Thank you for attending the 2026 Gas Operations School! 

You can find the speakers and presentations below:

 

Track: Pipeline Safety, Innovation & Management

 

Wednesday

8:00AM: A Fresh Perspective of Pre-Job Briefs; Through the Looking Glass of Intent Based Leadership Instructor: Peter Russian

10:30AM: Re-visiting Management of Change; Exploring Practical Aspects of How, Where & When MOC is Applied Instructor: Kathleen Muroski

1:15PM: PSMS Scalability – A Refresher on How to Apply the Tools of PSMS Across a Variety of Organizations & Operations Instructor: Mark Hereth and Brian Roy
2:30PM: Information Sharing & Lessons Learned – Transforming the Way We Learn from One Another Instructor: Nathan Schafer and Mubasher Ahmed

 

Thursday

8:00AM: Leak Detection Technology and Advancements Instructor: Brad Thomas

10:45AM: Network Geothermal Systems Instructor: Eric Bosworth

1:15PM: Underground Assets – Sustainable Energy Programs Instructor: Chris Cavanaugh

2:30PM: Applied Process Safety Instructor: Enita Okodiko
4:00PM: Methane Emissions Reductions with Gas Capture Technology Instructor: Eric Greenslate

 

Friday

8:00AM: NYSEARCH Project Update Instructor: Suzy Chaillou

9:30AM: Pipeline Robotics Instructor: Mark Gunsalus, David Lessard, Nathan Wrighter

11:00AM: RD&D Workshop – How to Get Your Innovation Ideas Acted Upon Instructor: Mark Gunsalus, David Lessard, Nathan Wrighter, Suzy Chaillou

 

Track: Utility Business Operations

 

Wednesday

8:00AM: Understanding the Utility Business Model Instructor: Dan Cote

10:30AM: Contract Management Instructor: Gregory Shea

1:15PM: AGA Fueling Our Workforce Part I Instructor: Kara Riba and Sue Forrester
2:30PM: AGA Fueling Our Workforce Part II Instructor: Kara Riba and Sue Forrester

 

Thursday

8:00AM: Northeast Supply Constraint Challenges Instructor: Jim Stephens 

9:15AM: Understanding the Rate Case Process Instructor: Jodi Harris

10:45AM: Utility-Contractor Relations Instructor: Mike Smith

1:15PM: Project Management Instructor: Jonathan Falls and Sankalp Geetam

2:30PM: Emergency Planning & Mutual Aid Instructor: Glenn Meyers
4:00PM: Utility Budget Setting Instructor: Jenny Zhang

 

Friday

8:00AM: Understanding Energy Policy Environment in the Northeast Instructor: Christian Rodrick

9:30AM:  Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Public Awareness Instructor: Karen Sousa

11:00AM: Understanding the Utility Bill & Energy Affordability Instructor: William Hinkle

 

Track: Customer Service

 

Wednesday:

8:00AM: Residential Regulators Instructor: Tim Lonergan

10:30AM: Atmospheric Corrosion Inspection and Classification Instructor: Mike Harmon

1:15PM: Meter Installation Instructor: Scott Crocker
2:30PM: Incident Investigation for First Responders Instructor: Brad Thomas

 

Thursday

8:00AM: Dealing with Code Violations Instructor: David Brogan

9:15AM: Gas Pipe Sizing Instructor: Dan Lyne

10:45AM: Carbon Monoxide Hazards and Responses Instructor: Scott Crocker

1:15PM: Instructor Hands-on Leak Investigation Instructor: Brad Thomas

2:30PM: Instructor Hands-on Leak Investigation Instructor: Brad Thomas
4:00PM: Instructor Hands-on Leak Investigation Instructor: Brad Thomas

 

Friday

8:00AM: Incident Command Instructor: Chief Brian Nardelli

9:30AM: Fire Investigation Instructor: Chief Brian Nardelli 

11:00AM: Terrorism Instructor: Chief Brian Nardelli

 

Track: Distribution

 

Wednesday

8:00AM: Gas Operations System Operating Procedures Instructors: Jenny Angelari and Steve Dombrowski

10:30AM: Kleiss Flow Stopping Including GoVAC Cross Compression Instructor: John Zuccaro

1:15PM: Prevention & Mitigation of Gas System OverPressurization Instructor: Mark Dupuis
2:30PM: Job Site Safety – Excavation & Trenching Instructor: Matt Damato

 

Thursday

8:00AM: Damage Prevention Instructor: Chris Clark

9:15AM: Trenchless Technology (Part 1) Instructor: George Ragula

10:45AM: Trenchless Technology (Part 2) Instructor: George Ragula

1:15PM: Overview of Gas Incident Investigation Instructor: Walter Munro

2:30PM: Lessons Learned from Gas Utility Incidents Instructor: Andrew Cardin and Joseph Cardin
4:00PM: Basics of Field Applied Coatings Instructor: Shane Quackenbush

 

Friday

8:00AM: History of Welding Instructors: Andrew Cardin and Joseph Cardin

9:30AM: Welding Fundamentals & Hands-On For 1st Timers Instructors: Andrew Cardin and Joseph Cardin

11:00AM: Welding Fundamentals & Hands-On For 1st Timers Instructors: Andrew Cardin and Joseph Cardin

 

Track: Construction

 

Wednesday

8:00AM: Pressure Testing Instructor: Aaron Audette

10:30AM: Facility Locating/Class Instructor: Eric Denslow and Mike Wright

1:15PM: Facility Locating/Class (Hands-on) Instructor: Eric Denslow and Mike Wright
2:30PM: Pigging Distribution Piping Instructor: Steve Dombrowski

 

Thursday

8:00AM: Understanding static electricity in natural gas piping systems Instructor: Dirk Smith

9:15AM: Pipe Squeezing & Flow Control Instructor: James Taylor

10:45AM: Plastic Pipe Joining (Part 1) Instructor: Gene Cote, Ernie MacDonald, Steve Joslyn

1:15PM:Plastic Pipe Joining (Part 2) Instructor: Gene Cote, Ernie MacDonald, Steve Joslyn

2:30PM: Plastic Pipe Joining (part 3) Instructor: Gene Cote, Ernie MacDonald, Steve Joslyn
4:00PM: Bagging and Stopping Instructor: Ernest MacDonald

 

Friday

8:00AM: Hands On Construction Demos for First Timers Instructors: William Jerome, Ernie MacDonald and Gene Cote

9:30AM: Hands On Construction Demos for First Timers Instructors: William Jerome, Ernie MacDonald and Gene Cote

11:00AM: Hands On Construction Demos for First Timers Instructors: William Jerome, Ernie MacDonald and Gene Cote

 

Track: Gas Supply, Storage & Transmission

 

Wednesday

8:00AM: Introduction to Gas Supply & Control Instructor: John Salemi and Kelly Barahona

10:30AM: New Technology at the City Gate Instructor: Ben Bauer and Scott Laplante

1:15PM: Introduction to Natural Gas Markets and Prices and Happenings Instructor: Chris Mullen 
2:30PM: RNG as a Supply Source, the Why and How Instructor: Ryan Hess

 

Thursday

8:00AM:Basics of Field Monitoring & Controlling of Pressure Flow Part 1 Instructor: Scott Laplante

9:15AM: Basics of Field Monitoring & Controlling of Pressure Flow Part 2 Instructor: Scott Laplante 

10:45AM:  Weather Forecasting and How it is used to Predict Gas Instructor: Richard Wilson

1:15PM: LNG/CNG Supply - Overview, System Considerations and Planning Instructor: Tom Kennedy

2:30PM: The Basics of Pickling a New Natural Gas Pipeline Instructor: Mike Mullett
4:00PM: Odorization of the Natural Gas System Instructor: Scott Laplante

 

Friday

8:00AM: LNG Peak Shaving Plants - Life Extensions Instructor: Anthony Sweeney

9:30AM: Hydrogen Supply - Overview, System Consideration and Planning Instructor: Chris Cavanagh

11:00AM: Transmission Wellhead to City Gate Instructor: Christopher Stutz and Mohamed Eldesouky

 

 

Track: Measurement/Control/System Design

 

Wednesday

8:00AM: Bridge & Rail Crossing Design & Construction Instructor: Derek Smith

10:30AM: AC Mitigation Instructor: Gary Barton

1:15PM: Portable LNG as a Supply Source Instructor: Carl Hogue
2:30PM: Residential and Commercial Regulators: Sizing and Selection Instructor: Jason Rosen

 

Thursday

8:00AM: Distribution System Modelling Instructor: Kasey Elkin

9:15AM: Fundamentals of District Regulator Station Design Instructor: Mark Lamping

10:45AM: Isolation Fittings Instructor: Mike Pieciuk

1:15PM: Distribution & Transmission Valves and Valve O&M Instructor: Bob Powell and Ryan Popp

2:30PM: Gate Station Design 1 Instructor: Pat Callahan
4:00PM: Gate Station Design 2 Instructor: Pat Callahan

 

Friday

8:00AM: Fundamentals of Odor Level Testing Instructor: Greg Ebert

9:30AM: Prevention and Mitigation of Gas System Over pressurization Instructor: Bob Naper and Chuck Cotting

11:00AM: Prevention and Mitigation of Gas System Over pressurization Part 2 Instructor: Bob Naper and Chuck Cotting