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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi names Thomas Kalb Director of Midstream Research.The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi College of Engineering and Computer Science announced Nov. 19 that Thomas Kalb will be the university's first Director of Midstream Research, effective Nov. 20, 2024.Having Tom join our team will dramatically strengthen our connections with the midstream industry," said Dr. David [...]

The 2024 elections have come to an end with former President Donald Trump regaining the White House. Control of the Senate has flipped with Republicans holding at least 51 seats. Republicans will likely retain a majority in the House of Representatives, though multiple races in swing districts still await final results. What does that mean [...]

GPA Midstream's new Vice President of Federal Affairs Stuart Saulters.GPA Midstream is pleased to announce the hiring of Stuart Saulters as Vice President of Federal Affairs, effective October 2024. In this role, Saulters will lead the association's federal advocacy efforts, working closely with government agencies, lawmakers, and GPA Midstream members to ensure that energy and climate [...]

By Gary DollahonExceptional knowledge, skills, and dedication have long been the hallmark of GPA Midstream members, who drive the energy sector forward. Since 2014, Hart Energy's Oil and Gas Investor magazine has celebrated rising talent through its Forty Under 40 list, an annual spotlight on a select group of young professionals shaping the future of [...]

With the upcoming election fast approaching, a number of races will impact midstream and energy policy overall. The presidential race is a coin-flip in swing states with most polls within the margin of error. Both congressional chambers have functioned with razor thin majorities in recent years, which is likely to continue after Election Day 2024.Vice [...]

GPA Midstream and GPSA members won 2024 Gulf Energy Excellence Awards, which were presented during a black-tie gala in Houston on OCT 9. Several other members were named finalists for the 2024 honors.We received nearly 500 nominations this year, from which more than 180 finalists emerged, said John Royall, CEO of Gulf Energy Information. This [...]

By Thomas KalbDuring the GPA Midstream Convention in San Antonio, I buttonholed 100 random people on the convention floor to ask a question, What do you think is the most important issue facing the midstream industry today? The question was intentionally open-ended, and convention attendees shared their thoughts and engaged in discussions of the industry [...]

GPA Midstream Association and GPSA Association elected board members and officers during meetings at the 2024 GPA Midstream Convention in San Antonio.GPA Midstream AssociationGPA Midstream members elected Tom Dender, Kinder Morgan, as vice chair. The following individuals will serve as GPA Midstream officers for 2024-25:Chair, Micheal Dunn, WilliamsChair-elect, Greg Floerke, MPLXVice chairs, Bill Johnson, Phillips [...]

GPA Midstream Chair Micheal Dunn, Williams addressing more than 650 individuals during the Center Stage Luncheon at the association's annual convention.By Gary DollahonDelivering Energy for Life was the GPA Midstream 2024 Convention theme, and the 1,793 registrants for the annual gathering of industry professionals showed full support of that statement from the event's start. With plentiful [...]

By Travis PolingJay Samit, who has worked with some of the world's best-known disruptors, said rapid advances in artificial intelligence will change how the energy industry works and the importance of the energy supply to make it run.Business as usual is dead. What got you here today won't work in the future, Samit said during [...]

In the latest episode of the Let's Clear the Air Energy podcast hosted by midstream professionals Andrew Parker and Adam Murray, former U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) offered her insights on the critical role of natural gas in achieving economic, climate, and security goals today and into the foreseeable future. During the conversation with Parker, [...]

By Andrew Mooney and Travis PolingWhile the U.S. House of Representatives averted an Oct. 1 shutdown of the government by passing a short-term continuing resolution on the budget, House Speaker Mike Johnson said an omnibus bill funding the government for a full year isn't on the table.The move was the congressional equivalent of putting a few more [...]

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 [...]