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When Did We Start Odorizing Natural Gas? The Hidden History of Natural Gas Odorization Today, the sharp, rotten-egg smell of natural gas is a critical safety feature—an unmistakable warning of a leak. But it wasn’t always this way. Before natural gas was odorized, leaks could go undetected with devastating consequences. One such tragedy, the 1937 […]

Gas leaks are serious hazards that demand immediate attention. While indoor leaks are more commonly noticed due to the telltale smell (mercaptan), identifying outdoor gas leaks can be trickier. But first, what are the causes of gas leaks? Corrosion or Damage to Pipes: Over time, underground gas pipes can deteriorate due to corrosion, wear and […]

Cold weather safety is a topic that should be discussed at length among utility workers who perform any outdoor job functions. That’s because, as with heat stress, cold stress can be a fatal threat. When you’re exposed to freezing temperatures for long periods of time, you run the risk of losing a dangerous amount of […]

November is upon us and the holidays are right around the corner. But have you ever stopped to think about how natural gas helps power one of America’s favorite holidays? Probably not. So in case you were wondering, here are 10 ways natural gas helps power your Thanksgiving!  Probably the most obvious for many of […]

Is renewable natural gas environmentally friendly? To put it simply, renewable natural gas (RNG) is not a fossil fuel. RNG never spent millions of years underground. Instead, RNG is an ultra-clean and ultra-low-carbon natural gas alternative made from the methane that is captured when organic waste from food scraps, animal manure and sewage is broken down, captured […]

When severe weather or a natural disaster occurs, nothing is more important than the safety of you and your family. Being prepared means you’ll know what to do to protect yourself and your home. We’ve put together some extreme weather preparedness tips for natural gas safety. Be prepared in severe weather. Have an emergency plan […]

RNG is essentially a gaseous fuel derived from biogenic or other renewable sources, which can be “upgraded” and processed to pipeline-compatible, near-pure methane. According to the World Resources Institute (WRI), landfills account for the bulk of current RNG production, mainly because they already have methane collection mechanisms. A smaller share of RNG is derived via [...]

Static cling in clothing and that jarring shock that sometimes happens when you touch a doorknob in the winter are two of the consequences of built-up static electricity. While these events range from embarrassing and annoying to slightly painful, static electricity can be life threatening when it comes to handling and transferring flammable liquids. One […]

While you’re working on your spring cleaning projects and preparing your house for summer, don’t forget to make sure your home is safe. Spring is the perfect time to conduct a quick check-up on your home or business for natural gas safety. There are things you can do to make sure you’re protecting your home […]

April is National Safe Digging Month and as the spring arrives so does construction season.  Whether you’re planning small construction for home improvement or major construction, such as home additions or adding a building structure to your property, safety must be your first priority.  Since this time a year is peak home improvement and tree […]