The Benefits of Becoming a Member

By joining NGA, you will become part of a growing and innovative industry association.

Safety/PSMS

Safety is the gas industry's number one priority.

Learn more about our commitment to infusing Pipeline Safety Management Systems in everything we do.

Training & Qualification

Learn more about the Training and qualification programs currently being offered by the Northeast Gas Association (NGA)

Conferences

Thank you for attending the 2024 Spring Operations Conference! 

You can find all of the presentations below:

 

Track A: Infrastructure Transition

  1. Cured-in-Place-Lining As a Pipeline Rehabilitation Emissions Reduction Tool -  Casey Giambrone, Progressive Pipeline Management
  2. RNG Project Deployment at Liberty Utilities - Mark Saltsman, Liberty Utilities
  3. The Effect of Electric Re-Energization on Gas System Pressures - Christopher Howard, Eversource
  4. Challenges of Meeting Peak Demand - Eric Soderman, Eversource
  5. Greening the Pipeline: Emereging Fuels & Technology at New Jersey Natural Gas - Mark Kahrer, New Jersey Natural Gas
  6. Role of Fleets in Emissions Reductions & Tracking - Scott Edgerton, New Jersey Natural Gas

 

Track B: Gas Operations: Innovation & Leading Practices

  1. Advanced Leak Detection - Francois Rongere, Picarro and Dan Golden, Unitil
  2. Improving Gas Operations Training through Mixed Reality Technology - Ahra Kwon, Nysearch and Troy Segale, CraneMorley
  3. Use of AI & Predictive Analytics in Gas Operations - Benjamin Alpert, GTI Energy
  4. Navigating Change: GIS and Digital Transformation at Vermont Gas Systems - James Cunningham and Robert Watt, Vermont Gas Systems
  5. Utility Take on Managing the Qualification Process - Emma Lioliou, Consolidated Edison
  6. Understanding the Leak Extent Method in Prioritizing Non-Hazardous Leak Repairs - Bob Wilson, NGA

 

Track C: Regulatory Environment

  1. Regional Future of Gas Proceedings - Gregg Therrien, Concentric Energy Advisors
  2. Opportunities & Challenges: Implementing Non-Pipes Alternatives - Marwa Chowdhury, Central Hudson Gas & Electric
  3. The Energy Needed to Meet the Clean Energy Evolution - Richard Levitan, Levitan & Associates
  4. LDC Perspectives on Federal Regulatory Proposals Regarding LDAR & Distribution - Panel
  5. NJ, MA & CT Regulatory Proceedings Update - Otega Ogban, Eversource & Randy Smith, New Jersey Natural Gas
  6. Operator Qualifications Update - Adam Day, Northeast Gas Association