SGA Spring Gas Conference and Expo
A technical conference for natural gas operators
8th Annual
“Natural Gas – America’s Clean, Abundant, Energy Solution”
2010 SGA Chairman's Theme
Terry McCallister, Chairman & CEO, Washington Gas - SGA Chairman of the Board
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Items Available for Download Now
- Brochure
- Vendor Demo Schedule
- Over-All Roster (available here soon)
- Sessino Roster (available here soon)
- Visit the Expo Web Page
- Expo Floor Plan
Conference Sponsors
Professional development credits are available.
The Program
Workshops
Transmission Pipeline Design Workshop
Establishing & Re-establishing Service
Leak Control & Detection
Valve School 101
Valve School 102
Regulator Workshop
Inspecting the Installation of Pipelines
M&R - Station Design
Incident Investigation
Locating Certification Course through Staking University
Recognize and React to AOC's
Service Tech Advanced - Workshop & Round Table
Tapping and Stopping
DOT 192 Workshop
Managing Pipeline Stress
Instrumentation
AC Mitigation
Pipeline Erosion & Sediment Control
Roundtables / Seminars
Operations
Marketing
Accounting
Mini LDC
The Expo features a mini LDC system (60' x 120') right on the exhibit floor. From transmission delivery through a city gate, to the end user; see all the equipment that goes into a gas system!
Registration Information
Download the Brochure above.
Hotel Information
Hotel is sold out of king rooms. Double/Double rooms are still available at the SGA group rate.
About the Rodeo
For questions about the rodeo events, please contact: Mike Chitwood, Ed Young Sales (704-393-1474)
To sign up for the rodeo events, contact: Debbie Krawzik ; 972-620-4012.
See page 16 of the Conference Brochure.
The SGA 2-Man Meter Set design will be utilizing 20 Light Swivel Connections (NOT 10 Light Swivel Connections). The 20 Light Connection is the primary size used in the Southeast. Therefore, 1) the 90 degree pipe elbow closest to the meter's inlet will be 3/4"x1" and 2) the 90 degree pipe elbow closest to the meter's outlet will be 1"x1".
An assortment of fittings, service regulator, meter and meter gaskets will be available in a tote box. There will be extra fittings \included in the box that will not be needed. Pipe dope is not required. The meter set must be wrench tight, level and set to National Gas Rodeo standards. Gloves are not required for this event. All participants must raise hands to signal completion of the event.
Teams will be allowed 1 minute prior to the start of the event to arrange fittings and check the meter set box.
If the event is not finished the team will receive the slowest time plus 20 sec. as their score.
There will be a 10-second penalty per infraction for any of the following:
For more information and a video demonstration see the National Gas Rodeo webpage:
http://www.midwestenergy.org/associations/4006/files/RodeoNew/rodeo_qualify.htm#met
Two Man: PIPE CUT - Fastest Time Wins
A four-inch length piece of 6 inch -.219" wall steel coated pipe will be cut. Teams will be required to provide their own Mechanical 4-wheel hinged cutter. Approved Cutters for this event are: (Ridgid Model 468-S, catalog # 83145) & (Reed Mfg Model H8S, item # 03140). Suggested Wheels for the cutter shall be designed to cut Steel Pipe. Teams may bring their owncustomized cutters and wheels. Custom cutters that are customized may not include a measuring device to assist in determining the coupon length.
The judges will measure the top of the coupon and the team will receive a 10-second penalty for each 1/4 inch the coupon is under or over 4 inches. Teams will not be allowed to use a measuring device. The event is over when the coupon hits the ground.If the cutter wheels are broken and the team cannot complete the event, the team will be given the slowest team time plus 10 seconds as their score. If the pipe cutters are damaged or broken the team will receive the slowest team time plus 30 seconds as their score.
Note: Pipe will be squared off prior to start of each event, at discretion of Event Judge. There will be a 10-second penalty per infraction for any of the following:
Technical questions about the rodeo event (rules and format)?
Mike Chitwood (michael.chitwood@eysco.com)
Websites & Resources National Gas Rodeo:
http://www.midwestenergy.org/associations/4006/files/RodeoNew/rodeo_home.htm
Exhibit Information:
We are excited to provide vendors with a new interactive, online exhibit system that wil allow you to
- View the floor plan in real time - Select your booth - Provide details about your product and servicesBooth Fees: $550 Additional Booth Personnel: $200
- View the floor plan in real time
- Select your booth
- Provide details about your product and servicesBooth Fees: $550 Additional Booth Personnel: $200
Click here to access the Exhibit website and reserve your booth.
SGA contact : Debbie Krawzik at 972-620-4012.
Product Demonstrations
During the lunch period on Tuesday, Associate Members are invited to sign up for product demonstrations. There will be two (2) demonstrations going on simultaneously and each demo will last 15 minutes. Similar products will not be demonstrated at the same time and all demonstration times will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Demonstrations begin at 11:30 and end at 1:30.
Take advantage of this time to view first-hand how various products and services can enhance and improve your operations.
To sign up contact Monica Mele
Thanks to our Sponsors!
Consolidated Pipe and Supply - Tuesday Reception
Increase your visibility at the Conference through an Event Sponsorship:
Click here to download the Sponsor Form, or contact Pat Downey at pdowney@southerngas.org
Planning Team - 2010
Chairman: Allen Casstevens, Standards Engineer - Atlanta Gas Light
Andy Thomas, City of Lexington
Ken Broughton, Lancaster County Natural Gas Authority
Joel Fox, Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Allen Nuttall, Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Julia Wright, PSNC Energy, a SCANA Co.
Tucker Bullock, PSNC Energy, a SCANA Co.
Greg McGlohorn, South Carolina Electric & Gas, a SCANA Co.
Cedric Green, South Carolina Electric & Gas, a SCANA Co.
Terryn Adams, York County Natural Gas
Randy Randolph, Southern Gas Association
Monica Mele, Southern Gas Association
Mike Grubb, Southern Gas Association
Associate Members
John Chapman, Heath Consultants, Inc.
Gene Dixon, McJunkin Red Man Corp.
Jon Beam, Equipment Controls
Rodeo Event Coordinators
Mike Chitwood, Ed Young Sales
Keith Napier, Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Accounting Roundtable
Eugene Stouse, Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Phyllis Barbour, PSNC Energy, a SCANA Co.
Sales and Marketing Roundtable
Greg Epting, Piedmont Natural Gas - Chairman
Ernie McGuire, Frontier Natural Gas - Co-Chairman
Dean Starling, PSNC Energy, a SCANA Co.
Don Bonner, Atmos Energy
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This page updated February 24, 2010
