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Happy Earth Day!

Seven continents, five oceans, over 15 million square miles of forests and nearly nine million species of animals — these are the unique attributes that make up our Earth. It’s hard to celebrate our planet without thinking of its long-standing relationship with energy. When mankind first discovered fire thousands of… Read More

Motion to Intervene and Comments in Support of EEI Accounting Request

INGAA respectfully submits this motion to intervene and associated comments pursuant to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's March 20, 2018 Notice of Filing regarding an Edison Electric Institute request for Commission approval for electric companies to conform to an accounting practice recently authorized by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Read More

Creating a 670-acre �rest stop� for an epic 2

Valley Crossing Pipeline, King Ranch team up to support Texas A&M-Kingsville’s monarch butterfly habitat project Blog powered by INGAA member Enbridge… Read More

INGAA board of directors affirms commitment to secure

The members of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America are committed to ensuring that natural gas flows safely and reliably to serve the vital energy needs of millions of homes and businesses.  With increased attention on cyber and physical security, INGAA’s board of directors last week reaffirmed this commitment,… Read More

Request for Clarification

INGAA requests that the Commission grant rehearing or reconsider its conclusion that INGAA and other commenters failed to demonstrate that MLPs will not double recover income taxes if they continue to be provided with a tax allowance.  INGAA further requests that the Commission clarify that, in future rate proceedings, an… Read More

Summer Vacation and Natural Gas

Summer time means cook-outs, days by the pool and family vacations. While you may have the dream vacation already planned for this summer, you can still take a moment to think about how those plans may not have been possible without natural gas. Getting ready to book that dream hotel… Read More

INGAA focuses on outreach to farmers

April is National Safe Digging Month, and this April the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America is focusing on raising awareness within the agricultural and ranching community about the importance of contacting 811, the national call-before-you-dig number, to ensure that buried utility lines and pipelines are marked.   Accidental dig-ins of… Read More

Letter from the Natural Gas Council to President Donald J. Trump regarding Section 401 of the Clean Water Act

Dear Mr. President:   The United States is now the leading natural gas producer in the world. Greater use of natural gas here in the U.S. and through LNG exports can yield tremendous benefits to our economy. The key to realizing the full value of natural gas is the continued… Read More

Comments on Policy and Procedural Guidance for Processing Requests to Alter U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Projects Pursuant to Section 408

Dear Ms. Conforti, The American Gas Association (“AGA”) and the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (“INGAA”) respectfully submit these comments in response to the United States Army Corps of Engineers’ (the “Corps’”) public notice announcing the availability of draft Engineer Circular 1165–2–220 (“Draft EC”), which would provide the policies… Read More

Protecting America�s Farmers with Pipeline Safety

America would not be where it is today without farmers and ranchers. They grow our food and crops that produce a variety of products that we use daily. According to the Common Ground Alliance, a non-profit organization for the prevention of underground damage, there are around 2 million farmers in… Read More

811 Call Before You Dig: Saving Lives and Protecting Property

Blog powered by INGAA member Williams.  Eleven years ago the Common Ground Alliance and the U.S. Dept. of Transportation introduced a national call center and the phone number 811 in response to the growing trend of accidents, injuries, deaths and property damage related to utility line strikes. When you… Read More

Comments on PHMSA Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC) Teleconference

The American Gas Association (AGA), American Petroleum Institute (API), American Public Gas Association (APGA) and Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA)4 (jointly “the Associations”) submit these comments for consideration by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning the fourth Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC) meeting on the… Read More

Natural Gas and the Culinary World

Natural gas is a natural in the kitchen. Most professional chefs choose natural gas as the fuel source for their restaurant kitchen over alternative methods like electric stoves. Natural gas provides even heating for stoves and ovens while also allowing for temperature control when baking and cooking. The instant on/off… Read More

Joint Association Letter to House Ways & Means Committee Concerning Steel Tariffs

Dear Chairman Brady and Ranking Member Neal:   The associations submitting this letter request that our comments be included in the record for the hearing held on March 22 with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.  Our specific comments relate to the Section 232 tariffs recently imposed on steel imports, and the… Read More

Fuel Your Wanderlust

Traveling is a great way to broaden your horizons. You probably have a list of places you’ve always wanted to visit. Maybe you crave the respite provided by nature in Yellowstone National Park, or want to explore the latest musical talent of Nashville. Did you know that natural gas is… Read More

Maintaining the World�s Food Supply with Natural Gas

If there’s one thing that brings people together, it’s food. Think of your favorite meal — in this instance, let’s say it’s pasta. Now, think of all of the ingredients that go into… Read More

INGAA calls on Trump administration to exempt pipe products from steel tariffs

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America called on the Trump administration to exempt the steel products used to build natural gas transmission pipelines because of a scarcity of domestic supply and national security considerations.   “We believe the steel products used to build interstate pipeline infrastructure meet the two,… Read More

INGAA

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America joined a coalition of oil and natural gas associations to discourage imposition of new steel tariffs that could threaten American jobs constructing pipeline projects. Organizations signing the letter below include the Association of Oil Pipe Lines, GPA Midstream Association, Texas Pipeline Association, Natural Gas… Read More

Motion for Leave to Answer and Answer of INGAA to February Filings by APGA and Petitioners

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (“INGAA”), pursuant to Rules 212 and 213 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (“FERC” or “Commission”) Rules of Practice and Procedure, moves for leave to answer and answers the filings made by American Public Gas Association (“APGA”) and Petitioners on February 16, 2018… Read More

How Natural Gas Keeps Ice Cold

Team USA saw significant triumphs in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Figure skater Mirai Nagasu became the first American woman to land a triple axel in the Olympics, John-Henry Krueger brought home the silver in 1,000-meter short track speed skating, the USA’s first individual speed skating medal since 2010,… Read More