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INGAA Foundation Elects Waller, Jorgensen as Chair, Vice Chair
The INGAA Foundation’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the election of Susan Waller, a long time natural gas industry executive as the new chair of the organization. Additionally, the Board elected Marty Jorgensen to serve as the Foundation’s vice chair.
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The Lafayette Chapter of the American Association of Drilling Engineers officers for 2020-2021 include Jude Boudreaux, president, Offshore Energy Services, Inc.; Bryan Leger, first vice president, Premium Oilfield Services; Jordan Woods, second vice president, Delta Energy Consultants; Sharon Moore,..
INGAA Names New Vice President of Government Affairs
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) announced that Christopher “C.J.” Osman has been appointed Vice President of Government Affairs, a critical role in its advocacy efforts.
INGAA's New CEO Stresses Great Industry Engagement
In this month's Executive Commentary, INGAA's new president and CEO, Amy Andryszak, shares her thoughts on her new job, new regulatory policies and the need for pipeline companies to engage the general public.
Texas Pipeline Association Study Shows Economic Impact of Texas Pipelines
A study commissioned by the Texas Pipeline Association revealed that the Texas oil and gas pipeline industry had a $48.6 billion impact on the state in 2019.
API Fact-Checks Presidential Debate Energy Positions
Responding with a fact-check of the presidential debate, API called for bipartisan solutions that do not force a false choice between protecting the environment and growing the U.S. economy.
Majors Win Distinguished Pipeline Safety Awards
Citgo, Colonial and Marathon were the big winners of the American Petroleum Institute (API) 2019 Distinguished Pipeline Safety Awards.
OPEC Says Group Will Ensure Oil Prices do not Plunge Again
The Secretary General of OPEC told an energy conference that the group and its allies will ensure oil prices do not drop off again as they did earlier this year in response to collapsing demand.
UCT Conference Moves to Late Spring
The Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition (UCT) has been moved from late January 2021 to May 18-20 at Music City Center in Nashville.
Nearly $14 Billion Ready to Invest in Post-COVID Economic Recovery — Report
A new report from the Consumer Energy Alliance details nearly $14 billion worth of economic activity is being threatened by delays, obstructions and cancellations of pipeline infrastructure projects.
INGAA Appoints Amy Andryszak as New President and CEO
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) announced on Wednesday the appointment of Amy Andryszak as the association's new President and CEO.
Environmental Partnership Releases Report, Expands to Pipeline Companies
The Environmental Partnership expanded its membership to midstream companies and released its second annual report, highlighting the industry’s progress in reducing emissions of methane and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and working together to protect the environment.
GMRC Report: Rotating to the Future – Relevance Today and a Revolutionary Tomorrow
While change in the natural gas industry is happening at an accelerated pace, GMRC is thriving by embracing flexibility, adaptability and facilitating learning in action.
AGA: 5 Things U.S. Political Parties Must Keep in Mind When Outlining Energy Platforms
AGA President and CEO Karen Harbert outlines five energy principles that both Democrats and Republicans should consider in their national platforms before the 2020 election
API Names Distinguished Pipeline Safety Award Winners
Citgo, Colonial and Marathon were selected by their peers as winners of API's annual safety awards, which recognize leadership in fostering a proactive safety culture and sharing best practices with the industry.
Associations in the News
The Southern Gas Association announced the launch of four inclusion initiatives it said are designed to promote change and help end systemic racism. The efforts include development of a new blog and a panel series to provide platforms for communication of diverse perspectives, as well as a new Inclu..
Associations in the News
IPIECA, the global oil and gas industry association for advancing environmental and social performance, has appointed Equinor’s Morten Mikkelsen as its new chair, succeeding Rupert Thomas of Shell. During his 13 years to date at Equinor, Morten has been in vice president roles for major field devel..
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NACE International announced that its members have voted to approve the association’s proposal to combine with SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings. During the two-week voting period, NACE said, thousands of its stakeholders worldwide cast votes with an overwhelming 89% in favor of combining fo..
NACE Partially Reopens Houston Training Center, Offers Online Courses
NACE International will begin reopening its Houston-based training center at the end of the month.
AGA Chair Brings Positive Outlook to Challenging Period for Industry
Diane Leopold became chair of the American Gas Association just in time for an unprecedented economic shutdown in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The circumstances present significant challenges to utilities, and all of their stakeholders have forced a shift in priorities. Few in the industry would be as well-prepared to help lead the organization through troubled times.
23rd World Petroleum Congress Postponed to December 2021
The 23rd World Petroleum Congress scheduled to be held in Houston this year has been postponed to December 2021.
NACE International Corrosion 2020 Conference Cancelled Due to Pandemic
NACE International has officially canceled its Corrosion 2020 Conference and Expo.
NACE-SSPC Merger Approved by Members
NACE International announced late Wednesday that its members have voted to approve the association’s proposal to combine with SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings.
Texas Energy Industry Tackles Flaring, Methane Emissions
A group of Texas-based energy companies and trade associations has formed a coalition to tackle flaring and methane emissions across the industry.
AGA Chair Diane Leopold Brings Positive Outlook to Challenging Period for Industry
Diane Leopold became chair of the American Gas Association just in time for an unprecedented economic shutdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The executive vice president and co-chief operating officer of Dominion Energy, talked to P&GJ about the challenges and opportunities facing the natural gas industry.
U.S. Oil and Gas Industry Sees no Supply Chain Threat from Coronavirus — API
The American Petroleum Institute says the U.S. oil and gas supply chain should not be majorly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Offshore Technology Conference Postponed Until Third Quarter
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), which drew about 60,000 people to Houston last year, has been postponed from May until the third quarter of the year due to safety concerns around the novel coronavirus, organizers said Friday.
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The PE100+ Association, founded in 1999 to assure consistent quality at the highest level in the production and application of materials for PE100 pressure pipes, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The global industry organization includes 13 leading PE manufacturers by monitoring the most ..
INGAA Chairman ‘Bullish’ on Natural Gas Pipeline Activity for 2020
Longtime industry veteran Stanley “Stan” G. Chapman, III has been selected by the Board of Directors of INGAA to serve as the organization’s chairman.
DNV GL Launches Standard to Improve HDD Use for Pipelines
A new standard for site investigation, engineering, planning and execution of pipeline installation through horizontal directional drilling (HDD) has been published by DNV GL, the technical advisor to the oil and gas industry.
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- Biden Administration Buys Oil for Emergency Reserve Above Target Price
- Mexico Seizes Air Liquide's Hydrogen Plant at Pemex Refinery
- Enbridge to Invest $500 Million in Pipeline Assets, Including Expansion of 850-Mile Gray Oak Pipeline
