AmericanGas
CONTENTS DEC10/JAN11
VOLumE 92 | NumbER 10
FEATuRES
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Opportunity Knocks
BY BRUCE G. KAUFFMANN—2011 AGA Chairman John Somerhalder sees a bright future for natural gas, with the transportation market, better end-use products, direct use and “renewable” natural gas all offering great growth opportunities. 2
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President’s Message
A Fond Farewell—After 13 years as AGA president and CEO, Dave Parker is now looking toward a new life chapter.
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Safety First
Going All-in on Safety—From driving to expanded quality assurance programs, this year’s Safety Leadership Summit offered insights on staying safe.
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To Be the Best
For the Record—Winners at the National Gas Rodeo share their strategies for getting the job done.
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Workforce 2020: Beyond the Boomers
BY S. LAWRENCE PAULSON—What will the workers, technical skills and utility structures of 2020 look like? Some experts share their predictions. 5
DEpARTmENTS
Industry News
Pipeline safety moves to center stage; forecasts suggest ‘snowmageddon’ unlikely this winter; when is it time for a new billing system?
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Places to Be Noteworthies Jobline Marketplace Advertisers’ Index Facts on Gas
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of American Gas - December 2010