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Call 811 Before You Dig so 911 is Not Needed One of the notable physical attributes of the U.S. natural gas pipeline network is that it is predominately located underground. This unique characteristic largely protects natural gas pipelines from the effects of inclement weather, like hurricanes and tornados. Read More
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Infrastructure Development in the Hands of U.S. Supreme Court For the last several years, the Northeastern United States has experienced natural gas shortages, in large part due to a lack of pipeline capacity, depriving communities across New York and New England of clean, affordable and reliable fuel. The proposed… Read More
INGAA Statement on NEPA Modernization Washington, DC – Alex Oehler, interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, issued the following statement in response to the updated implementing regulations for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) announced today by… Read More
INGAA Statement on Vice President Biden’s Clean Energy Plan The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America issued the following statement on the release of Vice President Biden’s clean energy plan: “America needs new energy infrastructure investments to grow our economy and continue the environmental progress… Read More
The American Gas Association (AGA), American Petroleum Institute (API), American Public Gas Association (APGA), and Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) (jointly “the Associations”) submit these comments for consideration by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning the draft Farm Taps Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Pipeline safety… Read More
On April 16, 2020, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register in the above captioned proceeding. In the NPRM, PHMSA proposed amendments to the Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations for the safety of hazardous liquid pipelines that would revise… Read More
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U.S. Natural Gas Pipeline Network Prepared for 2020 Hurricane Season According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the 2020 hurricane season is expected to be busier-than-normal in the Atlantic Ocean. Officially kicking off June 1, NOAA has already witnessed a record-breaking three named storms in… Read More
Wednesday, Alex Oehler, interim President and CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association (INGAA) testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation about the pipeline industry’s response to COVID-19 and its efforts to continue to meet our nation’s energy needs while protecting its workforce amid the… Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INGAA Contact: Amy Conway, 713-306-6323 June 1, 2020 INGAA Supports CWA Section 401 Modernization Alex Oehler, interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), issued… Read More
Minimizing methane emissions remains a top priority for INGAA member companies. Many INGAA members participate in voluntary programs and initiatives focused on minimizing methane emissions, communication and collaboration across the natural gas value chain, and driving new and innovative technologies and processes. INGAA_methane_emissions_programs_5_17_21.pdfDownload… Read More
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2020 Joint industry coalition supports government request for stay in Nationwide Permitting case WASHINGTON, May 18, 2020—A joint coalition including the… Read More
Washington, DC (May 5, 2020) – Today, the INGAA Foundation published COVID-19 prevention and control Guidance for its members and other interested parties active in the development, construction and maintenance of natural gas transmission and storage infrastructure. Since the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic and national emergency, our members… Read More
By Stan Chapman, Chairman, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America Amid this global public health crisis, when much seems unknown, it’s important to highlight how the transmission of natural gas through our nation’s underground pipeline network is safely and reliably bringing stability to our nation. Our interconnected pipeline grid and… Read More
As a clean, abundant and affordable fuel, natural gas plays a significant and growing role in America’s energy mix. As we join our neighbors around the world in celebrating Earth Day, it’s important to reflect on the clear and meaningful environmental benefits natural… Read More
The American Gas Association (AGA), American Petroleum Institute (API), American Public Gas Association (APGA), and Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) (jointly “the Associations”) submit these comments for consideration by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regarding the gas pipeline provisions of PHMSA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, “Pipeline Safety: Valve Installation… Read More