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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 [...]

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 [...]

The U.S. Senate approved three nominees for empty seats on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shortly after GPA Midstream and 17 other energy and related trade associations urged quick approval in a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.The move restores the essential agency to its full complement of five [...]

In response to a joint petition from GPA Midstream and American Petroleum Institute, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announced it will give operators more time to comply with new rules that went into effect last week.The extension isn't a complete stay of the final rule but comes in the form of PHMSA implementing limited enforcement. [...]

Ryan Rudnitzki entered the midstream industry because of his love of engines and stayed for two decades because of the industry's importance to all aspects of modern life. He spent 19 years in various roles with INNIO Waukesha and is currently Senior Vice President of Sales with RPower.He's been a key association volunteer in varied [...]

2024 GPA Midstream Convention keynote speaker Jay Samit.Renowned business visionary Jay Samit has advised popes and presidents, collaborated with the likes of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Reid Hoffman, helped launch LinkedIn, eBay and iTunes, and pioneered breakthrough advancements in mobile video, robotics, internet advertising, ecommerce, social networks, ebooks, and digital music. Now he's set to motivate [...]

GPA Midstream has not given up the fight against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's deeply flawed final rule on methane emissions from valves and vent systems, which the agency issued earlier this year. GPA has petitioned EPA to reconsider the parts of the rule harmful to our members and challenged the rule in federal court.As written, [...]

Are you a new midstream industry employee or a first-time attendee at the GPA Midstream Convention? The Technical Committees Onboarding Mentorship Program (TCOMP) is here to help you get the most out of your experience. This program supports and guides new participants to seamlessly integrate into the technical community of GPA Midstream and GPSA.By participating [...]

During National Safety Month, GPA Midstream is celebrating the work of its member-driven Safety Committee, which leads the midstream in implementing safety practices, procedures, and operations that protect workers, communities where companies operate, and the environment. The Safety Committee, led by Chair Mike Reed, Energy Transfer, and Vice-Chair Tanner West, Enlink, has helped the industry [...]

Sarah Miller will become GPA Midstream's and GPSA's top executive when Joel Moxley retires in September 2024.TULSA, Okla., May 20, 2024, GPA Midstream Association and GPSA announce that Sarah Miller will replace Joel Moxley as the top executive for these organizations when Moxley retires in September 2024.The GPA Midstream Executive Committee is excited to have someone [...]

Every year, GPA Midstream and GPSA member companies work to improve their interaction with the environment. The best of the best of those efforts are recognized with the GPA Midstream Environmental Excellence Awards annually in September.The deadline for the 2024 awards is June 28. The applications allow the nominees to demonstrate their initiative or leadership [...]

At the May 2024 board meeting, GPSA President Ryan Rudnitzki delivered remarks highlighting the contributions and enduring membership of six companies that have been GPSA members for 75+ years. This recognition, and the three-part series about these companies in Midstream News, underscores the association's significant role in supporting and advancing the midstream industry.The longevity of [...]

Dave Morse, right, receives a Midcontinent GPA Midstream Lifetime Achievement Award from chapter President Mark Hochstetler, left, during the chapter's Annual Conference, May 2, 2024.In a fitting tribute to a life of dedication, leadership, and service, industry veteran Dave Morse received a prestigious Midcontinent GPA Midstream Lifetime Achievement Award during their Annual Conference held in Tulsa, [...]