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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 [...]

GPA Midstream President & CEO Joel Moxley will moderate the Executive Roundtable on Monday at the GPA Midstream Convention.The midstream energy sector needs an array of skills and expertise to work, which is why organizers of the GPA Midstream Association Convention plan three tracks of programming. Learn more about the schedule.At the San Antonio convention Sept. 22-25, attendees [...]

Integrity Committee Chair Rick Seaver.There are a host of issues facing the midstream industry and GPA Midstream has an abundance of volunteer committees to tackle everything from technical issues to advocating in the halls of government.There are more than a dozen committee meetings scheduled during the GPA Midstream Convention Sept. 22-25 in San Antonio, with most open [...]

Presumptive Democratic nominee for president, Kamala Harris (left) and former president and Republican nominee Donald Trump (right).Just three months before the election of the nation's 47th president, what seemed a likely GOP victory became less certain when President Joe Biden withdrew from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris became the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party.The change [...]

Wyoming Senator John Barrasso (left) and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin (right) introduced the Energy Permitting and Reform Act of 2024.After a year of hearings in the U.S. Senate's Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Chair Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Ranking Member John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024. The bill would [...]

Analysis from consulting firm ICF found that U.S. liquefied natural gas exports have substantially lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than coal, fuel oil, or a mix of alternative fuels.Theresearch, commissioned by Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future, and Partnership to Address Global Emissions, showed that shifting to U.S. LNG from coal decreases GHG emissions [...]

GPA Midstream Chair Micheal Dunn, Chair-Elect Greg Floerke, and Vice Chair Bill Johnson headline safety panel discussion at convention Keynote Breakfast.By Gary DollahonThere's no better way to begin your Tuesday at the 2024 Convention than by attending one of two great breakfast options available, both featuring excellent meals, networking-friendly atmospheres, and exceptional programs. In the Industry [...]

Changes made to the final rule published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency prompted GPA Midstream to ask the agency to delay implementing updates to greenhouse gas emission regulations.The final rule aims to update methane emissions reporting requirements for petroleum and natural gas systems under EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. GPA's analysis found that several [...]