THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF THE AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION OCTOBER 2015 AMERICANGAS 25TH ANNUAL BUYER’S GUIDE 42 GAME PROFILE: NGVAMERICA’S CHANGERS MATT GODLEWSKI 36 THE GROWING ABUNDANCE OF NATURAL GAS HAS OPENED UP THREE SURPRISING NEW MARKETS BelGas.net 800.727.5646 Industry leading 2 week lead time Made in the U.S.A. Quality-driven customer focus BelGAS Channel Partner Spotlight Master Controls lnc. Phone: (800) 521-5738 I Fax: (740) 587-2531 P.O. Box 217 Granville, OH 43023 I www.mastercontrolsinc.com AMERICAN GAS AMERICANGAS VOLUMEAMERICAN 97 NUMBER GAS 8 OCTOBER 2015 FEATURES Cover Story 24 Game Changers BY JULIA BAILEY The abundance and affordability of natural gas are creating new markets for this clean fossil fuel. Here are three long- awaited—and perhaps surprising—new applications. Feature 30 Can You Dig It? BY ALICE CLAMP When it comes to damage prevention, more consumers and excavators are calling 811 due to concerted efforts and unique programs offered by natural gas utilities. Profile 36 NGVAmerica’s Matt Godlewski With more than 20 years’ experience as a lobbyist in the automobile industry, Matt Godlewski is in the perfect posi- tion to lead NGVAmerica during a transformative time. 25th Annual Buyer’s Guide 42 Vendor Listings by Category 42 Alphabetical Listing of Vendors 58 24 PIPELINE STATE WATCH BURNER TIPS Go Speed Racer 5 Emissions 9 Planting the Seeds 15 Public Acceptance 98 Interactive natural gas emissions maps Earning the social license to build Florida 16 Digest 6 educate customers. new gas infrastructure is a huge Connecticut Natural Gas nears State residents who save energy can task, say Hansch van der Velden of completion on major project; GTL NGVs 10 earn cash rebates. Gasunie and Dimitri Schildmeijer of opportunities are on the rise in the LNG is now on the same footing as WPNT Communications. Commu- Illinois 16 U.S.; utilities announce mergers and diesel. nications and engagement are now A new program relieves the pressure acquisitions; and more. essential ingredients for growth. By the Numbers 12 of high heating bills. Who are among the top 30 natural Pipelines 6 Massachusetts 17 DEPARTMENTS gas-producing nations in the world? Dominion East Ohio is using new Pipeline repair activity can now be If they were countries,10 U.S. states technology for pipeline inspections; virtually invisible. President’s Message 2 would be near the top. and public awareness impacts Natural gas technologies are Utah 18 pipeline repair. improving utility operations and People 13 Legislation promises to reduce state- businesses in very real ways. wide pollution from heavy-duty trucks. What’s next? Renewable Gas 7 Places 14 Grad student develops renewable California 19 Jobs 96 natural gas cleaning process. All new homes in the state will be zero net energy by 2020. ONLINE EXCLUSIVE Ad Index 99 Science 8 Natural Gas Growth New York 20 University initiative anticipates the AGA’s newest report examines The Big Apple will convert all organic Making a Difference 100 future role of natural gas. growth factors in the natural gas waste into biofuels by 2018. For Dominion employees, being distribution sector. Read it now at positive role models for kids comes www.amgas.org. Alaska 21 naturally. The state’s proposed LNG project has been approved to ship to Asia. COVER ILLUSTRATION BY GORDON STUDER. ABOVE PHOTO COURTESY OF GE TRANSPORTATION. OCTOBER 2015 AMERICAN GAS 1 Throughout the natural gas industry, we are using technology to improve utility operations and businesses in local communities in very real ways. But while we use and benefit from natural gas now, there is still more we could do to take advantage of this PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE clean fuel. BY DAVE McCURDY WHAT’S NEXT? oth personally and professionally, I have Natural Gas Retrofit Kit, in testing since the spring of 2013, always been eager to play a role in the innova- is the first dual-fuel-powered locomotive kit in North America tion that continues to advance our nation. In and enables engines to run on up to 80 percent natural gas with Congress, I served on the House Science and no loss of performance, according to GE Transportation. And Space Committee, and my entry into the trade IntelliChoice Energy, a subsidiary of AGA member Southwest association world was as president and CEO of Gas Corp., has developed the NextAire™ Gas Heat Pump the Electronic Industries Alliance during the system. The company’s CEO says there are more than 700,000 rise of the digital revolution. In these roles and units installed worldwide, but Americans have just recently others throughout my career, I have seen how begun to understand what natural gas heating and cooling are creativity and ingenuity can give us the tools to improve our all about. connectivity and productivity. In “Can You Dig It?” on page 30, we learn about two utilities BI consider myself an early adopter, and I am a strong in New York that use damage prevention vehicles equipped with advocate for better living and working through technological advanced data management technology to inspect third-party advancements. For example, I still enjoy how a device that sits excavations near pipelines. New York State Electric & Gas Corp. in the palm of my hand keeps me connected to friends and col- and Rochester Gas and Electric Corp. have partnered with leagues throughout the world and captures enduring memories Bytronics Inc. to develop an application used to track and man- with my grandchildren. age field visits that enables real-time communications between Throughout the natural gas industry, we are using technol- the requests from the one-call center to mark underground ogy to continue to make our operations safer and more efficient facilities and their dispatchers. Excavation damage remains a huge and our product more affordable. Advances in the production, safety concern, and I applaud utilities throughout the country transportation and delivery of natural gas have brought down that are working on innovative solutions and raising awareness of the price. Natural gas utilities are also making their customers’ the importance of calling 811 before you dig. lives easier by empowering them to track their energy usage, pay As I read these stories, the frequent use of the word “next” bills and get assistance with the touch of a button. In this issue of in product names and projects struck me. While we use and American Gas, we see how technology is improving utility opera- benefit from natural gas now, there is still so much more we tions and businesses in their local communities in very real ways. could do to take advantage of this clean fuel. I continue to be In “Game Changers” on page 24, you will read about some excited by the idea of the next innovation that will advance our of the innovations taking place on the water and over the rails. clean energy future. u This past summer, Carnival Corp., the world’s largest cruise ship operator, announced plans to launch four “next-generation” cruise ships featuring capacity for 6,600 guests—the largest ships in the world—and fueled by LNG. The four ships are targeted for delivery beginning in 2019, and two are already planned to sail in Europe. GE Transportation’s NextFuel™ President and CEO, [email protected] 2 AMERICAN GAS OCTOBER 2015 The best kept secret in the oil business. Maybe it’s because of our industry-leading logistics. Or the fact that we have one of the largest feets in the nation. Or maybe it’s that we use both to react to the changing needs of your business. 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