PODScast: PHMSA Pipeline Data Today with Blaine Keener

This session features a detailed walkthrough of PHMSA’s publicly available pipeline data, led by Blaine Keener, Operations Systems Division Director at PHMSA. Hosted by the PODS Association, the meeting was organized in response to significant interest following a recent PHMSA data meeting in Houston, where many attendees discovered previously unfamiliar datasets and tools. The goal of this presentation is to highlight the breadth of information PHMSA makes accessible—including annual reports, incident and accident data, mapping systems, safety program information, and performance metrics—and to show how these resources can support safety, analytics, and operational decision‑making across the pipeline industry.

Throughout the discussion, Blaine provides a demonstration‑style tour of PHMSA’s Data & Statistics site, explaining how to access, interpret, and utilize datasets across multiple system types. He emphasizes transparency, data governance, and the agency’s efforts to improve visibility into industry operations, offering attendees a practical guide for integrating PHMSA data into risk analysis, asset management, and emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning.