Event Overview
This workshop provides practical information about the natural gas industry. A broad range of subjects will be covered, from exploration and production to the latest technology and issues impacting the industry.
Attendees will receive 4 Professional Development Hours and a Level 1 Natural Gas Industry Professional badge upon completion.
Learning Objectives
- Overview of the Natural Gas Industry
- Understanding of the major regulatory bodies & trade associations
- Process overview of natural gas exploration, production, pipeline transmission & operations
- Natural Gas Markets & the ratemaking process insights
- Industry Segments- producers, pipelines, gas supply marketers & local distribution companies
- Exploration & production
- The natural gas pipeline transportation system
- Local distribution company LDC operators
- Regulatory agencies- local, state & federal
- LDC sales & marketing
- Environmental & safety issues
- Common terms, definitions & acronyms
- Future trends in the energy industry
Who Should Attend
Anyone new to the natural gas industry or new to a job function, or anyone needing an overview of the gas industry will benefit by attending.
Credly Digital Badge
Level 1 Natural Gas Industry Professional
SGA has partnered with Credly, the leader in digital credentials, to certify the recipients have a fundamental understanding of the natural gas industry. They have a demonstrated, working knowledge of major regulatory bodies and trade associations, upstream, midstream and downstream processes, natural gas markets and generalities of the ratemaking activities, industry-specific segments, exploration and production, utilities, environmental and safety standards, and future trends in the energy industry.
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Meet the Instructor
Suzanne Ogle
President & CEO
Southern Gas Association
Suzanne Ogle is a nationally recognized leader in the energy sector, serving as President and CEO of the SGA Natural Gas Association and President of the Gas Machinery Research Council. Known for her visionary leadership and servant heart, Suzanne is a passionate advocate for energy reliability, natural gas innovation, and the people behind the pipeline.
Her career spans boardrooms and breakout sessions, where she’s redefined what it means to convene, train, and advance a modern energy workforce. Under her leadership, SGA has evolved into North America’s premier training hub and industry connector — without ever losing sight of its founding purpose: to serve its members and strengthen the industry.
Suzanne brings data, heart, and humor to every conversation — and her message is always clear: when we lead with values, we build a stronger energy future.
