Natural Gas Distribution Self-Study Program

Written in broad terms, this self-study program is useful to natural gas companies in all areas of the United States. The course text is revised and updated regularly under the guidance of industry professionals. This newly-revised course covers the physical systems and details the system operations of the distribution industry. The course also discusses the business environment and safety aspects of the distribution industry. This course provides 18 PDH credits.

This course was developed under the guidance of Texas A&M University Engineering Division and industry professionals with years of practical experience. In addition to the information in this course, lesson assignments are prepared to encourage personnel to become familiar with their own companies' operations relative to the subjects covered. Material is revised and updated regularly to remain current with industry practices and developments.

Southern Gas Association links people, ideas and information in providing services and support activities which improve individual and corporate performance in the transmission, distribution, and marketing of natural gas service to all customers served by member companies.

Plan 1 is a correspondence course with lessons evaluated and graded by Texas A&M University. This plan is especially recommended for personnel in smaller smaller cities and remote locations.

Plan 2 is part of an in-house training program. Companies that prefer to use their training facilities and personnel for the course may purchase the text.