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Spring 2026 is shaping into a busy time for GPA Midstream. From governance meetings to education, and our annual Technical Conference, the months ahead are packed with opportunities for professional growth, peer connection, and practical learning. If developing people and strengthening expertise are priorities for you and your organization, this is an ideal time to engage.

GPA Midstream filed joint comments with API and INGAA urging PHMSA to base gathering line diameter determinations for steel-reinforced composite pipe on the steel layer, not outer coatings. Clear rules would encourage use of advanced materials that enhance pipeline safety, integrity, and reliability.

GPA Midstream submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recommending principles to guide the agencies in implementing Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rules consistent with a Supreme Court ruling that struck down many agency rules.

GPA Midstream collaborated with nine other trade associations to submit comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration regarding proposed revisions to Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations.

The GPA Midstream research program, founded by association leaders in the 1960s, continues to partner with academic, scientific, and industry organizations to address the midstream industry’s most pressing technical operational needs.

GPA Midstream and a coalition of more than 80 business and industry organizations sent a letter to members of the U.S. House of Representatives urging passage of the SPEED Act.

GPA Midstream Sends Support Letter for API/LEPA Cost Benefit Analysis

Survey shows the 2025 GPA Midstream Convention delivered strong value, standout content, and top-tier networking—and offers clear insights shaping the 2026 event.

Matthew Yglesias joins hosts Bryan Nix, Stuart Saulters, and Kevin Broom to discuss the need for climate advocates to shift strategies from long-term organization around ambitious targets and timelines to a pragmatic approach that may not meet these goals but still lead to significant progress in addressing global warming.

GPA Midstream Provides Repair Criteria Cost Data to PHMSA