Richard Espiner

Pipeline Integrity Consultant @Espiner Consulting Ltd

Reading, GB

Providing specialist pipeline integrity support to pipeline operators and service providers.Recent projects include:• Reviewed and recommended improvements to operator pipeline integrity management plans. • Provided expert witness review of pipeline integrity incidents. • Reviewed and updated industry standards and operator specifications for use with alternative fluids including carbon dioxide and hydrogen, in support of the energy transition.• Performed feasibility stage design review of a proposed major pipeline development on behalf of the operator.• Developed specification and protocol for performance testing of ILI tools.• Reviewed and updated published pipeline integrity guidance documents on behalf of a pipeline operators’ association.• Performed defect assessment and corrosion growth studies.• Delivered online training courses in pipeline integrity management.

University of Oxford

MEng, Engineering Science