Introduction to the Natural Gas Industry


Get practical information about the natural gas industry in a fast-paced, time-saving format.

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5 Professional Development Hours

Course Overview


From exploration and production to the latest technology and issues impacting the industry, get a practical overview of the natural gas industry. This course is designed for personnel new to the industry or new to a job function, or any employee needing an overview of the gas industry.

This course qualifies for 5 Professional Development Hours (PDH).

For inquiries related to this course, contact Learning and Professional Development.

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Who should attend:

Personnel new to the industry or new to a job function, or any employee needing an overview of the gas industry will benefit by attending. Excellent training for employees from natural gas, electric or combination gas/electric companies.

This course will cover:

  • Industry segments – producers, pipelines, gas supply marketers and local distribution companies
  • Exploration and production
  • The natural gas pipeline transportation system
  • How natural gas is bought, sold and transported
  • Local distribution company (LDC) operations
  • Regulatory agencies – local, state and federal
  • LDC sales and marketing
  • Environmental and safety issues
  • Common terms, definitions and acronyms
  • Future trends in the energy industry

Credly Digital Badge

Level 1 Natural Gas Industry Professional


SGA has partnered with Credly, the leader in digital credentials, to certify the recipients have a fundamental understanding of the natural gas industry. They have demonstrated a working knowledge of major regulatory bodies and trade associations, upstream, midstream and downstream processes, natural gas markets and generalities of the ratemaking activities, industry-specific segments, exploration and production, utilities, environmental and safety standards, and future trends in the energy industry.

Criteria

To earn this badge, participants must have successfully completed Southern Gas Association’s Introduction to the Natural Gas Industry course. Additionally, they must be employed or be enrolled in an educational program with professional, technical, or field exposure that is directly attributed to the natural gas industry.

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