Posts by Corey Staley

Task 1 – Mechanical Integrity TML/CML Nomination  CML assignment needed be determined according to the rate and method of anticipated damage. Integrity EPC (IEPC) utilized their internal procedure/formula to calculate the percentage of components recommended for CML placement. Our formula takes anticipated damage and failure modes, estimated corrosion rates, and process hazards identified during the…

The Problem A client had a new pipeline integrity engineer that needed more in-depth training on 195.452. Approach Integrity EPC created a 195.452 training to incorporate current PHMSA Integrated Audit questions as well as current PHMSA regulations.  This approach combines knowledge of the regulations, knowledge of client procedures and how both are directly applied in…

The Problem The client sought support developing and implementing a new gas pipeline integrity management plan for a newly constructed pipeline in Texas and another gas transmission network acquired from another operator.  The newly constructed pipeline was scheduled for an integrity management program inspection by the Railroad Commission of Texas, and the client needed to…

The Problem The Client needed to know if their DOT regulated gathering system needed to meet the Control Room Management (CRM) regulations in the 49 CFR 195 code.  The Client hired Integrity EPC (IEPC) to complete a Control Room Management (CRM) jurisdictional analysis review on their DOT liquids gathering system to see if they needed…

The Problem Client had a jurisdictional analysis completed on their system and it was determined their system needed an O&M Manual that would comply with 49 CFR 192 Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Texas Railroad Commission (TRRC) regulations.  The manual needed written procedures and forms that included, but was not limited…

The Problem Client was out of compliance regarding state and federal requirements related to their Mechanical Integrity program, and external inspection intervals. The Client acquired assets from another organization who had previously cut the MI budget due to the prior decline in oil prices. The previous asset owners, although operating on a limited budget, still…

The ProblemAs the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) has now started to enforce more requirements for operators on their flowlines within Colorado, clients are needing assistance meeting all the requirements enforced by COGCC. Operators are now required to fill out official forms to be used for communication with the agency. Our Client was…

The Problem A client needed procedures and forms for running ILI tools and interacting with pig vendors. They also needed qualified staff to complete the work and maintain compliance per OCC, TRRC and PHMSA. Approach and Solution Using Integrity EPC’s highly qualified staff and drawing from multiple past deliverables, Integrity EPC delivered to the client…

The Problem Due to a minor failure on an in-service tank approximately 1,500 gallons of condensate were released into secondary containment. As a result of the volume of release the State was notified as required. The tank that holed through was in the same service as 5 surrounding tanks, and it was unclear as to…