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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

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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

Amici Curiae in Support of Constitution Pipeline Company in Supreme Court Case Concerning Section 401 of the Clean Water Act

This case raises critical questions regarding the careful federal-State balance Congress struck in the process for approving interstate pipeline projects. Interstate pipelines offer significant benefits to the Nation. Their construction, operation and maintenance boost economic activity, and they can lead to lower natural gas and electricity prices, which have benefits… Read More

John Landsteiner: Engineer and Olympic Athlete

Engineer by day, Olympic athlete by night. It may seem impossible, but not for John Landsteiner, the "lead" for Team USA’s curling squad. During the day Landsteiner works as a project engineer for INGAA Foundation member Lake Superior Consulting. Even though his day job as an engineer requires 45… Read More

INGAA Answer Opposing Petition for Initiation of Show Cause Proceedings

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (“INGAA”), pursuant to Rule 213 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (“FERC” or “Commission”) Rules of Practice and Procedure and the Commission’s February 7, 2018 notice, submits this Answer opposing the Petition for Initiation of Show Cause Proceedings Directed to Interstate Natural Gas… Read More

INGAA Comments on U.S. Forest Service’s Revision of National Environmental Policy Act Procedures

Dear Ms. Barker,   The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (“INGAA”) respectfully submits these comments in response to the United States Forest Service’s (“USFS”) request for input on revising its National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) procedures.  See 83 Fed. Reg. 302 (Jan. 3, 2018).  This notice requested… Read More

Comments on PHMSA Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC) Meeting

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 third Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC) meeting on the… Read More

Donald F. Santa Before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Regarding The Evolution of Energy Infrastructure in the United States and How Lessons Learned from the Past Can Inform Future Opportunities

To download the oral (below) and written statment, click here.   Good morning Chairman Murkowski, Ranking Member Cantwell and members of the committee. My name is Donald Santa, and I am president and CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America,… Read More

Natural Gas and the Olympics Opening Ceremony

The 2018 Winter Olympics are officially here! The 2018 Winter Olympics kicked off on Friday, February 9, with the final leg of the torch relay and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron by South Korean figure skater Yuna Kim. While the games have officially begun and many of the… Read More

INGAA president sees White House infrastructure plan as starting point for addressing thorny pipeline review and permitting issues

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America applauded the White House for developing principles intended to foster coordination, predictability and transparency in federal environmental review and permitting processes for infrastructure projects, including energy infrastructure, such as pipelines. “Despite the clear need for new natural gas pipelines, the permitting… Read More

INGAA calls on FERC to avoid one-size-fits-all approach to pipeline rates

INGAA President and Chief Executive Officer Don Santa called on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to deny petitions filed by several trade associations and corporations that seek to require all FERC-regulated pipelines to lower natural gas pipeline transportation rates to reflect only recent corporate income tax cuts without consideration of offsetting cost… Read More

INGAA Letter to FERC Commissioners Responding to APGA et. al Concerning Maximum Recourse Rates

Dear Chairman McIntyre: I am writing you on behalf of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) in response to letters that you received from the American Public Gas Association (APGA), various state advocates, and the Natural Gas Supply Association, dated January 3, 9, and 17 respectively.  INGAA is… Read More

CS-S-15 Pipe Loading Unloading During Construction

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Natural Gas Council Statement on State of the Union Address

As President Trump prepares to deliver tonight’s State of the Union address to Congress, the Natural Gas Council, representing the companies that collectively represent nearly all aspects of the production, transportation, sales and delivery of the nation’s natural gas, called on the president to continue to advocate for the energy… Read More

INGAA president comments on State of the Union address

Don Santa, president and chief executive officer of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, today urged Congress to remember that pipelines are critical infrastructure that support the nation’s economy as it begins work on President Trump’s infrastructure package, to be discussed in tonight’s State of the Union address:  … Read More

Natural Gas and Renewables: the Dynamic Duo

When you think of peanut butter, you think of jelly. If you see Batman, Robin is close behind. And when talking about renewable resources, of course natural gas comes to mind…right? Well it should! This pair may not be as famous as Bonnie and Clyde, but the positive impact they… Read More