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Interstate Pipelines Commit to Enhanced Communication with Landowners
Published: 07/01/2008
WASHINGTON— Phillip D. Wright, President of Williams Gas Pipeline and Chairman of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) Board of Directors, announced today that the interstate natural gas pipeline industry has adopted a set of commitments to enhance communications with landowners in connection with the construction of new pipeline facilities. Mr. Wright stated: “Given the unprecedented level of energy infrastructure development that is occurring across ... More>>
Natural Gas Council Analysis of the Lieberman-Warner Climate Regulation Bill (S. 3036)
Published: 06/02/2008
(Washington, DC) A new study by the Natural Gas Council concludes that legislation to be debated in the U.S. Senate this week is likely to increase natural gas demand without addressing the need for increased supply. David Parker, president and CEO of the American Gas Association, was one of several council members to respond to the study’s findings. “We take global climate change seriously and believe that natural gas will be a key part of any effective climate change ... More>>
INGAA Foundation welcomes Richard Hoffmann as new Executive Director
Published: 12/18/2007
Richard Hoffmann Named as Executive Director of the INGAA Foundation WASHINGTON-- The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) announced today that Richard R. Hoffmann will join the staff of INGAA on January 21, 2008 as Executive Director of the The INGAA Foundation, Inc. Mr. Hoffmann has had a distinguished, 34-year career as a member of the staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), including service as an ... More>>
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) announced today that Richard R. Hoffmann will join the staff of INGAA on January 21, 2008 as Executive Director of the The INGAA Foundation, Inc.
New INGAA Foundation Report Examines Industry Workforce Issues
Published: 08/02/2007
The natural gas transmission industry faces a difficult challenge in maintaining an adequate technical workforce today and throughout the next decade. The INGAA Foundation has released a new report, “ Securing Our future: Developing the Next Workforce - An Analysis of Risk and Recommended Strategies For the Natural Gas Pipeline Industry” . This study assesses the risks to the industry’s workforce and knowledge assets resulting from the present level ... More>>
Foundation Workforce Study Now Available
The INGAA Foundation has released a new report, “Securing Our future: Developing the Next Workforce - An Analysis of Risk and Recommended Strategies For the Natural Gas Pipeline Industry”.
INGAA and Other Natural Gas Trade Associations Send Letter to Policy Makers on Energy Independence.
Published: 08/01/2007
INGAA along with IPAA and NGSA, expressed their opposition to HR3221 and HR2776 in a letter written to Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the U.S. House of Representative,. These bills profess a focus on energy independence; yet, their impact on American natural gas production and infrastructure development will make our nation’s supply of energy even less secure.
New INGAA Website
Published: 06/29/2007
The New INGAA website is a resource about the natural gas pipeline industry for member company staff as well as interested individuals of the general public. It will facilitate communications between INGAA members and staff, provide a consistent message to all stakeholders, present industry-centered content in an simple, engaging, and easily accessed way. The site also includes a calendar, member directory, and comprehensive lists of INGAA reports and filings over the last several years.
INGAA Responds to Dingell/Boucher Climate Letter
Published: 03/19/2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WASHINGTON – Responding to a request from leaders of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee for perspectives on global climate change policy options, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), today urged lawmakers to recognize the importance of clean-burning natural gas as a critical bridge fuel in any policy effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In a letter to Committee Chairman John Dingell (D-MI) and Subcommittee ... More>>
INGAA Files Comments To DOT Motor Carrier Hours of Service Rule
Published: 03/11/2005
On March 10, INGAA filed comments to the Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act’s (FMCSA) notice of proposed rulemaking for drivers’ Hours of Service, 70 Fed. Reg. 3339 (January 24, 2005). The comments point out that INGAA members operate pipeline service vehicles to maintain the interstate natural gas pipeline system. Given the need to maintain a safe and reliable system, INGGA requests that pipeline service vehicles be included in the definition of a ... More>>