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NYSEARCH Vice President Mark Gunsalus Featured on Pipeliners Podcast

How does innovative technology move from an idea to real-world application in the natural gas industry?

Mark Gunsalus, Vice President of Research, Development & Deployment at NYSEARCH, recently joined host Russel Treat on the Pipeliners Podcast to discuss how industry collaboration, research, and technological innovation are helping advance pipeline safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.

In Episode 462, NYSEARCH Pipeline R&D, Mark provided an inside look at NYSEARCH, the research, development, and deployment divison of the Northeast Gas Association, and its work bringing natural gas utilities together to develop and implement innovative solutions to industry challenges.

The conversation explores NYSEARCH's collaborative, member-driven approach to research and development, highlighting how utilities, technology developers, and industry partners work together to turn promising ideas into practical tools and technologies.

Gunsalus also discusses several exciting projects underway at NYSEARCH, including:

  • Robotic pipeline inspection: Advancing technologies to inspect natural gas pipelines that cannot accommodate traditional inspection tools.

  • Plastic pipe inspection: Developing innovative methods to identify potential defects in plastic pipe fusion joints.

  • Advanced pipeline locating technologies: Exploring new approaches to locating underground infrastructure and assessing pipeline conditions.

  • Artificial intelligence: Examining opportunities to incorporate AI into natural gas utility operations and maintenance.

Throughout the discussion, Mark emphasized NYSEARCH's commitment to moving beyond research and development to the successful deployment of technologies that deliver meaningful benefits to utilities and their customers.

The episode offers valuable insight into the important role of collaboration and innovation in addressing industry challenges and advancing the future of natural gas infrastructure.

Listen to the full episode: Episode 462: NYSEARCH Pipeline R&D with Mark Gunsalus

To learn more about NYSEARCH and its ongoing research initiatives, visit www.nysearch.org.