PODScast

Cathotic Protection (CP) Data in PODS

Joining us for this PODSCast will be PODS Members Burns & McDonnell to talk about Cathodic Protection Data within PODS. We may also have a special guest on the panel from PODS Member Company PG&E!


Learning points/takaways from this PODSCast will be:

1 - Why CP Data important and what the CP requirements are in Phase 2 of the Gas Mega Rule
2 - What are the challenges that operators face in integrating their CP data and how the new CP Module is looking to address those challenges
3 - Information about the PODS CP Module Working Group, how it started and how to get involved
4 - What are the changes to the CP module and tables we will see on the PODS7 model vs previous generations
5 - Usability – how non-GIS personnel can capitalize on this critical data in its new format for compliance, risk and integrity management


Course Lessons

Lesson series

Panelists:  Todd Patterson, President PODS Board, Buckeye; Jeff Wiese and William Mojica, NiSource

Moderated by Monique Roberts, PODS

Todd Patterson has a diverse background in asset management, having led the Geographic Information Systems team at Buckeye Partners before taking on his current role. He has extensive experience in the utility sector, having worked in electric utilities for 15 years prior to joining Buckeye. Notable Achievements: Todd has been instrumental in evolving the asset management strategies at Buckeye Partners, focusing on capturing and utilizing asset data to improve performance and safety.

Jeff Wiese has a long history in regulation and risk management, with 30 years of experience in the government, including leading the Ops Pipeline Safety at PHMSA in USDOT for about 10 years. He also served as Senior VP at TRC.  Notable Achievements: Jeff has been involved in numerous pipeline safety initiatives and has a wealth of knowledge in risk management and asset performance.

William MojicaTitle: Senior Vice President, Utility Technical Services at NiSource.  William Mojica has been in the industry for about 23 years, working in both the oil and gas sectors as well as the electric side. He is currently responsible for asset risk management at NiSource.  Notable Achievements: William has been a key figure in implementing asset management strategies and improving safety and performance in the utility sector.

Monique Roberts has been leading the PODS Association, a non-profit member-driven organization dedicated to providing transparency and standardization in pipeline data management. Notable Achievements: Under Monique's leadership, the PODS Association has continued to evolve, supporting more aspects of the asset life cycle and prescriptive business processes.