Podcasts
Welcome to the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Podcast: a podcast series for energy professionals featuring short, insightful interviews with experts who can shed light on topics that matter to you and your business.
Episode 5: Going global with IPLOCA
In this episode, Elizabeth Corner speaks to Georges Hage, Executive Secretary at IPLOCA, about IPLOCA's insights on the culture and characteristics of the pipeline contractor community, and how it works to support sustainable energy infrastructure.
This episode of the podcast covers:
- The history of IPLOCA: how did it originate, and what key milestones have shaped its journey to where it stands today.
- How the association navigates the diverse challenges and opportunities present in different regions of the world, and the significance of maintaining this global perspective.
- Some insight into how IPLOCA's board works.
- How important events are for IPLOCA.
- A look back at IPLOCA’s events over the years.
- IPLOCA's vision for the future.
- And more!
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Episode 4: Supporting young pipeliners
In this episode, Elizabeth Corner speaks to Josiah SooTot, Chair at Young Pipeliners International (YPI) and Pipeline Integrity Engineer at ExxonMobil, about what Young Pipeliners International does for young professionals in the pipeline industry.
This episode of the podcast covers:
- YPI’s main goals in supporting young professionals in the pipeline industry.
- How YPI collaborates with other industry associations and organisations to create opportunities for young professionals.
- The programmes or initiatives YPI offers to help early-career professionals grow in the pipeline sector.
- The biggest challenges facing young professionals in the pipeline industry today.
- And more!
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Episode 3: UK pipeline perspectives
In this episode, we look at the work of the Pipeline Industries Guild, in facilitating connections and learning for pipeliners of all kinds in the UK. Featured guests: Kate Lazenby, Executive Director, Pipeline Industries Guild, and Barry Hayward, Pipeline Industries Guild Chair, and Chief Commercial Officer at South Staffordshire Plc.
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Episode 2: Supporting America’s Pipeline Workers
In this episode, Elizabeth Corner speaks to Beth Worrell, Managing Director and Chief Legal Counsel of the Pipe Line Contractors Association (PLCA), about how the PLCA represents the union contractors that build and maintain the USA’s energy infrastructure.
This episode of the podcast covers:
- An overview of the PLCA’s mission and how it serves the pipeline construction industry in the USA.
- What types of companies and professionals typically join the PLCA.
- How the PLCA supports the professional development of its members through training and skills programmes.
- How the organisation fosters a sense of community and connection among members.
- How the PLCA foresees the future of pipeline careers.
- And more!
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Episode 1: All things Canada, with the PLCAC
In this episode, Elizabeth Corner speaks to Kevin O’Donnell, Executive Director of the PLCAC, about how membership organisations benefit the pipeline sector and those who work in it, discussing events, networking, resources, training, skills development, and learning.
This episode of the podcast covers:
- The PLCAC’s primary aims as an association.
- The part community plays in fostering business connections.
- How to define success as a membership organisation.
- How events are evolving to meet the needs of pipeliners.
- How the PLCAC uses data from its members to advance the industry.
- And more!
Sponsoring this episode of the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Podcast is the TDW SmartPlug® Isolation System — The safest inline isolation system on the market. Learn more .
Visit www.worldpipelines.com to learn more about our magazine. Please support the show by subscribing, rating and reviewing!