Gas Utilities Trade Associations

Alabama Natural Gas Association (ANGA)

Statewide nonprofit serving Alabama’s natural gas utilities with training, safety, public outreach, and advocacy; Alabama has 83 natural gas utilities.

https://alnga.org/ Membership: 83

American Gas Association (AGA)

National trade association representing local energy companies that deliver natural gas across the U.S.; AGA represents more than 200 member companies and leads advocacy, safety, and operations best practices.

https://www.aga.org/ Membership: 200

American Public Gas Association (APGA)

Only nationwide association for publicly and community‑owned natural gas systems; APGA counts over 730 utility members in 38 states and provides advocacy, operations, and safety programs.

https://www.apga.org/ Membership: 730

Carolinas Public Gas Association (CPGA)

Not‑for‑profit association of publicly owned natural gas utilities in the Carolinas and Virginia; CPGA serves 23 system members and delivers training and regulatory support focused on safe, reliable service.

https://www.carolinaspga.org/ Membership: 23

Common Ground Alliance (CGA)

Member‑driven national association dedicated to preventing damage to underground utilities (including gas), advancing 811 awareness and best practices; CGA reports nearly 3,200 members.

https://commongroundalliance.com/ Membership: 3,200

Distribution Contractors Association (DCA)

Trade association of nearly 240 companies—distribution pipeline and utility contractors and their suppliers—advancing safe, high‑quality gas distribution construction and best practices.

https://www.dcaweb.org/ Membership: 240

Florida Natural Gas Association (FNGA)

Statewide association informing Floridians about direct‑use natural gas and convening utilities and partners; Florida has 36 natural gas utilities.

https://www.floridagas.org/ Membership: 36

International Gas Union (IGU)

Global gas industry association that convenes utilities, pipelines, producers, and associations worldwide; IGU lists about 140 members and hosts WGC and other flagship events.

https://www.igu.org/ Membership: 140

Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA)

Trade organization of North American interstate natural gas transmission pipeline companies; INGAA comprises 27 members and advocates on federal policy, safety, and reliability.

https://ingaa.org/ Membership: 27

Kentucky Gas Association (KGA)

Statewide association providing training, compliance resources, and advocacy for Kentucky’s natural gas community; Kentucky has 80 natural gas utilities.

https://kygas.org/ Membership: 80

Louisiana Gas Association (LGA)

Nonprofit comprised of Louisiana’s gas distribution and transmission companies (plus associates and master meter operators); LGA notes more than 125 operating company members and offers training, safety, and legislative advocacy.

https://www.louisianagasassociation.org/ Membership: 125

MEA Energy Association (MEA)

Industry association serving nearly 100 gas and electric energy delivery companies; MEA provides training (EnergyU), conferences, and peer networks for utility operations and safety.

https://www.meaenergy.org/ Membership: 100

Northeast Gas Association (NGA)

Regional trade association for the Northeast U.S. gas industry, focused on training, safety, market insights, and R&D (NYSEARCH); supports 35+ LDCs and 400+ associate members.

https://northeastgas.org/ Membership: 435

Northwest Gas Association (NWGA)

Bi‑national association for the Pacific Northwest gas sector; NWGA membership includes six natural gas utilities and three transmission pipelines, advancing policy, planning, and public education.

https://www.nwga.org/ Membership: 9

Ohio Gas Association (OGA)

Statewide trade association representing Ohio’s natural gas industry—LDCs, cooperatives, pipelines, and marketers—providing advocacy, safety, and training; OGA represents more than 39 LDCs/co‑ops.

https://www.ohiogasassoc.org/ Membership: 39

Oklahoma Gas Association (OGA)

Nonprofit state association serving Oklahoma’s gas industry with training, policy engagement, and events; Oklahoma has 67 natural gas utilities, and OGA membership spans distribution, municipal, master meter, and PGT sectors.

https://okgas.org/ Membership: 67

Southern Gas Association (SGA)

North American association uniting distribution, transmission, and gas marketing companies with suppliers; SGA’s membership base includes 200 operating members and 300+ industry partners (500+ organizations).

https://southerngas.org/ Membership: 500

Tennessee Gas Association (TGA)

Statewide nonprofit for Tennessee’s natural gas distribution community offering training, conferences, and advocacy; TGA has 90+ corporate (utility) members and 95+ business partners.

https://www.tngas.org/ Membership: 90

Texas Gas Association (TGA)

Statewide trade association supporting natural gas distribution and transmission companies with training, safety, and public awareness; Texas has 159 natural gas utilities across the state.

https://www.texasgasassociation.com/ Membership: 159

Western Energy Institute (WEI)

Western-region energy utility association offering 100+ programs annually and extensive networking; WEI supports numerous utility members and over 200 service company members.

https://www.westernenergy.org/ Membership: 200