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July 23–25 | Marriott Downtown Austin | Austin, TX The SGA Natural Gas Association’s 2025 Operations Conference is set to bring the natural gas industry together like never before. From July 23–25, leaders across the value chain will converge in Austin for three powerful days of industry-shaping conversations. This year’s event is structured to build...

We’re proud to recognize James Owens (Atmos Energy) from the Safety and Employee Development Section as our April Chair of the Month! James has demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing safety across the natural gas industry. His strategic contributions have delivered measurable impact to both SGA and the broader community. What Did He Do?...

Every day, safety professionals across the natural gas industry work to keep teams protected, operations steady and communities confident. The 2025 Safety & Training Conference, taking place June 23–24 in Milwaukee, is where that ongoing commitment becomes a shared strategy and where progress accelerates. This event is designed for those responsible for more than policy....

We’re LIVE – and you’re first in line. Tabletops and our exclusive new VIP Pipeline Pairings are now open to SGA Members (Sponsors provided advanced notice and preferential registration). With only 52 Tabletops and 32 Pipeline Pairing slots available, this is your window to claim your spot at the center of the action.   Standard...

We’re excited to announce that the voting period for the 2025 SGA Awards is open! SGA Members have a unique opportunity to help recognize the leaders, innovators and teams making a significant impact in the natural gas industry. The competition is fierce across eight categories, and your vote will help determine which nominees advance as finalists. How to...

This morning at the 2025 Management Conference, we unveiled an exciting chapter in our association’s journey. As announced by our 2025 Board Chair, Cristie Neller, we are proud to share our refreshed name and brand identity: SGA Natural Gas Association. This represents far more than a name update. It marks a renewed commitment to our...

Our industry stands at a pivotal moment where growth, innovation and collaboration are more important than ever. That’s the theme of the Q1 edition of The LINK, Southern Gas Association’s quarterly newsletter, now available for members to explore. This issue is packed with updates on the direction of our industry, major milestones from across the...

Stay informed with the latest updates in code development and implementation from the SGA Codes & Standards Committee! This month’s highlights: 2027 IECC Code Development: The draft Scope and Intent for the 2027 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) clarifies that the code prioritizes safe and efficient energy use without eliminating any fuel type, good news...

Dear Members, Today, we find ourselves at a unique crossroads—an era defined by both extraordinary opportunity and considerable challenge for our industry. SGA is uniquely equipped with the expertise, resources, and vision to help our members meet this moment successfully. As we navigate the landscape shaped by the Trump administration, I want to share with...