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LEAK DETECTION FOR DECARBONIZATION SPONSOR
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
MIDSTREAM OPERATORS OPERATING GAS, CRUDE, NGL’s & REFINED PRODUCT TRANSPORTATION PIPELINES
Strategic – VP’s, Directors of:
- Pipeline Operations
- Pipeline Safety & Compliance
- Pipeline Engineering
- Pipeline Monitoring & Control
- Asset Integrity & Reliability
- Pipeline Integrity
External/Internal Leak Detection VPs, Directors, Managers of:
- Head of Leak Detection
- Leak Detection Engineering
- Pipeline Safety
- Pipeline Compliance
- Pipeline Specialists
- EHS Managers
Computational - Heads, Directors, Managers of:
- Pipeline Analytics
- Machine Learning Engineers
- Pipeline Optimization
- Data Analyst
- Pipeline Data Management
- AI Engineers
ONSHORE UPSTREAM OIL AND GAS COMPANIES OPERATING GATHERING PIPELINES
Strategic - VP’s, Directors Of:
- Facilities & Production Engineering
- Operations
- Asset Integrity
- Risk Management
Gathering Pipeline Technical Heads, Directors, Managers of:
- Gathering Facility Operations
- Pipeline Leak Detection
- EHS & Emissions
- Gathering Pipeline Risk Management
Predictive Analytics & Computational:
- Data Scientist
- AI Engineering
- Pipeline Decision Support Analyst
- Pipeline Analytics Manager
REFINERIES, TERMINALS, AND PORTS
OPERATING INTER FACILITY PIPELINES & SHORT DELIVERY LINES
Strategic VP’s, Directors Of:
- Refinery Facility Asset Integrity
- Facilities Risk Management
- Terminal Safety & Compliance
- Terminal Engineering & EHS
Short Delivery Lines & Inter Terminal VP’s, Directors, Managers of:
- Safety & Compliance
- Facilities Managers
- EHS & Emissions
- Distribution
Predictive Analytics & Computational:
- Data Scientist
- AI Engineering
- Pipeline Decision Support Analyst
- Pipeline Analytics Manager
WORKSHOPS
June 26, 2023: PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
In-Person Only (Not Live Streamed)
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AM Half-Day Workshop - In-Person Only: |
Sharing best practices on the optimal, most cost-effective methods for leak detection testing and simulation
By the end of this half-day workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance of leak detection system testing and simulation in maintaining pipeline integrity and safety
- Define clear objectives for testing and simulation before starting
- Use realistic scenarios for testing and simulation
- Involve all stakeholders in the testing and simulation process
- Analyze testing and simulation data thoroughly to identify areas for improvement
- Implement cost-effective solutions for leak detection system testing and simulation
- Develop a plan for regular testing and simulation to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of leak detection systems
Workshop Agenda
Session 1: Introduction
- Overview of leak detection system testing and simulation
- Importance of testing and simulation for pipeline safety and integrity
Session 2: Defining Objectives and Scenarios
- Identifying objectives for testing and simulation
- Using realistic scenarios for testing and simulation
Session 3: Collaboration
- Involving all stakeholders in the testing and simulation process
- Addressing concerns and issues from all stakeholders
Networking Break
Session 4: Data Analysis
- Analyzing testing and simulation data to identify areas for improvement
- Looking at false alarms, missed detections, and other factors that impact system performance
Session 5: Cost-Effective Solutions
- Balancing benefits with the cost of testing and simulation
- Identifying critical scenarios to test and using cost-effective solutions
Session 6: Regular Testing and Simulation
- Developing a plan for regular testing and simulation to ensure system reliability and effectiveness
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PM Half-Day Workshop: |
As hydrogen blending within pipelines is gaining interest as a cleaner and more sustainable energy source, there is a need for robust and reliable leak detection solutions to ensure safety and prevent environmental damage. This half-day workshop looks at solutions to the technical challenges of developing leak detection solutions for hydrogen blending in pipelines transapplications. The workshop will focus on developing a technical roadmap for hydrogen leak detection solutions and will cover topics such as sensor technology, data analytics, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
Workshop Agenda
Introduction and Welcome - Workshop Objectives & Overview
Overview of Hydrogen Leak Detection Solutions
- Current challenges and opportunities
- Regulatory requirements and compliance
Sensor Technology for Hydrogen Leak Detection
- Advancements in sensor technology
- Detection limits and sensitivity
- Considerations for different hydrogen applications (e.g., transportation, storage)
Data Analytics for Hydrogen Leak Detection
- Machine learning and AI applications for leak detection
- Real-time monitoring and predictive analytics
- Integration with other plant systems and platforms
- Case Studies and Best Practices
Examples of hydrogen leak detection implementations
- Lessons learned and best practices for implementation
- Breakout Session: Technical Roadmap Development
Participants will break into groups to develop a technical roadmap for hydrogen leak detection solutions
Each group will report back to the larger group with their findings and recommendations
Group Discussion and Wrap-Up:
- Discussion of technical roadmap recommendations
- Next steps and future collaborations
- Closing remarks and next steps
OFFICIAL SUPPORTER
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 1 - GAS LEAK DETECTION
Exploring Technical Solutions for Higher Resolution & More Accurate Gas Leak Detection
- Collaborating With Regulators To Implement Cost-Effective Leak and rupture detection solutions that are economically scalable for diverse high-consequence areas
- PMSA leak detection regulation – clarifying specificity and looking to the future for improved leak detection and emissions monitoring requirements
- Technologies & strategies for cost-effective gas leak detection, in high consequence area
- Optimal combination of gas leak detection technologies for densely populated HCA’s
- Combining external, internal & computational technologies to detect small leaks & monitor emissions in high-consequence areas
- Improving leak detection accuracy and response time in remote and harsh environments through an optimal combination of technologies
- Comparing the pros, cons, and overall payback of UAV satellite & airplane surveillance for gas leak detection across long pipelines covering remote locations
- Leak detection solutions & best practice simulation testing for corrosion-prone multi-phase pipeline
DAY 2: LIQUID FOCUS
The Future of Liquids Pipeline Leak Detection: Trends, Challenges, and Solutions
- Examining the latest technology megatrends for hazardous liquids leak detection with a spotlight on crude, NGLs, and refined liquids pipelines
- Interpreting PHMSA regulations for hazardous liquids pipelines leak detection
- Exploring state-of-the-art technologies to address the gaps in leak detection for hazardous liquids in high-consequence areas to complement existing layers
- Optimal combination of liquids leak detection technologies for high-consequence areas
- Synchronization of multiple leak detection layers for hazardous liquids pipelines in densely populated areas
- Evaluating alternatives to remote monitoring for smaller operators
- Scaling up real-time transient monitoring for crude and NGL pipelines
DAY 3: COMPUTATIONAL
A Deeper Dive Into The Latest Computational Techniques & Algorithms
- Deploying advanced predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms for more effective leak detection
- Using historical data to train algorithms to reduce expensive false alarms
- Integrating data from multiple sources, including sensors, weather data, and historical data, to improve the accuracy of leak detection
- Calibrating real-time transient models to address complexity & improve accuracy
- Maximizing the value of pipeline data through advanced analytics
- Optimizing system performance for narrow diameter pipelines & small leaks