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Tuesday’s midterm election delivered a significant shift in Washington, with Democrats winning control of both the U.S. House and Senate. The results will reshape the legislative landscape for the final two years of the Trump administration and carry important implications for the nation’s midstream energy industry.

Thank you to all who joined us in San Antonio for the 2026 GPA Midstream Convention. Results from our Convention survey have been tabulated, and responses are overwhelmingly positive and underscore shared optimism about midstream’s future.  Staff also studied and is implementing your recommendations for improvement.

GPA Midstream and GPSA announced results of their annual elections during meetings at the 2026 GPA Midstream Convention, held Sept. 20-23 in San Antonio, Texas.

Supply chain and labor issues were top-of-mind concerns in one-on-one interviews with 100 attendees of the 2026 GPA Midstream Convention, held Sept. 20-23 in San Antonio, Texas.

During the 2026 GPA Midstream Convention, exceptional volunteers were recognized for their outstanding achievements and service to advance the midstream industry. Honors were presented at the Center Stage Luncheon on Monday and the Chair's Luncheon on Tuesday.

The GPA Midstream Convention is the biggest and most important annual meeting of the midstream industry. It’s where the people who are building the future of this essential industry — design, operations, maintenance, manufacturing, safety, advocacy, communications and education — gather to connect, learn, and collaborate about the future of this essential industry.

Every year, scammers target attendees, exhibitors and sponsors of major industry events, including the GPA Midstream Convention. They often offer fake attendee lists, unauthorized hotel reservations or other fraudulent services. Learn how these scams work, what GPA Midstream will — and won't — do, and the steps you should take to protect yourself and your company.

Elections for GPA Midstream and GPSA boards of directors are about to begin. We encourage Official Representatives from each company to vote when you receive your ballots. The elected board members and officers will set strategic direction for the associations over the next several years. Here’s what you need to know about the voting process for GPA Midstream and GPSA.

GPSA and GPA Midstream were saddened by the loss of Steve Munden, who served on the GPSA board of directors and was GPSA president in 2007-08.

The midstream industry is facing a workforce challenge that cannot be solved through recruiting alone. As experienced professionals retire, companies risk losing decades of operational knowledge and expertise. Retired engineers, operators, and industry leaders may hold the key to preserving institutional knowledge, mentoring the next generation, and strengthening the future workforce.