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SGA Natural Gas Association: A Refreshed Identity for a Unified Future

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...
The LINK Q3 2023
In this issue of The LINK, we announce the launch of the SGA All-Access pass to virtual training, check in on the first Accredited Natural Gas Executive cohort, and explore why we need CCUS: Energy demand will double in the next 50 to 70 years, requiring considerable leaps in clean, reliable, and affordable energy. There...
The LINK Q2 2023
This year we have focused on expanding the energy conversation and we are doing that by getting out of the echo chamber and connecting with people across America. A few of the opportunities SGA President & CEO Suzanne Ogle has had to discuss the importance of natural gas as part of our energy system and...
Building Confidence and Longevity: Why You and Your Workforce Thrive with SGA’s Introduction to the Natural Gas Industry Class
As of January 1, 2023, more than 20% of employees in the natural gas industry have one year or less of experience. This percentage is expected to continue to grow, due to a number of factors, including the growth of the industry, the increasing demand for skilled and technical workers, and the retirement of baby...
Announcing the 2023 SGA Award Winners
Dallas, TX – The Southern Gas Association is honored to announce the winners of the 2023 SGA Awards across seven categories: INNIO Waukesha Gas Engines, Inc., Community Service Southern Company Gas, Corporate Communications Atmos Energy, Emergency Management TC Energy, Engineering Innovation Atmos Energy, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Summit Utilities, Safety & Health Meritorious Action,...
2023 Natural Gas Industry Excellence Award Finalists
The votes are in, and we are delighted to announce the finalists in the Southern Gas Association’s Industry Excellence Awards. The Industry Excellence Awards are an annual industry and peer recognition program recognizing best-in-class programs that can be used as a model for others. Southern Gas Association member companies of all types and sizes throughout...
SGA Announces Winners of the 2023 Innovative Tech Forum
Dallas, TX – The Southern Gas Association is honored to announce the winning presentations for the 2023 Innovative Tech Forum: INNIO Waukesha and Heath Consultants.  “Congratulations to the winners of our Third Annual Innovative Tech Forum. This forum showcases the technology, service, and product innovators, business pioneers, and influencers who are not afraid to lead...
Staff Update: Melvin Templeton Promoted to Director of Operations
We are pleased to share a key staffing update that will directly impact the effectiveness of SGA’s work. Melvin Templeton joined SGA in January 2023 and has been serving with important perspectives and experience. Melvin’s decade of non-profit experience and program management skills provide a cross-functional approach to member-centered, data-driven operations. SGA is proud to...
The LINK Q1 2023
We are barely through the first quarter of 2023, and I’m amazed at how much Southern Gas Association is already accomplishing on behalf of our members. It seems like this year in particular we are delivering a sophisticated level of service and addressing the most pressing matters identified by our members. Let me give you...
Suzanne Ogle to Speak at LDC Gas Forums Southeast
The LDC Gas Forums Southeast, held April 12-14 in Savannah, Georgia, is stocked with informative industry insight and the newest data, all being presented by expert speakers. They will break down topics like Supply & Demand, Pipeline and Infrastructure Updates, Gas Buyers’ – Expectations and Solutions, Energy Transition, RNG, RSG/Certified Gas, LNG, CNG, ESG, H2,...