Event Summary
This class provides a basic regulatory understanding of the environmental regulations that directly affect the natural gas industry.
The natural gas industry includes a wide range of operations, facilities, and equipment from exploration and production wells to natural gas gathering lines and processing facilities to compression stations and storage facilities to transmission and distribution pipelines. Consequently, there are a wide range of different environmental laws, regulations and programs that apply to these various components of the natural gas industry. This class is intended to provide a basic overview and understanding of the regulatory universe, as well as different regulatory programs applicable to the natural gas industry.
The class includes a copy of the Layman’s Guide to Environmental Regulations in the Natural Gas Industry.
Attendees will receive 2 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon completion.
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding the use and familiarity of SGA’s Layman’s Guide to Environmental Regulations in the Natural Gas Industry.
- Gain knowledge of the regulatory framework and environmental compliance in the natural gas industry.
- Grow confidence by learning best practices and strategies for environmental compliance in natural gas operations.
- Identifying and mitigating risks associated with the natural gas industry’s value chain.
- Understanding the importance of compliance as it relates to environmental, social, and governance responsibilities.
Who Should Attend:
New to the industry, professionals who want a better understanding of the basic regulatory landscape that impacts the industry.
Meet Your Instructors
Suzanne Ogle
President and CEO
Southern Gas Association
Suzanne Ogle is the CEO of Southern Gas Association, one of the leading Natural Gas Associations in North America. Her expertise as a seasoned executive in sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, NBC, CBS, ABC Networks, Success Magazine, Energy Central, Oil & Gas News and more. Ogle’s insights regularly shape conversations within the energy sector and beyond and boasts more than two decades of experience at the forefront of social and business transformation.
As one of the leading women CEOs in the energy space, Suzanne fosters a culture of open dialogue and practical problem-solving, eschewing blame in favor of collaborative solutions. She champions the importance of understanding the intricacies of the energy landscape, recognizing its pivotal role in powering grid reliability and fostering resilient energy solutions. This includes being an advocate of renewable energies in what she refers to as the “Natural Advantage” strategy, realizing that natural gas, wind, solar, nuclear, and hydro all work together towards America’s Energy 2050 plan. She outlined these plans in her popular white paper “Grit for The Grid: Power and Progress for 2050, Fostering Energy System Resilience, A Sensible Energy Policy, and Successful Energy Evolution”. A highly regarded expert on leadership and energy, she is a sought-after speaker whose expertise has been showcased at popular industry events around the globe.
Committed to shaping a future of attainable and sustainable domestic energy resources, regulations, and policy, Suzanne Ogle continues to be a driving force in the energy sector, advocating for pragmatic, lasting change.
Cindy Anderson
Vice President of Operations
Southern Gas Association
Cindy Anderson serves as vice president of operations for the Southern Gas Association (SGA), where she manages the day-to-day functions of the organization. Prior to joining SGA, Cindy spent 20 years of her first career as a county official for Denton County, Texas. When elected, Cindy was the youngest elected county clerk in Texas, serving the 9th most populous county in the United States. She has served in leadership roles within state associations and the National Association of Counties nationwide.
Upon retiring from the local government, Cindy transitioned into leadership development training and coaching for both local governments and the gas industry, leading her to SGA. “When I was elected, I found that people presenting to me had such limited interest, and it was never mine or my constituents. I will always have a heart for local government officials, and equipping leaders is a passion of mine,” Cindy said, “To be able to offer solutions to local leaders is especially gratifying.” When not working to advance the energy industry, you may find her traveling, spending time with family, or entertaining friends.
