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Q&A with Michael Isper

INGAA and its members are strongly committed to ensuring the security, reliability and resilience of natural gas transmission pipelines.  Functioning as the facilitator on behalf of its members, INGAA works collaboratively and regularly with [...] Read More

INGAA Welcomes New Cyber and Physical Security Director

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) is proud to welcome Michael Isper as its new Director of Security, Reliability and Resilience. Isper will lead the cyber and physical security efforts for the association, managing its [...] Read More

Pipeline Safety Technology Series: T.D. Williamson

On June 26, 2019, INGAA and the INGAA Foundation hosted a Natural Gas Pipeline Technology Showcase on Capitol Hill, educating lawmakers, federal agencies and their staff members on the different types of inspection tools used to inspect interstate [...] Read More

Study: New York and New England Need Natural Gas � and That Starts With Pipelines

United States’ natural gas production has skyrocketed over the last 14 years, increasing by 91 percent and transforming the nation from an energy importer to energy exporter. Notwithstanding this energy abundance, communities across New York [...] Read More

Pipeline Safety Technology Series: Baker Hughes

On June 26, 2019, INGAA and the INGAA Foundation hosted a Natural Gas Pipeline Technology Showcase on Capitol Hill, educating lawmakers, federal agencies and their staff members on the different types of inspection tools used to inspect interstate [...] Read More

Joint Association Letter in Support of Pipeline Safety Advisory Committees

Secretary Chao: Our organizations write to express support for the Department of Transportation’s Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Committee and Technical Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Standards Committee – also known as the Gas [...] Read More

Natural Gas Pipeline Technology Showcase

On June 26, INGAA and the INGAA Foundation hosted a Natural Gas Pipeline Technology Showcase on Capitol Hill, offering members of Congress, federal agencies and their staffs a firsthand opportunity to learn about the technologies and tools used to [...] Read More

Pipeline Safety Technology Series: Enduro Pipeline Services

On June 26, 2019, INGAA and the INGAA Foundation hosted a Natural Gas Pipeline Technology Showcase on Capitol Hill, educating lawmakers, federal agencies and their staff members on the different types of inspection tools used to inspect interstate [...] Read More

Pipeline Safety Technology Series: The ROSEN Group

On June 26, 2019, INGAA and the INGAA Foundation hosted a Natural Gas Pipeline Technology Showcase on Capitol Hill, educating lawmakers, federal agencies and their staff members on the different types of inspection tools used to inspect interstate [...] Read More

Donald F. Santa Testifies at FERC “Security Investments for Infrastructure” Technical Conference

Good morning, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) appreciates the opportunity to address the Commission and senior officials of the Department of Energy on the important topic of current cyber and physical security practices to [...] Read More

INGAA Statement on President Trump�s Environmental Address

Don Santa, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s speech on U.S. environmental priorities:   “Domestic natural gas [...] Read More

Pipeline Technology Showcase Educates Lawmakers on Capitol Hill

On June 26, INGAA and the INGAA Foundation hosted a Natural Gas Pipeline Technology Showcase on Capitol Hill, offering members of Congress, federal agencies and their staffs a firsthand opportunity to learn about the technologies and tools used to [...] Read More

Natural Gas-Powered Electricity Can Keep Americans Cool This Summer

A study conducted by the National Weather Service found that extreme heat is the primary contributor to weather-related fatalities when analyzing a 30-year average. As the hottest days of summer draw near, it is critical that Americans have access [...] Read More

INGAA Statement on CEQ Draft NEPA Guidance on Consideration of GHG Emissions

“INGAA appreciates CEQ’s draft guidance clarifying the analysis required by agencies to evaluate greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) for proposed energy infrastructure projects under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). We [...] Read More

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

Leak vs. Rupture Thresholds for Material and Construction Anamolies

INTRODUCTION The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has recently proposed a “Draft Integrity Verification Process” (IVP), part of which requires hydrostatic testing to establish the maximum allowable [...] Read More

INGAA Statement on EPA Clean Water Act 401 Guidance

Don Santa, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Water Act Section [...] 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