operations conference & biennial exhibition program - American Gas [PDF]

MAY 19-22, 2015 GAYLORD TEXAN HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER GRAPEVINE, TEXAS

AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION

OPERATIONS CONFERENCE & BIENNIAL EXHIBITION Safety & Operational Excellence – Across the Globe!

PROGRAM

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 conduct of all operations and activities. This 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 responsibility. 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, individuals bear the ultimate responsibility for assuring that their actions and the actions of those under their direction comply with the antitrust laws.

Antitrust Guidelines In all AGA operations and activities, any discussions or conduct that might violate the antitrust laws—or even raise an appearance of impropriety—must be avoided. The following ”Dos” and “Don’ts” provide more specific guidelines: Do consult counsel about any documents that touch on sensitive antitrust subjects such as pricing, market allocations, refusals to deal with any company, etc. 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 anti-competitive behavior.

We’re Here to Help Whenever you question 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: September 2013

CONTENTS Schedule at a Glance

4

General Information

6

AGA On-Site Conference Team

7

Speakers, Presiders & Moderators

8

General Session

9

Program

9

Wednesday, May 20

9

Thursday, May 21

17

Friday, May 22

28

AGA Operations Section Future Events

31

Conference Sponsors

33

#agaops www.aga.org/OpsConf2015

Schedule at a Glance (All events will be held in the Convention Center) SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2015 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Volunteer Activity – Bikes for Goodness Sake Foundation (building bikes for underprivileged children) – Meet in Texas Foyer, Level 3 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Steering Groups Planning Meeting – Current and past committee officers (AGA members or by invitation only) – Texas 1-2, Level 3 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration – Texas Foyer, Level 3 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Networking Reception (AGA members and guests or by invitation only) – Longhorn Marble Foyer, Lower Level

MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Registration – Texas Foyer 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pre-conference Spring Committee Meetings (AGA members or by invitation only) – See committee meetings flyer for times and locations 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Committee Lunch (AGA members or by invitation only) – Texas A&B, Level 3 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Optional Activity – AGA Annual Operations Fun Run/Jog/Walk 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Networking Reception (AGA members and guests or by invitation only) – Texas Foyer, Level 3

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Registration – Texas Foyer, Level 3 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pre-conference Spring Committee Meetings (AGA members or by invitation only) – See committee meetings flyer for times and locations 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Preview Lunch – Longhorn Exhibit Halls A-D 5:00 p.m. – 5:40 p.m. Awards Reception (Awards of Merit, Safety Achievement & individual award winners; by invitation) – Grapevine 1 5:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Grand Opening Reception – Longhorn Exhibit Halls A-D

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. 9:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. 9:50 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

4

Continental Breakfast – Texas Foyer, Level 3 Registration – Texas Foyer, Level 3 General Session – Texas A-B, Level 3 Beverage Service – Texas Foyer, Level 3 Track A Track A1: Gas Utility Management – Texas 3-4, Level 3 Track A2: Safety/Field Operations – Texas 5-6, Level 3 Track A3: Distribution Measurement & Regulation – San Antonio 4-6, Level 3 Track A4: Transmission Measurement – Dallas 1-2, Level 3 Track A5: Corrosion – San Antonio 1-3, Level 3 Track A6: Transmission Pipeline Operations – Dallas 5-6, Level 3 Track A7: Gas Control – Texas 1-2, Level 3 Customer Appreciation Day – Exhibits open to all conference registrants & invited guests – Longhorn Exhibit Halls A-D Buffet Lunch – Longhorn Exhibit Halls A-D Beverage Service – Texas Foyer, Level 3 Track B Track B1: Safety/Gas Utility Management – Texas 3-4, Level 3 Track B2: Plastic Materials – Texas 5-6, Level 3 Track B3: Distribution Measurement & Regulation/Engineering – San Antonio 4-6, Level 3 Track B4: Transmission Measurement – Dallas 1-2, Level 3 Track B5: Corrosion/Construction & Maintenance/Field Operations – San Antonio 1-3, Level 3 Track B6: Supplemental Gas – Dallas 5-6, Level 3 Track B7: Gas Control/Safety/Transmission Pipeline Operations – Texas 1-2, Level 3 Cocktail Hour – Longhorn Exhibit Halls A-D

2015 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition Program

THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration – Texas Foyer, Level 3 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast – Texas Foyer, Level 3 8:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Track C Track C1: Plastic Materials – Dallas 5-6, Level 3 Track C2: Construction & Maintenance/Field Operations – Texas 5-6, Level 3 Track C3: Distribution Measurement & Regulation/Corrosion/Engineering – San Antonio 4-6, Level 3 Track C4: Transmission Measurement – Dallas 1-2, Level 3 Track C5: Safety/Engineering – Texas 3-4, Level 3 Track C6: Gas Control – Texas 1-2, Level 3 Track C7: Supplemental Gas – San Antonio 1-3, Level 3 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Beverage Service – Texas Foyer 9:40 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Break 10:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. Track D Track D1: Corrosion – Dallas 5-6, Level 3 Track D2: Field Operations – Texas 5-6, Level 3 Track D3: Distribution Measurement & Regulation/Engineering – San Antonio 4-6, Level 3 Track D4: Transmission Measurement – Dallas 1-2, Level 3 Track D5: Safety – Texas 3-4, Level 3 Track D6: Gas Control/Gas Utility Management – Texas 1-2, Level 3 Track D7: Supplemental Gas/Underground Storage – San Antonio 1-3, Level 3 11:40 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. AGA Leadership Lunch (all registrants invited) – The O’Shea Report presents Change 180°: A Humorous and Informative Journey through the Ups and Downs of Dealing with Change (Demo Video) – Texas A&B, Level 3 12:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Beverage Service – Texas Foyer, Level 3 1:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Track E Track E1: Plastic Materials/ Environmental Management – Dallas 5-6, Level 3 Track E2: Construction & Maintenance/Field Operations – Texas 5-6, Level 3 Track E3: Distribution Measurement & Regulation/Field Operations – San Antonio 4-6, Level 3 Track E4: Transmission Measurement/Supplemental Gas – Dallas 1-2, Level 3 Track E5: Safety – Texas 3-4, Level 3 Track E6: Corrosion/Engineering/Transmission Pipeline Operations – Texas 1-2, Level 3 Track E7: Underground Storage – San Antonio 1-3, Level 3 3:20 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Break 3:50 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Track F Track F1: Environmental Management – Dallas 5-6, Level 3 Track F2: Construction & Maintenance/Engineering – Texas 5-6, Level 3 Track F3: Field Operations – San Antonio 4-6, Level 3 Track F4: Transmission Measurement (will end at 6:05 p.m.) – Dallas 1-2, Level 3 Track F5: Safety – Texas 3-4, Level 3 Track F6: Transmission Pipeline Operations/Gas Utility Management – Texas 1-2, Level 3 Track F7: Underground Storage – San Antonio 1-3, Level 3

FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.

Continental Breakfast – Texas Foyer, Level 3 AGA – Your Information Resource (hot breakfast provided) – Grapevine 1, Level 3 Beverage Service – Texas Foyer, Level 3 Track G Track G1: Environmental Management – Dallas 5-6, Level 3 Track G2: Engineering/Construction & Maintenance/Transmission Pipeline Operations – Texas 5-6, Level 3 Track G3: Engineering/Field Operations/Construction & Maintenance – Texas 3-4, Level 3 Track G4: Transmission Measurement – Dallas 1-2, Level 3 Track G5: Construction & Maintenance – Texas 1-2, Level 3 Track G6: Gas Utility Management/Construction & Maintenance/Gas Control – San Antonio 4-6, Level 3

#agaops

www.aga.org/OpsConf2015

5

General Information #agaops

www.aga.org/OpsConf2015

www.aga.org/OpsPres2015

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

Registration Hours Sunday, May 17  4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 18  7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19  7:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20  7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 21  7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Professional Development Hours (PDH) Professional Development Hours can be submitted by completing the PDH Claim Form at http://www. surveymonkey.com/s/PDH2015Ops. The deadline for submitting PDH is June 26, 2015.

Hospitality Suites Hospitality suites are to be closed during all conference and exhibition events.

Please Note Presentations and/or papers submitted in advance of the conference will be available online. Some informal or off-the record sessions may not be 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, Grapevine, Texas, May 19-22, 2015.” Any copying, publication, or distribution by conference attendees, other recipients, or participants is conditioned upon the author’s permission.

6

2015 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition Program

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 these sessions is achieved by the full and frank discussions that take place. Conference registrants will be advised when the sessions are informal to encourage dialogue on operationally related issues that are not part of a presentation. The statements of fact or opinion expressed are those of the speakers alone and not necessarily those of the American Gas Association or the speakers’ employers.

Conduct and Antitrust Conference participants should review the AGA Antitrust 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 companyspecific, 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 brought promptly 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.

On-Site Conference Team

Wireless Internet Access Provided by Thanks to the generosity of Performance Pipe, complimentary wireless Internet access is provided throughout the meeting space.

Exhibitors’ Directory For complete information about the companies exhibiting at the 2015 AGA Show, please refer to the Exhibitors’ Directory published in the May 2015 issue of American Gas magazine and the Supplemental Directory.

Exhibition Hours (All events hosted) Tuesday, May 19 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

Preview Lunch Grand Opening Reception

Wednesday, May 20 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Open for “Customer Appreciation Day Passes” 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Buffet Lunch 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour

Christina Sames Vice President, Operations & Engineering 202-824-7214 [email protected] Mike Bellman Director, Engineering Services 202-824-7183 [email protected]

Andrew Lu Managing Director, Operations & Engineering Services 202-824-7341 [email protected] Chibuisi Maduka User Support Coordinator 202-824-7275 [email protected]

Kimberly Denbow Director, Engineering Services 202-824-7334 [email protected]

Rebecca Massello Security & Operations Manager 202-824-7398 [email protected]

Debbie Ellis Operations & Engineering Services Specialist 202-824-7338 [email protected]

Kate Miller Director, Engineering Services 202-824-7342 [email protected]

Junaid Faruq Engineering Services Specialist 202-824-7335 [email protected] Vanessa George Senior Staff Associate 202-824-7333 [email protected] Sumintra Heeralal Senior Staff Associate 202-824-7059 [email protected] Erin C. Kurilla Manager, Engineering Services 202-824-7328 [email protected] Pamela A. Lacey Senior Managing Counsel, Environment 202-824-7340 [email protected]

#agaops

Annemarie O’Donoghue Manager, Meetings & Sponsorships 202-824-7032 [email protected] Ali Quraishi Director, Engineering Services 202-824-7337 [email protected] Juanita Spence Operations & Engineering Services Specialist 202-824-7331 [email protected] Michael Stablein Engineering Services Specialist 202-824-7058 [email protected] Betsy Tansey Manager, Engineering Services 202-824-7339 [email protected]

www.aga.org/OpsConf2015

7

Speakers, Presiders & Moderators Name

Session

Adamson, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Alday, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C6, E5 Anderson, Christopher R. . . . . . . . . . B6, C7, D7 Angelo, Dr. Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Anglin, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Atkins, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Babakr, Ali . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 Baggenstos, Loretta J. . . . . . . . . . A3, B3, C3, D3 Barnes, Bennie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D6 Bartholomew, Mary A. . . . . . . . . . A6, B7, E6, F6 Bartle, Ardis A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 Barlett, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2 Basset, Etienne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Bellman, Michael R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E3, G3 Bigelow, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Blevins, Gary D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Blundell, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G1 Boatwright, Glen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E3 Bolger, Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5, E5 Botello, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 Bowers, Holly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Bradley, Ronald A. . . . . . . . . . . General Session Bradley, Tod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Breuer, Georg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Bridgers, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G5 Bromley, Shannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Brooks, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 Brown, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Brownlee, Craig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C6 Byrd, W. R. (Bill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6, B3 Cadieu, Blaine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 Cadman, Jay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2 Campbell, Cheryl F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1 Carpenter, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Carpenter, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2 Castano, Carlos J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F4 Centers, Tal R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2 Chester, Craig E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Chou, Vincent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Cooper, Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 Cowper, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Cowsert Chapman, Christine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 Cox, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Culver, Brennan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5 Davis, Anne K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1 De Leon, Christopher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E6 Deale, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Dessanti, Daniel J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G2 Doran, Kelly M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Earls, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Elmer, William A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1 Escobar, Juan David. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 Falorni, Giacomo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7 Farag, Alicia M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Faruq, Junaid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D6 Faulkenberry, Michael J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1, B2 Fleck, Susan L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1 Gale, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F6 Gallardo, Michelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5

8

Name

Session

Gasmovic, Dave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2 George, Vanessa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Gibson, Ali . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Haefner, Michael E . . . . . . . . . . General Session Harley, Peter E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1, G1 Hazelden, Glyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G5 Heard, Glen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Heath, Steven A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7 Hebbeler, Gary J. . . . A1, B1, B5, C2, E2, F2, G5 Heinen, Jon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2 Hoch, John P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Hoeferlin, Craig R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1 Howe, James B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Huisman, Dr. Otto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F6 Ingemansson, Bronson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D6 Jacobs, Jake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Jarnecke, Dennis R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G5 Johnson, Craig R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D7, E7, F7 Johnson, Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7 Johnston, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Juarez, Gonzalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Karastamatis, Dimitri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Keilty, Michael J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4 Kennedy, Denise . . . . . . . . . . . B1, C5, D5, E5, F5 Kennedy, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 Kleppe, J. Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G5 Kucmas, Peter G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G4 Kurilla, Erin C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1, D6 Kurland, Adam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D7 Lacey, Pamela A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1, G1 Lagios, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2 Lansing, John R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F4, G4 LaPlante, Scott A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Lauder, Timothy J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1 Laughton, Andrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Lever, Ernest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1 Liddicoat, Rob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E6 Liss, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F3 Little, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F7 Lu, Andrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6, * MacAleese, Dennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Mallia, Joseph P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E1 Maly, Frederick J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Maracchi, Giorgio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E3 Markey, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7 McCallister, Terry D . . . . . . . . . General Session McDaniel, Randy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F4 McNamara, Kathleen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5 Medina, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G2 Mehnert, Ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D7 Moore, Pamela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F5 Mulkey, Alan G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Nutter, Ryan N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Oliphant, Dr. Ken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E1, E2 Ostrovich, Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B2, C1, E1 Pastotnik, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5 Pedersen, Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G6 Pirro, Paul E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2, E3, F3 Pirtle, Lloyd A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E6

2015 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition Program

Name

Session

Politano, Diego A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5, B5, D1 Proctor, Jason. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2 Qin, Luo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Ragula, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5 Reburn, Thomas R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F5 Reilly, Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 Rivera, Izzy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F7 Rutherford, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Rutledge, Wayne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7, B7, C6 Sames, Christina. . . . . . . . . General Session, B1 Schlebach, Martin W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G4 Schnitzer, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Schreiner, Craig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E1 Schueneman, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3, G2 Sedillos, Jeffrey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 Shah, Tushar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3, E4 Sheneman, William H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E3 Sileo, Tony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 Silva, Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5 Sims, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Singh, Leonard P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1 Singh, Sumeet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Slade, William V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G1 Slavin, C. David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Smith, Michael J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 Smith, Robert R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F4 Spann, Rick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Spigener, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Starling, Kenneth E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F4 Starling, Stephen L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F4 Stavropoulos, Nick . . . . . . . . . . General Session Stokes, Andrew M.V.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4, C4 Street, J. D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F5 Tansey, Betsy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Terranova, Michele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 Thomas, Robert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Thomason, Tricia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 Tomczyk, Merlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F5 Turgeon, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3, C3, E3 Turner, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 Varanauski, Barbara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1 Vatin, Alice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Vibien, Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G2 Vradis, Dr. George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6 Warner, Jim F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Weaver, Drew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4 Weinstein, Chuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7 White, Gary R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Willis, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5 Wilson, Robert D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E1, F3 Witte, James N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Wolven, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 Woodyard, John P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G1 Wyatt, Tonya L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4 Wykle, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Yoshihara, Grant M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1 Ziolkowski, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3

*AGA–Your Information Resource, May 22

GENERAL SESSION

Wednesday

May 20

8:00 a.m. – 9:35 a.m.

Welcome, Introductions & AGA Antitrust Compliance Guidelines Review (see inside

General Session

front cover)

Texas A-B, Level 3

Christina Sames Vice President, Operations & Engineering American Gas Association Ronald A. Bradley Vice President, Gas Operations PECO Energy, An Exelon Co.

Platinum Sponsor

Host Utility Welcome Michael E. Haefner Executive Vice President Atmos Energy Corp.

AGA Giving Back to the Communities We Serve Program Volunteer Thank You – Bikes for Goodness Sake Foundation

America’s New Energy Foundation Terry D. McCallister AGA Chairman Chairman & CEO WGL Holdings, Inc.

General Session Sponsor Recognition Special Industry Awards - Awards of Merit - Safety Achievement Awards - AGA Meritorious Service Award

PG&E… A Five-Year Safety Journey Nick Stavropoulos Executive Vice President, Gas Operations Pacific Gas and Electric Co.

Special Industry Awards - Distribution Achievement Award - John B. McGowan, Sr. Research Award - Milton W. Heath, Sr. Memorial Award - AGA Safety Awareness Video Excellence (SAVE) Award - Gild of Ancient Supplers Award

Closing Remarks

#agaops

www.aga.org/OpsConf2015

9

Wednesday

May 20 continued

Track A1

Track A2

Track A3

Gas Utility Management

Safety/Field Operations

9:50 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.

9:50 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.

Distribution Measurement & Regulation

Presiding: Gary Hebbeler General Manager, Gas Field & Systems Operations Duke Energy Corp.

Presiding: Paul Pirro Manager, Technical Services Public Service Electric and Gas Co.

9:50 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.

9:50 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.

9:50 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.

Advancements in Supplier Quality Assurance Programs

Eliminating Fatality Exposure - Insight into Preventing Life-Altering Injuries in the Natural Gas Sector

How SGIP and the GTWG Relate to AMI for Gas

In an effort to achieve a world-class quality focused organization, a comprehensive study of our quality management system has led to a step change in our supplier quality programs for procured material. This presentation shares these new programs and how they reduced material defects by 85%. Jim Adamson Director of Supplier Quality Assurance Pacific Gas and Electric Co.

10:40 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. A Status Report from the Epicenter of Change in the U.S. Gas Industry Progress at PG&E This presentation describes the latest status of changes, challenges, and progress at PG&E in a number of areas: Asset and risk management (including PAS55/ISO55001 certification); the work that has been executed over the last three years; changes and improvements in standards, policies, procedures, and work methods; utilizing the gift of feedback; engagement with the industry and regulators; results of rate cases and other regulatory proceedings; status of commitments; workforce development and training; culture change, safety management system and employee engagement. James B. Howe Chief Regulatory Strategist Pacific Gas and Electric Co. Sumeet Singh Vice President, Asset and Risk Management Pacific Gas and Electric Co.

Research shows that the causes and correlates of serious injury events are usually different from those of lesssevere injury events – and require unique interventions to address. This presentation will discuss approaches to eliminating serious injuries and fatalities in the natural gas industry and the ways operators can identify precursors and mitigation strategies to the most dangerous risks. Jim Spigener Senior Vice President BST

10:40 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. How to Keep a Customer Online During Meter Set Maintenance Most gas utility companies face an inherent problem servicing residential and commercial meter sets. In order to service the meter sets, the gas needs to be shut off, which thereafter requires reigniting pilot lights to furnaces, boilers, water heaters, and so on. This is time consuming and inconvenient for both the service technician and the property owner. Shutting down the gas source to residences or commercial facilities can also cause commercial customers revenue losses. This presentation will discuss some of the different alternatives to ensure that customers remain online during routine and non-scheduled maintenance and gas shutdowns.

(Coauthor: G. Muir, Emerson Process Management - Regulator Technologies) Bill Earls Regional Manager Emerson Tescom

10

2015 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition Program

9:50 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Presiding: Loretta Baggenstos Gas Measurement Manager Puget Sound Energy

Overview of what the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP) is and how it relates to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for gas. Discussion will focus on recent activities the Gas Technology Working Group (GTWG) has undertaken to define distribution, automation-like features (such as AMI pressure sensing), how the group is interacting with the AGA AMI subcommittee, and how utilities can participate. Joseph Turgeon Principal Consultant Black & Veatch Management Consulting Chris Ziolkowski R&D Manager, Information Ecosystem Gas Technology Institute

10:40 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Pitched Meter Accuracy This presentation will provide an evaluation of diaphragm meter accuracy when installed in a non-level or non-plumb meter set. We will also share an early study to assess accuracy impact on meters tilted at varying degrees to provide high-level overview of metering performance. Ryan Bigelow Measurement Engineer CenterPoint Energy

Track A4

Track A5

Track A6

Transmission Measurement

Corrosion

Transmission Pipeline Operations

9:50 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.

9:50 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.

9:50 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.

Presiding: Ardis Bartle Manager APEX Measurement & Controls LLC

Presiding: Diego Politano Project Specialist Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.

Presiding: Mary Bartholomew Manager, Engineering Staff Southwest Gas Corp.

9:50 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.

9:50 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.

9:50 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.

How Improved TDLAS Technology Can Help to Reduce Transmission Gas Processing Costs

IR-Drop Considerations for Direct Connected Mag Anodes

Advanced Sensing Technologies and Operational Enhancements for Inspection of Unpiggable Pipelines

The natural gas sector is growing rapidly and gas processing costs are a large part of the production overhead. This presentation will discuss how improved TDLAS technology can lead to increased gas processing efficiencies, and will include field data to support these conclusions. Andrew M.V. Stokes Technical Director Michell Instruments Ltd.

This presentation will summarize testing performed by Consumers Energy to address IR-drop consideration alternatives for directly connected magnesium anodes. The ON potential profile at magnesium anode locations may allow for the calculation of the disconnected potentials of the system. Jim F. Warner Corrosion Control Lead Consumers Energy Co.

Dr. George Vradis Senior Technology Manager NYSEARCH/Northeast Gas Association

10:40 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.

10:40 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.

Gas/Electric Arcing Interactions

Evaluating a Tunable Filter Spectrometer Online Gas Analyzer

This presentation will provide a review of electric ground fault events, focusing on: electric distribution systems, how arcing has damaged natural gas piping, and response to gas/electric interactions.

This presentation summarizes a field trial result of a new real-time, online gas analyzer. The test is designed to evaluate the field performance of an online gas analyzer in a custody measurement application while comparing the results to a traditional gas chromatograph. Juan David Escobar, P.E., CAP, AVS Measurement Specialist Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Aramco)

This presentation will feature recent advancements in the development of stateof-the-art sensing technologies for defect and crack detection in unpiggable natural gas pipelines, as well as the development of tools to improve the operational efficiency of inspection robots for such pipelines. Case studies will be presented based on field experience with such tools. (Coauthor: P. Laursen, Invodane Engineering)

Michelle Gallardo Senior Engineer Puget Sound Energy Alan G. Mulkey Consulting Engineer, Gas System Integrity Puget Sound Energy

10:40 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Thermal Stabilization During Hydrostatic Testing This presentation will feature theoretical results from a thermal stabilization model for various pipe sizes, soil thermal properties, and initial temperature differentials, as they relate to hydrostatic pressure testing. Field validation data will be presented if available. The model’s objective is to enable more accurate (and perhaps quicker) evaluation of pressure test results. (Coauthor: L. Decker, RCP Inc.) W. R. (Bill) Byrd, P.E. President RCP Inc.

Wednesday 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Buffet Lunch  Exhibit Hall

#agaops

www.aga.org/OpsConf2015

11

Wednesday

May 20 continued

Track A7

Track B1

Gas Control

Safety/Gas Utility Management

9:50 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.

2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Presiding: Wayne Rutledge Manager, Gas Control AGL Resources Service Co.

Co-Presiding: Denise Kennedy Safety Consultant Piedmont Natural Gas Co., Inc. Co-Presiding: Erin C. Kurilla Engineering Services Manager American Gas Association

9:50 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

CRM: SCADA and Alarm Management – Overcoming the Hurdles

AGA Safety Achievement Award Presentation

This presentation covers point-topoint verification; API RP 1165; backup testing; master alarm database; alarm rationalization; monthly alarm reviews – understanding the regulation and inspection questions; building effective compliance plans and documentation; and using industry practices to prepare for a successful inspection.

Cheryl F. Campbell Vice President, Gas Engineering and Operations Xcel Energy Inc.

Ali Gibson Operations and Human Factors Consultant Pipeline Performance Group

10:40 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Evolution of the SCADA HMI With the emphasis on incorporating the requirements of API RP 1165, many operating companies are re-evaluating their HMI philosophies. Some are adopting the ASM (Abnormal Situation Management) compliant graphics while others continue to use traditional SCADA displays. This presentation examines the industry trends and issues around the various HMI implementations. Kelly M. Doran Product Manager Schneider Electric

12

2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. Operations Executives Discussion on Safety (panel) Moderator: Christina Sames Vice President, Operations & Engineering American Gas Association Panelists: Susan L. Fleck Vice President, Gas Pipeline Safety & Compliance National Grid Craig R. Hoeferlin Vice President, Operations Services Laclede Gas Co. Grant M. Yoshihara Vice President, Utility Operations NW Natural

3:50 p.m. – 4:35 p.m. Peer Review Program (panel) A moderated panel discussion with representatives from Avista, Consolidated Edison, and Duke Energy who have completed their peer reviews. Panelists will highlight features and benefits of the program, share direct experiences, and answer related questions from the audience. This session will

2015 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition Program

be helpful for companies who are scheduled for their peer reviews later in the cycle to gain insights into what to expect during the week-long process. It will also help those companies who have not signed-up for the program in this cycle to determine their interest for the next review cycle.

Moderator: Erin C. Kurilla Engineering Services Manager American Gas Association Panelists: Michael J. Faulkenberry, P.E. Director, Natural Gas Avista Utilities Gary Hebbeler General Manager, Gas Field & Systems Operations Duke Energy Corp. Leonard P. Singh Chief Engineer - Gas Distribution Engineering Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.

4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Operator Qualification CenterPoint Energy will provide a presentation on its practices and strategies in efficiently complying with Subpart N of the federal pipeline safety code. Barbara Varanauski, P.E. Manager, Operation Compliance CenterPoint Energy

Track B2 Plastic Materials 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Presiding: Edward Ostrovich Engineering Manager Atmos Energy Corp.

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

3:50 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

Tracking and Traceability for Pipes, Fittings, and Fusions

HDPE Fusion Procedures: Comparing ASTM F2620 to PPI TR-33

This presentation will provide an overview of Avista’s experience and future plans for implementing a GIS-based tracking and traceability program. The program includes GPS mapping, barcode scanning, and fusion traceability. Alicia M. Farag Vice President, Operations LocusView Solutions, a GTI subsidiary Michael J. Faulkenberry, P.E. Director, Natural Gas Avista Utilities Jake Jacobs GIS Analyst Avista Utilities

2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. Inspection of Polyethylene Fusions and Electrofusions A novel approach to inspecting butt fusion, socket fusion, and electrofusion is presented. The technology is based on ultrasonics, but manages to be more effective than previous ultrasonic methods due to a unique computational approach in analyzing the sound waves. This gives the inspector an opportunity to identify good and bad fusions. (Coauthors: A Burns, K. Ross - Impact Solutions; K. Oliphant, JANA Corp.)

This presentation will provide a contrast and compare of the content and procedures called out in ASTM F2620 vs those in PPI TR33. Most non-gas industries have adopted the ASTM standard while the gas industry in many areas still uses the PPI standard. Jim Johnston, Jr. Director of Industry Relations and Standards McElroy Manufacturing, Inc.

4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. How Bi-Modal PE Contributes to Extending Life Expectancy of Gas Distribution Pipelines Bi-modal polyethylene materials, both HDPE and MDPE, contribute to the design of pipelines with lifetimes that are past relevance to current stakeholders (>125 years). Specifically, the presentation explores common pipe failure modes in gas applications and how these new materials address them directly. Installation is also considered. (Coauthors: W. Bryce, K. Oliphant - JANA Corp.; D. Chang, Dow Chemical Co.) Dr. Peter Angelo Technical Lead - Risk Modeling JANA Corp.

Dr. Peter Angelo Technical Lead - Risk Modeling JANA Corp.

Wednesday 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Buffet Lunch  Exhibit Hall Wednesday 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  Cocktail Hour  Exhibit Hall

#agaops

www.aga.org/OpsConf2015

13

Wednesday

May 20 continued

Track B3

Track B4

Distribution Measurement & Regulation/Engineering

Transmission Measurement 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Co-Presiding: Rick Spann Coordinator, Automation & Measurement Control Questar Pipeline Co. Co-Presiding: James Witte Staff Engineer Southwest Research Institute

Co-Presiding: Loretta Baggenstos Gas Measurement Manager Puget Sound Energy Co-Presiding: Steve Schueneman Supervisor, Gas System Engineering Puget Sound Energy

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

3:50 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Fundamentals of District Regulator Design

Monte Carlo Methods for Pipeline Site Risk Assessment

This presentation outlines the fundamental steps necessary to begin and complete a district regulator design. It will focus on the techniques used to develop target locations and the subsequent designs. This presentation will cover replacements and new installations and offers both the engineering and field maintenance perspective. (Coauthor: J. Davis, Northeast Utilities)

This presentation will explain how statisticallybased Monte Carlo analysis methods can be used to quantitatively evaluate and compare risk mitigation options for individual sites containing, or adjacent to, gas transmission pipelines. The model can incorporate a wide variety of population densities in both time and space, and quantify the potential benefits of specific site adjustments in reducing cumulative or maximum risk.

Development of a Facility for Preparation of Traceable Cryogenic LNG Reference Liquids

Scott A. LaPlante Manager, Pressure Management Eversource Energy

2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. What’s New in Measurement and Regulation (panel) This session will feature an opportunity for gatherers, pipelines, and utilities to review new developments. Panelists: Tod Bradley Senior Director, Sales & Marketing Elster Perfection James Deale Sales Manager, RMG Honeywell Process Solutions Glen Heard Region Sales Director Romet Limited Jim Rutherford V.P., Products Business Unit Heath Consultants Incorporated John Schnitzer Global Product Manager, Regulators GE Oil & Gas Tushar Shah Sr. Director, Business Development Eagle Research Corp. Chris Wykle Director, Gas Marketing Sensus 14

W. R. (Bill) Byrd, P.E. President RCP Inc.

4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Retaining and Training New Engineers (panel) Companies who are retaining good engineers are not doing it by accident. Hear about company programs where the objective is to ensure that new engineers are trained and retained within their company. Good programs offer a mix of opportunities for new engineers, such as internal and external classes, functional rotations, mentors, and so on. This panel will feature companies who have been identified as having a lead training and retainment program for new engineers. Each company will give an overview of their program and then an open discussion will follow.

Panelists: Holly Bowers Executive Director, Geospatial & Gas Asset Management Consumers Energy Co. Gonzalo Juarez Senior Manager, Engineering Construction & Maintenance Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. Robert Thomas Manager, Operations Peoples Natural Gas

2015 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition Program

Liquefied natural gas is of increasing commercial importance. Sampling and analysis may be sources of uncertainty. A facility for preparation of LNG directly from gaseous reference materials gives traceable liquid mixtures, which can be used to check vaporization efficiency and for direct, e.g., spectroscopic, composition measurement. Chris Cowper Effectech

2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. Discussion of the Uncertainty Calculation Methods of Natural Gas Energy Determination Results Depending on the On-Site GC and Ultrasonic Facilities This presentation will discuss the uncertainty of calculation methods of natural gas energy determination results in large-scale natural gas delivery interface, mainly including the heating-value and flow quantity measurement depending on the on-site GC and ultrasonic facilities. Luo Qin Professor, Deputy Chief Engineer Research Institute of Natural Gas Technology

Track B4 (continued)

Track B5

Transmission Measurement

Corrosion/Construction & Maintenance/Field Operations

2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Co-Presiding: Rick Spann Coordinator, Automation & Measurement Control Questar Pipeline Co. Co-Presiding: James Witte Staff Engineer Southwest Research Institute

2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Co-Presiding: Gary Hebbeler General Manager, Gas Field & Systems Operations Duke Energy Corp. Co-Presiding: Diego A. Politano Project Specialist Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.

3:50 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

3:50 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

Sampling Challenges Associated with Unconventional Gas Sources

Integrated Data Collection for External Corrosion Direct Assessments

Transforming Pipeline Safety Public Awareness for First Responders

Sampling from unconventional sources has been a learning experience for the natural gas industry and is quickly becoming the new “normal.” This presentation will discuss sampling challenges and offer solutions associated with sampling wet shale gas, deep-water offshore gas, and gas used as part of the Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) process. (Coauthor: M. Firmin, A+ Corporation, LLC)

Field data collection associated with external corrosion direct assessments techniques typically requires multiple passes down the pipeline to gather all information required. Integrating the data collection capability results in one-pass capability of the data collection techniques. The benefits to integrated data collection include reduced cost, enhanced technical understanding, and suggested opportunities for continuous improvement.

Shannon Bromley Product Manager A+ Corporation, LLC

Kevin Pastotnik Integrity Manager MESA Products

Recent industry incidents have raised concerns about operators’ responsibility to first responders and their preparedness to address pipeline emergencies. This presentation shares an innovative webbased program focused on engaging and educating first responders in a unique and “transformational” manner. The program was developed by National Grid and Culver Company, a nationally recognized consultant.

4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. New Calorific Value Analyzers for New Businesses A benchmark was first conducted by the CRIGEN in order to identify multi-gas analyzers that could be of interest. In a second phase, evaluation tests were performed on the most promising solutions to assess their analytical performances. Alice Vatin Research Scientist GDF Suez

2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. Mitigation of Arcing Risks to Pipelines Due to Phase-to-Ground Faults at Adjacent Transmission Powerline Structures Although the probability of a phase-toground fault occurring at a specific transmission power-line tower and resulting in an arc to an adjacent pipeline may be quite small, the risk cannot be ignored due to the severity of the potential consequences. A sustained arc to a pipeline could result in melting of the pipe wall and potential failure of the pipeline. In order to ensure there is no risk of arcing, a separation distance between the pipeline and any part of the power-line tower foundation or grounding system must be maintained. This presentation discusses how to determine the separation distance. Daniel Silva Corrosion Engineer & AC Interference Program Owner Pacific Gas and Electric Co.

Brennan Culver President Culver Company Kathleen McNamara Program Manager, Pipeline Safety Public Awareness National Grid

4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Emerging Trenchless Trends in the Gas Industry Various innovations in trenchless technology processes and their applications for the installation, replacement, or renewal of gas facilities have taken place. This presentation will review various technological advancements in several trenchless construction techniques of interest to the gas industry through case studies. The prospective future of the trenchless industry will also be discussed. George Ragula Distribution Technology Manager Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Wednesday 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  Cocktail Hour  Exhibit Hall

#agaops

www.aga.org/OpsConf2015

15

Wednesday

May 20 continued

Track B6

Track B7

Supplemental Gas

Gas Control/Safety/Transmission Pipeline Operations

2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Presiding: Christopher Anderson Manager, LNG Plant Southwest Gas Corp.

Co-Presiding: Wayne Rutledge Manager, Gas Control AGL Resources Service Co. Co-Presiding: Mary Bartholomew Manager, Engineering Staff Southwest Gas Corp.

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

3:50 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Supplementing Natural Gas Deliveries with Propane; An Overview of PropaneAir Systems Used in the Natural Gas Industry

Significant Upgrades to LNG Baseload and Peakshaving Facilities & Associated Challenges

Safety and Efficiency of Double Block and Bleed

This presentation will discuss several aspects of propane-air systems, including theory of use, types of equipment, system configurations, computer controls, and typical applications. We will also discuss changes being made to existing propane-air systems to better meet current day industry needs. John P. Hoch President Standby Systems, Inc.

2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. Alternative Feeds for Natural Gas Supply During Pipeline Integrity Outages This presentation discusses how utilities and municipalities can plan and serve their customers with alternative feeds (CNG/LNG) during pipeline integrity outages. (Coauthor: J. Schauer, CenterPoint Energy) Dimitri Karastamatis General Manager CenterPoint Energy

Significant upgrades to existing LNG facilities through the replacement or additional installation of liquefaction equipment employing the latest technologies involve potential technical and other challenges. This presentation discusses (besides any limitations set by already existing installations and operating permits) the integration of new with “grandfathered” equipment as well as possible changes in the operation of the facility. Georg Breuer LNG Product Manager Linde Process Plants, Inc.

4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Process Safety Management Programs and Components and How They Benefit LNG and Propane-Air Facilities Operations This presentation will cover how components of Process Safety Management Programs can be applied to LNG and propane air peakshaving facility operations, similar to the chemical industry where benefits can be gained. Gary D. Blevins EN Engineering, LLC

As safety is paramount within the pipeline industry, this presentation will explore how the Double Block and Bleed isolation methodology facilitates reduced operational risk, increased on-site efficiency, minimized maintenance cost, and maximized pipelineoperator safety. (Coauthor: F. Dum, T.D. Williamson, Inc.) Grant Cooper Manager, HT&P Commercialization T.D. Williamson, Inc. David Turner Director, HT&P Technology T.D. Williamson, Inc.

2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. Making Your Records Bulletproof – Guidelines to Ensure Your Records are Traceable, Verifiable, and Complete In 2011, in an advisory bulletin regarding MAOP/MOP, PHMSA said that supporting records must be traceable, verifiable, and complete. This presentation will discuss how to apply this standard to records demonstrating compliance with regulations for CRM, IMP, OQ, O&M, and Public Awareness. It will also recommend methods for content validation and practices for review and analysis in a continuing program of records handling and maintenance. Finally, techniques for preparing for a records audit by a federal or state regulator will be discussed. Tricia Thomason Vice President, Compliance Services Miller Consulting Services

Wednesday 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  Cocktail Hour  Exhibit Hall

16

2015 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition Program

PROGRAM 

Thursday, May 21

Track B7 (continued)

Track C1

Track C2

Gas Control/ Safety/Transmission Pipeline Operations

Plastic Materials

Construction & Maintenance/ Field Operations

2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Presiding: Edward Ostrovich Engineering Manager Atmos Energy Corp.

8:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Safety Management Systems and Human Factors

Plastic Pipe Database Committee (PPDC) Update

Building an Intelligent Natural Gas Sensor Network

API’s new Recommended Practice, Pipeline Safety Management Systems (RP 1173), addresses promoting and measuring safety cultures in the organization and in the control room. It includes measured controllers’ observations of safety issues and safety culture in over 30 pipeline facilities. This presentation will highlight the results of those studies and provide recommendations on measuring safety culture in pipelines. (Coauthor: C. Alday, Pipeline Performance Group)

A status update on data collection and PPDC statistics; including how gas companies can use data analysis in the Status Report for DIMP and replacement programs.

3M is developing an intelligent natural gas sensor network for the monitoring, measuring, mapping and pinpointing of gas leaks & emissions throughout the natural gas value chain. This platform of sensors and algorithms executes multivariate experiments within normal operational ranges to generate and continuously build causal knowledge on the effects and interactions of system parameters, and applies this knowledge to achieve immediate and longer term gas network operational and compliance goals.

Co-Presiding: Wayne Rutledge Manager, Gas Control AGL Resources Service Co. Co-Presiding: Mary Bartholomew Manager, Engineering Staff Southwest Gas Corp.

3:50 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

Michele Terranova Human Factors Consultant Pipeline Performance Group

4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Completing the Impossible: Assessing a Casing with a Pipeline Inspection Robot This presentation reviews the in-service assessment of an extremely difficult-toreach casing located under a major culvert in a congested intersection using the Pipetel Explorer tool. Explorer had to navigate a 30-foot vertical climb via a Mueller bottomout fitting in order to successfully complete the assessment. (Coauthor: R. Lee, Pipetel Technologies) Mary A. Bartholomew Manager, Engineering Staff Southwest Gas Corp.

8:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.

Presiding: Gary Hebbeler General Manager, Gas Field & Systems Operations Duke Energy Corp.

Timothy J. Lauder Manager, Technical Support - Distribution Public Service Electric and Gas Co.

8:55 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Heavy Hydrocarbon Impact on PE Pipe The presence of heavy hydrocarbons in plastic pipe can have a negative influence on two important aspects associated with gas operations: thermal fusion quality and pipe strength. The magnitude depends on the level of contamination. GTI will present the latest findings on their current DOT/ PHMSA-funded project examining this issue. (Coauthors: K. Crippen, T. Kosari Gas Technology Institute) Ernest Lever Senior Institute Engineer Gas Technology Institute

Brian Brooks Ph.D. Senior Research Specialist 3M

8:55 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Automatically Finding Who’s Closest to the Trouble When a customer reports an after-hours leak, NiSource can find the first responder closest to the scene. With a cloud-based system NiSource designed to track employee location and hours, dispatchers find the closest responder every time, while equalizing overtime. NiSource ensures a swift response; the union eliminates grievances; and customers are satisfied. Michael J. Smith Team Leader, IC Technology NiSource

#agaops

www.aga.org/OpsConf2015

17

Thursday

May 21 continued

Track C3

Track C4

Track C5

Distribution Measurement & Regulation/ Corrosion/Engineering

Transmission Measurement

Safety/Engineering

8:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.

8:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.

8:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.

Presiding: Loretta Baggenstos Gas Measurement Manager Puget Sound Energy

Presiding: Craig Chester Principal Engineer, AR&P Measurement Equipment Williams Companies, Inc.

Presiding: Denise Kennedy Safety Consultant Piedmont Natural Gas Co., Inc.

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Design and Standardization of Stations at AltaGas Utilities

Improving System Reliability and Reducing Lost and Unaccounted for by Using Gas Quality Information and Enterprise Analytics Software

A “Cutting-Edge” Leading Indicator, Employee Engagement Initiative That Really Works!

This presentation covers: gate/ custody transfer station design before standardization; potential drawbacks; rationale behind standardizing; first phase of standardization: equipment standards; piping templates; second phase: developing sizing tool to automatically select standard station model based on any set of operating conditions; resulting benefits and current state; next steps and future phases. Vincent Chou Senior Engineer - System Integrity & Standards AltaGas Utilities Inc.

8:55 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Operational Efficiency through AMI: Cathodic Protection Solutions (panel) Preventing pipeline corrosion is a federally regulated, on-going challenge for natural gas transport and distribution utilities. Obtaining necessary measurements is time consuming for a skilled and scarce human resource, and is, therefore, an expensive undertaking. Two-way AMI networks can be utilized to reduce these costs and as an added benefit, generate more timely, actionable intelligence. This session will provide an overview of AMI Cathodic Protection technology and how automated collection of data can reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, and allow resources to focus on higher value tasks.

Panelists: David Anglin Director Atmos Energy Chris Atkins NPI Product Manager Sensus Joseph Turgeon Principal Consultant Black & Veatch Management Consulting

18

Enterprise Analytics software goes beyond collecting and storing raw data from field instruments by enhancing functionality to perform logical analysis and analytical calculations on gas quality and measurement information. Using analytics software to proactively monitor system performance can result in improved system reliability, enhanced tariff compliance, and reduced LAUF. (Coauthors: L. Shaffer, M. Mays, T. Hart - Columbia Pipeline Group; B. Toich, RoviSys Corp.) John Cox Manager, Measurement & Gas Quality Columbia Pipeline Group

8:55 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. The Need for Increased Sensitivity in Hydrocarbon Dewpoint (HCDP) Measurement for Transmission Pipeline Natural Gas With increasing focus on zero liquid content specifications for markets such as power generation, there is an increasing requirement not just to measure hydrocarbon dewpoint temperature but to measure it to very high accuracy and sensitivity. This presentation explains how these challenges have been met by recent improvements to established HCDP technologies. Andrew M.V. Stokes Technical Director Michell Instruments Ltd.

2015 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition Program

This will be a thought-provoking, entertaining, and informative presentation on a “true” leading indicator. This simple, cost effective, yet powerful process will engage all employees and management on the journey to world-class safety performance. Attendees will leave with a blueprint for success on establishing a proven leading indicator. Bruce Bolger Director, Safety - Certified Safety Professional Eversource Energy

8:55 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Integrity Program Evaluation Using Meaningful Performance Metrics - What You Did, What You Learned and is it Working Pipeline Safety Management Systems (API 1173), the recent PHMSA guidance presented in ADB 14-05 and Asset Management (ISO 55001), have requirements for performance based program evaluation. This presentation will cover the history of the performance regulations, the importance of P&M measures and the use of process management to ensure compliance through program formalization, data collection, investigation, analysis and corrective actions. Robert Carpenter Integrity Manager, Threat/Risk/ Performance Sempra Utilities Gary R. White President & CEO PI Confluence, Inc.

Track C6

Track C7

Track D1

Gas Control

Supplemental Gas

Corrosion

8:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.

8:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.

Presiding: Wayne Rutledge Manager, Gas Control AGL Resources Service Co.

Presiding: Christopher Anderson Manager, LNG Plant Southwest Gas Corp.

Presiding: Diego Politano Project Specialist Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

21st Century Compliance: Traceable, Verifiable, and Complete

Compressed Natural Gas Supply Vehicles

Understanding Internal Corrosion of Natural Gas Systems

The Pipeline Safety Reauthorization Act of 2012 significantly altered the compliance landscape. Using case studies, this presentation will illustrate how to implement the traceable, verifiable and complete compliance processes emphasized by PHMSA. Innovative software technologies can help reduce NOPVs, protect employees and infrastructure from risk, and maximize performance. (Coauthor, S. Friedman, AyaWorks)

Enbridge Gas Distribution designed, built, and obtained approval for vehicles with onboard storage of compressed natural gas to supply customers during regulator station repairs. This presentation will cover how use of these vehicles eliminated relights, resulted in costs savings, and minimized customer inconvenience.

Internal corrosion of natural gas systems can be caused by several factors. Natural gas, composed mostly of methane, may contain mixtures of other hydrocarbons and may contain other compounds. In addition, maintenance and pressure testing may allow trace amounts of water vapor to be left behind in the system. This presentation discusses some of the different elements which can impact corrosion in the system, depending on the process parameters and location within the system. (Coauthor: Jim Griffin, Emerson Process Management)

Craig Brownlee Senior Director, Strategic Direction AyaWorks LLC

8:55 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.

8:55 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Lessons Learned from 100 Control Room Management Projects Pipeline Performance Group will be presenting on lessons learned from their own workload assessments, fatigue management systems, training programs, and control room procedures that can be applied to the improvement of existing or new CRM plans. (Coauthor: A. Gibson, Pipeline Performance Group) Charles Alday Human Factors Consultant Pipeline Performance Group

Daniel Johnson, P.Eng. Manager, Distribution Technology Enbridge Gas Distribution

LNG as Transportation Fuel – Market Update

Ali Babakr Metallurgist Emerson Process Management

This presentation will give an update of the current market direction and drivers for LNG as a transportation fuel for over the road trucking, marine, and rail applications.

10:55 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.

Kevin Markey Director of Natural Gas Fueling Solutions GP Strategies

Leaks Are Not the Only Threat Indicator Opvantek will share approaches developed with several gas distribution utilities for assessing risk associated with threats that are not indicated by historical leak records. Examples include selective seam corrosion predicted by pipe inspections, cross bore likelihood based on work orders and claims, and Aldyl A failures predicted by material sampling. Tony Sileo Vice President, Sales & Product Management Opvantek

Thursday 11:40 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.  AGA Leadership Lunch  All Registrants Invited

#agaops

www.aga.org/OpsConf2015

19

Thursday

May 21 continued

Track D2

Track D3

Track D4

Field Operations

Distribution Measurement & Regulation/ Engineering

Transmission Measurement

Presiding: Vanessa George Senior Staff Associate, Operations & Engineering American Gas Association

10:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.

Presiding: Ryan Nutter Engineer II Dominion Transmission

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

AGA Best Practices Program Presentation - Damage Prevention at Washington Gas

Life Expectancy of a Meter

10:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.

The AGA Best Practices program helps participating member companies improve reliability, safety and efficiency. This presentation was chosen as one of the best of the 2014 Best Practices Roundtable meetings. Scott Brown Manager, Operations Compliance Washington Gas

10:55 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. AGA Best Practices Program Presentation - Redefining Leak Management at PG&E The AGA Best Practices program helps participating member companies improve reliability, safety, and efficiency. This presentation was chosen as one of the best of the 2014 Best Practices Roundtable meetings.

Presiding: Loretta Baggenstos Gas Measurement Manager Puget Sound Energy

A utility perspective on the life expectancy of a domestic gas meter will be discussed. Frederick J. Maly Director, Measurement Laclede Gas Co.

10:55 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. Overpressure Protection 192.195 and the Downstream User Through investigations of public records and conversation with operators in the industry, findings have shown an increase of downstream users being cited for inadequate OPP (192.195). The goal of this presentation is to bring awareness to pipeline operators while providing a technical background of how a pipeline might over pressurize. C. David Slavin Assistant Pipeline Engineer Burns & McDonnell

Dennis MacAleese Superintendent, Leak Management Pacific Gas and Electric Co.

10:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Use of the GERG-2008 Equation of State for Hydrocarbon Dewpoint Calculations The GERG-2008 equation of state is becoming the standard equation for all single-phase thermodynamic properties of natural gas. This presentation will show how it can be used to accurately calculate hydrocarbon dew points for real natural gases when the detailed composition is not available. Andrew Laughton Principal Scientist DNV GL (Oil & Gas)

10:55 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. How to Control Biomethane Pollutants – Focus on Terpenes During biogas production, different pollutants such as terpenes could be found. If present in the biomethane, these components could cause several damages on the gas grid. Therefore, to control the gas quality is a key step before injecting. Gas chromatography can be employed to measure the content of terpenes. (Coauthors: C. Senne, L. Pyree, H. Rabetsimamanga - GDF Suez) Etienne Basset Research Engineer GDF Suez

20

2015 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition Program

Track D5

Track D6

Track D7

Safety

Gas Control/Gas Utility Management

Supplemental Gas/Underground Storage

Presiding: Denise Kennedy Safety Consultant Piedmont Natural Gas Co., Inc.

10:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.

Presiding: Erin C. Kurilla Engineering Services Manager American Gas Association

Co-Presiding: Christopher Anderson Manager, LNG Plant Southwest Gas Corp. Co-Presiding: Craig Johnson Gas Storage Operations Manager Consumers Energy Co.

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Green Beans & Ice Cream: The End of Lagging Indicator Incentives as We Know Them

Review of AGA’s White Paper on Impacts to LDCs on Changes to the Gas Day Start Time

For the past few years OSHA has been barking louder and louder about how oldschool lagging incentive programs cause injury hiding, and how you should replace them with a behavior-based approach. So, how will you start making the change? Bill Sims, Jr. will show you the way!

The increasing reliance on natural gas from electric power generation is resulting in natural gas capacity issues in certain parts of the country. This presentation will discuss the proposal from FERC to improve coordination between the gas and electric industries but caused division within the gas industry. This presentation will cover the most controversial proposal, changing the Gas Day Start time, and the response from AGA through the Natural Gas Council and development of a white paper from the Gas Control committee. Junaid Faruq Engineering Services Specialist American Gas Association

Advances in Physical Property Measurements of LNG: From Level, Temperature, and Density to In-Situ Raman Spectroscopy for Real-Time Composition and Heating Value Analysis

10:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.

Bill Sims, Jr. President The Bill Sims Company

10:45 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Break 10:55 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. Green Beans & Ice Cream

(continued)

10:55 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. Analysis of Risk Due to Trees Near Pipelines As part of PG&E’s Pipeline Pathways program to reclaim PG&E’s gas transmission right-of-ways, PG&E initiated a study to better understand the impact of trees and their roots on pipelines. As a result, PG&E has developed a site-specific risk methodology to assess the risk associated with trees on the pipeline. This presentation will share some examples from the studies PG&E performed and will also describe the methodology being used for assessing risk.

Adam Kurland Ph.D. Business Development, Measurement & Instrumentation Scientific Instruments, Inc.

10:55 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. Geological Carbon Sequestration Updates This presentation will cover the work that the Midwest Geologic Sequestration Consortium did to demonstrate that carbon dioxide can be safely and efficiently stored in the Mt. Simon Sandstone, which is the basal sandstone in the Illinois Basin. The presentation will also discuss the permits that have been issued for additional injection wells and basin-scale modeling that has been conducted to demonstrate the feasibility of commercial-scale, geologic sequestration in the Mt. Simon Sandstone. Ed Mehnert Ph.D. Sr. Geohydrologist, Hydrogeology & Geophysics Section Illinois State Geological Survey

Bennie Barnes Director Pacific Gas and Electric Co. Bronson Ingemansson Risk Engineer Pacific Gas and Electric Co.

Thursday 11:40 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.  AGA Leadership Lunch  All Registrants Invited

#agaops

www.aga.org/OpsConf2015

21

Thursday

May 21 continued

Track E1

Track E2

Plastic Materials/Environmental Management

Construction & Maintenance/Field Operations

1:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.

Presiding: Edward Ostrovich Engineering Manager Atmos Energy Corp.

Presiding: Gary Hebbeler General Manager, Gas Field & Systems Operations Duke Energy Corp.

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.

Trenchless Excavation: Preparation for Safe and Environmentally Sound Pipeline Construction: Distribution Contractors Association - DCA (panel)

Modeling Cross-Bore Risk

Qualification Program for Electrofusion Fittings A comprehensive program for qualifying new electrofusion fittings and joining procedures is presented based on a fault tree analysis of potential field failure modes. (Coauthors: W. Luff, P. Angelo, P. Vibien - JANA Corp.) Dr. Ken Oliphant Executive Vice President JANA Corp.

1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. Study of PCB Absorption in PE Pipe The consequences of PCB exposure inside PE pipe have been unknown. Absorption of PCBs into the PE pipe wall may mean that post-rehabilitation abandonment would be impossible under EPA regulation. This presentation will review the favorable outcome of recently completed research revealing actual PCB absorption results. Joseph P. Mallia Senior Project Manager Northeast Gas Association Robert D. Wilson Director, Pipeline Safety & Compliance National Grid

2:50 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Electronically Collect, Store, and Analyze Small Diameter Butt Fusion Joint Data in Real Time Directly from the Field

Trenchless excavation is quickly becoming an important method of installing gas distribution pipelines. Trenchless excavation includes a range of techniques, materials, and equipment capable of installing, replacing, or rehabilitating new and existing underground infrastructure with minimal disruption to traffic, business, and the general public in a safe and environmentally sound manner. Trenchless construction includes horizontal directional drilling (HDD), tunneling, microtunneling, pipe jacking, moling, auger boring, and other methods. DCA contractors subject their workers to an exhaustive series of training and education in trenchless excavation before putting them to work. Moderator: Robert Carpenter Oildom

Panelists: Jon Heinen Vermeer Jim Lagios Oz Directional Drilling Jason Proctor Ditch Witch Dave Gasmovic President and CEO McLaughlin Group, Inc.

Pending federal regulations, along with high-profile distribution pipeline integrity issues, have pushed traceability of butt fusion joint parameters to the forefront. This presentation demonstrates new technological advancements available in butt fusing small diameter pipe in order to accommodate traceability, along with providing advanced analytics to reduce quality assurance concerns. (Coauthor: V. King, McElroy Manufacturing, Inc.) Craig Schreiner Market Development Manager McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. 22

2015 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition Program

A quantitative risk assessment (QRA) tool for assessing cross-bore risk is discussed. Based on a fault tree analysis of the factors impacting the potential for cross bores, the model provides a tool for prioritizing inspections, understanding the overall system risk, and assessing risk relative to other system risks. Dr. Ken Oliphant Executive Vice President JANA Corp.

2:50 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Damage Prevention – Real-Time Technology to Enhance Protection This presentation will explain technology now utilized through the use of mobile devices for interactive field data collection relating to monitoring excavations. Learn about the application that distributes workloads and records each step of the process. Information is stored and displayed on a Google platform. Chris Barlett Director of Technology Premier

Track E3 Distribution Measurement & Regulation/Field Operations 1:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Co-Presiding: Michael Bellman Engineering Services Director American Gas Association Co-Presiding: Paul Pirro Manager, Technical Services Public Service Electric and Gas Co.

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Underground HDPE Service Regulator & Ultrasonic Meter Compact Set, For EndUse Gas Supply System The underground HDPE service gas regulator is changing the way to supply domestic gas, with an “out of sight” solution. This presentation will review this technology, which allows elimination of unsightly above ground service regulators. The solution also eliminates a target for above ground damage from vehicles, lawn mowers, snow and ice. How technology manages the interconnection with the electronic meter enhancing better performance while saving time, money, space, and weight will also be discussed.

2:50 p.m. – 3:20 p.m Incident Command System Use for Pipeline Emergencies This presentation will address the need for pipeline operators to train company first responders on the practical use of the Incident Command System, which is the nationwide standard for management of emergencies. It will further address the need for pipeline operators to exercise use of the Incident Command System internally and externally with public sector responders. Glen Boatwright Director, Regulatory Compliance York County Natural Gas Authority

Giorgio Maracchi Manufacturas Marachem CA

1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. PECO Lessons Learned Deploying a Fixed Network AMI System The PECO project management team shares experiences and lessons learned from deploying their two-way AMI fixed network system. This presentation focuses on activities including AMI technology validation (two-way communications and latency, over-the-air firmware download, encryption lifecycle, measurement, and parameter changes); network operations (coverage issues, read performance, no-reads, orphans, alarm handling); and configuration/ release management coordination between elements (head-end, base station, modules). William H. Sheneman Manager, Meter Shops & Strategic Initiatives PECO Energy, An Exelon Co. Joseph Turgeon Principal Consultant Black & Veatch Management Consulting

#agaops

www.aga.org/OpsConf2015

23

Thursday

May 21 continued

Track E4

Track E5

Transmission Measurement/ Supplemental Gas

Safety

1:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.

Presiding: Denise Kennedy Safety Consultant Piedmont Natural Gas Co., Inc.

1:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.

Presiding: Tushar Shah Sr. Director, Business Development Eagle Research Corp.

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

2:50 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Dynamic Measurement Solutions in LNG Custody Transfer

Advanced Diagnostic Measurements with Coriolis Mass Flowmeters

The Dirty Dozen Causes of Errors and Accidents

Current levels of uncertainty in LNG custody transfer operations represent a significant fiscal risk. The application of best practices for ultrasonic meter flow measurement, combined with the latest LNG proving technology to ensure ongoing sustainable and reliable measurements, sets the foundation for acceptable check metering to manage and validate transfer discrepancies. (Coauthor: R. Mimmi, Emerson)

Coriolis mass flowmeters with advanced diagnostics capability are able to track mechanical parameters that might lead to adverse wear, resulting in measurement error and possible failure.

The dirty dozen causes of errors and accidents are 12 frequently noted human factors in accidents across industries. This is an introduction to the factors with examples and “safety valves” to deal with stress, fatigue, complacency, distractions, lack of awareness, lack of communication, lack of assertiveness, lack of knowledge, norms, pressure, lack of teamwork, and lack of resources.

Michael J. Keilty Standards and Metrology Manager Endress+Hauser Flowtec AG Division USA

Drew Weaver Director, Fluid Mechanics & Global Flow Labs Daniel Measurement and Control

1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. Fine Tuning Coriolis Flow Meter Calibrations Utilizing Piece-Wise Linearization This presentation will review historic calibration practices for Coriolis flowmeters, including the acceptability of the transfer of water calibrations to meet gas measurement accuracy requirements. It will then introduce new test data showing the implementation of automatic 10-point piecewise linearization capability to facilitate the agreement of a calibrated Coriolis meter with gas laboratory flow references to even greater precision. (Coauthors: R. Gibson, G. McCargar, ONEOK; M. Buttler, K. Stappert, Emerson - Micro Motion) Tonya L. Wyatt Process Gas Marketing Manager, Marketing/Business Development Emerson - Micro Motion

Charles Alday Human Factors Consultant Pipeline Performance Group

1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. Influential Communications This presentation will provide “tried and true” techniques to directly assist in building relationships and influencing skills – skills necessary to succeed in today’s workplace. Attendees will explore methods, which if used, will captivate and engage key customers and employees.  Bruce Bolger Director, Safety – Certified Safety Professional Eversource Energy

2:50 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Accountability on Site: Skills for Resolving Safety Violations One of the most prevalent and costly workplace safety issues is the inability to effectively hold others accountable for safety violations. In this engaging session, participants will learn from case-study examples – including how pride improved their incident rate by 55% through increasing accountability. Learn how to restore workplace safety by holding anyone accountable regardless of position. Steve Willis Senior Master Trainer, Vice President of Professional Services VitalSmarts

24

2015 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition Program

Track E6

Track E7

Track F1

Corrosion/Engineering/ Transmission Pipeline Operations

Underground Storage

Environmental Management

1:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.

3:50 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Presiding: Craig Johnson Gas Storage Operations Manager Consumers Energy Co.

Presiding: Peter Harley Environmental Manager, New England National Grid

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

3:50 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

Applying Non-Traditional ILI Technology to Challenging Pipeline Segments for Transmission Integrity Management

Ground Deformation Over Storage Sites: The Use of InSAR With Examples from Salt Domes and Depleted Reservoirs

Lessons Learned – Environmental Planning for Linear Construction Projects (panel)

This presentation will provide an overview of 12 projects PG&E has used for emerging non-traditional ILI technologies, which are increasingly important to the pipeline industry, to perform integrity assessments. Additionally, a review of one 20” inspection conducted with a robotic tool through a hot-tap on an operating pipeline will be highlighted. (Coauthors: J. Janvier, PG&E; R. Lee, Pipetel Technologies)

This presentation will discuss how ground deformation over gas storage sites can be used to constrain geomechanical models with the aim of characterizing reservoir properties and potentially increasing the volume of gas that can be stored. The presentation will also demonstrate how advanced InSAR approaches can process satellite radar data to precisely measure ground movement with a high density of measurement points. (Coauthor: A. Higgs, TRE Canada)

Panel presenters will share lessons learned for timely permitting and ensuring regulatory compliance while planning for and managing extensive pipe replacement projects. Learn how to coordinate markouts and road-opening permits in multiple municipalities, screen for contaminated sites and wetlands, review PCB characterization data, and collect hundreds of samples... all in a 2-week period! But you’re not done yet - planning includes soil classification (residential clean, nonhazardous, and hazardous), coordinating soil and water disposal, erosion control plans and more. Don’t reinvent the wheel – come learn from your peers.

Presiding: Mary Bartholomew Manager, Engineering Staff Southwest Gas Corp.

Rob Liddicoat Lead Project Manager, Non-Traditional ILI Gas Transmission Systems, Inc.

1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. A Novel ILI Technology to Determine Pipe Grade for MAOP Validation The maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) can be calculated using three parameters: wall thickness, pipe outer diameter, and pipe specified minimum yield strength (SMYS). In-line inspection can be used when one or more of these parameters are unknown. This presentation features the case study of a novel technology enabling a pipeline operator to determine the SMYS parameter supporting MAOP calculation. Christopher De Leon Manager, Products and Services ROSEN

2:50 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. In-Line Inspection and Non-Destructive Evaluation for Positive Material Identification This presentation will discuss in-line inspection (ILI) and non-destructive evaluation (NDE) technologies to identify and locate changes in pipeline characteristics. Similar pipe segments can be binned and evaluated in the ditch using NDE to determine yield strength/tinsel strength and carbon equivalency. This can all be done while pipeline is in operation and non-destructive. Lloyd A. Pirtle Senior Sales Representative, Integrity Services T.D. Williamson, Inc.

Giacomo Falorni Ph.D. Operations Manager TRE Canada Inc.

1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. Continuous Inventory Monitoring in Storage Caverns Using Downhole Tools This presentation will cover the use of real-time pressure and temperature data acquired from downhole gauges to continuously monitor inventory in storage caverns. The use of this data to conduct cavern sizing analysis and mechanical integrity verification will also be discussed. Steven A. Heath Manager, Storage Integrity and Inventory Verification Spectra Energy Corp.

Panelists: Anne K. Davis Environmental Compliance Manager, Burlington Gas & Appliance Service Public Service Electric and Gas Co. William A. Elmer Engineering Operations Manager Public Service Electric and Gas Co. Peter E. Harley Environmental Manager, New England National Grid

4:35 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

2:50 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Methods for Addressing Common Issues in Simulating Gas Storage Reservoirs – Part II Reservoir simulation is important to understand the overall limits and capability of a gas storage reservoir. This presentation will highlight some of the common issues in gas storage reservoir simulation and present useful techniques for overcoming these issues. Chuck Weinstein Reservoir Studies Manager NITEC LLC

Moderator: Pamela A. Lacey Senior Managing Counsel, Environment American Gas Association

Break 4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Lessons Learned - Environmental Planning for Linear Construction Projects (panel continued)

#agaops

www.aga.org/OpsConf2015

25

Thursday

May 21 continued

Track F2

Track F3

Track F4

Construction & Maintenance/ Engineering

Field Operations

Transmission Measurement

3:50 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

3:50 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

3:50 p.m. – 6:05 p.m.

Presiding: Paul Pirro Manager, Technical Services Public Service Electric and Gas Co.

Presiding: Robert Smith Engineering Manager New Mexico Gas Co.

3:50 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

3:50 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

3:50 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

Advanced Leak Detection Technology Implementation Planning at CenterPoint Energy

Restoration of Service Following Floods – An Appliance Impact Perspective

Comparisons of Natural Gas Orifice Meter Calculations Using 2012 and 1992 U.S. Standards

Presiding: Gary Hebbeler General Manager, Gas Field & Systems Operations Duke Energy Corp.

CenterPoint Energy evaluated advanced leak detection technology to increase leak survey effectiveness and enhance pipeline safety. A cross-functional team completed a comprehensive planning effort including multiple field tests, process and systems assessment, cost modeling, regulatory strategy, implementation planning, and efficiency improvement pilots to prepare for deployment across six jurisdictions. (Coauthors: J Goetzman, CenterPoint Energy; M. Menzie and A. Ganesan, PwC) Tal R. Centers, Jr. Vice President, System Integrity & Operations Support CenterPoint Energy

This presentation deals with the challenges associated with floods that operators throughout the industry face; especially assessment of their impacts for restoration of service. National Grid in conjunction with the Gas Technology Institute conducted a comprehensive study to identify risks associated with appliances that may have been exposed to flood water. William Liss Managing Director, End Use Solutions Gas Technology Institute Robert D. Wilson Director, Pipeline Safety & Compliance National Grid

4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. How Much Longer Will Regulators Accept Highlighted Maps? Leak survey has been tracked by highlighting maps for many years. Lost maps, missed areas, and a lack of proof that a surveyor covered the ground have eroded confidence in these records. Six utilities have implemented technology that ties GPS data to GIS to prove compliance. Is highlighting dead? (Coauthor: K. Bowers, Union Gas) Jay Cadman Vice President, Networks Industry Strategy Ubisense, Inc.

26

2015 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition Program

Research since 1992 has led to the publication in 2012 of new United States standards for orifice meter calculations. The principal change is the use of a new equation for the quantity known as the expansion factor. This presentation will review comparisons of natural gas orifice meter calculations for the 2012 and 1992 US standards for permissible ranges of orifice meter sizes and operating conditions where differences between the 2012 and 1992 US standards are greatest. These comparisons should be useful for selection of orifice plate bore diameters to achieve desired differential pressure operating ranges. Kenneth E. Starling Starling Associates, Inc. Stephen L. Starling Starling Associates, Inc.

4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The Portable Clamp-On Ultrasonic Meter: A Tool for Gas Pipeline Operators Promigas will provide an informative description of a Clamp-On ultrasonic meter used to calculate volumes effectively delivered at natural gas stations. Results and lessons learned from two practical cases will be shared during the presentation. Carlos J. Castano Profesional de Operaciones PROMIGAS S.A., ESP

Track F4 (continued)

Track F5

Track F6

Transmission Measurement

Safety

3:50 p.m. – 6:05 p.m.

3:50 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Transmission Pipeline Operations/ Gas Utility Management

Presiding: Robert Smith Engineering Manager New Mexico Gas Co.

Presiding: Denise Kennedy Safety Consultant Piedmont Natural Gas Co., Inc.

3:50 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

5:35 p.m. – 6:05 p.m.

3:50 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

3:50 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

Identifying Gas Ultrasonic Measurement Problems Using Advanced Techniques

Safety Learning Lounge

Geo-Hazard Identification and Assessment for Gas Pipelines

The ability to alert a client when problems occur with the ultrasonic meter has helped reduce unaccounted-for gas (UAF) for many customers. However, systems may monitor only the USM diagnostics and do little, if anything, to verify that all other measurement devices – such as transmitters, flow computer and gas chromatograph – are working correctly. This presentation will show examples of how a system that monitors the gas USM, flow computer, transmitters, and gas chromatograph has identified problems that in the past would most likely go undetected. (Coauthor: E. Hanks, CEESI) John R. Lansing Vice President, Global Operations Colorado Engineering Experiment Station Inc. Randy McDaniel Sr. Project Specialist Atmos Energy Corp.

Presiding: Mary Bartholomew Manager, Engineering Staff Southwest Gas Corp.

Speed dating is all the rage with the hip singles crowds. This session will apply the speed dating model to the sharing of safety practices and safety lessons-learned. Join four natural gas utility leading safety professionals as they share insights on the timely topics such as: Using Leading Indicators, Rules to Live By, Contractor Partnerships, and Fire Resistant Materials / Personal Protective Equipment. Spend 15-minutes with each speaker in a small group setting. No commitments and much to gain… speed dating for the safety conscious. Pamela Moore EHS Director HAWAI’I GAS Thomas R. Reburn Manager, Safety Alagasco J. D. Street Director, Corporate Safety Vectren Energy Delivery Merlin Tomczyk Senior Consultant, Safety and Technical Training Xcel Energy Inc.

Geo-hazards represent complex environmental risks to a pipeline. This presentation features a novel GIS-based, multi-criteria approach for determining the location and significance of combined geo-hazard threats along a pipeline. A casestudy is presented for a major gas operator in New Zealand. (Coauthors: A. Gharibi, S. Ruik Beyhaut - ROSEN Integrity Solutions) Dr. Otto Huisman Global Manager, Projects ROSEN Integrity Solutions

4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pipeline Safety Regulatory Update John Gale PHMSA / Office of Pipeline Safety U.S. Department of Transportation

4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Safety Learning Lounge - cont’d

#agaops

www.aga.org/OpsConf2015

27

PROGRAM  Friday, May 22

Thursday Track F7

AGA – Your Information Resource

Underground Storage

7:15 a.m. – 7:50 a.m.

3:50 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

AGA – Your Information Resource

Presiding: Craig Johnson Gas Storage Operations Manager Consumers Energy Co.

Join AGA and your colleagues for a hot breakfast and AGA website demonstration highlighting the resources available to AGA members, including industry documents, valuable weblinks, personalized web accounts and more!

3:50 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

Andrew Lu Managing Director, Operations & Engineering Services American Gas Association

Spectroscopy Measurement of Hydrocarbon Properties New optical methodologies are being utilized by the oil & gas industry to determine compositional and component characteristics of hydrocarbon streams. This discussion will cover the basic components necessary for optical analysis and the fundamentals behind BTU, density, and compositional determination of hydrocarbon and natural gas fluid streams. Advantages and disadvantages when compared to traditional gas composition methods will also be discussed. Paul Little Founder and CTO JP3 Measurement

4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Clamp-on Gas Storage Flow Measurement Gas storage operations use clamp-on ultrasonic metering for a number of applications. This presentation will cover the principles of ultrasonic metering and presents specific applications for the technology. Izzy Rivera Director, Technical Operations Flexim Americas Corp.

Track G1 Environmental Management 8:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Presiding: Peter Harley Environmental Manager, New England National Grid

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Shale Gas Supply Issues – Radon & Naturally-Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) The clash between science-based reality and exaggerated public fears is the theme of these two presentations. One will explain why one New York legislator is proposing to regulate radon content in natural gas delivered to the city gate, and why the data show this is not the health concern some seem to think it is. Management and communications strategy will also be discussed. The second presentation provides an overview of lead210, the NORM that can impact the downstream natural gas industry – what it is, where it is found, how you can train and protect workers, and how to manage it conservatively and responsibly. Mark Blundell Sr. Environmental Advisor TransCanada Corp. William V. Slade Project Specialist - Emerging Issues Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.

8:55 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Climate: CO2 and Natural Gas Emissions Reductions The EPA, DOE, and the White House have been busy implementing the President’s Climate Change Strategy; including EPA’s 111(d) rule for power plants and a wide 28

2015 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition Program

variety of natural gas emission reduction initiatives. Come hear about the carbon rules, and the latest on plans for methane leak regulations, voluntary programs such as EPA’s Gold Star certification program, and new scientific studies that provide a better estimate of current methane emission levels. Pamela A. Lacey Senior Managing Counsel, Environment American Gas Association

9:50 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. AGA PCB Management Guidelines & EPA Regulatory Update This presentation will provide an update on the EPA’s pending PCB rulemaking addressing the continued “use” of PCBs in natural gas systems, including recent feedback from EPA regarding the likely scope of any changes. The proposed PCB rule is due to be published around September 2015. The presentation will also review the status of an ongoing AGA member project to develop voluntary PCB management guidelines for natural gas distribution and transmission companies. The guidelines are being developed as a preemptive measure to help EPA better understand how the industry is complying with the complex 1998 regulatory amendments before finalizing any new regulations. John P. Woodyard, P.E. AGA Consultant

Track G2

Track G3

Engineering/Construction & Maintenance/Transmission Pipeline Operations

Engineering/Field Operations/ Construction & Maintenance

8:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.

Presiding: Michael Bellman Engineering Services Director American Gas Association

8:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.

Presiding: Steve Schueneman Supervisor, Gas System Engineering Puget Sound Energy

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

9:50 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Best Practices for Flood Planning and Recovery for Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution Systems

The Benefit of Pipeline Centerline Surveys

AGA Best Practices Program Presentation – Infrastructure Replacement Programs at Consumers Energy

Flood emergency planning is an increasingly important part of a gas service provider’s planning strategy. The Northeast U.S. recently witnessed significant challenges from Sandy and other events. Recognizing this challenge, the Northeast Gas Association, in partnership with the AGA and SGA, organized a series of workshops that brought together experts from across the U.S. to share experiences and lessons learned. This presentation captures the learnings from these workshops and includes risk assessment, design considerations, preparation and recovery best practices. (Coauthor: A. Peterson, NYSEG) Daniel J. Dessanti Director, Operations Services Northeast Gas Association

8:55 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Managing Risk in Pipeline Installations A significant component of future pipeline risk is set when the pipe is installed. A risk-based approach to managing pipeline installations based on the PAS-55 Asset Management standard is presented. It addresses infant mortality failures and ultimate operating lifetime of the pipeline. (Coauthors: W. Bryce, W. Luff, K. Oliphant – JANA Corp.) Patrick Vibien Principal Consultant, Pipelines JANA Corp.

Pipeline centerline surveys acquire a tremendous amount of valuable data for operators’ use. Centerline accuracy allows for a more accurate determination of class locations and HCAs. Data representing possibly harmful attributes (e.g., utility poles, trees, buildings,) are also gathered. This presentation will assist in optimizing the survey data acquisition and data use. (Coauthor: J. Allen, Novara) Joe Medina Managing Director GTS, Inc.

The AGA Best Practices program helps participating member companies improve reliability, safety, and efficiency. This presentation was chosen as one of the best of the 2014 Best Practices Roundtable meetings. Paul Wolven Director of Gas Customer Deliverability Consumers Energy Co.

8:55 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Records Validation for Construction Projects PG&E, in conjunction with Exponent, is developing a framework to validate that records used in design and construction of assets are representative of field conditions prior to beginning work on a project. This presentation will focus on the factors being considered and will walk through some examples of how this concept is being put to use. Christine Cowsert Chapman Senior Director, AK&IM Pacific Gas and Electric Co. Elizabeth Reilly Exponent

9:50 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Util-A-Risk: Risk Assessment in the Utility Construction Field Managing risk and uncertainty are often central to the utility construction business. Util-A-Risk is an assessment tool designed to help identify risk factors, to evaluate the likelihood, impact, and consequences of them, and facilitate the development of a risk management plan during the design-to-construction phase of gas distribution projects. Jeffrey Sedillos Vice President, Operations SiteWise Corp.

#agaops

www.aga.org/OpsConf2015

29

Friday, May 22 continued Track G4

Track G5

Transmission Measurement

Construction & Maintenance

8:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.

8:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.

Presiding: John Lansing Vice President, Global Operations Colorado Engineering Experiment Station Inc.

Presiding: Gary Hebbeler General Manager, Gas Field & Systems Operations Duke Energy Corp.

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

9:50 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.

Installation Effects on Ultrasonic Flow Meters

Improved Protection and Safety for Aboveground Meter Sets

Ethane Detection Using Infrared Absorption Spectroscopy Technology

This presentation will compare the results of the tests obtained under reference installation conditions to those obtained from the ISO 17089/OIML R137 perturbation tests conditions to determine if the meter shifted more than what is allowed or desired.(Coauthors: Jan G. Drenthen & Hilko den Hollander, Krohne CTProducts)

Operations Technology Development (OTD) has focused efforts to develop a device to reduce the risk associated with outside forces to meter sets. The development of a “breakaway” fitting can reduce the risk of gas leaks, fire, property damage, and possible injury caused by outside forces, such as vehicular damage, impacting and damaging the meter set. This product is designed to result in increased safety for homeowners and enhance the overall safety for the delivery of natural gas.

Ethane detection is a key element to determining the presence of natural gas versus naturally occurring methane. This new technology was developed through research at GTI and allows fast identification of pipeline gas in very low concentrations of gas.

Peter G. Kucmas KROHNE Oil & Gas LLC

8:55 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Not Just Surviving Wet Gas Measurement - Measuring Through It This presentation will present the potential to quantify liquid volume fractions (LVF) using customized path configurations and standard designs. Multiple testing has been done at multi-phase labs in Europe, and in the U.S. results show the ability of the meters to not just survive liquid loading but also to attempt to quantify LVF. Martin W. Schlebach Director, Global Business Development, Ultrasonics Emerson Process Management - Daniel Measurement & Control

9:50 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Testing of Modified Upstream Configuration for Gas Ultrasonic Meters The presentation will review testing done to verify modified upstream piping used in USM meter assemblies. Shortened piping and new flow conditioning technologies were tested in extreme perturbations.

Dennis R. Jarnecke R & D Manager Gas Technology Institute

8:55 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Who Will Do the Work: Assessing the Capacity of Gas Distribution Contractors to Tackle the Growing Backlog of Gas Distribution Replacement Work Continuum will provide a picture of the current capacity of contractors to meet gas distribution replacement demand along with a forecast indicating where and when this demand will exceed capacity. Implications of this shortage in supply, for both contractors and utilities, will be discussed along with potential solutions to the challenge. Mark Bridgers Principal Continuum Advisory Group Glyn Hazelden Senior Consultant Continuum Advisory Group

Martin W. Schlebach Director, Global Business Development, Ultrasonics Emerson Process Management - Daniel Measurement & Control

30

2015 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition Program

J. Scott Kleppe COO & President Sensit Technologies

Track G6

Presiding: Andrew Lu Managing Director, American Gas Association Operations & Engineering Services

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Partnering in Damage Prevention

2015

8:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.

AGA Operations Section Future Events September 28 - October 2 Operations Section Fall Committee Meetings Omni Amelia Island Plantation Amelia Island, FL

2016

Gas Utility Management/ Construction & Maintenance/Gas Control

April 18-19 Operations Section Spring Committee Meetings Arizona Biltmore Phoenix, AZ

Atmos Energy and Heath Consultants will discuss the successful implementation of an underground utility locating/damage prevention program. Robert Botello, Jr. Sales Consultant Heath Consultants Incorporated Blaine Cadieu Field Services Manager Heath Consultants Incorporated Peter Pedersen Manager, Compliance Atmos Energy Corp.

SCADA - A Company’s Perspective on a First Time Implementation with a Hosted Solution

September 15-16 Executive Leadership Safety Summit Omni Nashville Hotel Nashville, TN

2017

Paul Kennedy Director of Gas Operations CoServ

April 19-22 Operations Conference Arizona Biltmore Phoenix, AZ September 12-16 Operations Section Fall Committee Meetings Omni Nashville Hotel Nashville, TN

8:55 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.

CoServ Gas implemented their first SCADA system in 2014. They elected to a fully hosted system, which in turn, was the manufacturer’s first hosted implementation. This presentation will go over the challenges and successes in both parties implementation of a hosted solution, as well as touch on the efficiencies CoServ has gained after the implementation.

November 16-17 Executive Leadership Safety Summit The W Hotel Washington, DC

May 1-2 Operations Section Spring Committee Meetings Gaylord Palms Orlando, FL May 2-5 Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition Gaylord Palms Orlando, FL September 25-29 Operations Section Fall Committee Meetings Omni Interlocken Hotel Broomfield (Denver), CO

#agaops

www.aga.org/OpsConf2015

31

Conference Sponsors Host Utility

Platinum

Gold

E

Silver

Bronze

DIVISION OF REEF INDUSTRIES, IN C.

32

2015 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition Program

2015 AGA OPERATIONS CONFERENCE & BIENNIAL EXHIBITION SPONSORS

Thank You! We Couldn’t Do This Without Your Generous Support Advanced Engineering Advance Engineering Corporation is a national leader in providing the natural gas industry market with fabricated meter sets and piping. Our 75 plus years of experience and 130,000 square feet of manufacturing and storage make us one of the largest in the industries we service.

ATMOS Energy Atmos Energy Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, is one of the country’s largest natural-gas-only distributors, serving approximately 3 million customers in more than 1,400 communities from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the East to the Rocky Mountains in the West. Atmos Energy has regulated utility operations in eight states. In addition, Atmos Pipeline –Texas is one of the largest natural gas transmission and storage systems in Texas.

Burns & McDonnell Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an employee-owned company that delivers innovative planning, permitting, design, procurement, and construction solutions that provide measurable value for our clients throughout North America. We safely execute complex pipeline transmission, gas distribution, gas processing, and refinery projects and programs. Burns & McDonnell maintains a keen focus on long-term client partnerships, and we are committed to client, project, and stakeholder success. For more information, contact: Mike Beehler, 816822-3358, [email protected].

Continental Industries For more than 50 years, Continental Industries has been an industry leader in the manufacture of connector fittings for the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas, propane, and

water. Continental Industries has manufacturing facilities in both Tulsa and Broken Arrow. We engineer and assemble, with a commitment to providing our customers the highest quality products at the best value.

Distribution Contractors Association For over 50 years, the Distribution Contractors Association, headquartered outside Dallas, Texas has been an organization of quality contractors and associates working together to deliver superior value to the natural gas and the underground utility industry. Our members look to DCA as a venue for networking, an advocate for safety, and a voice in labor relations. 

Dow Exceptional toughness and durability in virtually any climate make CONTINUUM™ Bimodal Polyethylene Resins a strong choice for natural gas pipe. These proven solutions from Dow meet or exceed PE2708, PE4710, and PE100 standards with opportunities for: • Long service life/lower lifecycle costs • Excellent SCG/RCP resistance – especially at low temperatures • High temperature/pressure ratings • Downgauging and/or increased throughput • Enhanced fusion capabilities

Eagle Research Eagle Research Corporation is a manufacturer of quality flow computers, volume correctors, pressure recorders & RTUs. We offer integrated wireless solutions for cellular, LEO satellite, radio, and Bluetooth communications. SCADA & Data Management Software is also available. Eagle Research Corporation is proudly located in Hurricane, West Virginia.

Emerson Emerson Process Management, an Emerson business, is a global leader in helping energy companies design systems that operate safely and reliably. The company combines superior products and technology with industryspecific engineering, consulting, project management, and maintenance services. Its brands include Fisher®, Bettis™, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, Daniel™, Tartarini™, and Tescom™.  For more information, visit www. emersonprocess.com.

Esri Esri’s ArcGIS platform is designed to support the full range of your gas utility’s operational needs. Staff – in the office and the field – can update and access data anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Esri provides powerful tools and cloud technology to help you improve collaboration between departments, lower costs, make workflows more efficient, and foster communication with customers. Visit www.esri.com/gas.

Gas Breaker / UMAC GasBreaker, Inc. considers its UMAC Excess Flow valve to be the world’s leading automatic safety valves for residential, commercial, and small industrial gas service lines. Since their introduction in 1974, over 8 million UMAC EFVs have been installed worldwide, providing billions of field service hours. GasBreaker, Inc., and UMAC EFVs continue to create innovative and specialized products for the gas industry market. Visit our display and inquire. Feel free to reach us at: www.gasbreakerinc.com

#agaops

www.aga.org/OpsConf2015

33

GTS

JANA Corporation

Mosaic

GTS is a full-service engineering and consulting firm that provides solutions to natural gas utilities and pipeline operators. Our mission is to provide high-quality services for our clients, while maintaining a challenging and fulfilling work environment for our employees. GTS is a womenowned business enterprise that commits to taking the time and effort required to understand the specific circumstances of your issue before offering a solution. A complete understanding of your project is necessary to apply our industry experience and promote an innovative, practical, and cost-effective solution.

Integrated asset management to optimize North American pipeline safety and reliability. A leader in asset management, JANA has a staff of Ph.D. and Masters level scientists and engineers, along with actuaries and statisticians, who bring specific expertise in reliability engineering and risk assessment of piping systems. JANA’s cutting edge mechanistic-probability modeling, in conjunction with our partnerships with PI Confluence (ICAM) and ATP (PiMSlider), allows JANA to offer a full suite of asset management and pipeline safety solutions philosophically aligned with ISO 55000 and API 1173, specifically designed to facilitate – and ensure – compliance with regulations.

Mosaic is a certified woman-owned training and workforce consulting firm. We provide tailored services to help oil, gas, and utilities achieve their strategic business and operational performance objectives. Our experience and expertise includes building technical training curriculum, assessments and qualifications, as well as developing technology training, knowledge management tools, and change management programs.

Henkels & McCoy Henkels & McCoy, Inc. (H&M) is a leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure for the power, communications, oil and gas pipeline, and gas distribution markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, H&M brings yesterday’s experience to the evolving infrastructure needs of today. We consistently rank in the top ten of Engineering NewsRecord’s Specialty Contractors and have been recognized with an E.I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award for our safety performance. 

Itron Itron is a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water. We provide comprehensive solutions that measure, manage, and analyze energy and water. Our broad product portfolio includes electricity, gas, and water measurement devices and control technology; communications systems; software; managing and consulting services. With thousands of employees supporting nearly 8,000 customers in more than 100 countries, Itron applies knowledge and technology to better manage energy and water resources. 34

MCS Miller Consulting Services (MCS) is a certified woman-owned small business (WBE & DBE) that provides technical documentation and regulatory consulting services. Our consultants work directly with oil and gas companies to ensure compliance with various federal and state regulations by developing detailed programs, assisting with pre-audit preparation, and supporting our clients in audits. In addition, we also provide program management, graphics development, data and records analysis, training services, knowledge management, and process modeling and optimization. 

Miller Pipeline Founded in 1953, Miller Pipeline has grown to provide a comprehensive range of pipeline contracting and rehabilitation services for natural gas, liquids, water, and wastewater pipelines. Our broad knowledge of repair, replacement, and installation techniques enables us to evaluate projects and make recommendations that often result in alternative costsaving solutions.

2015 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition Program

Performance Pipe Performance Pipe, a division of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, has more than fifty years of polyethylene pipe manufacturing experience and nine manufacturing facilities located across the United States. When quality and performance matters, Performance Pipe’s gas piping products are the material of choice for premium medium and high-density natural gas distribution, liquid propane gas (LPG), propane gas, and yard gas products and fittings. For more information visit our website at www.performancepipe.com.

Picarro, Inc. Picarro Surveyor is the industry’s only leak detection solution that surveys mains and services at driving speeds, identifying likely leak locations, as well as leak-free areas. Its secure user interface provides a real-time view of the survey coverage area and leak indications found, generating a datadriven audit trail. Hazardous leaks can be quickly identified, while virtually eliminating false positives. The leak source can be identified as biogenic methane or natural gas within minutes.

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Sensit Technologies

T.D. Williamson

With 4,500 plus industry-focused professionals in our global network – our power and utilities practice is well positioned to help across a wide range of operational excellence initiatives. We lead with the priorities of your business – owning, operating and maintaining a safe pipeline system. This forms the foundation of our strategy and recommendations for our clients to achieve a balance between business outcomes and public safety. From strategy through execution, we help our clients anticipate and minimize potential risks by “knowing” their assets so that capital is allocated and projects are executed to drive safety vigilance; systems and processes are deployed to reduce life cycle costs and a stronger case can be presented to regulators on investment recovery. Contact us to learn more.

Sensit Technologies is a leading manufacturer of innovative detection products. Our gas detection products include combustible and toxic gas detectors, handheld and mobile infrared survey instruments with GPS, single and multi-gas personal monitors, plastic pipe locators; and infrared ethane detection.

As operators face the increasingly complex challenges of maintaining pipeline integrity, they turn to T.D. Williamson (TDW) as a trusted partner for success. TDW continues to develop its broad spectrum of technical experience, turning time in the field and investment in the lab into a continuously refined offering of customized services and state-of-the-art equipment. TDW engineers have pioneered many of the most efficient and most trusted technologies used by pipeline operators throughout the world – hot tapping and plugging, cleaning, and pipeline integrity services. Support personnel, including engineers, project managers, and technicians are accessible 24 hours a day, ready to provide innovative solutions to meet operator need.  

RCP RCP specializes in pipeline risk management and regulatory compliance consulting and is a leading industry expert on pressure testing. We design and validate pressure tests using a proprietary web-based program that calculates the allowable pressure/ temperature change for a particular test segment, confirming or denying the presence of pin-hole leaks while also detecting possible pipe yielding or air entrapment during a spike. We are the market leader for MAOP Validation Services with the most comprehensive MAOP validation tool on the market MaxOp. 

Sensus Sensus helps a wide range of public service providers – from utilities to cities to industrial complexes and campuses – do more with their infrastructure to improve quality of life in their communities. We enable our customers to reach farther through the application of technology and datadriven insights that deliver efficiency and responsiveness. We partner with them to anticipate and respond to evolving business needs with innovation in sensing and communications technologies, data analytics, and services.

Structural Integrity Associates Structural Integrity is a trusted partner in the energy industry. We do it all: inspection and monitoring, materials evaluations and remaining life assessments, stress and failure analyses, remediation and repair. We manage aging plant assets, oversee fabrication, help with seismic and structural analysis, customize inspection systems, offer ASME Code support, and provide expert opinions.

Terra Tape, Division of Reef Industries Protect lines from dig-ins with Terra Tape® marking tapes. Terra Tape® Extra Stretch® is the most effective marking tape for preventing dig-ins from construction machinery. Other materials in both detectable and nondetectable versions are available. Standard APWA color coded yellow tapes are available in a variety of stock imprints that are available for immediate shipment. Custom sizes and/or printing in any imprint or logo are also available.

#agaops

www.aga.org/OpsConf2015

35

SAVE THE DATE APRIL 19–22 PHOENIX • ARIZONA BILTMORE

2016 OPERATIONS CONFERENCE