In the first installment of the PPIM 2025 series of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Christopher are joined by the esteemed Mike Rosenfeld. Together, they discuss the hot topic of hard spots, including the unofficial hard spot severity index (shall we call it the HSSI?).

Join us on the newest episode of Pipeline Things, where Chris, Rhett, and Mike discuss his latest paper, Managing the Pipe Body Hard Spots Integrity Threat, identifying hard spots, the challenges the industry is facing, and what further study is needed.

Highlights:

• What should operators look for to mitigate hard spot threats?
• What factors increase susceptibility for hard spot threats?
• What is the role of inline inspection in managing hard spots?
• What is Mike’s biggest takeaway?

Connect:  

Rhett Dotson  

Christopher De Leon  

D2 Integrity  

Mike Rosenfeld

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Technology has truly changed over the years. Landlines and MapQuest are things of the past, and traditional data management methods may be headed in that direction for managing geohazard threats. New technologies under development have the potential to provide operators with alternatives for better management.

Tune in to the newest episode of Pipeline Things, where Chris, Rhett, and Clay discuss a new strategy for managing geohazard threats, the emerging need for this new strategy, where it came from, and its future.

Highlights:

• What's the origin story of this technology, and what need is it fulfilling?
• How does Geoforce help in site-specific decisions?
• What efforts are being made to improve data gathering?

Connect:  

Rhett Dotson  

Christopher De Leon  

D2 Integrity 

Clay Johnson

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Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by FORME Marketing.   

D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Etier at sarah.etier@forme-mktg.com.  

Emerging geohazard threats are challenging to manage. Location-based data that provides real-time indicators of geohazards and their impact is ideal, but finding the technology to facilitate that is a different story. New technologies under development may provide operators with alternatives for better integrity management.

Join us on the newest episode of Pipeline Things, where Chris, Rhett, and Brett discuss geohazards and inclinometers, the need for this tool, where it came from, and its emerging future.

Highlights:

• What’s the origin story of this technology and what need is it fulfilling?
• What challenges are faced when working with inclinometers?
• How do inclinometers fit in geohazard management programs?
• What positive changes do inclinometers bring?
• What's in store for inclinometers in the future?

Connect:  

Rhett Dotson  

Christopher De Leon  

D2 Integrity 

Brett Dugan

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Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by FORME Marketing.   

D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Etier at sarah.etier@forme-mktg.com.