Event Summary:

SGA is pleased to announce that our annual meeting will be held virtually on April 30th from 10 to 11:00 a.m. CT. SGA encourages you to attend this important meeting, at which we will provide annual reports on membership, training and committees.

Meet Your Speakers

Event Summary

Join us for an inspiring session as Cristie Neller, SGA Board Chair & Vice President of Administrative Services at BHE GT&S, unveils her 2025 Chair’s Theme: “Uniting for a Reliable Energy Future.”

In a time of rapid change and evolving energy needs, collaboration is more critical than ever. Cristie will share her vision for how we, as an industry, can work together to strengthen reliability, foster innovation, and drive a sustainable future. This is more than just a theme—it’s a call to action for leaders, companies, and communities to come together and shape the future of energy.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights, be inspired, and connect with fellow industry professionals who share a commitment to a stronger, more reliable energy future.

Who Should Attend

• Open to the public.

The Future of Natural Gas is Here – And It’s Yours to Shape! Advancing SGA’s Commitment to Members.

You’ve heard the buzz—now it’s time to be part of the movement. SGA Natural Gas Association is more than a name; it’s a step forward for the entire natural gas industry, from the West Coast to the East Coast, Canada to Mexico.

Missed the big reveal? Now’s your chance to get the inside scoop! Join us for an exclusive virtual experience where we’ll explore:

• What this refresh means for YOU – no matter where you are in North America
• New opportunities to connect, learn, and lead in the industry
• How SGA is evolving to meet the future of natural gas

Be part of the conversation, shape the future, and claim your seat at the table!

Choose a Session That Works for You:

• April 14, 2025: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM CST
• April 30, 2025: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM CST
• May 12, 2025: 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM CST

Don’t sit this one out—be part of the next chapter in natural gas leadership!

Event Summary

With a large number of LNG peakshaver facilities reaching their 50^th year in service and with natural gas peakshaving operations remaining an essential component in natural gas distribution operations, many facilities are facing replacement projects. This course will provide an overview of replacement and upgrade projects being performed by LNG peakshaver facilities. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of when and why projects are being performed, pre-upgrade stop gaps that can be performed before a full replacement is needed, and lessons learned when planning for and executing these projects.

Types of replacement projects that will be discussed include LNG Tanks, Control buildings, Boiloff Gas Compressors, Vaporizers, and Liquefiers.

Attendees will receive 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon completion. Please submit your request to learn@sganaturalgas.org

Target Audience

LNG facility owners and operators

Cathodic Protection, commonly referred to as CP, is one of the most effective methods for mitigating corrosion attacking your most valuable assets. This half-day session is divided into three sessions that will introduce you to the fundamentals of CP, explain what the regulations require of your CP system, and provide an example of how CP is applied to storage wells.

Attendees will receive 3 Professional Development Hours (PDH) and a Level 2 Natural Gas Industry Cathodic Protection Specialist digital, Credly badge upon completion. Please submit your request to learn@southerngas.org

Part 1: Introduction to Corrosion and Cathodic Protection

This session will establish the definition of corrosion as the “Electrochemical Cell” while focusing on cathodic protection as a practical tool for corrosion mitigation.  Understanding the “problem” is critical to resolving that problem.  A clear understanding of the “Electrochemical Cell” allows for the design of a safe and effective cathodic protection system to mitigate corrosion of critical assets.  This session involves a high-level look at the science of corrosion while recognizing best practices associated with the application of cathodic protection to industrial assets.

Part 2: Regulatory Requirements for Corrosion Control

This session is a review of the federal codes and their relationship with various state and local codes addressing corrosion and corrosion control associated with gas pipelines, liquefied natural gas facilities, hazardous liquids pipelines, UST’s, and AST’s.   The CP technician should have a clear understanding of where to locate these codes, key distinctions between them, as well as the applicability of the various codes to assets under his control.  This session will provide an overview of federal corrosion control requirements and demonstrate free web-based tools that enable operators to find the latest rulings that apply to their assets.

Part 3: Cathodic Protection for Production and Storage Well Casings 

Advancements in horizontal drilling technology and hydraulic fracturing have produced an explosion in the number of active natural gas wells in the United States. Increases in supply and demand for natural gas have also increased dramatically the need for high-pressure gas storage. As gas production and storage wells grow in number, the threat of well casing failures causing environmental damage increases every year. External well casing failures as a result of accelerated corrosion can lead to costly repairs or even well abandonment. External well casing corrosion can be safely and practically mitigated with the proper application of cathodic protection. This presentation will include best practices for well casing cathodic protection design, installation, and monitoring as a means to reduce the risk of failure and reduce the ongoing cost of preventable well casing repairs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Know electrochemical cell corrosion definitions and cathodic protection as a practical tool for corrosion mitigation.
• Understand electrochemical cell to allow for safe design and effective cathodic protection.
• Utilize best practices to mitigate corrosion.
• Familiarize with federal codes, regulatory corrosion control requirements, and web-based tools to find current rulings.
• Mitigate external well casing failures through design, installation, and monitoring.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Pipeline Integrity and Engineers and Managers
• Corrosion Managers and Engineers
• Design and Construction Engineers
• Compliance Managers

Event Summary

The program will review how the TPAA came together, how we extend 811 messaging throughout all 254 counties in Texas and the current state of Texas growth that is causing a burden on assets.

Attendees will receive 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon completion.

Course Objectives

1. What the TPAA is doing
2. How the TPAA can further your program
3. Texas organization for Texas only

Who Should Attend

Texas Natural Gas providers (distribution and transmission)

This workshop explains the working principles and components of centrifugal compressors and industrial gas turbines used in the oil and gas industry. Performance characteristics of compressors and their drivers are explained. The application of these machines in different oil and gas applications is discussed. Finally, issues of packaging, seals, fuel and air, testing and condition monitoring are addressed.

Attendees will receive 8 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon completion. Please submit your request to learn@southerngas.org

Topics Covered

• Components of Gas Compressors
• Gas Compression and Aerodynamics
• Components and Thermodynamics of Gas Turbines
• Controls
• Applications
• Maintenance: Fuel And Air
• Hydrogen, CO2 and LNG
• Testing

Learning Objectives

• Learn the components of centrifugal compressors and industrial gas turbines
• Understand their working principles and applications
• Understand their performance characteristics
• Understand key maintenance issues

Who Should Attend

• New Engineers who want to learn to understand Turbomachinery
• Experienced Engineers in the industry who want to refresh their knowledge

 Instructors

Do you need to understand income-qualified customers to guide marketing or increase participation in your affordability programs? How are you reaching underserved communities that haven’t participated before? Utilities can better connect with these customers by using data science for targeted engagement.

This session will provide an overview of predictive analytics, data science, and customer program design. We’ll conclude with breakout groups to develop actionable frameworks you can apply within your organization to drive positive change.

Attendees will receive 1 Professional Development Hour (PDH) upon completion. Please submit your request to learn@southerngas.org

Course Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of predictive analytics
• Discover how data science can improve programs for low- and moderate-income and at-risk customers.
• Identify program design gaps and learn how data science can address them

Target Audience

• Low-income Program Managers
• Billing and Customer Care Team Members

Instructors

Face it, no organization operates within a silo.  In a dependency-driven interconnected world, organizations need to have strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and other third-parties to ensure long-lasting success but when it comes to cybersecurity risk management, most organizations only look within.  Whether you’re a cybersecurity professional, a supply chain manager, or a business leader responsible for risk management, this session offers valuable insights and actionable strategies for strengthening your organization’s cybersecurity posture in an interconnected world. Join us as we explore the critical role of Cyber TPRM in safeguarding against supply chain cyber threats and preserving business continuity and trust.

Attendees will receive 1 Professional Development Hour (PDH) upon completion. Please submit your request to learn@southerngas.org.

This is a comprehensive course designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to identify and mitigate human-related risks in cybersecurity. Through interactive sessions and real-world examples, attendees will learn effective strategies for enhancing security awareness, fostering a security-conscious culture, and implementing best practices to protect against social engineering attacks and other human-centric threats.

Attendees will receive 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon completion. Please submit your request to learn@southerngas.org

Learning Objectives

1. Identify and Recognize Phishing Attempts – Goal: Participants will be able to identify common characteristics of phishing emails and understand the tactics used by attackers to deceive users.
2. Implement Strong Password Practices – Goal: Participants will learn the importance of creating and maintaining strong passwords, as well as the risks associated with weak passwords.
3. Respond Effectively to Social Engineering Attacks – Goal: Participants will understand the various forms of social engineering attacks and the psychological manipulation techniques used by attackers.
4. Understand the Types of Insider Threats – Goal: Participants will learn about the different types of insider threats, including unintentional and malicious insiders.

Target Audience

1. HR and Training Managers:
   • Professionals responsible for employee training and development, particularly in security awareness.
   • Those looking to implement effective security awareness programs and foster a security-conscious culture.
2. Business Leaders and Executives:
   • Decision-makers need to understand the importance of addressing human vulnerabilities to protect their organizations.
   • Those interested in strategic approaches to cybersecurity that include human factors.
3. General Employees:
   • Staff members at all levels who need to be aware of security best practices and how to protect themselves and their organization from cyber threats.
   • Those who will benefit from understanding their role in maintaining a secure environment.

This course provides a non-technical introduction to two forms of unconventional energy to explore common obstacles potentially encountered in an attempt to utilize new forms of energy. A high-level overview of the multinational supply chain for several minerals critical to the electrification (energy transition) effort in the US will be supplied including discussion of resources, resource locations and extraction activities. Description of supply chains and supply chain risks for copper and lithium will be discussed as examples. Elements of the energy trilemma will be identified and example tradeoffs in seeking to develop a balanced solution to the trilemma be discussed.

Attendees will receive 2 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon approval. Please submit your request to learn@southerngas.org

Learning Objectives

• Review the characteristics of two example unconventional forms of energy and recognize the types of challenges frequently encountered when adopting new energy sources.
• Gain a high-level view of the multi-national supply chain frequently found in critical minerals.
• Acquire an appreciation of the resource limitations and supply chain risks associated with critical materials required for electrification/energy transition.
• Recognize the necessity for addressing each element of the energy trilemma and consider examples of possible conclusions/responses.

Target Audience

Any relatively new employee of a gas industry entity and experienced gas industry professionals (administrative, financial, operations, legal, marketing, and other disciplines) seeking to broaden their understanding of the natural gas industry.

Instructor

J. RICHARD MOORE

Dick Moore has more than 40 years of experience in the energy industry including jobs in both regulated and unregulated segments of this industry.  He has held senior management positions in oil and gas exploration and production companies, interstate and intrastate natural gas pipelines, gas, and electric utilities as well as natural gas gathering, processing and marketing companies.

Mr. Moore previously served on the Board of Directors of the Gas Processors Association and has held a position as adjunct faculty in the economics department at Richland College in Dallas.  He serves as faculty for the Energy Executive Course at the University of Idaho and the Legislative Energy Horizons Institute of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region as well as the Professional Development Institute at the University of North Texas and has been a speaker on energy topics for the Maguire Energy Institute at Southern Methodist Univ

The new European Union Methane Regulation (EUMR) requires energy exporters to disclose their product’s upstream associated methane impacts beginning in 2025 with additional phased requirements, including methane intensity reporting and, ultimately, compliance with a to-be-determined methane intensity limit by 2030. The EUMR regulates emissions outside the EU border by requiring exporters to institute robust Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) programs to meet import contractual methane intensity disclosure and limit requirements…regardless of the U.S. regulations in place. As the requirements apply to the entire production value chain, they will impact U.S. natural gas producers whose product makes its way to LNG export facilities, as well as the midstream and transmission operators who treat and transport the gas. This course will address the regulation, its impacts to operators in various oil and gas industry seg-ments, and best practices in the field and in data management that can be implemented to prepare for this global regulatory environment.

Attendees will receive 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon completion. Please submit your request for your PDH to learn@southerngas.org

Questions attendees will be able to answer

• What is the European Methane Rule (EUMR), and how will it impact US opera-tors?
• How does the EUMR compare to current applicable regulations? What additional requirements come into play?
• How can companies start preparing for compliance with EUMR requirements?
• How long do companies have to establish EUMR-compliant measurement, report-ing, and verification (MRV) programs?

Target Audience

• Environmental Professionals and Manager
• Corporate Decisionmakers
• Sustainability Team

Instructor

Explore how leading utility companies are leveraging the power of generative AI to enhance customer experiences, optimize infrastructure, and drive operational efficiency.

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• How industry leaders are leveraging AI to slash costs and boost efficiency
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