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Melodi Foster has a big job, producing every GPA Midstream and GPSA event, including the signature industry gathering, the GPA Midstream Convention. It's a massive project that involves managing all the behind the scenes logistics that provide 1,700+ attendees with opportunities to network, learn, and share knowledge.Midstream News recently asked Foster, Director of Meetings & [...]

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA). Photo by Gage Skidmore.The clock is ticking to avoid an Oct. 1 government shutdown while factions within the U.S. Congress continue wrangling over the federal budget. Agreement on a spending bill for the full fiscal year will take longer, but a short-term continuing resolution is needed to avoid [...]

The advocacy track at the GPA Midstream Convention is focusing on environmental regulatory compliance and safety and will include an update on the Air Rule from one of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's top scientists.Melissa Weitz, a physical scientist for the EPA's Office of Atmospheric Programs, is presenting during the Environmental Forum at the annual [...]

As a key federal agency works to improve pipeline safety and reduce greenhouse gas emissions GPA Midstream and four other gas-related organizations are urging a true modernization of the rules.GPA Midstream and allied associations filed joint comments on proposed changes in pipeline classifications by location Aug. 27 with the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety [...]

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America won in court over the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration when judges ruled the agency failed to perform an adequate cost-benefit analysis of proposed rules affecting gas-related pipeline safety. The decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, relied in part [...]

Attend the 2024 GPA Midstream Convention to earn continuing professional education credits and stay updated with industry standards. Featuring sessions like "Professional Ethics for Engineers" by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, this event is essential for engineers aiming to maintain licensure and enhance skills. Join us on September 24 to fulfill your CPE requirements efficiently and advance your professional growth. Register now to secure your spot!

Whether it's at Vendor Night, in a hospitality suite or at an exhibit hall booth, the wealth of sponsors at the 2024 GPA Midstream Association Convention makes it a networking event like no other in the industry.I hope this a way for members to connect with peers who can help advance their business, said Melodi [...]

Incoming GPA Midstream and GPSA President & CEO Sarah Miller previewed her remarks at the upcoming GPA Midstream Convention in a column published recently in Tulsa World (subscription required).In her article, Miller highlighted the crucial role midstream plays in the energy system."The importance of midstream cannot be overstated," she wrote. "It is integral to the functioning of modern society, [...]

Discover the realities behind the energy transition narrative with the GPA Midstream's award-winning 'Let's Clear the Air' campaign. This initiative, led by the GPA Midstream Communications Committee, aims to educate consumers on the complexities of producing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. Targeting the politically moderate 25-45 age group across six states, the campaign highlights the vital role of the midstream industry. Join us at the GPA Midstream Convention on Sept. 23 to explore the new campaign page, view the latest ads, and hear from industry leaders about the 2024-25 plans. Gain insights into the essential contributions of midstream to our energy future.

Plan your 2024 Convention now! Sept. 22-25 is when the midstream event of the year convenes at the Marriott Rivercenter along San Antonio's famed River Walk, a cultural melting-pot destination in Texas worthy of visit in its own right. The main attraction for attendees though, is that the GPA Midstream 2024 Convention will once again [...]