American natural gas gathering association for a stronger natural gas industry
Abstract
Scope of Study: This study examines the history and current state of the domestic natural gas industry and couples it with an exploration of the needs of an essential but little recognized link in the industry chain - the gas gatherer. A case is made for the formation of a gas gathering association aimed at solving problems associated with gas gathering which also includes larger, industrywide problems. Considering the purpose and benefits of trade associations, a gathering organization is outlined including committees and divisions and their respective functions and purposes. Findings and Conclusions: The domestic natural gas industry has the potential to become more efficient and effective. However, to do so, it must first address and resolve many problems. Natural gas gatherers, straddled between gas producers and gas pipelines, have many problems specific to gathering and also have a strong economic interest in seeing the industry's problems resolved. A natural gas gathering association has the potential to address and resolve problems specific to gas gathering as well as larger industry problems.
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