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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

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

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

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

Together

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

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

Natural Gas Proved Resilient During Recent Cold Snap

At the end of January, substantial stretches of the country braced themselves for what turned out to be record-breaking cold temperatures. Schools and businesses closed, flights were cancelled, and some Midwesterners demonstrated that boiling water, [...] Read More

New England Should Stop Playing Russian Roulette with Its Energy Security

Across the United States, our abundant and available supply of natural gas is helping Americans endure cold winters and other extreme weather events by providing a reliable source of heat and energy. As this infographic demonstrates, the U.S. [...] Read More

The Perfectly Roasted Bean

Have you ever wondered why coffee beans are so aromatic and flavorful, or why some coffees taste different than others? have you ever wondered why some beans are light and others are dark? To answer those questions, start with the roasting process. [...] Read More

Natural Gas is an Integral Element of Portland�s Microbreweries

In an effort to #fuelyourwanderlust, we are traveling from the West Coast to the East Coast sharing famous landmarks and lesser-known treasures and showing how natural gas makes them unique. During our journey to popular travel destinations across [...] Read More

National 811 Day: A Reminder to Call Before You Dig

811 Day is right around the corner! Tied to its calendar shorthand, National 811 Day highlights the importance of safe digging. Professional excavators, farmers and homeowners should call 811 every time they dig to ensure they have full knowledge of [...] Read More

Rainbow of Colors Keeps you Safe

We’ve all seen them – those little flags that stick out of the ground in a rainbow of colors indicating the presence of underground utilities. But did you know that each color signifies a different type of utility line? The list below, [...] Read More

Natural Gas: Fueling the Medical World

Americans made 990 million visits to a physician in 2015. If you made one of those visits, chances are your doctor used plastic instruments or prescribed you medicine in a plastic bottle. These items are everywhere in the medical world and would be [...] Read More

More than a Fuel: Pipelines Make It Possible

From fueling our stovetop flames to powering our lights, it's easy to see how natural gas impacts our daily lives. While these conveniences are easy to notice, many don’t see how natural gas makes it possible to save money, improve air [...] Read More

How Do Pipeline Companies Keep Pipelines Safe?

Have you thought about how natural gas reaches your home? Of all the ways to deliver energy, pipelines are the safest method according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Today, there are 300,000 miles of natural gas transmission pipelines [...] Read More

Reducing Carbon Footprints with Natural Gas

If you’ve recently zoomed down the highway in your car, heated your home, hopped on an airplane or had a steak, it’s likely you’ve left behind a carbon footprint. A carbon footprint is the total greenhouse gas emissions produced, [...] Read More

Environmental stewardship: Saving Slippery Salamanders

Blog powered by INGAA member Williams. Williams’ partnership with West Liberty University to save a vulnerable species of salamander reached a milestone recently with the release of 12 of the reclusive amphibians back into their native [...] Read More