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Tue, Nov 3, 2020
Tue, Nov 3, 2020
8:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Speaker(s):
Jeff Share
,
Contributing Editor
,
Hart Energy
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8:35 AM
Opening Keynote: A Washington Perspective
This Beltway insider discusses community relations, climate change, the 2020 election and other key issues confronting the pipeline industry.
Speaker(s):
Nichole Francis Reynolds
,
Vice President of Government and Public Affairs
,
Interstate Natural Gas Association of America
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9:05 AM
A Consultant’s Perspective
This industry analyst provides an expert overview of economic and political challenges facing the pipeline industry in this election year.
Speaker(s):
Ed Kelly
,
Vice President, Power and Gas
,
IHS Markit
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9:30 AM
Advances in Trenchless Technology
Trenchless technologies have revolutionized pipeline construction. Hear firsthand about the latest advances.
Speaker(s):
Dr. John Matthews
,
Director
,
Trenchless Technology Center, Louisiana Tech University
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10:00 AM
Networking Break
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10:30 AM
Contractors Roundtable
Leading contractors discuss looming challenges and opportunities likely to affect future pipeline construction projects.
Speaker(s):
Ed Wiegle
,
President
,
TRC Companies Inc.
Paul Sparkman
,
President of Energy Services South
,
PLH Group
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11:30 AM
Reckoning with Regulations
Will there be more or less? What are the regulatory challenges that pipelines will have to contend with?
Speaker(s):
Simon Peña
,
Principal Consultant
,
SRP & Associates
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Noon
Networking Luncheon
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1:00 PM
Advanced Work Project for Pipelines
AWP is a new concept to enhance relationships between operators and contractors, leading to greater efficiencies and lower costs.
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2:00 PM
New Technologies in Natural Gas, Pipelines
Researchers describe new innovations being developed for pipelines and natural gas.
Speaker(s):
GTI Energy, Speaker TBA
Fahmy Haggag
,
President
,
ABI Innovation
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2:45 PM
Networking Break
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3:15 PM
Heavy Equipment Review
Pipeline construction requires the latest in heavy equipment. Leading manufacturers discuss this key market and what contractors can expect to see.
Speaker(s):
Rebecca McNatt
,
Director of Construction Technology
,
Kirby-Smith Machinery
Perry Redman
,
Global Product Manager
,
Caterpillar Inc.
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4:00 PM
Pipeline Services
Successful pipeline projects need the participation of service providers. Vacuworx has been involved in construction activities for many years.
Speaker(s):
George Denny
,
Gulf Coast Sales Director
,
Vacuworx
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4:30 PM
Networking Reception
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