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Feeling overwhelmed by the complex web of environmental regulations governing the natural gas industry? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a curious citizen, an informed investor, or someone with a stake in the industry’s future, deciphering these regulations can feel like deciphering an ancient text. Enter the Environmental Regulations in the Natural Gas Industry: A Layman’s...

Suzanne Ogle, CEO of the Southern Gas Association says talk of natural gas going away is not realistic or responsible. Quite the opposite, it’s “really the critical remaining dispatchable fuel source” available, one that offers the quickest way to reducing global emissions, she said in an interview with NGI [Natural Gas Intelligence]. “If your goal...

This article was originally published in The Link, Q1, 2023. If you haven’t heard of ChatGPT by now you might be living under a rock, or at least that’s how I felt at the end of February when ChatGPT hit my radar. Since its launch on November 30, 2022, ChatGPT is the assistant everyone’s talking...

This article was originally published in The Link, Q2, 2022. Visit ngconnect.southerngas.org/lng to access this digital document to view associated graphs, sources and all links. What is LNG? The term liquefied natural gas (LNG) is used to describe a variety of liquefied gas mixtures composed primarily of methane and small quantities of heavier hydrocarbons and...

We’re excited to introduce the End Use Codes & Standards Tip Sheet, a valuable resource that simplifies the complex world of codes and standards in the natural gas industry. Sponsored by the American Gas Association, American Public Gas Association, and Southern Gas Association, this Tip Sheet is your essential reference for understanding local regulations, serving...

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...

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...

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...