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THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF THE AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION MAY 2015
AMERICANGAS
IGU’S DAVID CARROLL
ON THE ROLE OF
NATURAL GAS IN THE
GLOBAL ENERGY MIX 46
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Cover Story 24
Gas Advocacy,
Now More Than Ever
Even as natural gas consumption is
growing, countries around the world are
struggling with challenges to access, mar-
kets and social license—all of which the
International Gas Union is facing head on.
Profile 58
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PIPELINE Cybersecurity 8 New Jersey 18 BURNER TIPS
Information sharing can help protect South Jersey Gas is proposing a
Field Work? Now There’s against cyber attacks. customer comparison program to Financial 66
an App for That 5 further boost energy efficiency. Natural gas has the potential to
be a game changer for the energy
NGVs 10
Digest 6 industry, says Navigant’s Gordon
Compressed natural gas prices New York 20
The Tennessee Valley Authority Pickering. Here are three key factors
will remain competitive over oil. The state remains a top consumer
moves to natural gas; hydraulic we all should know.
of natural gas even as it bans
fracturing ramps up fertilizer produc-
By the Numbers 12 hydraulic fracturing.
tion; researchers design hybrid
Infrastructure growth, increased de-
ship engine; and more. DEPARTMENTS
mand and higher energy efficiency Utah 21
Customer Service 6 are key drivers to natural gas’ Proposed compressed natural gas President’s Message 2
Consumers can save energy by sustainability. conversion program puts money As the U.S. prepares to lead the
playing video games. directly into consumers’ pockets. International Gas Union’s 2015–18
People 14
triennium, we have an opportunity
Fresh Ideas 9 Florida 21 to advance the global conversation
Places 16
A new bill in Oregon is helping The state enters the LNG race. for natural gas.
NW Natural further emission
reductions; and a first-of-its-kind Michigan 22 Jobs 64
STATE WATCH
online gas leak map is garnering Cleaner-burning natural gas is on
positive response. the governor’s 2015 agenda. Ad Index 67
All Aboard
for Natural Gas 17.
Standards 7 Making a Difference 68
The U.S. Department of Energy Maine 18 Employee volunteers with DTE’s
talks about zero-energy building Government officials and others Energy Farm Project are reaping the
standards. look to natural gas to save the benefits of growing good food for
state’s paper industry. those in need in Detroit.
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As the U.S. prepares to lead the International Gas Union’s
2015–18 triennium, we have an opportunity to advance the
global conversation about the best way to deliver essential
energy, boost our global economy and improve our
environment through the strategic use of natural gas.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
BY DAVE McCURDY
A GLOBAL VISION FOR GAS
ur nation’s dependence on oil has through its premier role in the natural gas industry. In October
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consistently shaped our economic, 2011 in Croatia, the United States was selected to lead the Inter-
energy, foreign and defense poli- national Gas Union between 2015 and 2018. We will assume the
cies. In these pages just a year ago, IGU presidency in Paris next month, and our three-year term will
I observed that Russia’s hostility in conclude when we host the 27th World Gas Conference in June
the Ukraine has everything to do 2018 in Washington, D.C. David Carroll, president of the Gas
with Ukraine being a gateway for a Technology Institute, will serve as the president of IGU, while I
vital flow of energy in the region. As will serve as chairman of the 2018 World Gas Conference National
chairman of the House Permanent Organizing Committee.
Select Committee on Intelligence in the 1990s, I watched how The IGU represents the natural gas industries of 91 nations
energy dependence became a contributing factor to deep involve- and is involved in advocacy around the world on their behalf. Its
ment in the Middle East and proxy competition with Russia in numerous committees provide opportunities for more than 1,000
much of the world. While the United States is and has always been members of the global gas community to share best practices
exceptional in so many respects, our energy dependence has pulled and engage in discussions relating to all segments of the natural
us into conflicts that we otherwise might have avoided. gas value chain. This is a critical opportunity to capitalize on the
Now this country has the potential to enter a new chapter United States’ role as a global energy leader. Our technological
where our level of involvement throughout the world will not be advancements, abundant supply and vast delivery network can
dictated by dependence on energy but instead by other strategic not only benefit our nation but can change the way we use energy
objectives. Our nation fosters unparalleled innovation and techno- throughout the globe.
logical development. American ingenuity unlocked vast supplies of Clean, abundant natural gas has the potential to affect every
natural gas from shale deposits deep beneath the earth’s surface. The aspect of our lives and those throughout the world, from the power
blessings from this discovery are touching the lives of every single we need to the products we use. Over the next three years, the
American as we have created jobs, reinvigorated our economy, low- U.S. will lead a global conversation about the best way to deliver
ered utility bills and invested in upgrading the 2.4 million miles of essential energy while boosting our global economy and improv-
pipelines that deliver this clean energy safely and reliably to homes ing our environment through smart policies and best practices that
and businesses. encourage the strategic use of natural gas. I know I am not alone
In some cases, policies need to be revised to clear the way for all in saying that I look forward to this opportunity to work with our
Americans to experience the energy efficiency, environmental and partners in the U.S. and around the world to help shape the global
affordability benefits of natural gas. Our abundant supply and vast vision of gas for years to come. u
infrastructure are the envy of the world. We envision a future where
natural gas not only provides energy for homes and businesses but
runs a significant number of our vehicles, generates power and sup-
ports other forms of renewable energy.
Approximately five years ago, the American Gas Associa-
tion embarked on a mission to assert America’s global leadership
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OFFICERS DIRECTORS Michael P. McMasters, Chesapeake Utilities Corp.
Scott L. Morris, Avista Corp.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Craig L. Adams, PECO Energy, an Exelon Co. Michael Noone, SourceGas LLC
Terry D. McCallister, WGL Holdings Inc. William J. Akley, EverSource Energy Morgan K. O’Brien, Peoples Natural Gas
Dennis V. Arriola, Southern California Gas Co.
Scott M. Prochazka, CenterPoint Energy
FIRST VICE CHAIRMAN Robert F. Beard, UGI Utilities Inc. Ian Robertson, Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Ralph A. LaRossa, Public Service Electric & Gas Co. Lawrence T. Borgard, Utilities, Integrys Energy Group
John G. Russell, CMS Energy Corp.
Carl L. Chapman, Vectren Corp.
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SECOND VICE CHAIRMAN Kim R. Cocklin, Atmos Energy Corp. Robert C. Skaggs, Jr., NiSource Inc.
Pierce H. Norton II, ONE Gas Inc. Laurence M. Downes, New Jersey Resources
Thomas E. Skains, Piedmont Natural Gas Co. Inc.
Jeffrey E. DuBois, South Jersey Gas Co.
John W. Somerhalder II, AGL Resources
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN Gordon L. Gillette, Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas
Ronald J. Tanski, National Fuel Gas Co.
Gregg S. Kantor, NW Natural Kimberly J. Harris, Puget Sound Energy
John P. Hester, Southwest Gas Corp.
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IN THIS SECTION
Video games help consumers save energy 6
DOE reviews comments on zero-energy building standards 7
Information sharing will help protect against cyber attacks 8
AMERICAN GAS
FIELD WORK? NOW THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT
A partnership between IBM and Apple could change the way
technicians work
The Field Connect app for iOS is designed to systems while on the job. They will receive
deliver real-time, location-based information push notifications on nearby hazards, power
to field personnel and linemen, whether they outages and crews, which, according to IBM,
are hundreds of feet above the earth in a cherry will “allow them to work beyond the truck like
picker or knee-deep at a worksite. never before.”
With their safety in mind, the app gives Along with up-to-the-minute information
workers the ability to access customer informa- based on their location, the app provides per-
tion systems, outage management, work-order sonalized training and safety tips on demand.
management and geographic information —Adam Folk
MAY 2015 AMERICAN GAS 5
CUSTOMER SERVICE sic motivation to save energy, not just for a cash
reward, but as an end in itself. A well-designed
AMERICAN GAS
Game On game can bring us to the point where we enjoy
the effort of saving energy and persist in doing so
after the game is over.”
Video games can help consumers learn

how to save energy
In the long run, all of those games of “Angry FRESH IDEAS
Birds” might be costing you more on energy than
D I G E S T they should. Instead of lobbing birds at evil pigs, An Emission Mission
a host of new video games are making it fun for
The United Arab Emirates plans to consumers to save energy and natural gas, accord- A new bill in Oregon is helping NW
import an increased amount ing to a recent report by the American Council for Natural further its emission reduction
of natural gas from Qatar an Energy-Efficient Economy. programs
through the Dolphin pipeline to Utility companies and researchers are attempt-
meet growing domestic demand, ing to redirect our penchant for shooting digital An Oregon natural gas utility plans to
according to Energy Minister zombies and aliens into real-world reductions in build on its successful carbon-offset
Suhail Al Mazrouei. He said the energy use through “gameification.” The report program by establishing new initiatives to
UAE will also expand imports of analyzed 22 games developed since 2010 and lower greenhouse gases.
liquefied natural gas and advance found that by turning energy-saving strategies into NW Natural is planning a series of programs
its own deposits of high-sulfur gas. something fun, participants saved 3 to 6 percent spurred, in part, by a recent state bill that incen-
The UAE needs additional natural on their energy use. tivizes natural gas utilities to invest in projects
gas to generate electricity for a Of the games examined by researchers, all that reduce emissions. Former Oregon Gov. John
growing population and expand either gave players rewards for energy savings ac- Kitzhaber signed the bill into law last summer.
energy-intensive industries such as tivities, provided challenges in which players com- “This is an excellent opportunity to demon-
aluminum and steel. peted to save the most energy during a given time strate our spirit of innovation—and showcase
period, used real-time data on a player’s energy use the important role natural gas can play in help-
The decrease in global crude as feedback or made use of virtual worlds. ing our region meet its environmental goals,”
oil prices has helped drive U.S. One Wisconsin construction company used Bill Edmonds, NW Natural environmental and
natural gas imports to the a game called “iChoose” by Cool Choices to sustainability director, told American Gas.
highest in at least seven encourage staff to compete on energy-saving tasks Melissa Moore, a NW Natural spokes-
years, even as the country based on a monthly goal, such as saving water or woman, said the bill allows companies like hers
prepares to begin exporting. natural gas. Employees earned points for com- to undertake emission reductions in ways that
Deliveries to pipelines from LNG pleting tasks and logged their progress on the would not be possible without it, as well as serve
terminals in Maryland and Mas- company’s website. A leaderboard let them know customers and the community.
sachusetts in January were the how they fared when compared with co-workers. The company has formed a Carbon Solutions
highest compared with data dating Winning teams and individuals earned cash prizes program team to explore several ways to reduce its
to late 2007, according to Ventyx and grants that they could donate to charity. carbon footprint, she said. Ideas include reducing
data compiled by Bloomberg. In Meanwhile, applications such as JouleBug natural gas emissions from blow-downs during
addition, volumes in January were prompt players to upload details about their pipeline repair and starting an oil conversion pro-
more than six times higher than homes (square footage, type of heating, age) and gram that would encourage customers to convert
one year ago, when the polar vor- import data from their utility accounts. Then the from oil furnaces to natural gas. The company is
tex stimulated record consumption. app provides energy-saving tasks that range from also examining a proposal for large commercial
changing a lightbulb to caulking a leaky window. and industrial customers in which they would
Following an environmental review According to the report, efforts by utilities and invite them to use natural gas for their combined
that received comments from businesses to reward players in the game tend to heat and power or distributed generation projects
more than 1,500 respondents, the translate into subconscious habits that lead to sav- to increase their energy efficiency.
Tennessee Valley Authority board ing energy in the real world. “Ultimately, we envision a wide array of proj-
of directors approved replac- “The most effective games use social norms ects that can reduce emissions,” Edmonds said.
ing the Allen Fossil Plant, and social networking to compare, amplify and “Conceptually, these range from using biogas
a 55-year-old coal plant in reward players’ efforts,” the report said. “All these from dairy farms in motor vehicles to investing
Memphis, with a natural elements work together to increase players’ intrin- in district-based CHP systems.”
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D I G E S T
The company will work to further refine its energy buildings, including how the public feels gas plant that will help ensure
ideas in 2015, Moore said. In the meantime, about the definitions and whether they should continued low-cost and depend-
NW Natural will continue to enroll customers be changed to represent different scopes, such as able electricity for the area.
in its Smart Energy program, which began in buildings, campuses and communities. Compared with the coal plant,
2007. The program asks customers to pay a sur- “A broadly accepted market definition of the natural gas plant will reduce
charge of a few dollars a month for carbon offset [zero-energy building] boundaries and metrics is carbon emissions by more than
programs. About 25,000 customers are enrolled. foundational to efforts by governments, utilities, 60 percent, nitrogen oxides by
or private entities to recognize or incentivize 90 percent and sulfur dioxide by
zero-energy buildings,” the DOE notice said. nearly 100 percent.
STANDARDS At its most basic level, a zero-energy build-
ing generates enough renewable energy onsite A report from Navigant Research
Toward Zero to equal or surpass its annual energy use. In the suggests that sales of vehicles
past, industry and regulators have disagreed on that run on compressed
The U.S. Department of Energy has how to measure the energy produced by a build- natural gas will reach nearly
begun a conversation on zero-energy ing, how emissions play into the calculations and 4 million annually by the
building standards the very definition of “zero.” And there are other year 2024. Increasingly strict fuel
questions. For instance, do renewable resources economy and tailpipe emissions
Zero-energy buildings are increasingly have to be onsite if there isn’t enough space? Can standards in major automotive
becoming a goal in modern construction. they be close by? Can combustion fuels be used? markets are leading automakers to
However, there is currently no common How do you calculate emissions saved from zero- provide alternatives to traditional
definition for “zero energy.” energy performance? gasoline- and diesel-fueled internal
The U.S. Department of Energy hopes The DOE said it “expects to use the defini- combustion engines. For many cus-
to change that with information it gets from tion and guidelines in DOE projects that provide tomers, particularly high-mileage
private businesses and the public. This year, the guidance on the design or operations of zero- fleet operators and consumers in
DOE put out a notice for private sector help in energy buildings, and in any DOE programs that regions with high retail prices for
determining a uniform set of standards for zero- recognize or track zero-energy buildings.” liquid fuels, compressed natural
gas vehicles offer an excellent
option for reducing operating costs
and CO emissions.
2
U.S. fertilizer producers have been
able to ramp up production thanks
to hydraulic fracturing technology
driving down the price of natural
gas. The U.S. imports 12 million
tons of nitrogen fertilizer each
year—a product that depends on
an ample supply of natural gas—
but companies such as Iowa Fertil-
izer are working to meet demand
domestically. Iowa Fertilizer is
set to build a fertilizer plant
in Lee County, Iowa, to produce
anhydrous ammonia, urea, urea
ammonium nitrate and diesel ex-
haust fluid, which will serve Iowa,
Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Min-
nesota with 1.5 million to 2 million
tons of nitrogen fertilizer a year.
The plant is set to be operational
by the end of 2015.
Continued on page 8
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D I G E S T
Continued from page 7 According to a DOE report, the definition McCurdy, AGA president and CEO, lauded
Waste Management and Giant should create a standardized basis for identify- Obama’s action. Cybersecurity is one of AGA’s
AMERICAN GAS
Eagle supermarkets in the ing zero-energy buildings for use by industry, be top 10 advocacy priorities, and McCurdy said
Pittsburgh region are using grant capable of being measured and verified, influence information sharing is a key part of protecting
money from the Pennsylvania the design and operation of buildings to substan- against cyber threats.
Department of Environmental tially reduce building energy consumption, be “America’s natural gas utilities work diligently
Protection to purchase compressed clear and easy to understand, set a long-term goal to enhance the cyber and physical security of our
natural gas vehicles as part of the and be capable of being in place without change operations, and we commend the administra-
final award package under Act 13 for some time into the future. tion for seeking and including industry insight
drilling impact fees. The compa- The agency already has a program for residen- and expertise during the development process,”
nies are working to expand tial structures, called Zero Energy Ready Home. McCurdy said. “We look forward to the con-
their already existing CNG tinuation of this productive collaboration as we
vehicle fleet. Waste Manage- address the directives in the executive order in
ment spokeswoman Erika Deyar- CYBERSECURITY concert with the U.S. Department of Homeland
min told the Observer-Reporter Security to ensure its outcomes will be feasible
newspaper that the company has Sharing is Caring and beneficial for all involved.”
“over 3,500 trucks across the The order, which is largely advisory in nature
country that run off of CNG, mak- AGA and the federal government are and was created with input from AGA, encour-
ing us the largest in our industry.” working on information-sharing measures ages more coordination in several ways. The order
Waste Management plans to use to help protect against cyber attacks promotes the development of more information
its $500,000 award toward 25 sharing and analysis centers between businesses and
vehicles for a total of 55 CNG- President Barack Obama wants government the government. These ISACs are designed to share
operated vehicles, while Giant and private industries to be more open about information about cyber threats across a region or
Eagle has $400,000 budgeted for the threats to their computer systems, and the in response to a specific threat. It also directs the
16 vehicles, bringing its total to American Gas Association is embracing his efforts. Department of Homeland Security to fund the
91 vehicles in the Pittsburgh and Obama recently signed an executive order creation of a nonprofit organization to develop a
Cleveland areas. that lays the framework for increased coopera- common set of voluntary standards for the ISACs,
tion and information sharing between private which will improve the coordination between regu-
Researchers in Copenhagen, industries and the federal government. Dave lators and private companies. Lastly, it streamlines
Denmark, have developed a ship
engine that runs on both
diesel fuel and liquefied
natural gas. Safety and ef-
ficient fuel use were key compo-
nents in the development of the
engine, with engineers taking an
in-depth look with high-speed
cameras to see how the engine
operates on LNG. “We’ve in-
creased our understanding of how
natural gas … is being ignited by
the diesel pilot inside the engine.
And this, of course, allows us to
optimize, for example, timing
[and] geometrical arrangements
of the different injectors in order
to ignite the gas as efficiently as
possible,” Johan Fredrik Hult said
in a Euronews story. Hult is an
optical engineer with MAN Diesel
& Turbo, the company coordinat-
ing the project.
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