Ohio Gas Association

Natural Gas Engineering 101 Seminar
2022-07-21 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | IGS Energy, 6100 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH, 43016, United States
The Natural Gas Engineering 101 Seminar will be held at IGS Energy (6100 Emerald Pkwy, Dublin, OH 43016) from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Lunch and snacks will be provided. The Natural Gas Engineering 101 Seminar will primarily focus on introductory content for newer natural gas engineers and operators. The content will cover topics such as meter and regulator design, hydrostatic testing, stormwater permitting, and surveying. While the presentations will target engineers and operators beginning their careers, there will be plenty of advanced topics for more seasoned professionals as well. CPD credit hours will be available.
Tentative Presentation Topics:

Regulator sizing and specifications (UTI, 45-50 minutes)
Meter sizing and specifications (UTI, 45-50 minutes)
Hydrostatic pressure test designs (UTI, 45-50 minutes)
Stormwater permitting in Ohio (Ohio EPA, 45-50 minutes)
Introduction to surveying & surveying equipment (UTI, 45-50 minutes)
FERC investigations into frac outs on HDDs in Ohio (J.D. Hair, 45-50 minutes)

ESG One-Day Seminar
2022-04-28 09:00 - 14:00 | Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel, 409 Altair Pkwy, Westerville, OH, 43082, United States
Please join the Ohio Gas Association for our first ESG One-Day Seminar. This event will take place on April 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel in Westerville (409 Altair Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082). This comprehensive seminar will cover a broad range of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria to help our member companies set operational standards that are both socially conscious and attractive to the investment community. The OGA’s ESG One Day Seminar will include speakers and panelists from top leaders in the sector ranging from ESG market hubs and portfolio registration, to interstate pipelines and Ohio’s largest LDC’s. Please join us as we help carry our companies into this new frontier of energy. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. A happy hour sponsored by WEN Ohio (Women’s Energy Network) will take place at the hotel immediately following the one-day seminar from 2:30pm-4:30pm. For more info on WEN Ohio, go to https://www.womensenergynetwork.org/Ohio/Home/Ohio/Default.aspx?hkey=[REDACTED]

Virtual Corrosion Seminar
2021-09-28 09:00 - 13:00
The Ohio Gas Association will be hosting a Corrosion Seminar on Tuesday, September 28th from 9:00am to 12:45pm via Zoom. The fee for this event is $125.

9:00am- Introductions
9:15am- Doug Klingensmith with Unconventional Solutions: Pipeline Coating Selection
10:00am- 15 Minute Break
10:15am to 11:00am- Jason Cramer, Jonathon Owens & Kelsey Knizner from Dominion Energy of Ohio: Internal Corrosion/Reporting System
11:00am to 11:45am- Troy Tonkin from Liberty Sales & Distribution: Soil to Air Interface Remediation
11:45am to 12:30pm- Dan Manion from Liberty Sales & Distribution: Composite Sleeves/Repair Methods
12:30pm to 12:45pm- Question & Answer Sessions/Roundtable

Odorization Workshop
2021-09-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Consolidated Analyitical Systems, 201 South Miami Avenue, Cleves, OH, 45002, United States
The OGA Odorization Workshop will be held on Tuesday, September 21st from 10:00am to 4:00pm. This event will be hosted by Consolidated Analytical Systems (CAS) located at 201 South Miami Avenue Cleves, OH 45002.
–Odorization: Why, Where, and How
–Odorant Blends– Chemical and Physical properties; Delivery (truck/canister), Safety issues (toxicology, spill prevention and recovery)
–Odorizer System and Station Design/O&M
–Pipeline Conditioning (Pickling)
–Online Monitoring of Odorant and other Sulfurs in Natural Gas
–Hands-on display of Odorant Injection systems and Sample Conditioning systems (YZ Systems, GPL Odorizers, A+)
–Renewable Natural Gas
–Panel Discussion
List of Presenters and Panel Discussion Members:
Diane Saber, Ph.D., President of REEthink, Inc.
Darin Houchin, P.E., CEO of Utility Safety and Design, Inc. (USDI)
John Washer, President of Gas Odorant Supply Services (GOSS)
Shawn Jennings, President of Mountaineer Odorant Pickling Specialists (MOPS)
Representatives from YZ Systems, GPL Odorizers, A+ Corporation (Engineered Sample Systems and Sample Conditioning Components), and other equipment providers will be active participants for hands-on product demonstrations and training.
Food and Beverages to be provided.

DIMP One-Day Seminar
2021-06-03 08:30 - 12:00
The DIMP One-Day Seminar will be held via Zoom on Thursday, June 3rd from 8:30am to 12:00pm. Registration is now open below. This event will provide a great overview of updated industry best practices, lessons learned, and will also touch on a couple changes to the DIMP rule. We believe that you will find it to be extremely helpful to you and your company.

Regulator 101 One-Day Seminar
2021-04-14 09:00 - 12:00
The Regulator 101 Virtual Seminar will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, April 14th from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The cost of this event is $100. Some of the topics discussed will consist of: gas systems and pressure involved, regulator design, types of regulators, how a manual/spring regulator works, and how to set a regulator/relief.
Zoom information will be sent out in the upcoming weeks to those who have registered. A special thanks to our friends at Utility Technologies International for helping to facilitate this event!
Please reach out to Josephine at josephine@ohiogasassoc.org with any questions.

First Responder One-Day Seminar
2021-02-09 08:00 - 12:00
The First Responder One-Day Seminar will be held via Zoom on February 9th from 8:00am to 12:00pm. The Seminar will be facilitated by David Zak, Senior Utility Consultant, Loss Control- AEGIS. Please note that February 8th is also an option to participate in this seminar. We provided both February 8th and 9th as options for those who may have prior obligations. Please only register for ONE of the days provided. This registration form is for February 9th only. Zoom information will be sent out in the upcoming weeks to those who have registered. Please contact josephine@ohiogasassoc.org with questions.

First Responder One-Day Seminar
2021-02-08 08:00 - 12:00
The First Responder One-Day Seminar will be held via Zoom on February 8th from 8:00am to 12:00pm. The Seminar will be facilitated by David Zak, Senior Utility Consultant, Loss Control- AEGIS. Please note that February 9th is also an option to participate in this seminar. We provided both February 8th and 9th as options for those who may have prior obligations. Please only register for ONE of the days provided. This registration form is for February 8th only. Zoom information will be sent out in the upcoming weeks to those who have registered. Please contact josephine@ohiogasassoc.org with questions.

2020 Virtual Ohio Gas Pipeline Operator Training Seminar
2020-10-29 08:00 - 2020-10-30 12:00
The 2020 Virtual Ohio Gas Pipeline Operator Training Seminar will be held on Thursday, October 29th and Friday, October 30th from 8:00am-12:00pm. The agenda and Zoom information will be sent out to registrants the week of the seminar. There is also an opportunity for Vendors to sign up for Ten-Minute Vendor Showcases that will take place at the beginning of each session. The Showcase fee is $100. Registration for both can be found below.
If you have questions please contact Josephine Feik at josephine@ohiogasassoc.org
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Corrosion Control Virtual Seminar
2020-10-13 09:00 - 12:00
The Ohio Gas Association is presenting a Corrosion Control Virtual Seminar on October 13th from 9:00am-12:00pm. This seminar will be held via Zoom. All sessions will focus on pipeline corrosion control. Topics will include: atmospheric coating for gas utility industry, proper holiday repair for below grade coating, and AC interference. Professional development hours will be available. The cost of this seminar will be $100. A document will be sent out to those who register containing the agenda and Zoom information.
If you have any questions please contact Josephine Feik at 330-401-8407 or josephine@ohiogasassoc.org.

Natural Gas O&M One-Day Seminar
2020-01-21 08:30 - 15:30 | Union Rural Electric, 15461 US-36, Marysville, OH, 43040, United States
This one day seminar is designed to introduce new natural gas personnel to the industry and prepare them to begin learning how to operate and maintain a pipeline. This is an opportunity to learn how natural gas systems are built and maintained, and the regulatory requirements that drive this work. There will be discussions of real world situations and demonstrations of different equipment and materials. Topics that will be covered include:

Pipeline System Overview and Components
Regulatory Oversight
Properties of Natural Gas and Abnormal Operating Conditions
Construction and Repair of Pipelines
Operation and Maintenance Tasks
Emergency Response

The registration fee for this event is $150. Lunch will be provided.

Professional Engineering One Day Seminar
2019-10-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Union Rural Electric, 15461 US-36, Marysville, OH, 43040, United States
Focused on providing continuing education to our professional engineers with industry specific design topics and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours. Presentations will consist of an ethics portion, horizontal directional drilling design, and external pipe loading. Lunch will be provided.

2019 First Responders One-Day Seminar
2019-09-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Union Rural Electric, 15461 US-36, Marysville, OH, 43040, United States

2019 Excavation & Competent Person One-Day Seminar
2019-03-27 08:00 - 17:00 | IGS Energy, 6100 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH, 43016, United States
OGA Excavation & Competent Person Agenda
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PUCO Customer Service Audits & Best Practices One-Day Seminar | 11/8
2018-11-08 09:00 - 14:30 | IGS Energy, 6100 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH, 43016, United States
Seminar Agenda
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BWC One-Day Seminar | 9/27
2018-09-27 09:00 - 15:30 | Union Rural Electric, 15461 US-36, Marysville, OH, 43040, United States
OGA BWC One-Day Seminar Agenda
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PHMSA 191 & 192 One-Day Seminar
2018-05-01 09:00 - 15:30 | Columbia Gas Training Facility, 1600 Eastgate Parkway, Gahanna, OH, 43230, United States
PHMSA Pipeline Safety Agenda
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Corrosion One-Day Seminar | 2/13
2018-02-13 08:00 - 16:00 | Union Rural Electric, 15461 US-36, Marysville, OH, 43040, United States
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Pipeline Engineering 101 One-Day Seminar
2017-04-26 08:30 - 16:00 | Union Rural Electric, 15461 US-36, Marysville, OH, 43040, United States
Agenda

First Responder One-Day Seminar
2017-03-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Union Rural Electric, 15461 US-36, Marysville, OH, 43040, United States
The OGA will again be conducting a First Responder Class at the Union Rural Electric training facilities in Marysville, OH on March 30, 2017. This class has been a very popular as well as a very important seminar directed at those individuals who conduct gas leak detection survey’s, pinpoint and repair leaks and those who receive and those who respond to “Odor Complaints” calls from customers and the general public. Both newer and “seasoned” employees always enjoy and learn from this class and come away with a renewed “respect” for natural gas. The class will again be conducted by Ron Six a long time member of the Ohio Gas Association. Class size will be limited to 50 so get your registration in soon!
First Responders One-Day Agenda (2017)
2017 First Responder One-Day Seminar Registration

Fire School One-Day Seminar
2016-09-28 - 2016-09-29 | The Energy Cooperative, 120 O'Neill Drive, Hebron, OH, 43025

Trench and Excavation One-Day Seminar
2016-04-15 08:00 - 17:00 | IGS Energy, 6100 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH, 43016, United States
Trench & Excavation One-Day Agenda
Registration Form

First Responders One-Day Seminar
2015-12-14 09:00 - 15:30 | IGS Energy, 6100 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH, 43016, United States
First Responders One-Day Agenda
Registration Form

One-Day Seminar- The National Fuel Gas Code
2015-09-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Union Rural Electric, 15461 US-36, Marysville, OH, 43040, United States
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9:00am-10:30am
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o Use the Table of Contents to locate references in the National Fuel Gas Code #54

o Identify general provisions of the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA #54

o Identify selected code requirements relating to gas piping design, materials and components

o Install gas piping systems to meet NFPA #54 code requirements

10:30am-10:45am

Break

10:45am-11:30am

o Install gas operated appliances to meet NFPA #54 code requirements

11:30am-12:30pm

Lunch (Jimmy John’s)

12:30pm-1:15pm

o Install specific appliances to meet NFPA #54 code requirements

1:15pm-1:30pm

Break

1:30pm-3:30pm
3:30pm-4:00pm

o Identify standards for designing and constructing venting systems to meet NFPA #54 code requirementso Questions and Answers

Note: Each participant must bring a basic calculator (or electronic device with a calculator).

One-Day Seminar- DIMP Update/ Best Practices
2015-09-21 09:30 - 16:00 | IGS Energy, 6100 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH, 43016, United States
https://www.ohiogasassoc.org/2015/08/25/2015-september-one-day-seminar/

Tentative Agenda:
9:30-10:30
Fundamentals of Distribution Integrity Management
Pete Chace, PUCO

10:30-10:45
Break

10:45-12:00
DIMP Implementation
Pete Chace, PUCO

12:00-1:00
Lunch

1:00-2:00
Tabletop exercise – DIMP periodic evaluation and improvement

2:00-2:15
Break

2:15-3:00
DIMP for small operators
TBD

3:00-4:00
Inspector round table – DIMP best practices
GPS Staff

2015 Regulator Fundamentals One Day Seminar
2015-04-30 08:30 - 16:00 | Dublin Community Recreation Center, 5600 Post Rd, Dublin, OH, 43017, United States
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2014 First Responder One Day Seminar
2014-10-02 04:30 - 11:30 | Ohio Gas Association, 6100 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH, 43016, United States
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Leak Detection/Odorization One Day Seminar
2014-06-24 08:30 - 15:00 | Ohio Gas Association, 6100 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH, 43016, United States
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Five (5) CPD’s be awarded for the seminar
As in previous years, please be advised that the committee reserves the right to withhold issuing CPD credit for presentations that clearly fail to meet the reasonable expectations of committee members in attendance, based on the lack of relevant technical, ethical, or managerial content.

Natural Gas Main Tie-In, By-Pass, Purging & Abandonment Training Seminar
2013-11-13 03:30 - 11:00 | Utility Technologies International, 4700 Homer Ohio Lane, Groveport, OH, 43215, United States
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First Responder One Day Seminar
2013-09-09 08:30 - 17:00 | Ohio Gas Association, 6100 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH, 43016, United States
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