4:40 pm - 5:20 pm

Data Analytics for AMI/AMR

Technical AdvisorSouthern California Gas Co.

Kevin Carney

Customer Services Field Staff ManagerSouthern California Gas Co.

Joe M. Rose

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm


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Gas Utility Management/Construction Operations

Track B6

2:15 pm - 5:20 pm


2:15 pm - 2:55 pm

Overview of Natural Gas Training Council

PresidentNatural Gas Training Council

Eric Kelner P.E.

Director, Master Track & Adjunct Professor of ManagementWestminster College

Shahab Saeed P.E.

In 2007, the national Call Before You Dig phone number 811 went into effect, changing the way natural gas operators would promote damage prevention to the public. This session looks back on the past 10 years of collaborative efforts by natural gas operators and looks forward to opportunities for future partnerships.

3:05 pm - 3:45 pm

10 Years of 811: How the National Call Before You Dig Phone Number Changed Damage Prevention

PresidentCommon Ground Alliance

Sarah Magruder Lyle

There is a need to continually try to improve the reliability and performance of pipeline and facility inspectors for new construction and maintenance work. The presenter will explore why this is important, what is being done and possible interventions, including identification, training, motivations and technologies.

3:55 pm - 4:35 pm

Solutions to the Inspector Box of Chocolates

PresidentJoe Knows Energy

Daniel E. Lorenz P.E.

Polyethylene gas distribution mains are often connected to branches using electrofusion saddle tees. Various electrofusion proof-test configurations were subjected to finite element analysis. For a given pressure, proof-testing prior to tapping resulted in a significantly more rigorous integrity test because local fusion zone stresses were significantly higher. Coauthor: B. Davis, Exponent, Inc.

4:40 pm - 5:20 pm

The Advantages of Pressure-Testing Electrofusion Saddle Tees Prior to Tapping

Principal EngineerExponent, Inc.

Richard W. Klopp

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm


Transmission Measurement

Track B7

2:15 pm - 5:20 pm

Presiding: Tushar ShahSr. Director, Business DevelopmentEagle Research Corp.

This presentation will cover the design and construction of a natural gas fuel conditioning system, including inlet ESD valve, filter separators and/or coalescers, metering, gas heating, and pressure and flow regulation. The information will apply to city gate stations, fuel gas to power generation stations, etc.

2:15 pm - 2:55 pm

Design of Natural Gas Fuel Conditioning System

Chief Operating OfficerWFMS, Inc.

Daniel J. Rudroff

This presentation will discuss results from a typical gas USM under controlled conditions at a calibration lab when tees are installed. Profile distortion often occurs, and this presentation will cover solutions as well as effects on accuracy, and include diagnostic data. Coauthor: R. Miller, Energy Transfer Co.

3:05 pm - 3:45 pm

Resolving Gas USM Installation Effects Caused by Tees

V.P. Global OperationsColorado Engineering Experiment Station Inc.

John Lansing

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A measurement station located in Emden, Germany, needed to double its capacity from standard 40 million m3/day to 80 million m3/day. This goal was achieved by replacing the orifice meters on five orifice metering lines with two USMs in series on each line. In addition, the flow control valves were replaced. Coauthors: Mr. Bjelland, Gassco Norway; Mr. Buss, Gassco Germany; Dr. Rainer Kramer, Physikalish Technishe Bundesanstalt (PTB).

3:55 pm - 4:35 pm

Conversion of a Large-Scale Orifice Measurement Station to an Ultrasonic Measurement Station With Double Capacity

The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD)

Steinar Fosse

The effects of induced pulsation between 5Hz and 45Hz on ultrasonic meters in elevated pressure natural gas are presented. Time-dependent flow profile measurements are directly measured using a traversing probe that consisted of a fast-response hot-wire sensor.

4:40 pm - 5:20 pm

Direct Velocity Profile Measurement in Pulsating Natural Gas Flow With Implications for Ultrasonic Flow Metering

Research EngineerSouthwest Research Institute

Christopher Grant

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm



Track B8

2:15 pm - 5:20 pm


Center for Energy Workforce Development will share its work in developing ready-to-use resources that allow energy companies to help attract, train and hire from a variety of demographic groups. Over the past 10 years, CEWD has worked to create a strong foundation of partnership between the energy industry, education and workforce development to implement proven and scalable workforce solutions that usually save time, conserve resources and reduce costs.

2:15 pm - 2:55 pm

Update on Center for Energy Workforce Development Initiatives

ConsultantCenter for Energy Workforce Development

Rosa Schmidt

An overview of New Jersey Resources field leader development program which will promote growth and development, strengthen engagement and build a strong pipeline of talent for the future. This overview will include the different talent strategies considered in developing the program and desired outcomes.

3:05 pm - 3:45 pm

Field Leader Development Program

Talent & Organizational Development PartnerNew Jersey Resources

Kate Dowd

Director, Talent & Organizational DevelopmentNew Jersey Resources

Renee Kurowski Ph.D.

Developed by the Collegiate Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development in partnership with PECO, PGW, and Gas Pipeline Contractors. This hands on program prepares students for entry-level employment in the natural gas industry, with the ultimate goal to meet the increased regional demand for skilled labor in the industry.

3:55 pm - 4:35 pm

Gas Distribution Pipeline Mechanic Introduction Program of Southeastern PA

Senior EngineerPECO, An Exelon Co.

Mark Andraka

Vice President, OperationsUtility Line Services

Grant Gochenauer

The LDC’s biggest challenge is “Who Will Do the Work?” Learn how an industry collaboration of utility staff, contractors, and vendors formed a successful team that is attacking workforce development in central Ohio. Participants will obtain a simple playbook that describes how they can replicate the approach and successes in their home markets.

4:40 pm - 5:20 pm

DCA Workforce Committee Solutions in Action: Ohio (panel)

PrincipalContinuum Capital

Moderator: Mark Bridgers

Panelists:

Executive Vice PresidentMiller Pipeline

Dale Anderson

Executive Vice PresidentMears Group, Inc.

Vivek Arora

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General Manager - Gas DistributionMichels Pipeline Construction

Pete Fojtik

Construction ManagerColumbia Gas of Massachusetts

Scott Ruble

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm


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Program - Thursday, May 4

Distribution & Transmission Integrity Management

Track C1

8:00 am - 9:35 am


Preventing utility damage, complying with increased regulations and tracking assets are ongoing challenges facing infrastructure managers. This session describes how RFID technology can be integrated with GIS and mobile mapping technologies to reduce locating costs, support compliance requirements and improve management of critical infrastructure.

8:00 am - 8:45 am

RFID as an Infrastructure Asset Management Solution

Berntsen International, Inc.Lee Nelson

Berntsen International, Inc.Thomas Tym

The panelists will discuss different approaches for engaging operational SMEs. Approaches will include utilizing SMEs when building DIMP risk models and effective engagement when administering additional actions.

8:50 am - 9:35 am

Effective Use of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) When Building and Implementing Asset- Based Risk Models (panel)

Manager, Operations & Engineering ServicesAmerican Gas Association

Moderator: Betsy Tansey

Panelists:

Manager, Distribution Integrity ManagementVectren Corp.

Derek Borum

Manager, Gas Integrity & PlanningAlliant Energy Corp.

Adam Marxen

Manager, Engineering ServicesNW Natural

Ryan Truair

9:35 am - 10:00 am

Break

Field Operations/Gas Control

Track C2

8:00 am - 9:35 am


PHMSA’s new rule changes to pipeline operator qualification requirements – the “OQ Rule” – have far-reaching implications for energy and utility companies and contractors. Join us for an information-packed discussion and learn about the most significant changes outlined in the NPRM and when these changes go into effect.

8:00 am - 8:45 am

OQ NPRM: What You Need to Know (panel)

Panelists:

Director, Operations & Engineering ServicesAmerican Gas Association

Erin C. Kurilla

Director of ComplianceVeriforce

Tom Meek

8:50 am - 9:35 am

Panel cont'd.

9:35 am - 10:00 am

Break

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Safety

Track C3

8:00 am - 9:35 am


Front-line supervisors have a significant impact on employee safety performance. This topic will discuss understanding and implementing an effective supervisor safety training program to achieve safety excellence.

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Supervisor/Leadership Safety Programs Training

Manager, Health and SafetySpire Inc.

Tom Reburn

Developing and selecting leading indicators can effectively help measure safety performance. Not all leading indicators can be used by all companies in the same manner. A discussion on how to select leading indicators that can help improve safety performance in your organization.

8:50 am - 9:35 am

Leading Indicators

Senior Director, Safety & HealthPacific Gas and Electric Co.

Todd Hohn

9:35 am - 10:00 am

Break

Supplemental Gas

Track C4

8:00 am - 9:35 am

Presiding: Susan StritterRegulatory Compliance CoordinatorDistrigas of Massachusetts LLC

Some LNG peakshavers are reaching the end of their liquefaction lifecycle and are planning on liquefaction replacement projects. This presentation will discuss design considerations, siting requirements, liquefaction technology options, and potential regulatory/grandfathering impacts associated with liquefaction replacement projects.

8:00 am - 8:45 am

LNG Liquefaction Replacement Projects for Peakshavers

LNG ConsultantCH-IV International

Phil Suter

CH-IV InternationalAlex Szerszen

Propane-air plants have long been a proven economic solution to support peak delivery requirements within the natural gas industry. Their use today is growing due to increasing constraints on pipeline capacity. This presentation will review their components, methods of operation, and the market forces driving the renewed interest in their application by gas distribution companies. Representing flexibility in sizing, ease of operation, and low capital cost, propane-air plants are a modern tool for today's dynamic natural gas industry.

8:50 am - 9:35 am

Propane-Air Plants

PresidentStandby Systems, Inc.

John P. Hoch

9:35 am - 10:00 am

Break

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Customer Field Services

Track C5

8:00 am - 9:35 am


Sensus, a gas meter supplier, will review and demonstrate a new automation product that can shut off gas supply at the meter helping to resolve safety, flooding and non-payment issues. Manufacturer experts will review software and control devices for initiating and proving valve closure, security measures to prevent tampering and hacking, and industry standards for meeting valve design requirements.

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Automatic Gas Meter Shutoff Device

Mulcare Pipeline Solutions Inc.Mark Gunsalus

Director of SalesMulcare Pipeline Solutions, Inc.

Scott Vigil

A detailed review of one utility’s emergency response best practices that has enabled it to be recognized by AGA’s Best Practices Roundtable Committee twice in the past five years as one of the top 10 natural gas utilities in AGA as it pertains to odor response.

8:50 am - 9:35 am

Best Practices in Emergency Response

Director of Field OperationsCentral Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.

William A. Brandt

9:35 am - 10:00 am

Break

Environmental Management

Track C6

8:00 am - 9:35 am

Presiding: Daniel SanchezManagerPacific Gas and Electric Co.

Case study on the successful navigation of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council process for the expansion of the Mist Underground Storage Field, which included the construction of new wells, compressor station and pipeline to serve a new power generation facility in northwest Oregon designed to supplement renewable energy.

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Case Study: NW Natural's North Mist Expansion Project

Environmental ConsultantNW Natural

Andrew Bauer

Senior Engineering GeologistGeoEngineers Inc.

Brian Ranney

This presentation outlines the various issues that need to be addressed when PCBs are first discovered or rediscovered in a company’s natural gas system after years of being PCB-free. Various strategies and tactics for addressing these issues will be discussed based upon recent field experience in the industry.

8:50 am - 9:35 am

What to Expect When You’re Not Expecting … PCBs: Lessons Learned From Recent Gas Industry Experience

ConsultantJohn P. Woodyard, PE

John Woodyard

9:35 am - 10:00 am

Break

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Track C7

8:00 am - 9:35 am

Presiding: Sam PatelMeasurement Systems Design & Application LeadConsumers Energy Co.

This approach and device can be used to carry out the PVT parameters real time and in-situ measurement, which include compressibility, critical point, and so on. It can be installed in wellbore or along gas pipeline. It also was a sampling tool for laboratory analysis.

8:00 am - 8:45 am

A Novel Approach for Natural Gas Phase Behavior In-Situ Measurement Under Downhole and Transmission Conditions

SINOPEC Exploration and Production Research Institute

Xin Wang

The presentation will show the complicated fluid phase behavior that can be calculated using the GERG-2008 equation of state for natural gas mixtures. Multiple phases (for example, two liquids and vapor in equilibrium) are often unexpected and can affect natural gas operations.

8:50 am - 9:35 am

Fluid Phase Equilibria Using GERG-2008 Equation of State

Principal ScientistDNV GL (Oil and Gas UK)

Andrew Laughton

9:35 am - 10:00 am

Break


Track C8

8:00 am - 9:35 am


8:00 am - 8:45 am

PG&E’s Power Pathway Program

Chief of Staff, Office of the President, GasPacific Gas and Electric Co.

Lisa Hurley

The Gas Technology Institute, along with its partner Washington Greene County Job Training Agency, received an award from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to fund its Natural Gas Utility & Pipeline Field Skills Program. This pre-employment program includes 156 hours (four weeks) of blended classroom and hands-on training that improves employability for 100 students by providing a basic understanding and awareness of natural gas, the natural gas utility and pipeline industry, associated equipment, procedures and operations. GTI will present on the scope, implementation and impact of the program, which includes a total investment exceeding $1 million and will be implemented by a broad team of over 20 organizations.

8:50 am - 9:35 am

Natural Gas Utility and Pipeline Careers in Appalachia

Business DevelopmentGas Technology Institute - GTI

Patrick Findle

9:35 am - 10:00 am

Break

Distribution & Transmission Integrity Management

Track D1

10:00 am - 11:35 am


A growing movement in the industry from index to probabilistic risk modeling leads to questions: How much data do I need? How do I handle data uncertainties or missing data? A framework for probabilistic risk modeling can be implemented with existing data (and uncertainties) and evolve with expanding data. Coauthor: William Luff, JANA Corp.

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Pipeline Risk Assessment - How Much Data Do I Need?

President & CEOJANA Corp.

Wayne Bryce

The proposed Safety of Gas Transmission & Gathering Lines Final Rule could require MAOP verification using one of several methods. This presentation will relate the proposed ECA to fundamental engineering concepts behind establishment of MAOP. Possible implementations of ECA requirements will be explored. The importance of choosing the correct application for ECA will be stressed and examples provided.

10:50 am - 11:35 am

Engineering Critical Assessment: One Tool in the MAOP Toolbox

Senior ConsultantStructural Integrity Associates, Inc.

Steve Biles

Chief Regulatory EngineerStructural Integrity Associates, Inc.

Bruce L. Paskett

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11:35 am - 12:45 pm

AGA Leadership Luncheon

Field Operations

Track D2

10:00 am - 11:35 am

Presiding: Doreen HartleyDirector, Regional Operations Gas DistributionBGE, An Exelon Co.

To enhance gas system safety, a breakaway shut-off fitting for meter sets and other above-ground gas facilities is being developed and tested. The presentation will highlight how this fitting may reduce the risk of leaks, fire, property damage and injury caused by vehicular or snow/ice impact by automatically stopping the escape of gas to the environment.

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Reducing the Risk of Vehicular, Snow and Ice Damage to Gas Meters

R&D DirectorGTI - Gas Technology Institute

Dennis R. Jarnecke

Natural Gas Distribution EngineerAvista Corp.

David Smith

NiSource and Opvantek created a risk model for legacy cross bores. NiSource began using the model in 2016 to guide the legacy cross bore inspection program in its Ohio service territory. This presentation will explain how the model was developed, how it works and assess its initial effectiveness.

10:50 am - 11:35 am

Building a Legacy Cross Bore Risk Model

Vice President, Sales & Product ManagementOpvantek, Inc.

Tony Sileo

Pipeline Safety & Compliance Project Specialist IINiSource Inc.

Scott Tustin

11:35 am - 12:45 pm


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Safety

Track D3

10:00 am - 11:35 am


Ninety percent of accidents and injuries are caused by human mistakes and distraction. During this presentation, learn what it takes to help change unsafe attitudes and behaviors.

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Changing Your Safety Culture to Prevent Accidents and Injuries

Principal and Co-FounderDONNIC CONSULTING GROUP, LLC

Don Theune

Humans by definition are fallible. Studies indicate the likelihood of a serious event being linked to an error in human performance is 95 percent versus 5 percent due to equipment failure. This program is designed to raise awareness of those behaviors that might put our employees and the public at risk and actions to eliminate human performance errors.

10:50 am - 11:35 am

Human Performance and Its Role in Operational and Safety Excellence

Owner and Principal ConsultantBruce Bolger Co.

Bruce Bolger

11:35 am - 12:45 pm


Plastic Materials/Corrosion Control

Track D4

10:00 am - 11:35 am

Presiding: Brian LopezMaterials EngineerXcel Energy Inc.

Equipment tags are the cornerstone of asset management programs, enabling better decision making, more accurate data collection and 100 percent data integrity for inventory, work orders and predictive maintenance. The purpose of this presentation is to develop a marking policy and strategy, guiding managers through the management of the tagging process.

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Improving Data Quality by Developing a Barcode Tagging Strategy

Director of ServicesCamcode

Alan Cunningham

This presentation will demonstrate the capability of helical field electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) to detect and size cracks, as validated by nondestructive examination (NDE). EMAT-reflected and attenuated shear horizontal waves were analyzed to detect the anomalies both in time and frequency domain. Signal processing algorithms were developed to detect and identify the anomalies. Coauthor: R. Meyers, T.D. Williamson Inc.

10:50 am - 11:35 am

Inspection of Cracks Using Helical Field EMAT in Time and Frequency Domain

Systems Engineer, ILI SystemsT.D. Williamson, Inc.

Shanker Shrestha Ph.D.

11:35 am - 12:45 pm


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Customer Field Services

Track D5

10:00 am - 11:35 am


This presentation will provide an overview of a recent study developed by the American Gas Foundation to assess the regulatory and policy barriers to providing natural gas service to multi-family structures, and presents solutions used to help bring the benefits of natural gas to the owners and occupants of these buildings.

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Expanding Natural Gas Service to Multi-Family Buildings

Managing Director, Sustainable GrowthAmerican Gas Association

Rick Murphy

This session covers how AC voltage can be induced onto pipelines from the electromagnetic force (EMF) of parallel high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) overhead power lines. Steel pipelines and metallic structures located near HVAC overhead power lines or facilities can become energized, creating a risk for workers and members of the public. You will learn about mitigation techniques and hear lessons learned from actual incidents.

10:50 am - 11:35 am

AC Mitigation

Senior Safety SpecialistUnitil Corp.

Nicole Ash-Colby

11:35 am - 12:45 pm



Track D6

10:00 am - 11:35 am


Quantifying methane emissions from utilities has become an environmental priority and key to developing plans to reduce emissions. GTI has developed national and state emission factors for various sources of methane emissions within utility systems. Using this information will allow for prioritization of leak repairs to optimize methane emissions reduction.

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Quantifying Methane Emissions and Prioritizing Leak Repairs

Senior ScientistGTI - Gas Technology Institute

Kristine Wiley

This presentation will provide perspectives on emerging federal guidance on mitigation and how these changes may affect natural gas distribution/transmission companies going forward. The presenter will discuss how The Conservation Fund has worked with dozens of companies, including many in the natural gas industry, to protect more than 200,000 acres through targeted mitigation.

10:50 am - 11:35 am

Perspectives on Emerging Federal Guidance on Mitigation

President and CEOThe Conservation Fund

Lawrence Selzer

11:35 am - 12:45 pm


Transmission Measurement/Supplemental Gas

Track D7

10:00 am - 11:35 am

Presiding: Terrence GrimleyManagerSouthwest Research Institute

This presentation seeks to identify and discuss the supply chain of liquefied natural gas within the United States, including the development of new and presence of existing national infrastructure supporting it and trends regarding measurement.

10:00 am - 10:45 am

USA Trends of LNG Supply Chain and Custody Transfer Measurement

PresidentNorthstar Industries, LLC

Thomas G. Quine

Current methods for the calculation of LNG density from composition (and temperature) will be discussed, including the GERG-2008 equation of state. A simple, and accurate, method is proposed that can easily be implemented in any field instrumentation.

10:50 am - 11:35 am

Simple and Accurate Equation for the Calculation of LNG Density

Principal ScientistDNV GL (Oil and Gas UK)

Andrew Laughton

11:35 am - 12:45 pm


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Engineering/Gas Utility Management

Track D8

10:00 am - 11:35 am

Presiding: Kofi WoodleyManager, Operations & Engineering ServicesAmerican Gas Association

A primary challenge in any cross bore safety program is balancing budget with risk. This presentation will introduce possible solutions for optimizing that balance: prioritizing inspections and eliminating them where feasible, verifying completion, ensuring quality and facilitating records retrieval efficiently through a single GIS interface.

10:00 am - 10:45 am

A Cost-Effective Approach for Mitigating Gas Cross Bore Risk

Manager of Crossbore ServicesG2 Integrated Solutions

Kevin Ernst

The revised AGA Odorization Manual was published in March 2017 and includes substantive changes and additions to the 2000 edition of the manual. This presentation will highlight enhancements in the 2017 edition, and topics will include; expanded information for odorization system design, recent research findings on odor fade and masking, pipeline conditioning, safety and environmental aspects, and operator training.

10:50 am - 11:35 am

2017 AGA Odorization Manual: Revision Highlights

Consulting Gas Quality EngineerXcel Energy Inc.

Rosemarie Halchuk P.E.

11:35 am - 12:45 pm


Transmission Integrity Management/Engineering

Track E1

1:00 pm - 3:25 pm


1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

New Tool for Pipe Upgrade

Area ManagerROSEN USA

Markus Ginten

Two recently completed GTI/OTD research programs will be presented which facilitate: (1) demonstration of ILI or other inspection methods as equivalent to a hydrotest at detecting critical crack and wall loss features, and (2) the use of pipeline surface-based inspection techniques to establish mechanical and chemical properties without line cutouts.

1:50 pm - 2:35 pm

Research Results to Support Key Requirements of PHMSA's Integrity Verification Process (IVP)

Executive Director, InfrastructureGTI - Gas Technology Institute

Daniel A. Ersoy

Director, Transmission EngineeringNational Grid

Michael D. Kern

MAOP validation efforts will illuminate some issues. To ensure these issues are optimally handled, a robust program structure must be put in place before the work should begin. In addition, the organization must be prepared for the outcomes the program will deliver. This presentation describes the Southern Company Gas program.

2:40 pm - 3:25 pm

MAOP Validation at Southern Company Gas

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ManagerSouthern Company Gas

Brad Beckman

Managing DirectorGTS

Joe Medina

3:25 pm - 3:45 pm

Break

Construction Operations

Track E2

1:00 pm - 3:25 pm


The “80/20” Portable OQ Model was developed to enhance the ability of contractors and operators in emergency response/mutual aid scenarios. The model standardizes a portable operator qualification (OQ) process and was developed by a task force of representatives of regional gas associations, OQ service providers, and DCA contractors. The focus, goals, and initial activities achieved will be discussed.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Operator Qualification Portability for Contractors

Miller PipelineBrad Heck

New York State Electric & Gas and SENSIT Technologies pioneered development of a "gasless" training simulator for first-response teams. Trainers create scenarios using a tablet and paired gas detector through wireless communication. The tablet lists elements of leak investigation training and a proficiency exam that becomes a permanent employee training record.

1:50 pm - 2:35 pm

Gas Leak Investigation Training Without a Leak Field

Manager of Regional OperationsNew York State Electric & Gas Corp.

Joseph Chernak

Vice President, Sales and MarketingSensit Technologies

Scott A. Kranstuber

Amidst changing regulatory requirements and a heightened focus on environmental and customer expectations in the natural gas industry, National Grid has been ramping up its work plans with the help of a growing contractor community. Leaders for National Grid in Contractor Management and Field Oversight will provide an overview of the company’s journey with contractors in MA, NY, and RI, and discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with managing efficient, effective and safe contractors alongside a fulltime workforce.

2:40 pm - 3:25 pm

Contractor Management and Oversight Evolution

Director, Contract Oversight NENational Grid

Walter Fromm

Director, Contract ManagementNational Grid

Tatiana Roc

3:25 pm - 3:45 pm

Break

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Field Operations/Plastic Materials

Track E3

1:00 pm - 3:25 pm


Inaccurate pipe location increases the risks of third-party damage. Unlocatable gas pipes are a serious concern to utilities as well as to excavators. The development of intrinsically locatable PE pipe has great potential to reduce third-party damage, and correspondingly reduced gas emissions and increased safety for construction workers and the general public. Coauthor: D. Jarnecke, GTI - Gas Technology Institute.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Intrinsically Locatable PE Pipe

Business Development Manager3M

Ed Scott

NYSEARCH/NGA and GECO/NUPI have partnered to develop electrofusion repair sleeves for the permanent and live repair of PE pipe with damages ranging from 10 percent to 50 percent of wall thickness. This presentation will describe ongoing development programs for 2", 8" and 12" pipes that add to other sizes that are already commercially available. Coauthor: C. Ziu, NUPI Americas.

1:50 pm - 2:35 pm

Live, Permanent Repair of PE Pipes Using Electrofusion Repair Sleeves

Executive Director, NYSEARCH |VP, RD&DNortheast Gas Association

Daphne D'Zurko

Pending regulation will require operators to collect and maintain detailed attribute and location data for plastic materials and joints. How are companies approaching the pending materials tracking and traceability requirements? What equipment and skills will your company need to comply? This presentation will review materials and field data collection for distribution.

2:40 pm - 3:25 pm

Materials and Field Data Collection for Distribution

Director of Client ServicesCelerity Consulting Group, Inc.

Alice Burns

3:25 pm - 3:45 pm

Break

Corrosion Control

Track E4

1:00 pm - 3:25 pm

Presiding: Don MitchellManager, System IntegrityPiedmont Natural Gas Co., Inc.

This presentation will cover field study of a new technology utilizing ultrasonic thickness (UT) measurement for external corrosion coupons. Advantages of technology for monitoring AC and DC corrosion rates in conjunction with pipe-to-soil potentials will be discussed.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Ultrasonic Coupons to Determine External Corrosion Rates

Corrosion Control LeadConsumers Energy Co.

Jim Warner

This presentation covers the types of concerns related to co-location of steel pipelines and high voltage alternating current (AC) electric transmission lines. Types of AC interference include induced voltages, faults and capacitive coupling. Issues related to safety around co-located pipelines and the CFR Part 192 pipeline safety code are discussed as are the effects and mitigation of induced AC on pipelines.

1:50 pm - 2:35 pm

AC Voltage - Pipeline Safety and Corrosion

Superintendent, Corrosion ControlAmeren Illinois

Ken Davis

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Vendor-neutral presentation on application of remote monitoring for cathodic protection compliance reporting and pipeline integrity management. Covers CP monitoring, AC interference, GPS interruption, etc. with a focus on data accuracy, timeliness and maximizing "high value" use of field personnel.

2:40 pm - 3:25 pm

Remote Monitoring for CP Compliance and Integrity Management

Director of M2M TechnologyElecsys Corp.

Jamey Hilleary

3:25 pm - 3:45 pm

Break

Underground Storage

Track E5

1:00 pm - 3:25 pm

Presiding: Charles McConnellEngineer VI, StorageSouthern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.

This session will include presentations on risk followed by a panel discussion on risk and complying with API RP 1170 and API RP 1171.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

The Application of Risk Assessment for Underground Storage

PresidentUGM Engineering

Gord Cowan

Director, Engineering Governance & Process SafetyTransCanada Corp.

Stephen F. Nowaczewski

Manager, Underground StorageUnion Gas Limited

Steve Pardy

1:50 pm - 2:35 pm

The Application of Risk Assessment for Underground Storage (cont'd)

This presentation will review traditional and the newest Quad-Electro-Magnetic Pulse technology and methodology. In addition, it will showcase downhole data from gas storage to production wellbores, including a comparison between traditional “direct” casing inspection technologies and Empire’s.

2:40 pm - 3:25 pm

Rig-less Defect and Corrosion Measurement of Multiple Concentric Pipe Strings

US Land Senior Technical Sales ConsultantEmpire Special Services

Rick Porras

3:25 pm - 3:45 pm

Break

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Track E6

1:00 pm - 3:25 pm


Learn about types of issues encountered in validating legacy leak data and how to help prevent these issues by utilizing new techniques and solutions. View a demonstration of an advanced leak investigation application that both manages the inspection schedule and compiles a leak investigation record complete with auto-grading and mapped barhole readings.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

More Accurately Acquire, Maintain and Report Leak Data

Director of Client ServicesCelerity Consulting Group, Inc.

Alice Burns

Residential methane detectors can help warn customers of increased levels of methane so immediate action can be taken to alert utilities or public safety officials of a potential leak. Con Edison is participating in a program through OTD to evaluate and pilot commercially available detectors in the lab and actual residential homes. Coauthor: K. Wiley, GTI - Gas Technology Institute.

1:50 pm - 2:35 pm

Residential Methane Detectors - Pilot Study

Department Manager, Research & DevelopmentConsolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

Richard Trieste

Adsorbed natural gas (ANG) technology densely stores natural gas at significantly lower pressures compared with compressed natural gas (CNG). ANG enables low pressure, “time-fill” private refueling, making natural gas a more economical hybrid vehicle fuel compared with CNG and battery electric traction drive systems (ETDS) used in hybrid electric vehicles. Coauthors: Dr. Ellen Sun, United Technologies Research Center;Dr. Billy-Paul Holbrook, Ingevity Corp; Bradley W. Reed, Ingevity Corp.

2:40 pm - 3:25 pm

Low Pressure Adsorbed Natural Gas (ANG) Hybrid Bi-Fuel Vehicles

President and CEOAdsorbed Natural Gas Products, Inc.

Robert A. Bonelli

3:25 pm - 3:45 pm

Break


Track E7

1:00 pm - 3:25 pm

Presiding: Rick SpannLead Coordinator Measurement & AutomationDominion Questar

Gas odorization is a safety issue. Three main technologies are used all over the world. ENGIE Lab CRIGEN has developed a new, patented odorization technology based on gas odorant nebulization. Presenters will discuss the results of laboratory tests that have determined the technical performances of this new offering. Coauthors: C. Tastard, E. Albertini, J. Guillet and L. Gorintin - ENGIE Lab.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Overview of Gas Odorization Technologies

Project ManagerENGIE Lab

Amelie LOUVAT

The industrial internet of things has the potential to advance with “digital twins” in bringing about a paradigm shift. Of key importance are: (1) achieving and maintaining cybersecurity, (2) taking validation to the next level to arrive at real-time metering uncertainty and (3) catering to a mobile workforce.

1:50 pm - 2:35 pm

IIOT: Is a Digital Twin a Real Paradigm Shift for Operational Metering?

Chief Technology OfficerHoneywell Inc.

Martin Bragg

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This presentation will describe the knowledge and proficiency level required of a competent gas measurement technician. The discussion will focus on the transmission measurement technician, who is often called on to do many tasks. The presenter will draw upon his experience in gas measurement over the past 36 years and describe how the technician role has changed as metering technologies have evolved.

2:40 pm - 3:25 pm

What a Gas Measurement Technician Needs to Know to Succeed

Staff EngineerSouthwest Research Institute

James Witte

3:25 pm - 3:45 pm

Break

Safety

Track E8

1:00 pm - 3:25 pm

Presiding: Kimberly DenbowDirector of Security, Operations & Engineering ServicesAmerican Gas Association

Most organizations use a variety of tools to identify hazards, yet incidents may still occur due to the lack of a fully robust hazard identification and control process. This presentation will focus on the synergies created by incorporating existing hazard identification tools (job safety analysis, behavior-based observations, incident investigations, management of change) into a continual risk assessment methodology that ultimately involves more people in the HSE process while promoting use of Stop Work Authority.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Increasing Employee Engagement & Empowerment Utilizing a Recurrent Risk Assessment Approach

Vice President, HSE & Regulatory ComplianceTalos Energy LLC

Robert Sheninger

The presenter will share his views on safety culture. You will discover habits and skills that will make you a more powerful safety leader. You’ll learn how to spread your personal energy throughout your company and community to make good things happen and leave with some tips to improve your company’s safety performance.

1:50 pm - 3:25 pm

"Create a Vibrant Safety Culture" Workshop

Make Safety FunRichard Hawk

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Engineering/Transmission Integrity Management

Track F1

3:45 pm - 5:20 pm

Presiding: Michael O'SheaManager, Gas Transmission EngineerXcel Energy Inc.

This presentation will describe a model for determining exclusion radii around above- and below-ground pneumatic pressure tests. Full-scale experimental tests were conducted to provide the data used to create this mathematical model. Videos, pictures and other details of the experimental tests will be discussed.

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm

Experimentally Determined Exclusion Radii for Pneumatic Pipeline Pressure Tests

Engineer, Strength Test EngineeringPacific Gas and Electric Co.

Nicole Cleveland

Senior Engineer I, Fitness for ServiceKiefner and Associates

Adam Steiner

Under the proposed 49 CFR Part 192.624, there are six potential methods to establishing MAOP. Only two – pressure reduction-based on historical actual operating pressure (HAOP) and engineering critical assessment (ECA) – are realistic possibilities in the brave new world of traceable, verifiable and complete. HAOP and ECA will be discussed in detail.

4:35 pm - 5:20 pm

MAOP Verification Requirements Under the Proposed § 192.624

Vice PresidentG2 Integrated Solutions

John Jacobi

Gas Utility Management

Track F2

3:45 pm - 5:20 pm

Presiding: Vanessa GeorgeOperations & Engineering Services SpecialistAmerican Gas Association

Methods to address training (as appropriate) for the qualified performance of covered tasks will be discussed. This presentation will also include scenarios and tips, as well as a look into the language of the regulation, to assist in efforts to balance the distinct needs of keeping employees trained and qualified.

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm

Training & OQ: Balancing Employee Development & Compliance Considerations

Supervisor, Operator QualificationVectren Corp.

J.P. Greenwell

Gold Shovel is a novel and ambitious program driving unprecedented cooperation between cities, utilities, telecom companies, water and wastewater companies, to dramatically curtail excavation damage. Architected by PG&E, and pioneered by Xcel, Con Edison, Kinder Morgan, Dominion and PG&E, the session will cover experiences enrolling vendors, results and future program direction.

4:35 pm - 5:20 pm

Gold Shovel Standard: Experiences, Results and Futures

Gold Shovel StandardModerator: Dave Mauerman

Vice PresidentConsolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

Robert Boyle

Vice PresidentPacific Gas and Electric Co.

John Higgins

Area Vice PresidentXcel Energy Inc.

Luke Litteken

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Distribution Integrity Management/Plastic Materials

Track F3

3:45 pm - 5:20 pm


Since 2005, the industry has studied the behavior of elastomeric materials used in the industry.This gas interchangeability study examined the performance of couplings and diaphragms that are in the distribution system and operated in varying gas compositions, pressures and temperatures. The results show that some of the materials are affected. Coauthors: K. Crippen and D. Ersoy, GTI - Gas Technology Institute.

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm

Gas Quality Impact on Elastomers and Components of Natural Gas Infrastructure

Senior Program/Technology ManagerNYSEARCH/Northeast Gas Association

Dr. George Vradis

This presentation will examine why the use of cured-in-place lining (CIPL) as a trenchless renewal technique is still in its infancy and will review concepts that the presenter believes will ultimately lead to expanded usage in natural gas applications.

4:35 pm - 5:20 pm

How Slow Can It Go With the Acceptance and Use of Lining Technology?

Distribution Technology ManagerPublic Service Electric and Gas Co.

George Ragula

Corrosion Control

Track F4

3:45 pm - 5:20 pm


3:45 pm - 4:30 pm

Pipeline Coatings: Lessons Learned

PartnerLiberty Sales & Distribution, LLC

Wally Armstrong

Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) can pose a serious risk to transmission natural gas operators, as it can be insidious in nature and progress undetected for many years. Selected leading indicators can be leveraged to understand risk to SCC including pipe age, coating type, temperature, and internal gas pressure. However, other contributing factors to SCC are much harder to understand which include circumferential bending stresses, residual stress from third party or other mechanical damage, and coating disbondment (as well as general coating condition). This presentation will review the basics of SCC, selected SCC case studies, the specific contributing factors in each situation, and possible prevention measures.

4:35 pm - 5:20 pm

Susceptibility of Natural Gas Pipelines to Stress Corrosion Cracking

Senior Managing ScientistExponent, Inc.

Yash Bhargava Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Managing EngineerExponent, Inc.

Alex Hudgins Ph.D.

Underground Storage

Track F5

3:45 pm - 5:20 pm


Construction and isolation of underground gas storage wells requires precise planning, design and execution of operations to ensure the development of a dependable barrier that maximizes the investment of the well operator as well as minimizes the risk of future failures or remediation of the wellbore. This presentation will educate attendees on the science and technology behind constructing the long-term, dependable barrier needed to maximize an investment in underground storage construction. It will also cover case study solutions tailored to specific wellbore conditions and parameters.

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm

Underground Gas Storage Isolation Solutions

Technical Advisor - CementingHalliburton

Simon Turton

Anomalous salt is potentially problematic for salt cavern storage. This presentation will discuss the geologic aspects of anomalous zones and, their identification in the subsurface and present some examples of their impact on storage caverns.

4:35 pm - 5:20 pm

The Impact of Anomalous Salt and Boundary Shear Zones on Salt Cavern Geometry, Cavern Operations and Cavern Integrity

Senior Principal GeologistGeostock Sandia

Kurt Looff

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Quality Management/Pipeline Safety

Track F6

3:45 pm - 5:20 pm

Presiding: Kaaren DaughertyManager, Quality ManagementPuget Sound Energy

With targeted efforts, many ineffective programs that are currently in use can be alleviated. Learn what requirements are needed to build a thorough program effectiveness review. After conducting the review changes may be imperative. Learn the five keys of proper change management and how to approach and manage change throughout the project lifecycle.

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm

Program Effectiveness and Change Management

DirectorENERGY worldnet, Inc.

Vincent Spadafora

Did you know GPTC has been providing guidance since the first DOT gas pipeline regulations were created? Learn about the Gas Piping Technology Committee (GPTC) and our accredited ANSI Standard - ANSI GPTC Z380.1 “Guide for Gas Transmission, Distribution and Gathering Piping Systems.” The presenter will discuss who GPTC is, how it develops new and revised material, how it reaches consensus and how you can get involved.

4:35 pm - 5:20 pm

GPTC – Meeting the Challenge of Changing Regulations and Technology

Director, Compliance and Quality AssuranceSouthern Company Gas

Leticia Quezada


Track F7

3:45 pm - 5:20 pm

Presiding: John LansingVice President, Global OperationsColorado Engineering Experiment Station Inc.

Power-to-gas is an interesting solution to improving renewable energies. The key is the impact of hydrogen on power metering and precisely on the calorific value. ENGIE Lab CRIGEN has performed experimental tests to evaluate this impact on calorific value using a calorimeter and gas chromatograph. Coauthors: Fares Ben Rayana, Ony Rabetsimamanga, Christophe Tastard and Yann Courtois - ENGIE Lab.

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm

Hydrogen Impact on Power Metering and on the Calorific Value

Project ManagerENGIE Lab

Amelie LOUVAT

Calibration of coriolis meters as described in AGA 11 offers the flexibility to use alternative fluids like water. Some coriolis meters also offer the option for applying linearization based on gas calibration data. A comparison of liquid, gas, and linearized gas calibration data that reveals a path to an informed decision will be discussed.

4:35 pm - 5:20 pm

Calibration Options for Natural Gas With Coriolis Meters

Director, Midstream Oil and Gas MarketingEmerson Automation Solutions – Micro Motion

Marc Buttler

Safety

Track F8

3:45 pm - 5:20 pm

Presiding: Kimberly DenbowDirector of Security, Operations & Engineering ServicesAmerican Gas Association

3:45 pm - 5:20 pm

"Create a Vibrant Safety Culture" Workshop (cont'd.)

Make Safety FunRichard Hawk

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Program - Friday, May 5

Engineering

Track G1

8:00 am - 9:35 am

Presiding: Michael O'SheaManager, Gas Transmission EngineerXcel Energy Inc.

Forecasting for any multi-year program with several unknowns can be a daunting task. This presentation focuses on the primary differences between forecasting and estimating. The presentation also touches on the basics of forecast model setup and data collection for increased forecast accuracy and program success.

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Forecasting the Future: Cost Modeling Multi-Year Programs

Project Manager of System PlanningBurns & McDonnell

Matt Lind

Pipeline EngineerBurns & McDonnell

Amanda Palm

The Safety of Gas Transmission & Gathering Lines NPRM has introduced some new requirements to the MAOP validation process. An in-depth review of material assumptions, support documents and grading scales should be performed to determine how previous MAOP efforts compare with the new proposals and determine if additional work is needed to comply with the new rules.

8:50 am - 9:35 am

Assessment of MAOP Validation and the NPRM

Director of Technical ServicesRCP Inc.

Michael Berg

Quality Management

Track G2

8:00 am - 10:25 am

Presiding: Kaaren DaughertyManager, Quality ManagementPuget Sound Energy

This presentation will speak to how Dominion intends to implement the new DOT EFV Final Rulemaking. The issues that will be discussed include, installation standards for EFVs on multi-family residences and small commercial customers with known customer loads not exceeding 1,000 SCFH per service. In addition, the presenter will talk about notification to customers and the use of curb valves and associated inspections for services exceeding 1,000 scfh.

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Excess Flow Valve Rulemaking Implementation at Dominion East Ohio Gas

Principal EngineerDominion East Ohio

Brian W. Moidel

This presentation will explore how Southwest Gas ensures the consistency of training, training records, and qualifications on an extensive contractor workforce. The discussion will focus on the on-boarding of contractors; the requirements of having an in-house trainer; the use of standardized training materials; the oversight of data entry on contractor employee information; and the control exercised on the qualification process.

8:50 am - 9:35 am

How Southwest Gas Manages Training and Operator Qualification for Contractors

Manager/Gas Operations Support StaffSouthwest Gas Corp.

Michael A. Gruenberg

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Corrosion Control/Public Awareness

Track G3

8:00 am - 10:25 am


Operation managers are under increasing pressure to maintain availability while continually optimizing costs throughout the life cycle of an asset. This presentation will discuss a methodology for ranking segments by identification of corrosion mechanisms in gas storage and gathering systems.

8:00 am - 8:45 am

A Practical Approach to Prioritizing Resources Based on the Likelihood of Corrosion in Gas Storage and Gathering Systems

Senior Principal ConsultantDNV-GL

Bruce Cookingham

SCANA Services will discuss how it is transitioning its public awareness messaging for SCE&G and PSNC Energy by speaking to audiences through a variety of communication platforms in order to create awareness, engagement and understanding.

8:50 am - 9:35 am

Educating Stakeholders Where They Are

Manager-Distribution Engineering ServicesSCANA Corp.

Gus Chapman

Pipelines and power lines share common rights of way. The result is the opportunity for the power line induction to trespass onto the pipeline, which creates risk for AC interference. This presentation will cover how AC interference can be either the unsafe voltage levels creating an electrical shock hazard for personnel or the risk for AC corrosion to damage the pipeline.

9:40 am - 10:25 am

AC Interference Recognition, Shock and Corrosion Hazard

Director - Projects/Integrity MESA

Charles L. Hall

Transmission Integrity Management

Track G4

8:00 am - 10:25 am

Presiding: Erin KurillaDirector, Operations & Engineering ServicesAmerican Gas Association

This presentation will provide an overview of material verification for gas transmission pipelines, including fracture mechanics evaluation, flaw assessment and MAOP verification. The presenters will offer suggested program structures, which would expand to the full Material Verification Program when the Safety of Gas Transmission Pipelines Rule is finalized.

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Material Verification for Gas Transmission Pipelines: The Time to Start Is Now

Senior ConsultantStructural Integrity Associates, Inc.

Steve Biles

Chief Regulatory EngineerStructural Integrity Associates, Inc.

Bruce L. Paskett

PG&E Gas Operations is exploring techniques to evaluate safety risks through quantification. The approach provides an ability to account for uncertainty by characterizing risks as distributions as opposed to averages; aggregating risk from the segment level to the system level; and scaling the approach across linear and non-linear assets.

8:50 am - 9:35 am

Probabilistic Risk Modeling – Transmission Pipeline

Senior Director, Asset Knowledge & Integrity ManagementPacific Gas and Electric Co.

Christine Cowsert

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Senior Risk AnalystPacific Gas and Electric Co.

Farshad Miraftab

National Grid and CHA Consulting Inc. will co-present on the methodology, gap analysis and overall success of understanding the integrity of National Grid's gas transmission and high pressure distribution systems. CHA has been working with National Grid for five years, reviewing available material for every pipeline in its system.

9:40 am - 10:25 am

One Utility's Methodology of Identifying What It Knew and Didn't Know About Its Pipelines' Integrity

Engineer Manager - IVPNational Grid

Stephen Altbacker

Associate Vice President & Gas Technical LeaderCHA Consulting, Inc.

Gary W. Panebianco

Underground Storage

Track G5

8:00 am - 10:25 am


Use of exception-based remote monitoring systems to monitor pressure, cathodic protection and internal corrosion rate in gas storage well fields will be discussed. This vendor-neutral case study will detail how the application of low-cost remote monitoring can provide data for compliance and integrity management for gas storage wells and the interconnecting piping.

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Combining CP System and Pressure Monitoring at Gas Storage Fields Using Wireless Networked Systems

Director of M2M TechnologyElecsys Corp.

Jamey Hilleary

Gas propagation and geomechanical responses were modeled in caprock, with increased gas storage pressures. This presentation will review how at one site, field data from a deep borehole provided indirect observations of the geomechanical response of the caprock and at another site, open boreholes intersecting caprock allowed gas flow to shallower units, impacting the fracture gradient. Coauthors: O. Nasir, N. Calder, S. Gains, J. Avis - Geofirma.

8:50 am - 9:35 am

Combining Two-Phase Flow and Geomechanical Models to Solve Problems in Underground Gas Storage

Senior Numerical ModellerGeofirma Engineering Ltd.

Robert Walsh

API RP 1171 provides guidance on managing functional integrity of natural gas storage assets in depleted oil, gas and aquifer reservoirs. A risk assessment process has been developed to identify gaps in operating/maintenance practices, assess risks, identify preventive/mitigation steps to reduce risk, determine necessary corrective actions and track asset integrity.

9:40 am - 10:25 am

Underground Natural Gas Storage Risk Assessment Process - An Implementation Tool for API RP 1171

Executive ConsultantRCP, Inc.

Richard Gentges

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AGA Onsite Operations & Engineering Team

Christina Sames Vice President, Operations & Engineering 202-824-7214 [email protected]

Mike Bellman Director, Operations & Engineering Services 202-824-7183 [email protected] Mike Courtien Peer Review Program Manager 202-824-7093 [email protected] Kimberly Denbow Director of Security, Operations & Engineering Services 202-824-7334 [email protected] Debbie Ellis Operations & Engineering Services Specialist 202-824-7338 [email protected] Junaid Faruq Manager, Operations & Engineering Services 202-824-7335 [email protected] Vanessa George Operations & Engineering Services Specialist 202-824-7333 [email protected] Erin Kurilla Director, Operations & Engineering Services 202-824-7328 [email protected] Pamela A. Lacey Chief Regulatory Counsel 202-824-7340 [email protected]

Andrew Lu Managing Director, Operations & Engineering 202-824-7341 [email protected] Rebecca Massello Security & Operations Manager 202-824-7398 [email protected] Kate Miller Director, Operations & Engineering Services 202-824-7342 [email protected] Ali Quraishi Director, Operations & Engineering Services 202-824-7337 [email protected] Juanita Spence Operations & Engineering Services Specialist 202-824-7331 [email protected] Michael Stablein Operations & Engineering Services Specialist 202-824-7058 [email protected] Betsy Tansey Manager, Operations & Engineering Services 202-824-7339 [email protected] Kofi Woodley Manager, Operations & Engineering Services 202-824-7094 [email protected]

















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