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Gas Control Round Table

Part of the SGA Operating Conference 2007

July 30-August 1, 2007

Hyatt Riverwalk Hotel - San Antonio

 

Chairmen

This is your meeting! Weigh in with the Round Table Chairmen to offer suggested topics for discussion.

Vendor Participation: Much of this session will be open to vendors. Please check the sign outside this sessions meeting room for a "Open to Vendors" sign. Or check with the Chairs (listed above) for more details.

 

Discussion Topics and Presentations will Focus On

This Round Table will focus on the "Prevention Through People" workshop hosted by Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (May 23, 2007). In this meeting PHMSA facilitated discussion for the purpose of discovering information about best practices and standards that would accomplish the following:

    • Controller responsibilities in reponse to abnormal operating conditions
    • Recording and exchanging critical information for shift turn-over
    • Fatigue mitigation strategies
    • Periodic review of SCADA information from field stations and devices
    • Periodic audits of alarm configurations and handling procedures
    • Communications between Controllers and field personnel
    • Establish/Maintain/Review Controller qualifications
    • Analyze operating experience including accidents and incidents
    • Validate Controller-related procedures, training and the qualifications

This is a high priority for PHMSA. The Gas Control Round Table provides operators and stakeholders the opportunity to discuss the issues and begin to fomulate responses to any future proposed regulations. 

 

Control Center Tour - NuStar Pipeline

We are planning a tour to NuStar Pipeline to see their state-of-the-art Control Room, which just opened on June 1, 2007.  The tour will be limited to 20 people and will depart the Hyatt on Monday, July 30 at 1:00 pm  for a short  ride to the facility, and a one-hour tour.  Bus will return to the Hyatt at approximately 3:00 pm. 

For more information, contact Lori Harris at SGA - 972-620-4028; lharris@southerngas.org.

 

More Details About This Conference Including How to Register

SGA Operating Conference with Exhibits Web Page

 

Link to the Gas Control Interest Group Web Page

 

Questions?

Mike Grubb

Southern Gas Association

mgrubb@southerngas.org

972-620-4022

Lori Harris

Southern Gas Association

lharris@southerngas.org

972-620-4028

 

This page updated: July 3, 2007