Midstream News Newsletter

The Oct. 15 edition of Midstream News includes GPA Midstream and GPSA 2026-27 board election results, a new podcast with midstream legend Bill Ward, six lessons learned from cohosting the Let's Clear the Air podcast by Adam Murray, updates on permitting reform, regulatory advocacy, what Convention attendees say are midstream's biggest challenges by Tom Kalb, and Convention hospitalities passport prize winners.

This edition of Midstream News covers awards and honors presented at the 2026 GPA Midstream Convention, the association's biggest sporting clays event, as well as the association's work with PHMSA, EPA, and BLM on pipeline safety, emissions, and oil and gas royalty rules. Reminder: Convention Proceedings will go to all registrants by Oct. 23.

The latest edition of Midstream News is out with final updates for the midstream industry before the GPA Midstream Convention kicks off on Sunday. This week's news: 2026 GPA Midstream Convention begins Sunday, GPSA Engineering Data Book Training is coming to Midland, an industry coalition backs SEC proposal to rescind climate disclosure rule, pipeline groups challenge USDA proposal to classify pipelines as agriculture, GPA Midstream supports FAA proposed drone rule near critical infrastructure, when it comes to pipeline safety reauthorization Congress should build on what works, permitting reform: building faster without cutting corners. PLUS: review upcoming GPA Midstream and regional chapter events.

The GPA Midstream Convention is Sept. 20-23 in San Antonio, Texas. We're expecting 1,800+ midstream professionals to join us, and this week's Midstream News is reaching inboxes is a special "Know Before You Go" issue filled with information about how to make the most of attending Convention. Included: a practical guide to Convention from Sarah Miller, using the Midstream Go app, and information about public hospitalities, Convention tracks, continuing professional education credits, collaborative committee work, why to attend Advocacy Track, and Convention preview podcasts.

This week's Midstream News includes reminders about Convention deadlines, GPA Midstream advocacy activities, a process safety webinar available for replay, new podcasts, and technical ballot updates.

This week's Midstream News helps readers avoid fraudulent offers of attendee lists and hotel discounts, and provides updates on GPA Midstream meetings with OMB regarding EPA water rules, GPA Midstream participating in a panel discussion of satellite monitoring and pipeline safety, and the association's push for updated security regulations on drone operations around infrastructure. Plus: register for a free safety webinar to learn about tracking and sharing process safety metrics.

In this edition of Midstream News learn about rules and processes for upcoming elections to the GPA Midstream and GPSA board of directors. Also, Tom Kalb writes about America's hidden workforce, a remembrance of former GPSA President Steve Munden, updates on federal advocacy activities, information about a free GPA Midstream safety webinar, technical ballots, and links to help you catch up with the latest podcasts from GPA Midstream and the Let's Clear the Air consumer education campaign.

In this edition of Midstream News: GPA Midstream adds Menzler to federal advocacy team, Last Chance to register for the School of Gas Chromatography, What's next at GPA Midstream: Career development starts here, Register for the 2026 GPA Midstream Convention — Early registration ends July 17, GPA Midstream requests midyear safety data, Free webinar: Preventing the Unthinkable: How to Begin Tracking & Sharing Process Safety Metrics for GPA Midstream, National business coalition supports EPA New Source Review proposal, API panel: Security is reshaping energy policy debate in D.C., Listen: Midstream News Podcast delves into association’s federal advocacy work

The latest edition of Midstream News highlights GPA Midstream’s ongoing advocacy on permitting reform, federal regulations, and legislation, along with new consumer education efforts through the Let’s Clear the Air campaign. It also features opportunities to promote your company at the 2026 GPA Midstream Convention, register for the School of Gas Chromatography, hear industry leaders discuss midstream’s role in powering America’s energy expansion, and learn about career opportunities with GPA Midstream.

From pipeline safety and Supreme Court decisions to artificial intelligence and rising energy demand, this edition of Midstream News highlight how the midstream industry is helping power America’s future. Learn how GPA Midstream members are shaping federal policy, advancing industry collaboration, exploring AI’s growing role, and building the infrastructure needed for reliable energy. Plus, give a listen to a new podcast with industry leader Greg Floerke and register for upcoming GPA Midstream education programs and events.