Agenda
Please note that this agenda is not final, as we are adding additional tracks & sessions. The agenda below is subject to change and will be updated here when necessary.
MONDAY, JULY 18, 2022
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2022
THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022
| Time | Event/Topic | Speaker/Info |
| 10:00 AM - 5:00PM | Exhibitor Setup | |
| 1:00 - 5:00 PM | PSC Registration | |
| 4:30 - 5:00 PM | Welcome Address | Sue Guidry (LGA) &Steven Giambrone (LDNR) |
| 5:00 - 7:00 PM | LGA Welcome Reception |
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022
| Time | Event/Topic | Speaker/Info |
| 7:30 - 8:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast | |
| 8:00 - 9:00 AM | PHMSA Regulatory Update | Arthur Buff (PHMSA) |
| 9:00 - 10:00 AM | 2020 Pipeline Safety Act Section 114 | Lane Miller (PHMSA TQ) |
| 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Field Data Collecting & Safety | American Innovations Vendor Spotlight |
| 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Networking Break | |
| 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Session A: PHMSA AID - Case Studies and Lessons Learned Session B: API Presentations (API RP 1173 & API RP 1185) |
Session A: Brian Pierzina PHMSA AID Session B: Sam Minifie & Steven Giambrone |
| 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Cathodic Protection Data: Why Am I Writing This Down? | Jordan Groody (Bass Engineering) |
| 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Emergency Response Info: The Way Responders Want & Need It | Sander Resources Vendor Spotlight |
| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Lunch (On Your Own) | |
| 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Session A (Haz Liq): Abnormal Operations & Emergencies Session B (Gas Trans): MAOP Verification Session C (Gas Dist): Merrimack Valley: Impact on the Pipes Act Session D (LNG): PHMSA Oversight & Inspection Process Session E (UNGS): History, Final Rule & FAQ's |
Session A (Haz Liq): Wayne St. Germain (PHMSA TQ) | LOCATION: Magazine Session B (Gas Trans): Al Giordano (G2 Integrated Solutions) | LOCATION: Royal Session C (Gas Dist): Lane Miller (PHMSA TQ) | LOCATION: Jefferson Session D (LNG): Chad Hall, Sentho White, Mary McDaniel (PHMSA LNG Team) | LOCATION: Canal Session E (UNGS): James Pfeifle & Tuan Tran (PHMSA Storage Team) | LOCATION: Camp |
| 1:00 - 2:00 PM | KorTerra | KorTerra Vendor Spotlight | CANCELLED |
| 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Session A (Haz Liq): Understanding and Navigating the Special Permit Request Process Session B (Gas Trans): IMP (ECDA) Session C (Gas Dist): IMP - Performance Evaluation and Monitoring Results Session D (LNG): Siting Process Session E (UNGS): Incidents/Inspections |
Session A (Haz Liq): DeWitt Burdeaux (RCP) | LOCATION: Magazine Session B (Gas Trans): Chuck Lionberger (LDNR) | LOCATION: Royal Session C (Gas Dist): Jamie Burns (LDNR) | LOCATION: Jefferson Session D (LNG): Chad Hall, Sentho White, Mary McDaniel (PHMSA LNG Team) | LOCATION: Canal Session E (UNGS): James Pfeifle & Tuan Tran) PHMSA Storage Team | LOCATION: Camp |
| 2:00 - 3:00 PM | TVC Compliance for Construction and Operations | Petro IT Vendor Spotlight | LOCATION: Fulton |
| 3:00 - 3:30 PM | Networking Break | |
| 3:00 - 5:00 PM | O&G Conference Registration | |
| 3:30 - 4:15 PM | Session A: Cybersecurity Session B: Louisiana 811 Updates |
Session A: Patrick Bellamy (FBI) LOCATION: Jefferson Session B: Brent Saltzman (LA One Call) LOCATION: Royal |
| 3:30 - 4:30 PM | EGW Utility Solutions Happy Hour | EGW Utility Solutions Vendor Spotlight LOCATION: Fulton |
| 4:15 - 5:00 PM | Control Room Management | Walley McGaughey (G2 Integrated Solutions) LOCATION: Camp |
| 4:15 - 5:00 PM | AC Interference & Mitigation | Ted Huck (MATCOR) |
| 4:15 - 5:00 PM | Infrastructure Improvement Grants | (Gas Dist) Erin Kurilla (APGA) |
| 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Happy Hour with Exhibitors | PSC + O&G Attendees Welcome |
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2022
| Time | Event/Topic | Speaker/Info |
| 7:30 - 8:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast | PSC + O&G Conferences |
| 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Session A (Haz Liq): IMP (HCA's) Session B (Gas T/D): Pipeline Coatings Session C (Opt): Corpus Christi Investigation Session D (LNG): Emergency Management Procedures Session E (UNGS): Formation & Well Integrity |
Session A (Haz Liq): Jacques Rotolo (LDNR) Session B (Gas T/D): Steve Kirkland (PHMSA TQ) Session C (Opt): Luke Wisniewski (NTSB) & Paul Stancil (NTSB) Session D (LNG): Chad Hall, Sentho White, Mary McDaniel (PHMSA LNG Team) Session E (UNGS): James Pfeifle & Tuan Tran (PHMSA Storage Team) |
| 8:00 - 8:15 AM | Welcome Address | Steven Giambrone (LDNR) |
| 8:15 - 9:00 AM | (O&G Conf): Energy Outlook | Session F (O&G Conf): Greg Upton (LSU Energy) |
| 8:15 - 9:00 AM | Safety First: The Benefits of Digital Chart Recording for Pipeline Integrity Testing | Vaetrix Vendor Spotlight, Jessica Frentress |
| 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Session A (Haz Liq): 195 Retro/Non-Retro Parts Session B (Gas T/D): Gas Incident Investigations Session C: Leak Detection and Valve Spacing for Liquid Pipelines Session D (LNG): Training Requirements (O&M, Security, Fire Protection Personnel) Session E (UNGS): Procedures & Training Session F (O&G Conf): OR-1 and Monthly Reporting |
Session A (Haz Liq): Wayne St. Germain (PHMSA TQ) Session B (Gas T/D): Brian Pierzina (PHMSA Accident Investigation Division) Session C: Prasanna Swamy (EnLink Midstream) Session D (LNG): Chad Hall, Sentho White, Mary McDaniel (PHMSA LNG Team) Session E (UNGS): James Pfeifle & Tuan Tran (PHMSA Storage Team) Session F (O&G Conf): Stacie Massey (Conservation) |
| 9:00 - 10:00 AM | SJB Group | SJB Group Vendor Spotlight |
| 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Networking Break | |
| 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Session A (Opt): Damage Prevention Enforcement Session B (Gen): PHMSA Southwest Region Update Session C (O&G Conf A): Compliance/OSR Update Session D (O&G Conf B): Salt Cavern Projects: Permitting, Compliance & Re-Permitting |
Session A (Opt): David Appelbaum (PHMSA) Session B (Gen): Mary McDaniel (PHMSA) Session C (O&G Conf A): Gavin Broussard (Conservation) Session D (O&G Conf B): Matt Aranyosi & Crystal Dunn (Injection & Mining Division) |
| 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Second & Third Level OPP in Distribution Systems | John H. Carter Vendor Spotlight |
| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Lunch (On Your Own) | |
| 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Session A (Haz Liq): CO2 Pipeline Conversion to Services Session B (Haz Liq/Gas T/D): Pipelines & Informed Planning Alliance Session C : Damage Prevention Roundtable Discussion Session D (LNG): Panel Discussion - USCG Requirements Session E (UNGS): Impacts on Hydrogen on Storage Operations Session F (O&G Conf): Navigating SONRIS |
Session A (Haz Liq): John Jacobi (RegSafe) Session B (Haz Liq/Gas T/D): Arthur BUff (PHMSA) Session C: LA Office of Pipeline Safety Session D (LNG): Commander Joseph Hart, Commander Nicole Rodriguez (United State Coast Guard) Session E (UNGS): Shadi Salahshoor (GTI) Session F (O&G Conf): Carrie Wiebelt (Conservation) |
| 1:15 - 2:00 PM | That Compliance Lady - One Stop Shop for All Things Pipeline Compliance | Evergreen Compliance Vendor Spotlight |
| 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Session A (Haz Liq): Design & Construction Session B (Gas T/D): Emergency Plan Effectiveness Session C (Opt): Engineering Ethics Session D (LNG): FERC Permitting Process Session E (UNGS): Environmental, Social & Governance Risks Session F (O&G Conf): Severance Tax Reporting |
Session A (Haz Liq): Wayne St. Germain (PHMSA TQ) Session B (Gas T/D): Lane Miller (PHMSA TQ) Session C (Opt): Donna Sentell (LA Prof. Engineering & Licensing Board) Session D (LNG): Andrew Kohout (FERC) Session E (UNGS): Todd Cash (ENSTOR GAS) Session F (O&G Conf): Sontrelle Solomon & Debra Mouton (LA Dept. of Revenue) |
| 2:30 - 3:30 PM | EGW Utility Solutions Happy Hour | EGW Utility Solutions Vendor Spotlight |
| 3:00 - 3:30 PM | Networking Break | |
| 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Session A (Gen): PHMSA Administrator's Address Session B (O&G Conf A): State Mineral Leases Session C (O&G Conf B): SWD & Enhanced Recovery Injection Well Permitting |
Session A (Gen): Alan Mayberry (PHMSA) Session B (O&G Conf A): Jason Talbot & Taletha Shorter (Louisiana Office of Mineral Resources) Session C (O&G Conf B): Cody Todd & Addie Roberts (Injection & Mining Division) |
| 4:30 - 5:00 PM | Keynote Address | US Congressman Garret Graves |
| 5:00 - 8:00 PM | 'LGA Celebrates 40 Years' Reception | PSC & O&G Attendees Welcome |
THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022
| Time | Event/Topic | Speaker/Info | |
| 7:30 - 8:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast | ||
| 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Session A: D&A - Contractor Inspections Session B (Gen): 49 CFR Part 191/195 Reporting Requirements Session C (O&G Conf A): Life Cycle of a Well, Pt. 1 Session D (O&G Conf B): Coastal Use Permitting |
Session A (Gen): Dennis Kuhn (Astar, Inc.) Session B (Opt): Arthur Buff (PHMSA) Session C (O&G Conf A): OoC District Managers Session D (O&G Conf B): LA Office of Coastal Management |
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| 8:00 - 9:00 AM | SJB Group | SJB Group Vendor Spotlight | |
| 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Session A (Gen): O&M Game Session B (Optional): Pipeline Task Force/ CAMO Session C (O&G Conf): Lifecycle of a Well, Pt. 2 Session D (O&G Conf): Carbon Sequestration Projects |
Session A (Gen): Wayne St. Germain (PHMSA TQ) Session B (Optional): Ed Landgraf (CAMO) Session C (O&G): OoC District Managers Session D (O&G): Injection & Mining Division |
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| 9:00 - 10:00 AM | PE Tapping and Stopping | Vendor Spotlight | |
| 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Networking Break | ||
| 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Session A (Haz Liq): Hazardous Liquid Accident Investigations Session B (Gas Trans): Gas Gathering Rule Session C (Gas Dist): Odorization - Potential Issues Session D (LNG): Failure Modes in LNG Facilities Session E (UNGS): The Holistic Approach to Integrity Session F (O&G Conf): LOGA President's Address: State of the Industry |
Session A (Haz Liq): Darren Lemmerman (PHMSA Accident Investigation Division) Session B (Gas Trans): Andrew Wascom (LDNR) Session C (Gas Dist): Steve Kirkland (PHMSA TQ) Session D (LNG): Richard Hoffmann (Hoffmann & Feige) Session E (UNGS): Karl Leger (RegSafe) Session F (O&G Conf): Mike Moncla, LOGA |
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| 10: 30 - 11:30 AM | Incident Mitigation Using ITS Assure and ITS Verify | Industrial Training Services Vendor Spotlight | |
| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Lunch (On Your Own) | ||
| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Exibitor Tear Down | ||
| 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Session A (Gen): OQ FAQs - What It Means to You Session B (Opt): PHMSA Interpretations Session C (LNG): LNG Atmospheric Corrosion Inspections Session D (UNGS): Risk Assessment Session E (O&G Conf A): Lifecycle of a Well, Pt. 3 Session F (O&G Conf B): E&P Waste/Groudwater Well Permits |
Session A (Gen):: Warren Miller (ITS-Training) Session B (Opt): Steven Giambrone (LDNR) Session C (LNG): Chad Hall, Sentho White, Mary McDaniel (PHMSA LNG Team) Session D (UNGS): James Pfeifle & Tuan Tran (PHMSA Storage Team) Session E (O&G Conf A): Carrie Wiebelt (Conservation Session F (O&G Conf B): Environmental Division |
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| 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Drone Inspections | Halkin Inc. Vendor Spotlight | |
| 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Session A (Gen): External Corrosion Monitoring Session B (Opt): NY OQ Rule Changes Session C (LNG): Current LNG R&D Projects Session D (UNGS): Site Security & Emergency Response Session E (O&G Conf A): A Lifecycle of a Well, Pt. 4 Session F (O&G Conf B): Gathering Line Types/The ABC's & R's |
Session A (Gen): Steve Kirkland (PHMSA TQ) Session B (Opt): Dennis Kuhn (Astar, Inc.) Session C (LNG): Chad Hall, Sentho White, Mary McDaniel (PHMSA LNG Team) Session D (UNGS): James Pfeifle & Tuan Tran (PHMSA Storage Team) Session E (O&G Conf A): Carrie Wiebelt Session F (O&G Conf B): Hope Shelton (Shelton Regulatory Consulting, LLC) |
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| 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Energy Worldnet | Energy Worldnet Vendor Spotlight | |
| 3:00 - 3:30 PM | Networking Break | ||
| 3:30 - 5:00 PM | State Program Updates & Conference Wrap-Up | State Program Managers | |
| 5:00 - 6:00 PM | Happy Hour & Send-Off |
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EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR REGISTRATION WILL OPEN TO LGA MEMBERS ON MONDAY, MARCH 14th. IT WILL LATER OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON FRIDAY, APRIL 15th.
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN TO ALL (LGA MEMBER OR PUBLIC) ON MONDAY, MARCH 14th. THIS INCLUDES BOTH THE PIPELINE SAFETY CONFERENCE and the LOUISIANA OIL & GAS REGULATORY CONFERENCE REGISTRATION.
Questions? Contact LGA at LGA@TatmanGroup.com or (225) 218-6885.
Thank you to our co-hosts:
- Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LA DNR)
- Alabama Public Service Commission (AL PSC)
- Arkansas Oil & Gas Commission (AOGC)
- Arkansas Public Service Commission (AR PSC)
- Mississippi Public Service Commission (MS PSC)
- New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NM PRC)