Associations
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.
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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.
Associations
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.
SGA Chair Don Raikes Sees Natural Gas as Key to Sustainable Future
Don Raikes didn’t enter Fairmont University with plans for a career in energy, but a two-year internship at the U.S. Department of Energy set the course for his first job at Consolidated Natural Gas, which was later acquired by Dominion Energy.
NACE International Postpones Corrosion 2020 Due to Coronavirus
The NACE Board of Directors voted Friday to postpone its annual CORROSION 2020 conference and expo following reports of coronavirus cases in the Houston area.
API Issues New Pipeline Safety and Sustainability Standard
The American Petroleum Institute (API) today issued a new standard for pipeline inspectors to enhance safety and sustainability during pipeline construction.
Associations
Prochazka CenterPoint Energy President and CEO Scott M. Prochazka has been elected chair of the American Gas Association (AGA) Board of Directors for 2020. Prochazka, who joined CenterPoint in October 2001, has previously served as chief operating officer, ..
INGAA President and Industry Veteran Don Santa Announces Retirement
After nearly two decades leading the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), Don Santa announced today that he will retire from the organization effective February 15, 2020.
Scottish Oil Club
The Scottish Oil Club has announced a relaunch, with new branding to reflect its role as a discussion forum for professionals from across the energy sector. Newly named The Scottish Energy Forum, the organization will continue to host presentations on the economic, industrial, technological and poli..
World Petroleum Congress Returning to US in 2020
Next year, the World Petroleum Congress (WPC) will return to the United States for the first time since 1987. P&GJ talked to organizing committee Chairman Jeff Shellebarger about the event.
Gas System Modernization Earns Project of the Year Honors
PSE&G’s Gas System Modernization Program (GSMP) was named Project of the Year by the Project Management Institute-New Jersey Chapter.
NPC Study Offers Ways to Improve Pipeline Regulatory Process
The National Petroleum Council (NPC) released a report focusing on pipeline permitting solutions, which suggests the regulatory process for infrastructure needs to be simplified in order to eliminate redundancies.
EPA Considers Regulatory Relief for Pipeline Facility RICEs
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) and the American Gas Association (AGA) are pressing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize changes to air emission rules the agency has been considering for over a decade.
Association Leaders Urge Bipartisanship on Pipeline Safety Laws
The leaders of seven industry associations have urged members of the U.S House Energy & Commerce and Transportation & Infrastructure committees to "maintain the tradition of bipartisanship that has characterized pipeline safety legislation for decades."
GTI
GTI announced it has a new virtual reality training module available for use by natural gas leak emergency first responders. The module is designed to help prepare utility personnel be more effective and efficient with identifying and responding to hazardous conditions. ..
Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA)
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) announced Nichole Francis Reynolds joined the association’s leadership team as vice president of Government and Public Affairs.
New Jersey Gas Utility Pipeline Project Named Project of the Year
A $900 million gas main upgrade project responsible for upgrading over 500 miles of gas lines has been named as Project of the Year by the Project Management Institute - New Jersey Chapter.
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