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Natural Gas-Powered Electricity Can Keep Americans Cool This Summer

A study conducted by the National Weather Service found that extreme heat is the primary contributor to weather-related fatalities when analyzing a 30-year average. As the hottest days of summer draw near, it is critical that Americans have access [...] Read More

INGAA Statement on CEQ Draft NEPA Guidance on Consideration of GHG Emissions

“INGAA appreciates CEQ’s draft guidance clarifying the analysis required by agencies to evaluate greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) for proposed energy infrastructure projects under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). We [...] Read More

EPA Guidance on Clean Water Act Helps Restore Clarity

On June 7, pursuant to Executive Order 13868, “Promoting Energy Infrastructure and Economic Growth,” the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidance for federal permitting agencies and state and tribal authorities, [...] Read More

Leak vs. Rupture Thresholds for Material and Construction Anamolies

INTRODUCTION The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has recently proposed a “Draft Integrity Verification Process” (IVP), part of which requires hydrostatic testing to establish the maximum allowable [...] Read More

INGAA Statement on EPA Clean Water Act 401 Guidance

Don Santa, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Water Act Section [...] Read More

U.S. Natural Gas Pipeline System is Reliable

Ahead of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins June 1, the Natural Gas Council (NGC) published a report examining the factors that collectively make the U.S. pipeline system an efficient, reliable and secure way to deliver the [...] Read More

Infrastructure Week Highlights Critical Role of Natural Gas to Economic Prosperity

From the tangible benefits cooling our homes during the dog days of summer and commuting on a natural gas-powered bus, to the downstream advantages of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and stimulating job growth, we probably don’t realize how [...] Read More

INGAA Written Statement on Reauthorization of the Pipeline Safety Act Before House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy

Dear Chairman Rush, Ranking Member Upton, and Members of the Subcommittee: The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) appreciates the opportunity to submit this testimony regarding the 2019 reauthorization of the Pipeline Safety [...] Read More

Paul Amato Testifies Before the Senate Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety Regarding Reauthorization of the Pipeline Safety Act

Chairman Fischer, Ranking Member Duckworth, and Members of the Subcommittee: Good morning. My name is Paul Amato, and I am Vice President, Engineering, Operations, and Environmental, Health & Safety at Iroquois Pipeline Operating [...] Read More

INGAA Written Statement on Reauthorization of Pipeline Safety Act Before House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads

Chairman Lipinski, Ranking Member Crawford, and Members of the Subcommittee: The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) is a trade association that represents the interstate natural gas pipeline industry. INGAA’s members [...] Read More

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Joint Association Comments to DOT on Notice of Review of Guidance

The American Gas Association (AGA)1 , American Petroleum Institute (API)2 , American Public Gas Association (APGA)3 and Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA)4 (jointly “the Associations”) submit these comments for consideration [...] Read More

Study Finds U.S. Transition to a Lower-Carbon Economy Supported Heavily by Natural Gas and Related Infrastructure

As the United States continues its evolution toward a lower-carbon economic future, natural gas will increasingly play a major role in supporting the deployment of renewable energy resources, concludes a new study commissioned by the INGAA [...] Read More

Natural Gas and Related Infrastructure to Play Integral Role in U.S. Transition to a Lower-Carbon Economy

Natural gas will remain a significant contributor to the energy portfolio and to economic growth in the United States over the next two decades, playing a key role in meeting low-carbon goals, a new study commissioned by the INGAA Foundation [...] Read More

PHMSA Safety Regulations Must Reflect Industry Advancements

Demand for natural gas in the United States has risen significantly over the last decade, a trend driven in large part by the affordability, reliability and clean-burning qualities of natural gas. In addition to enabling the United States to cut [...] Read More

Record U.S. Natural Gas Production

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting the deployment of renewable energy technologies have been recurring themes in the conversations this year surrounding Earth Day. In the United States, natural gas has proven to be a powerful ally in [...] Read More

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The increased use of natural gas in the United States has been a catalyst for job creation, economic growth and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. In order to meet the growing demand for natural gas, the United States needs additional [...] Read More

INGAA Statement on President Trump’s Executive Orders

Don Santa, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive orders announced today:   “We are pleased [...] Read More

Energy Industry and Pipeline Safety Groups Joined by U.S. Senators in Support of Proposed PHMSA Gas Transmission Pipeline Safety Rule

On March 6, 2019, a bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) advocating for the swift adoption of a proposed update to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s [...] Read More

Lack of Natural Gas Infrastructure in New York

Throughout New York and New England, demand for natural gas has risen considerably in recent years as consumers and businesses gradually realize the numerous advantages natural gas provides as an energy source. However, as demand for natural gas has [...] Read More