Kicking off our Failure Files: Breaking Barriers series, this episode of Pipeline Things covers the infamous BP Macondo well disaster (otherwise known as Deepwater Horizon). Rhett and Christopher discuss the decisions that led to one of the worst oil spills in U.S. history – and what pipeline integrity professionals can learn from it.

Highlights:

• Step-by-step failure chain that led to the Macondo well failure
• The impact of deadlines, budget, and resource-based pressure on decision-making
• How “checking the box” mentality and groupthink cost billions and, ultimately, lives

Connect:  

Rhett Dotson  

Christopher De Leon  

D2 Integrity  

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Introducing the newest series of Pipeline Things, Failure Files: Barrier Breakdown.

Each episode will dissect different stories from the midstream, aerospace, upstream operations, and space exploration industries. We will break down the broken barrier beneath each story that led to failure.

It is comfortable and easy to point to a single “source” when something goes wrong. However, if we break down these layers, these perfect storms have anything but perfect solutions.

Highlights:

• Uncovering the broken layers of protection
• Discuss events that develop patterns
• How can our industry start engineering better outcomes?

Connect:  

Rhett Dotson  

Christopher De Leon  

D2 Integrity  

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Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by FORME Marketing.   

D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Etier at sarah.etier@forme-mktg.com.  

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To wrap up our PPIM 2025 series of Pipeline Things, we are joined by Cliff Maier to discuss his paper on machine learning and how to use it to manage SCC threats. It poses the question, are the machines ready to take over?

Tune in to this episode to catch the answer and learn about how machine learning is being used to improve SCC susceptibility models and help advance SCC threat management.

Highlights:

• Top 10 machine learning predictors for SCC (specific to the study)
• How can machine learning help us find the location of anomalies?
• Parameters that are better correlated to where to find cracks
• What further research should be done to improve this?

Connect:  

Rhett Dotson  

Christopher De Leon  

D2 Integrity  

Cliff Maier

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Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by FORME Marketing.   

D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Etier at sarah.etier@forme-mktg.com.  

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