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CHALLENGING PIPELINE PERFORMANCE

September 29 – October 3, 2014 • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

& EXPOSITIONINTERNATIONAL PIPELINE CONFERENCE



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2 September 29 – October 3, 2014 • Calgary, Alberta, Canada




International Pipeline Conference 2014

From September 29 to October 3, 2014, pipeline professionals from around the world will meet in Calgary to discuss the current and future technical, developmental and business needs of their industry at the 10th anniversary of the International Pipeline Conference & Exposition 2014. The theme of the conference is “Challenging Pipeline Performance.”

Why Attend

This biennial conference is a unique opportunity for you to learn about the latest pipeline industry innovations, developments and solutions. Respected authors, experts and industry leaders will be discussing pipeline management, safety culture and standards with pipeline professionals from across the globe.

Over 1,200 attendees are anticipated to attend to collaborate and share knowledge, through a comprehensive conference program that includes technical paper presentations, tutorials, panel discussions and the best author competition. The high-quality of the technical papers, the professional organization and the tremendous support of the industry has made IPC the premier pipeline industry event in the world.

As a member of the media, you’ll have the opportunity to attend sessions and participate in a media-specific Q&A event with the conference co-chairs and other speakers. To arrange to be accredited to attend IPC, please see the last page of this brochure.

Highlights of the Conference

IPC 2014 will feature:• Leading pipeline industry keynote speakers• Representatives from over thirty countries will be presenting

over 300 papers in thirteen technical tracks• Nineteen experts in specific fields who will share their

knowledge in tutorials• Members of the international pipeline industry will present six

panels on current topics of interest• Networking Event “Flash from the Past” – an opportunity for

all delegates to socialize while enjoying looking back at the Pipeline Industry.

Students from around the world will participate in the Student Paper Competition. And just like in 2012, IPC is working with the Instituto Brasileiro de Petroleo de Gas (IBP) on an exchange of “best papers”. Recently the IBP presented the Calgary Pipeline Award at its eighth biennial Pipeline Seminar in Rio de Janeiro. The winner of this award will present their paper at IPC 2014. As part of this reciprocal agreement, the Calgary organizers will select a best paper from those presented during IPC 2014 and the winner will be given the Rio Pipeline Award and will present at IBP 2015.

About the Conference

September 29 to October 3, 2014 Hyatt Regency Calgary (Conference) TELUS Convention Centre (Exposition)

The 2014 International Pipeline Conference Organizing Committee is Co-Chaired by Ziad Saad, Stantec Consulting Ltd. representing Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) and Patrick Vieth, Dynamic Risk USA Inc. representing the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (ASME) Pipeline Systems Division. The Technical Committee Chair is, David Horsley of Horsley Consulting Ltd. and the Vice-Chairs are Ms. Arti Bhatia, Alliance Pipeline and Paul Huddleston, Kinder Morgan.

The International Pipeline Conference is managed by the International Pipeline Conference Foundation (IPCF) on behalf of the CEPA and ASME.

The success of IPC is largely due to the technical and financial support of the ASME Pipeline Systems Division, the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) and many other outstanding organizations and sponsors. Proceeds from the conference support educational initiatives and research in the pipeline industry.

The 2014 Pipeline Exposition

In conjunction with the Conference, there will be a three day Pipeline Exposition held in the TELUS Convention Centre opening on September 30. Companies from around the world will present their operating, technical and construction experience and expertise, and showcase the latest technology, equipment and services available to the pipeline industry.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

General Conference Information: Christi Marcine – 403.651.4364 [email protected]

Technical Sessions: Ray Hart – 403.616.9447 Email: [email protected]

Exposition Information: Mike McCarthy – 403.444.6532 Email: [email protected]

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Schedule of EventsAll the following events and activities will be held at either The Hyatt Regency Hotel or the TELUS Convention Centre.

Monday, September 2907:00 – 09:00 Registration for Monday Tutorials and

Panel Participants Only

08:00 – 17:00 Fourteen Technical Tutorials

08:00 – 11:30 Panel Session One: Integrity Leading KPIs: Lessons Learned and Path Forward Panel Session Two: The Quest for Social Acceptance

09:00 – 19:00 Conference Registration Open

12:00 – 13:00 Luncheon for Tutorial Participants Luncheon for Panel Participants

13:00 – 17:30 Panel Session Three: North American Regulatory Vision for Energy Pipeline Safety Management Systems and Safety Culture Panel Session Four: Pipeline Leak Detection Systems: Industry Regulations, Strategies, Challenges and Technology

18:00 – 20:00 Conference Ice Breaker Reception Sponsored by: ASME Pipeline Systems Division and CEPA (Canadian Energy Pipeline Association)

Tuesday, September 3007:00 – 18:00 Conference Registration

08:30 – 10:00 Conference Opening Plenary Session

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jan Hayes, Senior Research Fellow, School of Sociology, College of Arts and Social Sciences, The Australian National University

10:15 – 11:45 Planned Media Event

10:30 – 12:00 Conference Technical Sessions

12:00 – 13:30 Luncheon Sponsored by TransCanada PipeLines Speaker: Jesus Soto, Pacific Gas and Electric Company

12:00 – 18:00 Exposition Open


16:00 – 18:00 IPE Industry Reception (exposition floor)

18:00 – 20:00 ASME Members’ Awards Dinner (by invitation only)

Wednesday, October 107:30 – 18:00 Conference Registration



12:00 – 13:30 Luncheon Sponsored by: FLUOR Speaker: Alan Armstrong, The Williams Company

Wednesday, October 1 (continued)13:30 – 16:30 Five Technical Tutorials

13:45 – 15:30 Dr. Mo Mohitpour Distinguished Lecture Series

15:30 – 17:30 Pipeline Executive Leadership— Challenging Pipeline Performance

17:30 – 19:30 The IPC/IPE/Dynamic Risk Networking Reception “Flash from the Past” Hyatt’s Imperial Ballrooms.

Thursday, October 207:30 – 18:00 Conference Registration



12:00 – 13:30 Luncheon Sponsored by: Enbridge Pipelines Speaker: Dr. Gerhard Knauf, Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung GmbH


Friday, October 307:30 – 12:00 Conference Registration


12:00 – 13:30 Awards Luncheon Sponsored by PETROBRAS Includes an Electronic Conference Survey and Official Conference Closing remarks

Technical Program Direct From Our WebsiteFor more detailed information, please check our website on a regular basis for updates: www.InternationalPipelineConference.com

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Jan HayesSenior Research Fellow, School of Sociology, College of Arts and Social Sciences, The Australian National University

Tuesday, Plenary Session Keynote Address

Title of Presentation: Meeting the Challenge for Safe Organizations

Alan ArmstrongPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Wiliams

Wednesday, FLUOR Luncheon Speaker

Title of Presentation: The Demand for Excellence

Gerhard KnaufSecretary General, European Pipeline Research Group, Head of the Division Mechanical Engineering, Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung, GmbH

Thursday, Enbridge Luncheon Speaker

Title of Presentation: Challenging Pipeline Performance – The past, today and the future

Jesus Soto Jr.Senior Vice President, Gas Engineering, Construction and Operations, Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Tuesday, TransCanada PipeLines Luncheon Speaker

Title of Presentation: Strengthen Exchanges & Deepen Cooperation —Together Creating New Prospect of Oil and Gas Pipeline Industry

2014 IPC Chairman:Ziad Saad, MBA, PEngVice President – Pipelines, Stantec Inc. Representing Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA)

2014 IPC Vice Chairman:Pat VeithPresident, Dynamic Risk USA, Inc. Representing ASME

Key Industry Leaders and Their Scheduled Events

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Planned Media EventAttend a special media event during the 10th anniversary of the International Pipeline Conference & Exposition (IPC). This event is an opportunity to learn about the history of the conference, hear from the conference co-chairs and interact with the keynote speakers and special session facilitators.

The Details:September 30, 10:15 –11:45 Atrium, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Calgary

The ProgramThis biennial conference is a unique opportunity for you to learn about the latest pipeline innovations, developments and solutions. Respected authors, experts and industry leaders will be discussing pipeline management, safety culture and standards with pipeline professionals around the globe. As a member of the media, you’ll have the opportunity to attend sessions, participate in the media-specific Q&A session and meet the conference co-chairs.

Media accreditationTo register to attend as a member of the media, you must fill out the form on the last page of this brochure.

Speeches may be available. If you wish to inquire to obtain a copy please contact: Christi Marcine, IPC 2014 Conference Coordinator [email protected]

Head and shoulder colour photographs of our keynote speakers are available electronically at: http://www.internationalpipelineconference.com/conference/media_kit.php

Conference Chairman’s, Vice Chairman’s and Speakers’ BiosINTERNATIONAL PIPELINE CONFERENCE 2014 CO-CHAIRS

Ziad Saad, MBA, PEngVice President, Pipelines, Stantec Inc. Representing Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA)

Mr. Saad is currently the Vice President, Pipelines with Stantec Consulting Ltd. where he is responsible for developing future business opportunities and setting the strategic direction for the midstream pipeline sector business at Stantec. Previously Mr. Saad held the position of Vice President, Safety and Sustainablity for the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association.

Mr. Saad has had a successful and varied career in the energy pipeline industry spanning more than twenty years. During that time he has held senior positions in corporate planning, project management, operations management, commercial management and business development. Mr. Saad holds a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and a Masters of Business Administration.

Patrick Vieth, President, Dynamic Risk USA, Inc. Representing ASME

Patrick Vieth has over 25 years of experience in the pipeline industry since graduating with a BSME degree from The Ohio State University in 1987. He is recognized within the pipeline industry for his work related to defect assessment (RSTRENG), work in all areas of integrity assessments (in-line inspection, direct assessment, hydrostatic testing), involvement in regulatory matters, risk and reliability, and

has provided support for return-to-service plans. Mr. Vieth currently leads operations as President of Dynamic Risk USA, Inc. in The Woodlands, TX. Mr. Vieth is very involved with ASME including the International Petroleum Technology Institute (IPTI) Board, Past Chair for the Pipeline Systems Division (PSD), ASME B31.4 Vice Chair, and has been awarded the ASME Fellow Grade that recognizes outstanding engineering achievements. He has been involved in IPC over the past 10 years.

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Keynote Plenary Session SpeakerDr. Jan HayesSenior Research Fellow, School of Sociology, College of Arts and Social Sciences, The Australian National University

Dr Hayes has 30 years’ experience in safety and risk management. Her current activities cover academia, consulting and regulation. She holds a Senior Research Fellow appointment at the Australian National University where she is Program Leader for the social science research activities of the Energy Pipelines Co-operative Research Centre. Dr Hayes is a member of the

Advisory Board of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority. Dr Hayes holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Adelaide) a Master of Business (Swinburne) and a PhD in Sociology from the Australian National University.

Tuesday Luncheon Speaker Sponsored by TransCanada PipeLines

Jesus Soto Jr.Senior Vice President, Gas Engineering, Construction and Operations, Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Jesus Soto Jr. is the senior vice president of Gas Engineering, Construction and Operations for Pacific Gas and Electric Company. He is responsible for overseeing and executing the day-to-day activities for gas engineering, project management, construction, field operations and system operations. Most recently, Soto served as vice president of Operations

Services for El Paso Corporation’s Pipeline Group in Houston, TX. He led the technical services and support functions for pipeline operations and oversaw measurement, compression, reservoir and pipeline systems and Department of Transportation compliance. He was also responsible for risk and integrity management, public awareness and emergency response. Prior to that, Soto was vice president of engineering and construction, leading the engineering and construction programs for ANR Pipeline, El Paso Natural Gas, Colorado Interstate Gas, Southern Natural Gas and Tennessee Gas Pipeline for onshore and offshore facilities. He is passionate about public and employee safety. Every department he has led has improved in employee safety; this distinction helped his operations organization earn El Paso

Corporation’s Safety Excellence Award in 2004. Soto holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso, a master’s degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University.

Wednesday Luncheon Speaker Sponsored by FLUOR

Alan ArmstrongPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Wiliams

Alan Armstrong became president and chief executive officer of Williams in January 2011. Previously, he served as president of Midstream and was responsible for leading Williams’ midstream and olefins businesses in Canada and the United States. Additionally, Armstrong serves as chairman of the board and chief executive officer for Williams Partners L.P. (NYSE:WPZ), the master limited partnership

that owns most of Williams’ gas pipeline and domestic midstream assets. Previously, Armstrong served as vice president of Gathering & Processing from 1999-2002; vice president of Commercial Development from 1998-99; vice president of Retail Energy Services from 1997-98 and director of Commercial Operations for Williams Field Services’ Gulf Coast from 1995-97. He joined Williams in 1986 as an engineer. Armstrong graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

Thursday Luncheon Speaker Sponsored by Enbridge

Dr. Gerhard KnaufSecretary General, European Pipeline Research Group, Head of the Division Mechanical Engineering, Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung, GmbH

Dr. Gerhard Knauf graduated in Physics at the University of Aachen, Germany, in 1977. From 1977 to 1982 he worked in the field of the applicability of elastic‐plastic fracture mechanics at the Max Planck Institute for Steel Research, Düsseldorf, Germany. He took his dOctoberorate in natural science (Dr. rer.

nat.) at the University in Aachen in 1982. In 1982 he joined the Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung GmbH, ”SZMF”, in Duisburg, Germany.

In 1997 he became Head of the Division “Mechanical Engineering” and is responsible for the areas of:

• Materials and component testing• Fracture mechanics• Failure analysis• of structures and pipelines.

After working for several years on technical committees of the European Pipeline Research Group (EPRG), he was elected the Secretary General of the EPRG in 1997.





International Pipeline Conference 2014 Conference SponsorsThe huge success of the International Pipeline Conference 2014 is largely due to the strong support of these members of the pipeline industry:

Media Sponsors Major Exposition Sponsors





Media Accreditation FormThe International Pipeline Conference is being held at The Hyatt Regency Calgary and the TELUS Convention Centre from Monday, September 29 through Friday, October 3. In order to be accredited to cover all the conference events we ask that you complete this form and return it to Christi Marcine, Conference Coordinator at: [email protected] prior to September 15, 2014.

Please pick up your media badge at the IPC 2014 Conference Registration Desk on the second level of The Hyatt Regency Calgary (+15 level) after 12:00 on Monday, September 29 then anytime during conference hours. Please identify yourself as being with the media.

For security reasons, you must wear your media badge at all times while attending IPC/IPE.

There will be a media conference on Tuesday, September 30 from 10:15 to 11:45, following the Plenary Session for accredited media in the Atrium at the Hyatt. All speakers and special session facilitators have been invited, but their full attendance cannot be guaranteed, due to conference commitments. The conference chairmen will be present to offer the media highlights of the conference. Private interviews with speakers and special session facilitators will not be coordinated – this will be the only media opportunity.

Please complete and return this form prior to September 15, 2014 to: Christi Marcine, Conference Coordinator INTERNATIONAL PIPELINE CONFERENCE 2014 Email: [email protected]

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