In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with returning special guest Andy Drake, who was involved in the development of B31.8S, to dig into the story behind the standard and the thinking that shaped it.

They talk about why a risk-based approach was needed, what happens when you try to change established regulatory thinking, and why standards need room to adapt as the industry learns more about managing risk.

Highlights:

• Why was B31.8S developed in the first place
• The difference between risk management and simply checking the regulatory box.
• Why changing established standards and precedents isn’t always easy.
• The advantages of regulatory frameworks that can adapt and evolve.

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Rhett Dotson  

Christopher De Leon  

Andy Drake

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