Legislative Affairs & Regulatory Matters Committee
2024-08-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Columbia Gas of Ohio, 290 W. Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
The Legislative Affairs & Regulatory Matters Committees will be jointly meeting at Columbia Gas of Ohio in Conference Room 290 A&B.

Codes & Regs Committee
2024-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, 100 Green Meadow Drive South, Lewis Center, 43035
We will be meeting in Birch 1 at Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center.

Regulator Fundamental One-Day Seminar
2024-10-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Union Rural Electric, 15461 US-36, Marysville, OH, 43040, United States
The OGA is hosting a Regulator Fundamental One-Day Seminar Line on October 2nd. Presenters will include Dresser ROOTS and Master Controls. Please reach out to hallie@ohiogasassoc.org with any questions.
Click Here to view agenda: Regulator Fundamental One-Day Seminar Agenda
Registration has now closed.

October Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-10-09 09:30 - 12:00 | Columbia Gas of Ohio, 290 W. Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States

Accident & Prevention Committee
2024-10-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Union Rural Electric, 15461 US-36, Marysville, OH, 43040, United States

Odorization Two-Day Seminar
2024-10-22 - 2024-10-23 | Columbia Gas Training Facility, 1600 Eastgate Parkway, Gahanna, OH, 43230, United States
The OGA is organizing a two-day seminar centered on odorization. The first day will be entirely devoted to a Regional Odorant Spill Exercise (R.O.S.E. drill), featuring both classroom instruction and hands-on training. The second day will focus on pickling, monitoring of mercaptans and more!
October 22nd, Day 1: 9:00am – 4:00pm
October 23rd, Day 2: 8:00am – 12:15pm
2024 OGA Odorization Agenda
PE Credits will be offered for this course.

10/22 – 6 PE credits
10/23 – 3.75 PE credits

Registration has now closed.

Forecast & Planning Committee
2024-11-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event Via Zoom
The Forecasting & Planning Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, November 12th. This will be a short introductory meeting to introduce members to each other, briefly share best practices with one another and finally to schedule a follow up meeting sometime in the spring of 2025 to compare notes.
Please reach out to Hallie for the Zoom link if you plan to attend.

Corrosion Committee Field Trip - OU Institute for Corrosion and Multiphase Technology
2024-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Ohio University Corrosion Center, 342 W. State Street, Athens, OH, 45701, United States
The Corrosion Committee will be touring Ohio University’s Institute for Corrosion and Multiphase Technology located in Athens, OH. The first hour will be an overview of recent and future research projects followed by tour of the facility.
Address is 342 West State St. Athens, Ohio 45701 located at OU’s Research and Enterprise Park.
Please RSVP by emailing hallie@ohiogasassoc.org.
For more information about ICMT, visit https://www.ohio.edu/engineering/corrosion.

2025 Technical Seminar Planning Meeting
2024-11-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Union Rural Electric, 15461 US-36, Marysville, OH, 43040, United States
Have a topic you would like to see at the 2025 Technical Seminar & Affiliate Display? Join us on Friday, November 22nd as we select speakers and topics for our upcoming conference.

Codes & Regs Committee
2024-11-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Union Rural Electric, 15461 US-36, Marysville, OH, 43040, United States
The Codes & Regs Committee will be meeting on November 22nd at Union Rural Electric.

Codes & Regs Committee
2025-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event Via Zoom
The Codes & Regs Committee will be meeting on Thursday, January 16th at 10:00am. We will be meeting virtually. Please reach out to Hallie at hallie@ohiogasassoc.org for the dial in details.

2025 OGA Technical Seminar & Affiliate Display
2025-03-20 - 2025-03-21 | Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, 100 Green Meadow Drive South, Lewis Center, 43035
Registration has now closed. We look forward to seeing you next week!
2025 Technical Seminar Agenda – FINAL
Hotel Information:
Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center
100 Green Meadows Drive South
Lewis Center, OH 43035
Hotel Reservations Link: BOOK HERE
Group Booking Code: 294182
*$153 per night. Room block cut off is February 17th.
Please use the link above, provide our group code, or mention the OGA by name when booking to ensure you’re placed in our reserved block. If you accidentally book outside the block, the hotel can move you into it, but only if your reservation is made directly through them. Nationwide operates independently of third-party sites like Orbitz, Expedia, and Hotels.com, so bookings made through these platforms cannot be adjusted by hotel staff. Rooms in our block will still be available after the February 17th cutoff date, but availability and our contracted rate are no longer guaranteed after this point.

Joint Codes & Regs and O&M Committee
2025-03-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, 100 Green Meadow Drive South, Lewis Center, 43035
The Codes & Regulations Committee will be meeting jointly with the O&M committee ahead of the Technical Seminar & Affiliate Display at Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center on March 20th at 9:00am. We will be meeting in Cyprus 2.

Fire School Training - Session 1
2025-04-15 08:30 - 15:30 | The Energy Cooperative – Hebron, 120 O'Neill Drive, Hebron, OH, 43025, United States
The OGA, in partnership with Utility Technologies International Corp, will host a Fire School offering two identical one-day classes focused on hands-on training. To ensure an interactive learning experience, each class is limited to a maximum of 15 participants.
Event Details:📅 Tuesday, April 15th | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM📅 Wednesday, April 16th | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
2025 Fire School Agenda
Click here to Register!

Fire School Training - Session 2
2025-04-16 08:30 - 15:30 | The Energy Cooperative – Hebron, 120 O'Neill Drive, Hebron, OH, 43025, United States

Forecast & Planning Committee
2025-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, 100 Green Meadow Drive South, Lewis Center, 43035
The Forecast & Planning Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, May 6th at Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center. We will be meeting in Birch 1.

Joint Legislative Reception
2025-06-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Athletic Club of Columbus, 136 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 432215
The Ohio Gas Association in conjunction with API Ohio and the Ohio Oil & Gas Association invite you to meet with your legislators at the industry’s legislative reception in downtown Columbus.
To RSVP, please call the Ohio Oil & Gas Association at 614-824-3901, email MarCee Gerdes at marcee@ooga.org, or use the following link: Oil and Gas Legislative Reception.

2025 OGA, KGA & MACPG Spring Meeting (Gas Supply & Control)
2025-06-11 - 2025-06-12 | Louisville, KY
As we do each year, the OGA Gas Supply and Control Committee will come together alongside KGA and MACPG to review our winter planning, sharing what worked and the lessons we’ve learned.
This year’s meeting will be hosted by Louisville Gas & Electric in Louisville, KY.
We’ll gather for two full days on June 11th and 12th. On the evening of the 12th, LG&E will host a night at the races at Churchill Downs! For questions, please contact Josh Hunkele.
OGA, KGA, MACPG Spring 2025 Agenda
Registration is free. Click here to Register!

Technology Committee
2025-06-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Lancaster Municipal Gas, 1424 Campground Road NW, Lancaster, Ohio, 43130
The newly established Technology Committee will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, June 11th. Everyone is welcome to attend! To help us plan for lunch, please RSVP to Hallie.If you’re unable to join in person, a virtual option will be available—contact Hallie to receive the Zoom link.
Committee Description:
The Technology Committee of the Ohio Gas Association (OGA) serves as a collaborative
platform for industry professionals to explore, evaluate, and promote technological
advancements within the natural gas sector. The committee is dedicated to fostering innovation that enhances the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of natural gas operations across Ohio.
Key Objectives:
1. Innovation and Exploration:
The committee focuses on identifying and evaluating emerging technologies that have
the potential to revolutionize the natural gas industry. This includes advancements in
pipeline monitoring, automation, cybersecurity, data analytics, and more.
2. Best Practices and Implementation:
Members share insights and experiences related to the successful implementation of
new technologies. The committee aims to establish best practices and guidelines that
can be adopted industry-wide to improve operational efficiency and safety.
3. GIS and Asset Management Systems:
A significant area of focus is the integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
and asset management systems. The committee explores how these tools can be
leveraged to optimize asset tracking, maintenance, and resource allocation, ultimately
leading to better decision-making and reduced operational costs.
4. Industry Collaboration:
The Technology Committee provides a forum for collaboration among natural gas
companies, technology providers, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders. By
fostering open communication and knowledge sharing, the committee works to ensure
that the Ohio gas industry remains at the forefront of technological innovation.
5. Education and Training:
The committee is committed to the continuous education and training of OGA members
on the latest technological trends and tools. This includes organizing one-day seminars,
webinars, and training sessions to enhance the technical capabilities of the industry
workforce.
6. Future-Focused Vision:
The committee keeps a keen eye on the future, anticipating technological trends and
preparing the industry to adapt to upcoming changes. This forward-thinking approach
ensures that the Ohio gas industry remains competitive and resilient in a rapidly evolving
landscape.

Codes & Regs Committee
2025-07-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Columbus Marriott Northwest, 5605 Blazer Parkway, Dublin, 43017, United States
The Codes & Regulations Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, July 16th at 2:00 PM, prior to the start of the OGA Annual Meeting. We will be meeting in Dublin VI.

2025 OGA Annual Meeting
2025-07-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Columbus Marriott Northwest, 5605 Blazer Parkway, Dublin, 43017, United States
The OGA Annual Meeting is scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, July 16th.
2:00pm – 4:00pm – Codes and Regs Committee
5:00pm – 6:00pm – Cocktail Hour
6:00pm – 6:30pm – Keynote Speaker, Rusty Harris – VP of Gas Distribution Enbridge Gas Ohio
6:30pm – 7:15pm – Voting, committee updates, passing of the gavel, awards
7:15pm – Dinner served

Registration has now closed. We look forward to seeing you next week!

9th Annual Scholarship Foundation Golf Outing
2025-07-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Golf Club of Dublin, 5805 Eiterman Rd, Dublin, Ohio, 43016, United States
The 9th Annual Scholarship Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, July 17th at the Golf Club of Dublin. Registration will begin at 8:00am with a shotgun start at 9:00am.
Registration has closed. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday!

Joint Legislative Affairs & Regulatory Matters Committee
2025-08-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event Via Zoom
The OGA Legislative Affairs & Regulatory Matters Committees will be meeting jointly on Tuesday, August 5th at 2pm. Please contact the OGA office for the Zoom link.

Regulator Fundamentals One-Day Seminar
2025-10-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Union Rural Electric, 15461 US-36, Marysville, OH, 43040, United States
The OGA is hosting a Regulator Fundamentals One-Day Seminar Line on October 1st. Presenters will include Dresser ROOTS and Master Controls. Please reach out jstewart@ohiogasassoc.org with any questions. The event will occur at URE in Marysville, Ohio.

2025 First Responder One-Day Seminar
2025-10-23 09:00 - 15:30 | Union Rural Electric, 15461 US-36, Marysville, OH, 43040, United States
The OGA will be hosting a First Responder training on Thursday, October 23rd, led by Walter Munro of AEGIS. Please reach out jstewart@ohiogasassoc.org with any questions. The event will occur at URE in Marysville, Ohio.

O&M Committee
2025-11-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event Via Teams
The O&M Committee will be meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, November 20th. Please reach out to Jason Julian by 11/14 if you have any specific agenda items you would like to discuss and for the dial in information.

2026 Technical Seminar Planning Meeting
2025-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Union Rural Electric, 15461 US-36, Marysville, OH, 43040, United States
Have a topic you would like to see at the 2026 Technical Seminar & Affiliate Display? Join us on Friday, November 21st as we select speakers and topics for our upcoming conference in March.

Codes & Regs Committee
2025-11-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Union Rural Electric, 15461 US-36, Marysville, OH, 43040, United States
The Codes & Regs Committee will meet following the 2026 Technical Seminar planning meeting, starting at approximately 2:00 PM.

2025 Pipeline Safety Operator Training
2025-12-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Columbia Gas of Ohio, 290 W. Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
The OGA will be hosting a Pipeline Safety Operator Training presented by Joe Dragovich and other representatives from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. The cost to attend is $20 per person and includes lunch and refreshments.
Attendees can earn 4.5 Professional Engineering (PE) credit hours for this event.
Click here for agenda: 2025 Operator Training Agenda (Updated)
Registration has now closed.
