Energy Tomorrow Blog

Safe Digging Month: Call 8-1-1 First

811  safety regulations  infrastructure 

Kate Lowery
Posted April 15, 2019

Every 6 minutes, an underground utility line is damaged because someone dug without first calling 811 – the number you can call for free, from anywhere in the country, to verify that it’s safe to dig.  

 The goal is to keep everyone safe by ensuring that there are no below-ground utility lines that could be unintentionally damaged.

April is Safe Digging Month, an annual campaign to remind homeowners and contractors to call 811 before starting a home project that involves digging.

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Industry Leaders Highlight Importance of Women in the Workforce

Kate Lowery
Posted March 14, 2019

The natural gas and oil industry continues to develop the workforce of the future, with women playing an increasingly prominent role in industry’s success. This important shift was celebrated by industry leaders at IHS Markit and API’s Women in Energy reception on Monday, as the IHS CERAWeek conference kicked off.

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STEM, Industry on Display at D.C. Conferences

stem  education  workforce  women  technology 

Kate Lowery
Posted April 4, 2018

Against the backdrop of the natural gas and oil industry’s focus on developing its workforce of the future, we’re excited to be a part of twin events emphasizing STEM this week and weekend in Washington, D.C. – the US News/STEM Solutions Workforce of Tomorrow conference and the USA Science & Engineering Festival – both at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Look for us at the Power Past Impossible and Energy Citizens booths in convention center’s expo hall.

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Industry Investments Power Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

Environment  conservation  social-license-to-operate  air quality  water management  reclamation 

Kate Lowery
Posted February 22, 2018

Our industry is committed to the responsible development of energy that not only powers our daily lives, but also provides access to clean water, clean air and natural environments that are suitable for outdoor activities such as hunting, hiking, fishing and more.

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Abundant, Reliable Natural Gas Continues to Lead

natural gas  electricity  electric-grid 

Kate Lowery
Posted February 13, 2018

There are important reasons natural gas is the United States’ primary fuel for electricity generation – and will be in the years to come, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA): 1) Natural gas is abundantly available – thanks to America’s energy renaissance; 2) Natural gas’ affordability has made it competitive in the marketplace; and 3) Among all the fuels used for power generation, natural gas is the definition of reliability – uniquely positioned as a fuel to furnish key attributes that ensure the health of the modern electricity grid.

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Technology Drives Safety and Environmental Progress

Safety  social-license-to-operate  Environment  workplace safety  technology innovation 

Kate Lowery
Posted February 8, 2018

Energy is fundamental to advancing our society. It’s essential to building a better future. And technology is the vehicle for modern energy production. We believe in technology and innovation. They define the 21st century natural gas and oil industry and our work to harness the energy our country uses to power past seemingly impossible challenges – in ways that are safe for our employees, our communities and the environment. 

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Safety in Energy Delivery

social-license-to-operate  pipelines  pipeline safety  safety standards  technology 

Kate Lowery
Posted February 2, 2018

Pipelines safely connect Americans to the energy we use every day. How safe? More than 99.99 percent of the natural gas, oil and petroleum products shipped via pipelines reach their destinations safely. And while that safety record is virtually flawless, America’s pipeline operators are focused every day on getting closer to perfection – helped by ever-improving technologies, industry standards, data and proactive, 24/7 monitoring.

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Safeguarding Water for Environmental Progress

social-license-to-operate  water management  Oil and Gas 

Kate Lowery
Posted January 22, 2018

As an industry, we’re constantly striving to do more – for our employees, our customers, our communities and the world. We’re committed to finding safer and more responsible ways to provide the natural gas and oil that power our modern lives, which means protecting the air, land and water in our operations.

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Opportunities for Millennials Abound

workforce  stem  Oil and Gas  jobs  diversity 

Kate Lowery
Posted January 18, 2018

As an industry, we’re working to build a diverse workforce – in terms of race, gender and age – that reflects our changing world. A new API study  shows how employment opportunities in the natural gas and oil industry continue to expand beyond the need for engineers, welders and geologists – especially for Millennials. Technology-driven jobs like data scientists and software developers are on the rise as the industry tackles new challenges in an increasingly digital world.

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Knowledge is Power and Protection

conservation  environmental impact  social-license-to-operate  oil and natural gas 

Kate Lowery
Posted January 10, 2018

Protecting wildlife and preserving habitats near industry operations is a big priority for our companies. It takes study and resources, but both objectives are well worth the investment.  As members of our communities, we want to see wildlife and their homes sustained for generations to come.  

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