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Natural Gas Council Letter to Senate

Published: 07/29/2010

The Natural Gas Council responds to an earlier letter from industrial organizations. The Council members assert that new natural gas supplies make it possible to expand natural gas usage in the electric and transportation sectors and support the use of natural gas as a solution for reducing emissions. The Council members also state that they are opposed to legislation which places natural gas at a disadvantage as compared with other energy resources.    More>>

Natural Gas Council Releases Key Policies on Climate Change Legislation

Published: 05/13/2010

The Natural Gas Council today unveiled six fundamental climate change policies it said should be incorporated into any climate legislation developed by Congress, so that natural gas can most effectively help the nation achieve its energy and environmental goals. This marks the first time the organizations comprising the Natural Gas Council have declared shared positions on climate change. Please see the attached letter.

Natural Gas Pipeline and Storage Infrastructure Projections Through 2030 Press Release

Published: 10/20/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 20, 2009  CONTACT: Richard Hoffmann (202-216-5909) Multi-Billion Dollar Investments in Natural Gas Infrastructure Required to Meet Projected Long-Term Supply and Demand Outlook New Study Indicates Robust Domestic Supply Outlook and Growth from Electric Generation as Key Drivers Over Next Two Decades WASHINGTON , D.C. – Projected growth in North American natural gas supplies and market growth in the U.S. and Canada ... More>>

INGAA Letter to Majority Leader regarding Natural Gas Transmission

Published: 02/23/2009

INGAA sent a letter to Senator Harry Reid, the Majority Leader of the Senate, regarding energy infrastructure development and interstate natural gas pipelines.  The letter was sent to coincide with the National Clean Energy Project: Building the New Economy forum that was held in Washington, February 23, 2009, and co-sponsored by Senator Reid and the Center for American Progress.  

Guidelines for Parallel Construction of Pipelines

Published: 01/21/2009

These  guidelines were developed using a consensus process by a work group formed by Foundation members. The guidelines draw upon the experience and leading practices of the full breadth of INGAA Foundation members as well as practices used throughout the industry, including the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Best Practices and API 1166 - Recommended Practice on Excavation Monitoring and Observation. The measures proposed in this document tie to those used as a standard practice in FERC ... More>>

INGAA Voices Opposition to H.R. 6720

Published: 08/28/2008

WASHINGTON – According to a letter issued by the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), H.R. 6720 (The Natural Gas Strategy Act), if enacted, would stifle investment in natural gas infrastructure at a critical time for the expansion of the nation’s energy transportation network.  INGAA released the following statement by its president, Donald F. Santa, Jr., in opposition to the legislation, as introduced in late July by Rep. Timothy H. Bishop of ... More>>

Natural Gas Council Analysis of the Lieberman-Warner Climate Regulation Bill (S. 3036)

Published: 06/02/2008

(Washington, DC) A new study by the Natural Gas Council concludes that legislation to be debated in the U.S. Senate this week is likely to increase natural gas demand without addressing the need for increased supply. David Parker, president and CEO of the American Gas Association, was one of several council members to respond to the study’s findings.  “We take global climate change seriously and believe that natural gas will be a key part of any effective climate change ... More>>

New INGAA Foundation Report Examines Industry Workforce Issues

Published: 08/02/2007

The natural gas transmission industry faces a difficult challenge in maintaining an adequate technical workforce today and throughout the next decade.  The INGAA Foundation has released a new report,  “ Securing Our future: Developing the Next Workforce - An Analysis of Risk and Recommended Strategies For the Natural Gas Pipeline Industry” .   This study assesses the risks to the industry’s workforce and knowledge assets resulting from the present level ... More>>

INGAA Responds to Dingell/Boucher Climate Letter

Published: 03/19/2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  WASHINGTON  – Responding to a request from leaders of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee for perspectives on global climate change policy options, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), today urged lawmakers to recognize the importance of clean-burning natural gas as a critical bridge fuel in any policy effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In a letter to Committee Chairman John Dingell (D-MI) and Subcommittee ... More>>