Event Summary
Distribution Integrity Management Programs (DIMP) continue to evolve as operators face new regulatory expectations, aging infrastructure challenges, and emerging operational risks. Many organizations struggle to stay current on industry developments and determine how evolving requirements apply to their specific systems and risk profiles.
Without a proactive understanding of current DIMP expectations and industry trends, operators may face increased compliance risk, inconsistent integrity management practices, and reduced ability to identify or mitigate system vulnerabilities. This can lead to operational inefficiencies, heightened safety concerns, and greater exposure to regulatory scrutiny.
This interactive course provides a practical review of the latest DIMP developments and industry focus areas as of 2026. It combines regulatory insight with real-world operational perspectives, allowing participants to explore current challenges, compare approaches, and engage in peer-driven discussions around key integrity management topics.
Participants will be able to evaluate how emerging DIMP issues affect their systems, strengthen integrity management strategies, and apply lessons learned from industry peers. They will leave with actionable insights to improve compliance, risk prioritization, and operational decision-making within their DIMP programs.
Key Topics
- Leaks and leak management strategies
- Low Probability / High Consequence Events
- Farm taps and associated integrity considerations
- Legacy plastics and material performance concerns
- Wildfire risk and system resiliency
- Peer approaches to DIMP implementation and risk management
What You Will Gain
- A current understanding of DIMP developments and regulatory expectations in 2026
- Insight into emerging industry challenges and “hot button” integrity issues
- Practical perspectives on how operators are approaching DIMP-related risks
- Increased awareness of risk management strategies for leaks, legacy plastics, and low probability/high consequence events
- Improved ability to support compliance and strengthen integrity management programs
- Opportunities for peer discussion and shared operational learning
- 2 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon completion
Who Should Attend
- DIMP professionals and integrity management personnel
- Engineers supporting distribution systems and compliance programs
- Gas operations managers and operational leadership
- Anyone responsible for distribution system safety, integrity, or regulatory compliance
Instructor
Cory Hunter
Manager, Distribution & Pipeline Integrity, Duke Energy/Piedmont Natural Gas
Cory is the Manager of Distribution and Pipeline Integrity at Duke Energy/Piedmont Natural Gas in Charlotte, NC. Cory manages a team of program managers and engineers in the Distribution Integrity Management Program and represents Duke Energy at various industry and public forums. Cory has over 15 years of experience in natural gas specifically in the fields of DIMP, TIMP, Damage Prevention, Public Awareness, and GIS. He works with stakeholders to gather requirements and direction for data projects and manages DIMP Programs such as Crossbores and Replacement Projects. He has participated in over 50 audits with regulatory agencies on DIMP compliance.
Instructor
Justin Inman, P.E.
Distribution Integrity Management Program, Enbridge Gas North Carolina
Mr. Inman graduated from The University of South Carolina with a master’s degree in civil engineering. He has over 16 years of experience in the Energy Industry. His current role is Consulting Engineer for Enbridge Gas, over their Distribution Integrity Management Program in North Carolina. He resides in Charlotte, NC and enjoys DIY home projects, the beach, boating, and golf in his spare time.
