SGA Blog

In a powerful display of ingenuity, leadership, and community impact, SGA Natural Gas Association proudly announces the winners of the 2025 SGA Awards. These honors spotlight the industry’s top innovators and changemakers, individuals and teams whose work exemplifies what it means to share knowledge, grow talent, and advance the future of natural gas. Sam Trowbridge,...

At the midpoint of 2025, the natural gas industry stands at a pivotal moment. Our Q2 issue of The LINK showcases how SGA members are rising to meet this moment head-on. This quarter, we highlight strategic initiatives that underscore why collaboration, practical training and responsive leadership remain at the heart of our mission. Explore how...

We’re excited to introduce the End Use Codes & Standards Tip Sheet, a valuable resource that simplifies the complex world of codes and standards in the natural gas industry. Sponsored by the American Gas Association, American Public Gas Association, and SGA Natural Gas Association, this Tip Sheet is your essential reference for understanding local regulations,...

SGA Natural Gas Association proudly recognizes Andrew McCarthy of Cavanaugh & Associates, PA, as the June Chair of the Month. Serving as Chair of the RNG Taskforce, Andrew has demonstrated exceptional leadership, organizational skills and dedication in advancing the industry’s capabilities around emerging fuels, specifically renewable natural gas (RNG). Andrew played a pivotal role in...

We can automate pipelines. We can digital-twin a compressor station. But when push comes to shove, when a decision must be made fast, when a crew needs to trust what’s said and unsaid,  it’s not the sensor that saves the day. It’s the human. On May 30th, Cindy and I stood shoulder to shoulder with...

Episode hosted by Adam Markel, the 2025 OpsCon Opening Keynote Speaker SGA Natural Gas Association President & CEO Suzanne Ogle joined bestselling author and resilience expert Adam Markel for a powerful episode of the Change Proof podcast. Their conversation offers a candid look at the responsibilities of modern energy leadership from long-term strategic vision to...

SGA Natural​ Gas Association (SGA) is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished industry leaders to its Board of Directors: Jonell Carver, Chief Operating Officer of Hope Gas, and Bo Murphy, Chief Operating Officer of Delta Utilities. Both Carver and Murphy bring extensive operational expertise and a deep commitment to advancing the natural gas...

SGA Natural Gas Association is proud to recognize Brandi Price and Kristin Goodspeed of Atmos Energy as our May Chairs of the Month. As Co-Chairs of the Women and Leadership Committee, Brandi and Kristin exemplify what it means to lead with purpose, clarity and a deep commitment to the professional growth of others. Their leadership...

The votes are in, and we are excited to announce the 2025 SGA Awards finalists! The SGA Awards are an annual program that honors the best initiatives and achievements in the natural gas industry, recognizing exceptional programs that can serve as models for others. This year, we received an impressive 5,179 votes for 59 nominations,...