Please note, this is a video conference in Edmonton, broadcast from APEGGA Calgary.

During the beginning of the 21st century, Integrity Management Programs (IMP) for pipelines were formally introduced in North and South American pipeline systems via regulations (i.e. NEB, ERCB, BG OGC, US DOT PHMSA, Peru DS) and industry consensus standards (e.g. API 1160, ASME B31.8S, CSA-Z662, ISO 14001, BSI PAS 55). However, the need for continuously improving the IMP effectiveness has recently led regulators and industry to look for advancement in a holistic, systemic, sustainable, systematic, optimal and integrated way.

The purpose of this seminar is to raise awareness of an approach to advance Pipeline Integrity Management Programs using Management Systems to increase their effectiveness in reducing risks to the public, environment and business.

This seminar will be of specific interest to engineers and managers planning in the near future to, or currently working on pipeline integrity management programs within a management system approach. Attendees in Calgary and Edmonton will interactively participate through individual and group activities to understand the concepts and how to apply them.

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Realize that integrity management has been, and continues to be, driven by challenges; and holistic strategies are now needed.
2. Identify, differentiate and interconnect Pipeline Integrity Management Programs (IMP) with Management Systems.
3. Distinguish IMP and MS element-based root-causes on publicly available pipeline incidents.
4. Gain insight from the lessons learned on applying IMP with an MS approach.
5. Recognize the different IMP and MS elements in today's industry standards and regulatory framework.

Registration Deadline: Friday, October 14

Please note, seating is limited and pre-registration with advance payment is required.
Register online noting any dietary restrictions. Visa, MasterCard or American Express accepted. For questions or to register by phone, call APEGGA Edmonton 780 426-3990.