Excavation damage is one of the top causes of incidents in both the transmission and distribution sectors. Damage caused from insufficient notification of one-call centers or careless digging near a gas system can potentially result in significant loss of life and/or property damage. To reduce the risk of third-party damage to gas pipelines, a project…
On Friday, November 17, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency and U.S. industry will launch the U.S. Gas Infrastructure Exports Initiative, to connect American companies to export opportunities across the gas value chain in emerging economies. As U.S. LNG export terminals are coming online, USTDA is expanding its partnership with the American gas industry to…
LNG is expected to be the natural choice for ship owners to meet IMO sulphur limits and to ensure a clean transportation chain, and this was the basis for discussion earlier this year at the 3rd CWC LNG Fuels Summit 2017 in Amsterdam. It was highlighted that ship owners face a dilemma, with fuel choice…
More efficient completion technology provides for more environmentally friendly production of our energy resources. Developing a better understanding of stimulated reservoirs and new completion techniques will help industry more efficiently recover these resources. This premise, shared by Eddie Johnston, Senior Vice President of Research and Technology Development, lies at the core of GTI’s Hydraulic Fracturing…
Energy Secretary Rick Perry has a goal: to bring the same innovation and curiosity he relied on as governor of Texas to maintain a secure and reliable network of energy sources to benefit and protect our nation. He talks to American Gas about the challenges he faces, the future of U.S. energy dominance and how…
On September 21-22, the American Gas Association participated in the inaugural Young Pipeline Professionals event in Houston. This premier 2-day provided young professionals the opportunity to network with and learn from top industry leaders on a variety of topics. From financial analysis to construction and risk management, the YPP USA Symposium offered in-depth review of all aspects…
On September 26, the Canadian Embassy in Washington DC hosted over 100 representatives from dozens of embassies, Capitol Hill and Administration policy makers, regulators, think tanks, energy experts and consultancies, to discuss the Natural Gas Industry and learn more about plans for WGC 2018. It was an outstanding program which included Pulitzer Prize winner Daniel…
The WGC 2018 National Organizing Committee (NOC) are delighted to announce the addition of 32 new Honorary Members to the Committee. This list of senior level American public policy leaders includes 23 Members of Congress and 9 US Senators who will all serve on the NOC and help to develop and shape the event. Look out for further…
New gas end-use products, such as residential space conditioning and water heating, commercial foodservice appliances, and industrial equipment are bringing enormous benefits of cost-effective, high-efficiency equipment directly to gas consumers. Using natural gas directly to reduce carbon emissions, these new innovations will help to meet future energy needs efficiently and responsibly. One key example is a…
On July 27 another World Gas Conference 2018 presentation took place at the Natural Gas Roundtable Luncheon at the University Club in Washington DC. Several members of the American Gas Association were in attendance, and Executive Director Jay Copan delivered an update on the upcoming WGC 2018. Other attendees were from companies including Association of…
