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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,...

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....