Midstream Operations
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Midstream Operations
Learning Paths: Natural Gas Midstream Specialist
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Topics: Operations & Technical Execution
Type: Learning Path
This learning pathway is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the dynamic field of midstream natural gas operations. As a natural gas midstream specialist, you play a vital role in the transportation, processing, and storage of natural gas, ensuring it reaches consumers safely, efficiently, and sustainably. 

As a result of taking this course, the student should learn the following: 

  • Introduction to Natural Gas Midstream Operations:  

  • Foundational understanding of midstream operations, including transportation, storage, and distribution systems. 

  • Safety Protocols and Regulatory Compliance: 

  • Gas Processing and Treatment 

Ratemaking
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Ratemaking
Learning Paths: Natural Gas Utilities Specialist
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Topics: Commercial & Regulatory Strategy
Subtopics: Regulatory Compliance & Rates
Type: Learning Path

This learning pathway is intended for anyone needing or wanting a more thorough understanding of the ratemaking process natural gas companies follow to set rates charged to customers. Topics covered include fundamentals of economic regulation, regulatory overview, who regulates what: state and federal regulators and regulatory restructuring.

Safety Fundamentals
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Safety Fundamentals
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Topics: Safety & Compliance
Subtopics: HSE (Health, Safety, Environment)
Level: Introductory
Type: Learning Path
LEARNING PATH | 4h 30m

The Natural Gas Safety Professional Pathway provides learners the fundamental aspects of being a safety professional.  This includes ensuring the safe handling, transportation and usage of natural gas in various environments, including residential, commercial and industrial settings.  The primary focus will be on developing, implementing and enforcing safety protocols to prevent accidents, leaks and other hazards associated with natural gas.

Course objectives and topics covered: 

  • Safety Training 

  • Regulatory Compliance 

  • Safety Inspections 

  • Emergency Response Planning 

  • Risk Assessments 

  • Incident Investigation 

  • Public Awareness 

  • Documentation and Reporting 

  • Equipment Evaluation 

  • Continuous Improvement 


Communication and Public Relations
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Communication and Public Relations
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Topics: Commercial & Regulatory Strategy
Subtopics: Customer & Public Awareness
Type: Learning Path

he Natural Gas Communicator Pathway provides essential courses that focus on communication and public relations related to natural gas operations. A role in the Natural Gas Communications field requires extensive knowledge in Media relations, Crisis communication, Community Engagement and Public Relations. This track will provide the fundamental knowledge one needs to enhance their skills in Natural Gas Communications. 

Course Objectives and Topics Covered: 

  • Public Relations 

  • Community Engagement 

  • Media Relations 

  • Crisis Communication 

  • Internal Communication 

  • Regulatory Communication  

  • Educational Campaigns 

  • Stakeholder Communication 

Natural Gas Overview
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Natural Gas Overview
Learning Paths: Natural Gas Professional
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Topics: Operations & Technical Execution
Level: Introductory
Type: Learning Path
This learning pathway is intended for all audiences and introduces the student to the participants and key players in the natural gas industry.  


Topics covered include production companies, pipelines, gas supply marketers, local distribution companies (LDC's), end users and trade associations.



Innovative Technology
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Innovative Technology
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Topics: Energy Future
Subtopics: Emerging Technology
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The Natural Gas New Technologies Professional pathway explores innovative technologies and methods that are being developed and provides a glimpse of what could very well be the next big breakthrough for the natural gas industry. Topics include Intro to Hydrogen, Intro to LNG and Fundamentals of Carbon Capture and Underground storage. 

Course Objectives and topics covered: 

  • Research and Analysis 

  • Technology Evaluation 

  • Pilot Programs 

  • Regulatory Compliance 

  • Implementation 

  • Training and Knowledge Transfer 

  • Performance Monitoring 

  • Environmental Impact Assessment 

  • Documentation and Reporting