Pipeline Innovations TechTalk

From Welding to AI: How CRC Evans is Transforming Critical Infrastructure

At OTC 2026 in Houston, Pipeline & Gas Journal sat down with Shailesh Radhakrishnan, VP of Engineering and Technology at CRC Evans, to explore how the company is evolving from a traditional welding and coating specialist into a technology-enabled infrastructure partner. With nearly 90 yrs of industry experience, CRC Evans is leveraging AI, machine learning, predictive analytics and digital platforms to improve project transparency, quality assurance and operational efficiency across critical energy infrastructure projects.

Connecting the Pipeline World: Inside Europe’s Premier Pipeline Event

Recorded live at the Pipeline Technology Conference (PTC) in Berlin, Germany, this episode dives into the evolution of one of the world’s premier pipeline industry events and the growing movement to empower the next generation of pipeline professionals. Pipeline & Gas Journal sat down with Dennis Fandrich, Managing Director of EITEP and Chairman of PTC, alongside Kate Stratogianni of Rosen and Young Pipeline Professionals Europe (YPPE), to explore how a small technical conference launched in Hanover grew into a global industry gathering representing more than 60 countries and 100 pipeline operators.

Breaking New Ground in Pipeline Innovation: From European Expansion to Hydrogen Line Stops

This episode dives into the evolving world of pipeline innovation with industry experts from STATS Group. Andy Norrie (Head of Sales & Business Development) and Mike Kaiser (Business Development Manager, Europe) unpack the company’s expansion from the UK into continental Europe, the challenges of navigating diverse regulations and the strategy behind building market awareness. The conversation explores cutting-edge advancements, including emission-reducing pipeline isolation techniques, a major new partnership with Patriot and the recent P2D acquisition. Andy also shares insights on a world-first leak-tight hydrogen line stop, while Mike challenges traditional pipeline intervention methods with a fresh perspective on efficiency and sustainability.

Pipelines, Power, and Risk: Insuring the Infrastructure Behind the AI Era

As artificial intelligence and hyperscale computing reshape global energy demand, the infrastructure required to support data centers is growing more complex — and more critical — than ever before. In this episode of the Pipeline Innovations TechTalk Podcast, host sits down with Michael Kolodner, Global Renewable Energy and U.S. Power Leader at Marsh Risk, to explore the evolving intersection of energy infrastructure, pipelines, and data center risk. From natural gas and hydrogen delivery to cooling systems and near-zero downtime expectations, Michael breaks down how insurers are assessing a new generation of pipeline projects purpose-built for the digital economy. He also sheds light on the risk categories drawing the most scrutiny from underwriters, how these pipelines differ from traditional oil and gas infrastructure, and — perhaps most importantly — what critical risk he believes isn't getting nearly enough attention in the industry today.

The Tipping Point: How Autonomous Operations Are Transforming Energy

According to Schneider Electric’s latest Global Autonomous Maturity Report, the energy industry is nearing a tipping point where autonomous operations are no longer theoretical—they are becoming essential. In this episode, we sit down with Devan Pillay, President of Schneider Electric’s Heavy Industries segment, to unpack what this shift really means for the future of energy. We explore how autonomy is evolving across pipelines, gas processing, and LNG operations, and what has changed in the past few years to accelerate adoption so dramatically.