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Associations in the News February 2023
Associations in the News February 2023
18th Pipeline Technology Conference Promotes the Development of Young Talent in the Pipeline Industry
(P&GJ) — The 18th Pipeline Technology Conference (ptc) is set to take place in Berlin from May 8-11, 2023. Europe's premier address for pipeline industry professionals will offer a look into the pipeline future, with a broad range of 1-day seminars, panel discussions, technical sessions, operator round-tables, award ceremonies and social events.
Associations in the News January 2023
Associations in the News January 2023
Texas Pipeline Association Elects Vincent DiCosimo as Chairman
(P&GJ) — Vincent DiCosimo has been elected chairman of the Texas Pipeline Association (TPA), the organization announced on Jan. 9. TPA is the largest state trade association in the country that solely represents the interests of the intrastate pipeline network.
PRCI President’s Report: Celebrating 70 Years, Looking to the Future
(P&GJ) — The founding of the Pipeline Research Committee (PRC) within the American Gas Association in 1952 was a key stepping stone for the natural gas pipeline industry. When a small group of pipeline engineers came together seeking solutions for one key issue facing the industry, they already knew that they were not able to solve the problem individually.
Associations in the News December 2022
Associations in the News December 2022
P&GJ Awards Winners: Midstream Honors Innovations, Other Accomplishments
(P&GJ) — An elite group of midstream professionals gathered in Houston at the Westin Galleria Hotel the evening of Nov. 17 to attend the second Pipeline & Gas Journal Awards gala, which honored the industry’s leading innovations and outstanding personal contributions.
APGA Chairman Remains Focused on Safety, Advocacy
(P&GJ) — As a retired Army Colonel with over 40 years of practical operational and logistics experience, John Olshefski, the Chairman of the Board for the American Public Gas Association (APGA), has all the skills required to lead the organization.
Pipeline & Gas Journal Awards Winners Honored at In-Person Houston Gala
An elite group of midstream professionals gathered in Houston at the Westin Galleria Hotel on Thursday evening to attend the second Pipeline & Gas Journal Awards gala, which honored the midstream industry’s leading innovations and outstanding personal contributions.
Associations in the News September 2022
Associations in the News September 2022
Associations in the News August 2022
Associations in the News August 2022
Associations in the News July 2022
Associations in the News July 2022
Pipeline & Gas Journal Accepting Nominations for Annual P&GJ Awards
Pipeline & Gas Journal is accepting nominations for its annual Pipeline & Gas Journal Awards, which will honor the midstream energy segment’s leading innovations and outstanding personal contributions to the industry.
Associations in the News June 2022
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) appointed Lisa Baiton as president & CEO. She replaces Tim McMillan, who left after eight years in the position. Baiton recently led global public affairs at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.
Associations in the News May 2022
Associations The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) announced the recipients of its inaugural GECF Awards. The ‘Long-Term Commitment to Natural Gas Award’ was conferred on HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the minister of State for Energy Affairs of Qatar and president and CEO of QatarEnergy. The ‘GECF..
Associations in the News April 2022
Associations The American Petroleum Institute (API) said it has announced a new certification program for pipeline facility inspection to meet the natural gas and oil industry’s growing demand for inspectors, improve safety and help reduce emissions. “The natural gas and oil industry has invest..
Associations in the News March 2022
Associations ASTM International’s plastic piping systems committee (F17) presented the Frank W. Reinhart and Henry “Butch” Kuhlman Award to James Goddard of Powell, Ohio. An ASTM International member since 1980, Goddard was recognized for his contributions in support of sound and effective plas..
Associations in the News February 2022
Associations The American Petroleum Institute (API) announced the publication of a first-edition standard providing a framework for pipeline operators to develop a comprehensive pipeline facility integrity management program to strengthen efficiencies, prevent incidents and further reduce greenho..
New API Cyber-Standards Offer Comprehensive Approach for Pipelines
API published its third edition of Standard Pipeline Control Systems Cybersecurity, underscoring the natural gas and oil industry’s ongoing commitment to protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure from malicious and potentially disruptive cyberattacks.
North Dakota System Wins PPI Project of the Year Honors
In May 2021, the application and complexity of the piping system was named Project of the Year by the Energy Piping System Division of the Plastics Pipe Institute Inc.
New Railroad Commission of Texas Rules for Natural Gas Infrastructure
Texas regulators recently took additional steps to prevent another catastrophic loss of power like that experienced during Winter Storm Uri in February 2021.
Associations in the News January 2022
INGAA Names New VP Environment Jones The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) has named Julia Jones as its vice president of Environment. She brings to INGAA nearly two decades of experience as an environmental attorney. Prior to joi..
Inaugural P&GJ Awards Winners Honored at In-Person Houston Gala
An elite group of midstream professionals gathered in Houston on November 18th to attend the inaugural Pipeline & Gas Journal Awards gala, which honored the midstream industry’s leading innovations and outstanding personal contributions.
American Petroleum Institute Wants Recognition for Methane Reductions
The American Petroleum Institute lobby group is seeking recognition of reductions in methane emissions by oil and gas producers as the Biden administration moves to regulate the greenhouse gas.
Meet INGAA’s New Security Director
Maggie O’Connell is the new director of Security, Reliability and Resilience at INGAA. Her a background is as a policy analyst and regulatory affairs specialist.
APGA Continues Focus on Advocacy of Natural Gas
In this interview, Alonzo Weaver, chairman of APGA and senior vice president and COO at Memphis Light Gas & Water, discusses APGA’s priorities for the coming year, helping members who are coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and engaging the public concerning natural gas and other topics.
Contractors: Western Canada to Boost Drilling to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Western Canadian oil and gas producers will drill 27% more wells in 2022 than the previous year, returning to pre-pandemic levels as prices rebound and pipeline projects advance, the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) said.
Inaugural Pipeline & Gas Journal Awards Winners Honored at In-Person Houston Gala
An elite group of midstream professionals gathered in Houston on Thursday evening to attend the inaugural Pipeline & Gas Journal Awards gala, which honored the midstream industry’s leading innovations and outstanding personal contributions.
GTI’s Hydrogen Technology Center to Research Clean Energy Distribution
Recently, Kristine Wiley was named vice president of GTI’s Hydrogen Technology Center, which will facilitate increased use of hydrogen in an integrated energy system to meet the challenges of decarbonization.
World Energy Use Projected to Grow 50% by 2050
In its International Energy Outlook 2021, the U.S. Energy Information Administration projects that, absent significant changes in policy or technology, global energy consumption will increase nearly 50% over the next 30 years.
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