Thank you for attending the 2025 Spring Operations Conference!
You can find the speakers and presentations below:
Track: Pipeline Safety & Compliance
Day 1
- Tech Chat - Fuel Gas Alarms with Bob Wilson & Marc Huestis
- Gas Transmission Advanced Leak Detection Estimating - Tim Patterson, Unitil
- The Key to GPSC: A Soup to Nuts Compliance App - Jennifer Saner - Manager Business Compliance; Catherine Martinez - Lead Project Manager; Mary Agresti - Senior Analyst, Business Compliance; Johnathan Rizzi - Senior Analyst; Jordan Bossone – Senior Analyst – National Grid
- Mobile Based and Aerial Leak Detection Solutions for Gas T&D Infrastructure - Paul Wehnert, VP of Operations for Heath Consultants
Day 2
- Emerging Climate Threats to Utility Infrastructure - Josh White, Eversource and Geoff Greene, O&R
- Panel Discussion: Critical Asset Management for LNG Facilities - Jim Blackburn, Eversource; Chris Copson, National Grid; & Thomas Kennedy, Avangrid
Track: Gas Operations: Innovations & Leading PRactices
Day 1
- Floene's Hydrogen Blending Pilot Project - Jose Catela Pequeno
- Advancements in Robotic Repair Technology for 12-Inch Gas Mains - Steve Dombrowski, ULC Technology
- Estimating Emissions from Pipeline Damage - Saadat Khan, National Grid
- Innovations in Carbon Capture - Jerry Ryan, New Jersey Natural Gas
Day 2
- Development of Non-Destructive Evaluations of PE Pipe Joins Uting X-Ray, Phased Array Ultrasonic and Terhaerts (Electromagnetic) Testing Solutions - Paul Pirro - NGA/NYSEARCH
- RNG Development, Operations, and Standards - Tony Rymar, Divert, Inc.
Track: Workforce Management
Day 1
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- Reducing Workforce Injuries through Innovation: The Use of Press Fittings, Jason Allison, Viega LLC; Richard Caliendo, Viega LLC; and Andrew Cabral, Eversource Gas
- AI Unpacked: A Practical Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Utilities - Alnoor Ebrahim, Vice President Southern Cross
- Intent Based Leadership: Driving Operational Ownership, Unlock Decision Making in Your Organizations - Jim Cross Vice President, National Grid and Peter Russian, Intent Based Leadership International
- GTI Energy: Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) Training Modules - Joan Turba Senior Program Manager, Education & Training, GTI Energy
Day 2
- Four Steps to Elevate Your Field Operations Performance & Culture - Dan Lorenz, P.E. is the Founder and President of Joe Knows Energy
- Maturity of National Grid’s Management of Change & Action item Processes - Enita Okodiko, National Grid, Manager, Gas Asset Compliance & Assurance
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Reception Sponsors:
ISCO Industries
Precision Pipeline Solution
2025 Hosts:
Lanyard Sponsor:
Warren Valve
Registration Sponsor:
Platinum Natural Gas Solutions
Lunch Sponsor:
Storti