American Gas - March 2012 - (Page 31)

vendornews Vendor News shares the latest news from American Gas advertisers, companies that support your association. Information has been provided by the organizations featured, and no claims have been authenticated. U P D AT E S F R O M I N D U S T R Y P R O V I D E R S GTI: LNG Peakshaving Training GTI has re-introduced a program focused on LNG as a cost-effective way to augment pipeline supplies during peakdemand periods. “Understanding LNG Peakshaving Plants and Operations” is designed for operators, engineers, technicians, and their supervisors and government regulators working with peakshaving plants. Trainees receive: > An overview of planning, designing and operating a plant, > Knowledge of the facility’s main components, > Guidelines for designing and commissioning equipment, > An understanding of safety issues, including new DOT regulations and > Hands-on experience through troubleshooting exercises and a visit to a peakshaving facility. The 2012 course takes place May 10–11 in Houston. Economical, on-site training also is available. DETAILS> EDUCATION GAS TECHNOLOGY.ORG SEE AD ON P. 30 Itron: Gas Meter for C&I Applications Building upon its proven lineage, Itron is proud to introduce the third-generation DATTUS, a solid-state gas meter designed for commercial and industrial gas measurement applications. comprehensive with Pipetel’s Explorer Series 6/8, 10/14 and now 20/26, the company says. Launched in collaboration with NYSEARCH/Northeast Gas Association, these untethered, remotely controllable, self-powered inspection robots inspect previously unpiggable pipelines, including offering views of obstructions such as bends, plug valves and vertical sections. Pipetel notes that this service offers pipeline operators accurate and relevant data on the state of their unpiggable pipelines so they can develop maintenance schedules that will assist in improving safety and reliability, protecting their pipeline assets. DETAILS> 855/747 3835; RLEE PIPETELONE.COM; WWW.PIPETELONE.COM SEE AD ON P. 27 service throughout the continental United States. Above all, InfraSource says it will provide excellence, integrity and on-time delivery for your next project. DETAILS> 734/434 2000; WWW.INFRASOURCEUS.COM SEE AD ON P. 11 MEA: Utility Leadership Academy Wish to enhance your leadership skills? Learn more about the natural gas and electric The DATTUS III is built upon an electronics platform that includes a new solid chip thermal sensor, built-in temperature compensation and datalogging as standard capabilities. The meter uses ﬂuidic oscillation technology and a new solid-state sensor technology to detect gas oscillations critical for measurement. Because it has no moving parts, the DATTUS III cannot lock up or stop gas ﬂow, and the product offers easy installation and low maintenance, Itron reports. Start here: itron.com. DETAILS> RICH DEWAR, RICH.DEWAR ITRON.COM SEE AD ON INSIDE FRONT COVER InfraSource: Infrastructure Construction and Support InfraSource provides infrastructure construction and support services to owners and build- Pipetel: Unpiggable Robot Pipetel Technologies Inc. adds the Explorer 20/26 to its family of unpiggable robots. Unpiggable pipeline asset evaluation is now more ers of energy, gas distribution, pipelines and integrity projects throughout North America. The company offers individual project construction and project management services. InfraSource is able to offer both a union and non-union workforce to meet and exceed your company’s expectations. InfraSource says its geographic reach allows the company to provide the highest quality utility trade to grow professionally? The Midwest ENERGY Association’s Utility Leadership Academy offers leadership and management tools for less than half the typical training cost, and the online format allows for independent study in the areas that best ﬁt your training needs, MEA says. Challenging simulations offer best-in-class online practice; in-person “classroomstyle” training is also available. MEA has partnered with Harvard Business School and SkillSoft Corp. to provide high-quality material. The ULA is part of MEA’s EnergyU system, containing curriculum for natural gas, liquids, electric and OSHA safety. DETAILS> DIANNE FELTY, 651/289 9600, x131; WWW.UTILITYLEADERSHIPACADEMY.COM SEE AD ON P. 14 MARCH 2012 AMERICAN GAS 31 http://WWW.INFRASOURCEUS.COM http://WWW.UTILITYLEADERSHIPACADEMY.COM http://WWW.PIPETELONE.COM http://WWW.INFRASOURCEUS.COM http://www.TECHNOLOGY.ORG http://www.itron.com http://WWW.UTILITYLEADERSHIPACADEMY.COM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of American Gas - March 2012

American Gas - March 2012
Contents
President’s Message
In the News
Safety First
Ask AGA
Leaders on Leadership
A Better Balance
Places to Be
Vendor News
Noteworthies
Jobline
Marketplace
Advertisers’ Index
Facts on Gas

American Gas - March 2012