Coastal Bend Midstream Program
Summary: The Coastal Bend Midstream Program (CBMP) is an educational and research program housed in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC). CBMP will deliver a strong value proposition to the hydrocarbon transportation, processing, LNG, and storage industry (“Midstream Industry”) through:
- Industry-driven applied research.
- Enhancing TAMU-CC faculty and student knowledge and understanding of Midstream Industry engineering, operations, and career opportunities.
- Knowledge transfer.
- Midstream Industry-focused annual issue surveys, webinars, essay contests, scholarships, guest speakers, internships, co-ops, faculty externships, workshops, plant trips, and campus events.
- Incorporating Midstream Industry content into the TAMU-CC curriculum.
- Collaboration with industry organizations such as GPA Midstream (GPA), Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI), American Energy Society (AES), the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and DOE.
Applied Research: CBMP research is opportunistic, industry-driven, and focused on:
- AI/Machine Learning - e.g., operations efficiency and predictive maintenance.
- Materials Science and Surface Chemistry - e.g., hard spots and H2 impact on safety equipment.
- GIS - e.g., pipeline system geohazard database.
- Industrial Engineering - e.g., smart cement, robotics, and operations efficiency.
Industry Advisory Board:
- Dan Noack, Vice President, Emerging Energy – Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.
- Mitch Smolik, Vice President, Engineering and Operations Services – Howard Energy Partners
- Glen Jasek, Vice President and General Manager – Williams – Eastern Interstates
- Chris Jones, President – Compressor Control Corporation, Honeywell
- Ajey Chandra, Chief Executive Officer – Baker & O’Brien
- Todd Patterson, Senior Manager, Enterprise Asset Management – Buckeye Partners, L.P.
- John Tikkanen, Retired Executive – Shawcor
- Dirk van Oostendorp, Director Engineering and Technical Services – Corrpro
- John W. “Wes” Johnson, Chief Operating Officer – Purgerite
- Lane Wise, South Delaware Vice President of Operations – Kinetik
Learn more about the IAB here.
CBMP Newsfeed
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Award- PHMSA Announcement
Industry Pulse: What 2025 GPA Convention Attendees Say Are Midstream’s Biggest Challenges: 2025 Convention Survey
The Coastal Bend Midstream Program (CBMP) and Howard Energy Partners are sponsoring the 2025 CBMP Midstream Essay Contest - Essay Contest Announcement
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Partners with PRCI to Advance Pipeline Research and Foster Future Industry Leaders - PRCI Announcement
Lane Wise joins CBMP Industry Advisory Board - Lane Wise Announcement
AMSI Targets Midstream Construction - Smart Cement
Glen Jasek joins CBMP Industry Advisory Board - Glen Jasek Announcement
Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable 2025 Conference - EGCR Announcement
Islander Energy Club attends PODS Spring Forum – PODS Spring Forum
MASF awards $2,000 scholarships to two TAMU-CC students - 2025 MASF Scholarships
TAMU-CC joins IPLOCA as an Academic Member - IPLOCA Announcement
2025 Joint Industry Issue Survey issued by CBMP and GPA Midstream Association – Midstream Survey Results
CBMP Appoints Industry Advisory Board - Distinguished Midstream Industry Executives
TAMU-CC Launches CBMP - TAMU-CC Announces Creation of Office of Midstream Research to Build Partnerships in Pipeline Industry