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 2026 Events Overview 

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Conferences

Thank you for attending the 2026 Spring Operations Conference! 

You can find the speakers and presentations below:

 

Track: Pipeline Safety & Compliance

Day 1

  1. Pipeline Safety Regulatory Update (Part 1): Karl Baker, CT PURA; Kevin Speicher, EWN; Chris McLaren, RCP; Mark Hereth, Blackstone Group/P-PIC
  2. Pipeline Safety Regulatory Update (Part 2): Lauren Toczylowski, Con Edison; Nathan Cole, Eversource; Kathy Silver, Unitil; David Bonner, Exelon
  3. NGA First Responder Safety Awareness Training Program: Casey Harringont, Culver & David Grande, NGA
  4. 4-Year Pipeline Safety Effectiveness Study Results: Michael Vigeant, Great Blue Research

 

Day 2

 

  1. Digital vs Traditional Radiography: An Overview of NDE Methods and Why to Consider Digital Radiography: Perry Sheth, PE
  2. Gas Quality Standards Whitepaper Overview: Dan Settle National Grid

 

Track: Gas Operations: Innovations & Leading Practices

Day 1

  1. Field Ethane Identification and Implications for Pipeline Operators: Ben Hippler, Bascom Turner
  2. RNG Interconnect Guide Update: Dan Settle, National Grid ; Brendon Kearns and Tom Murray, VGS
  3. Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Installation & Leading Practices: Chris Barros, Morgan McGregor, Ed Overholt, Campos & Mark Murray, Liberty Utilities
  4. Hurricane Preparedness: Patty Connors, Chesapeake Utilities

 

Day 2

 

  1. Enhanced Leak Detection & Integrity Assessment for Submerged Pipelines Development, Operations, and Standards: Andrew Bitar, NYSEARCH
  2. Right Worker, Right Task: Using ITS to veryify Qualification Status in the Field: Sara Miller, ITS

 

 

Track: Workforce Development

Day 1

    1. Attracting the Next Generation of Field Force: Mark Payne, DDS
    2. Regional and Sector Based Workforce Collaborations: Amber Rangel, National Grid
    3. Addressing Workforce Challenges through Instrumentation: Ben Hippler, Bascom Turner
    4. Train the Trainer: John Mead, National Grid

 

Day 2

  1. Crew Leadership Training Program: Deepak Vishnu, National Grid
  2. Cross Commodity Hazard Awareness Training: Walter Munro, AEGIS

 

 Thank you to our Exhibitors & Sponsors!

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