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“In a fast-moving, dynamic world that necessitates energy for almost every task, natural gas can help us work our way to a net-zero future. Energy provides a better life experience for people everywhere, and the world still needs a lot of oil and gas, more than the average person thinks. Energy growth worldwide is happening,...

When the COVID lockdowns began in early 2020, few of us imagined the long journey ahead. SGA members immediately took action to produce, transport, and deliver natural gas while protecting employees and livelihoods. Since 2020, variants and other factors have sometimes caused us to feel that external influences are one step ahead of every countermeasure...

Dallas, TX – The Southern Gas Association is honored to announce the winning presentations for the 2022 Innovative Tech Forum: OnBoard Dynamics, Groebner, Washington Gas Light, Zahroof Valves, NiSource, SeekOps, Kodiak Gas Services and EnerCom.  “Congratulations to the winners of our Second Annual Innovative Tech Forum. This forum showcases the technology, service, and product innovators,...

Show up when people search for what you offer. Training has always been a cornerstone of the Southern Gas Association. Today more than ever, SGA is where natural gas professionals turn for training and information on best practices, new products, and innovative solutions. Every year our conferences and webinars become an accelerator and incubator of...

The work SGA and our members have been able to accomplish together this past year gives us confidence that we have a bright future ahead of us. Our group of passionate members and professionals are shaping the energy system of tomorrow by connecting the industry’s people, ideas, and information. Thank you for being a part...

BOULDER, CO: Just over one week ago, at the request of public safety officials, Xcel Energy turned off natural gas services to customers in Superior, Louisville, and surrounding communities to minimize safety concerns related to devasting wildfires near Boulder. As damage assessments and restoration continue, mutual assistance from a dozen states have helped restore most...

The monthly L&D newsletter from SGA In the November edition of the L&D Newsletter, we discuss two new programs for professional credentialing. The Energy Leadership program will provide attendees with the skills and abilities to serve in various roles, from first-line supervisors to strategic leaders. The Operator Qualification program will provide a formal, multi-tiered program...

As we enter the 4th quarter, we are thrilled to finally have an in-person conference under our belt again. With over 800 attendees at the Natural Gas Conference & Expo in Charlotte earlier this month, we shared information, networked face-to-face with our peers and celebrated our 2021 SGA Award Winners. We will carry this momentum...

We are pleased to welcome Amber Oetting, Director of Committee & Member Engagement, and Shasta Foy, CAE, Senior Manager of Education & Credentialing, to the SGA Team. You can read more about them here: Amber Oetting Amber Oetting is a dynamic leader who has served both the public and private sectors, organizing communications and member experiences. With a career...