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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...

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:...

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...

Empowering Success: Women’s Leadership Symposium Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Baltimore Museum of Art   Women are stepping into leadership roles across all sectors, from business and politics to science, energy, and technology. However, the journey to leadership equality is far from over. It requires continuous effort, support, and education. One powerful way to contribute to...

We’re thrilled to announce that the voting period for the SGA Awards is now open! Now is the time for SGA Members to play a crucial role in recognizing excellence in the natural gas industry by casting your vote for the most deserving nominees. The competition is fierce, with 71 entries from 39 companies across...

Stay informed with the latest updates in code development and implementation! This month’s highlights: The International Code Council (ICC) Board of Directors removes anti-competitive provisions from 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council’s Board of Directors approved appeals from AGA and others to the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code. DOE...

Suzanne Ogle recently sat down with Jack Burke of COMPRESSORTECH2 magazine to discuss the state of the industry, training opportunities and the importance of using the right words. CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT THE MOOD OF THE MEMBERSHIP DURING THIS TIME OF CHANGE IN THE INDUSTRY? As a matter of fact, I just jumped off...

Disinformation on Fossil Fuels is a Threat to Your Business. What You Can Do to Inoculate Against Disinformation Programming. This article, written by SGA President & CEO Suzanne Ogle, was originally published in The Link, Q4, 2023. Disinformation and the manipulation of knowledge are now an art in America. Both legacy media and social media...

This article was originally published in The Link, Q3, 2023. Energy demand will double in the next 50 to 70 years, requiring considerable leaps in clean, reliable, and affordable energy. There is a menu of opportunities to decarbonize. Let’s look at one: Carbon Capture and Underground Storage, or CCUS. Why do we need CCUS? A...