Government/Industry Pipeline R&D; Forum

June 24-25, 2009

The Government/Industry Pipeline R&D; Forum will be in Crystal City, Virginia June 24 – 25, 2009. This event is organized through a strong research enterprise between the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, other State and Federal agencies and with North American natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline operators. The forum will bring government and industry pipeline stakeholders together for the following purpose(s):

• Develop a consensus agenda of technical gaps & challenges for future R&D;
• Identify both short and long term research objectives for liquid/gas and transmission and gas distribution pipelines;
• Conduct basic road mapping on identified technical gaps so solicited research is addressing the need effectively; and
• Provide details of the ultimate research goals so appropriate end users are factored into project scopes.

Pre-forum registration closes June 19. Click here for a draft agenda, registration and hotel information. The agenda will be updated weekly as the date approaches.