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Spire Adds Storage in Rockies, Western US
(P&GJ) — To meet the growing energy demands in the Rockies and Western U.S., Spire Storage is expanding its facilities in Wyoming, with partial availability of additional natural gas storage capacity becoming available in 2024.
INGAA Chairman Amato Sees Permitting, Workforce Development Among Priorities
(P&GJ) — New INGAA Foundation Chair Paul Amato doesn’t exactly come from the hotbed of the natural gas industry, but in a manner of speaking, he became part of it as soon as possible. During this interview with P&GJ, Amato discusses, among other issues, his first impressions of INGAA, training and retaining younger talent, and keeping an eye on methane reduction and other permitting issues.
People in the News March 2023
People in the News March 2023
AMPP Appoints Alan Thomas as CEO
(P&GJ) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), a global nonprofit representing more than 32,000 members in the materials, corrosion and coatings industries – among them pipeline companies – has appointed Alan Thomas as its new chief executive officer effective April 1.
Canada's Cenovus Names Jon Mckenzie as New CEO, Posts Quarterly Profit
Cenovus Energy named COO Jon McKenzie as its next president and chief executive on Thursday, as Canada's second-largest oil and gas producer swung to a fourth-quarter net profit from a loss last year.
AMPP Appoints Dr. Amir Eliezer as New Board Chairman
(P&GJ) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), a global nonprofit representing corrosion and coatings professionals and industries in 130 countries, has named Professor Amir Eliezer, Ph.D., as chair of the board of directors. His term began on January 1, 2023.
People in the News February 2023
People in the News February 2023
People in the News January 2023
People 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.
People in the News December 2022
People 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.
NDT Global Appoints Paul Cooper as President
(P&GJ) — NDT Global announced the appointment of Paul Cooper to the role of president of NDT Global on Nov. 29.
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.
AMPP CEO Bob Chalker to Retire Next Summer
(P&GJ) — AMPP CEO Bob Chalker has announced his plans to retire in July 2023, the company said in a statement on Monday. Chalker has served in his role for more than 12 years, starting first with NACE International and then as CEO of AMPP through the merger of NACE and SSPC in 2021.
Enbridge’s Al Monaco to Retire; Greg Ebel Named as New CEO
(P&GJ) — Enbridge Inc. today announced Al Monaco's retirement as president and CEO as well as his departure from its board of directors effective January 1, 2023.
People in the News September 2022
People in the News September 2022
Retiring EnLink Founder Davis Recounts Decades of Change
(P&GJ) — EnLink Midstream Chairman and CEO Barry E. Davis is stepping away from EnLink, the company he founded and led for more than 25 years. In this exclusive interview with Pipeline & Gas Journal, Davis discusses what it takes to get a pipeline built today, the importance of carbon capture efforts in the coming years, and he also picks a couple of his favorite pipeline projects from his career.
People in the News August 2022
People in the News August 2022
Executive Profile: Advocating for Natural Gas, Clean Energy Future
(P&GJ) — Former Enbridge and Spectra Energy executive and long-time midstream advocate Susan Waller has taken on the role of executive director of the Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future.
Canada’s Trans Mountain Names Dawn Farrell as President, CEO
Canadian pipeline operator Trans Mountain Corp. has named Dawn Farrell, former top boss of electricity firm TransAlta Corp., as its CEO and president on Wednesday.
People in the News July 2022
People in the News July 2022
EnLink Midstream Founder, CEO Barry Davis to Retire
EnLink Midstream Chairman and CEO Barry E. Davis will retire from EnLink, the company he led the founding of, after more than 25 years of leadership, the company announced in a statement.
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.
People in the News June 2022
People in the News June 2022
AGA Chair Embraces Technology as Key to Natural Gas’ Role in Energy Transition
For 2022, Kim Greene has taken on an additional leadership role as chair of the American Gas Association (AGA), bringing her passion for the industry and its safe delivery of natural gas to the top of the organization.
People in the News May 2022
People Superior Pipeline Company announced three key promotions on its senior management team. Bill Ward was promoted to president of the Tulsa, Oklahoma-based company from senior vice president of Commercial Activities. Ed Alexander was promoted to chief financial officer and controller from sen..
People in the News April 2022
People Avangrid Pedro Azagra Blázquez to succeed Dennis Arriola as chief executive officer, effective May 28, one of numerous recent changes at the Orange, Connecticut-based company that include the announced departures of its CEO and chief financial officer. An announcement said Arriola, who wa..
Whitney Fairbanks Named President of Cameron LNG
Fairbanks spent over a decade at Hunt Oil Company, where he managed Hunt LNG Operating Company, the operator of Peru LNG, consisting of a 4.4 MTPA LNG liquefaction plant and a 400-km natural gas pipeline.
Obituary: Daniel Etter
Obituary Longtime Berg Pipe employee Daniel Wendell (Dan) Etter died Jan. 25, in Panama City, Florida. Dan, and his wife Debi, both began working at Berg Pipe in 1980 at the Panama City facility before relocating to Mobile in 2012. He spent more 40 years at Berg Pipe, starting as a repair wel..
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