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The SGA Year‑End Knowledge Sprint gives your team a practical way to convert remaining 2025 training dollars into 2026‑ready skills. What you’ll gain Time savings. Condense months of development into a few focused sessions that fit year‑end schedules. Performance gains. Equip teams with tools they can use immediately—managing people, reducing friction and understanding the gas...

In a powerful display of ingenuity, leadership, and community impact, SGA Natural Gas Association proudly announces the winners of the 2025 SGA Awards. These honors spotlight the industry’s top innovators and changemakers, individuals and teams whose work exemplifies what it means to share knowledge, grow talent, and advance the future of natural gas. Sam Trowbridge,...

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 SGA Natural Gas Association, this Tip Sheet is your essential reference for understanding local regulations,...

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,...

We’re excited to announce that the voting period for the 2025 SGA Awards is open! SGA Members have a unique opportunity to help recognize the leaders, innovators and teams making a significant impact in the natural gas industry. The competition is fierce across eight categories, and your vote will help determine which nominees advance as finalists. How to...

Stay informed with the latest updates in code development and implementation from the SGA Codes & Standards Committee! This month’s highlights: 2027 IECC Code Development: The draft Scope and Intent for the 2027 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) clarifies that the code prioritizes safe and efficient energy use without eliminating any fuel type, good news...

In the ever-changing landscape of the natural gas industry, recognition is the key to inspiring innovation and celebrating excellence. The nomination period for the 2025 SGA Awards is open through April 4, 2025, and we’re here to guide you through the straightforward process of putting your team in the spotlight. Why Nominate?   Get National...

Press Release: Gas Training Association (GTA) Announces Dissolution; Collaboration with Southern Gas Association (SGA) to Sustain Training Programs   Frisco, TX – The Gas Training Association (GTA) Board of Directors has made the strategic decision to dissolve the organization, becoming effective by the end of 2024. To ensure the sustainability and accessibility of the critical...

As the push for cleaner energy intensifies, carbon sequestration has emerged as a critical solution in reducing CO₂ emissions, particularly within the natural gas industry. But how can states and private entities navigate the complex regulatory environment surrounding carbon capture and storage (CCS)? This article from Mr. Kole A. Akers breaks down the intricacies of...