Show Notes
In this episode of the World Pipelines Podcast, Elizabeth Corner is joined by Diane Cordell, Executive Secretary of the Pigging Products and Services Association (PPSA), together with PPSA President Neil MacKay and Vice President Mark Elliott. The conversation explores the role of the PPSA in supporting pipeline operators around the world, from connecting them with specialist expertise to promoting knowledge sharing, collaboration and safety across the pipeline pigging industry. The guests discuss how pigging technologies continue to evolve, why operators should regularly reassess the solutions available to them, and how the industry is preparing for new challenges including hydrogen and CO₂ transportation. Topics covered include: What the PPSA does and how its free technical inquiry service helps pipeline operators. Why collaboration between competing companies benefits the wider pipeline industry. The importance of preserving industry knowledge as experienced personnel retire and pipeline ownership changes. Common misconceptions about pipeline pigging and inline inspection. How pigging technologies have evolved in recent years, including solutions for challenging pipelines. Why procurement teams should engage with specialist organisations to ensure they are selecting the most appropriate technologies. The role of conferences, training and young pipeline professionals in strengthening the industry's future. The readiness of the pigging industry for hydrogen and CO₂ pipeline projects. Why sharing safety alerts, operational experience and lessons learned benefits operators worldwide. Whether you're an experienced pipeline professional or new to pigging, this episode offers valuable insight into the technologies, people and collaborative approach helping to keep pipeline systems operating safely and efficiently.
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