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SOGO 2026 – 2027 Speaker and Activity Schedule
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October 21, 2026: Will Rogers, Drew Pijacki - National Fuel - Chris Zenthoefer,
Mike Pacheco - McElroy
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National
Fuel's Practical Data Collection and Compliance for Butt Fusion using the
McElroy Datalogger
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National Fuel is an industry
leader in digital documentation.
They have adopted the McElroy Datalogger
to manage OQ Compliance, proper fusion procedure, and risk abatement when
it comes to butt fusion. Will
Rogers and Drew Pijacki manage the NFG Training
Center and will explain how they have integrated this technology at their
company.
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November 19, 2026: Pond
& Co
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Natural Gas Infrastructure
for Data Centers: Planning Across the Full Delivery Chain
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Utilities are seeing increasing requests to serve data
centers with natural gas service, laterals, and onsite generation support.
The challenge is not just gas delivery. It is coordinating the full chain
from: utility pipeline capacity, lateral/service planning, onsite
generation and battery storage, final integration into data center
development.
This Panel discussion will
provide perspectives from various stakeholders across the full delivery
chain, and will cover topics including:
What is driving demand?
What utilities need to
understand early?
Planning the gas-to-generation
interface
Developer perspective
Cross-functional delivery model
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December 17, 2026 –
Holiday Gathering
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January 21, 2027: Marc Panaccione,
Kenny Chen - NJNG
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Jamesburg 10" Replacement
Phase 2
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This project marks the completion of a major upgrade to
NJNG’s transmission system, replacing the original 10” natural
gas transmission line serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The work
includes the installation of six miles of 30” steel transmission line
through a highly constrained corridor of residential neighborhoods and
environmentally sensitive areas. To successfully deliver the project, the
team developed creative engineering solutions for multiple trenchless
crossings, including HDD and Jack & Bore methods, to work within the
geometry of the existing right-of-way, avoid stream crossings and archaeologically
sensitive areas, and maintain constructability in a heavily developed
environment. More than a replacement effort, this project is a critical
investment in the safety, reliability, and resiliency of NJNG’s
transmission system and strengthens its ability to meet regional energy
needs for years to come.
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February 18, 2027: Combined meeting with Society of Gas Lighters
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Topic: To
Be Determined
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March 18, 2027: Alicia Farag,
Locusview Itron
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Steel Material Traceability -
Industry R&D and Standards
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This presentation will provide
an exciting look at the future of steel material traceability, highlighting
the latest progress on API RP 5MT for digital MTRs and digital markings for
steel pipe and components, as well as industry-funded research,
development, and pilot projects that are helping bring these capabilities
to life. It will also explore practical recommendations for implementing
the API recommended practice and supporting technologies across the full
supply chain, including manufacturers, coating mills, distributors, and key
internal teams such as IT, GIS, supply chain, engineering, asset
management, integrity, and construction. Together, these topics will show
how digital traceability can strengthen transparency, improve data
confidence, and support a more connected, efficient, and reliable approach
to managing steel materials.
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April 15, 2027: Doug Sahm,
ZEVAC
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Ventless Purging for New Construction
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This presentation highlights an
innovative and efficient approach to commissioning new pipeline sections by
using equipment many companies already have available. By creating a vacuum
on the new pipe and gradually introducing gas, crews can safely push air through
the ZEVAC system while monitoring readings until 100% methane is achieved.
This method can significantly reduce nitrogen use, save valuable time, and
streamline the commissioning process—especially on larger or longer
pipeline installations.
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May 20, 2027
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Presentation of the
Dick Morgan Heroism Award
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Copyright SOGO 2026-2027
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