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May 2017
NTSB presentation at Shell
YPP will be sitting in on a presentation by Richard Klasen speaking on his first-hand account of the Bellingham, WA pipeline incident. On June 10th, 1999 a 16-inch pipeline in Bellingham, Washington ruptured releasing gasoline into a creek that was ultimately ignited. The incident resulted in the loss of three lives, eight injuries, and damage to surrounding structures and environment. The presentation and subsequent discussion will include a first-hand account of the events and decisions that preceded the incident, details…
Find out more »June 2017
PHMSA Webinar: A Summary & Perspective of Major Programs and Pipeline Safety Challenges for US/DOT/PHMSA
Join YPP USA for a fascinating and critical discussion on pipeline safety, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 from 12pm to 1pm (CST). Robert Smith, from the U.S. pipeline regulator, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), will present on the Administration's background and discuss several of the safety challenges the pipeline industry/PHMSA face. Robert graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in 1997 with a BS in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering. He coordinated and managed the offshore pipeline and human factors research program at…
Find out more »July 2017
YPP-Enbridge – Pipeline Failure and Root Cause Analysis Webinar
Summary: Texas Eastern Transmission experienced a pipeline failure and fire on a pipeline in Western Pennsylvania on April 29, 2016. The presentation will cover the incident, Company response, root cause, and lessons learned from the work conducted to verify the integrity of the system following the incident. Presenter Bio: Rick Kivela graduated from Michigan Technological University in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Upon graduation, Rick was hired by Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company in the Engineering…
Find out more »September 2017
YPP Annual Symposium
The First Annual YPP Symposium was a massive success! See photos from the experience here. This premier 2-day event will provide young professionals the opportunity to network with and learn from top industry leaders on a variety of topics. From financial analysis to construction and risk management, the YPP USA Symposium offers in-depth review of all aspects of the pipeline industry. Propel your career and make critical connections by joining us this fall.
Find out more »February 2018
Webinar: MLP Structure 101
What exactly is a Master Limited Partnership, and why is this structure so important to midstream companies? Get insight into the financial side of pipeline management on February 27th, 2018, with the guidance of Veronica Cappadonna, the General Manager, Investor Relations from Enbridge, Inc. This webinar will be hosted around lunchtime, starting at 11:30 am. There will be a Q&A session afterwards, so bring your questions! Roni Cappadonna is general manager of investor relations, primarily responsible for Spectra Energy Partners, an indirect subsidiary…
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