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Navigating the Trump Effect: Implications for the Natural Gas Industry

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,...
Why Our Members Love the All-Access Pass: Real Stories of Success
At the heart of career advancement and industry success is continuous learning, and SGA’s All-Access Training program is doing just that—empowering employees across the natural gas industry to broaden their skills, knowledge and understanding of emerging industry trends. Whether you’re a new hire, rotational employee or a seasoned professional, the All-Access Training program allows you...
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Data-Driven Sustainability: Advancing Clean Energy Collaboration for Powering the Digital World
In the digital age, data centers have become the backbone of our interconnected world. These facilities host critical IT infrastructure and consume substantial energy to maintain uninterrupted operations. The surge in artificial intelligence (AI) and exponential data production underscores the need for consistent, reliable power, presenting a pressing opportunity for utilities to collaborate with the...
Announcing the 2024 SGA Award Winners
Dallas, TX – The Southern Gas Association is honored to announce the winners of the 2024 SGA Awards across eight categories: Tyler Tunic, Williams – Chair’s Rising Leader Atlanta Gas Light (Southern Company Gas) – Community Service ONE Gas – Corporate Communication Summit Utilities – Emergency Management Atmos Energy – Engineering Innovation Boardwalk Pipelines –...
Codes & Standards: What You Should Know – June 2024
Stay informed with the latest updates in code development and implementation! This month’s highlights: IECC 2024 Commercial Section Revisions: The International Code Council’s (ICC) proposed revisions in the final draft of the IECC 2024 Residential Section. Key changes to watch for include electric-ready provisions, solar-ready provisions, electric vehicle-ready provisions, and simulated building performance, to name...
Breaking News: Overturned Chevron Deference
-Suzanne Ogle, IRC, APR, CAE, CSR-P Today’s Supreme Court decision to reverse the Chevron deference carries significant implications for the natural gas industry. This decision, which stems from the 1984 case of Chevron v. The Natural Resources Defense Council, is a legal doctrine that compels courts to defer to a federal agency’s interpretation of ambiguous...
2024 LNG Symposium Recap
The 2024 LNG Symposium, held June 10 in Houston, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders for insightful discussions and knowledge sharing. The event provided a platform for experts to explore current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the LNG market. This recap highlights three key sessions from the symposium: Mitigating Risk in US Liquefied Natural...
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Navigating SEC Climate Disclosure: How To Future-Proof Your Company
In her Forbes article, Suzanne Ogle, President and CEO of the Southern Gas Association, explores the SEC’s new climate-related disclosure requirements. After extensive deliberation and legal challenges, the SEC’s rule, titled “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors,” mandates that public companies disclose various aspects of their climate risk governance. Key aspects of...
2024 SGA Award Finalists Announced
The votes are in, and we are delighted to announce the SGA Award finalists. The SGA Awards are an annual industry and peer recognition program honoring best-in-class programs that can be used as a model for others. Southern Gas Association member companies of all types and sizes throughout North America submitted initiatives in seven categories:...
The LINK Q1 2024
In this issue of The LINK, we discuss this year’s conferences, the benefits of promoting women to leadership positions, navigating SEC’s final climate rule, and explore a low-cost, long-duration solution for boosting energy resilience using natural gas pipelines.   People and businesses around the world depend on natural gas. Staying ahead of the curve in...