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GPA Midstream was at the table last month when PHMSA's Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC) met to review a proposed pipeline safety rule that could affect gas distribution and gathering pipelines nationwide.
Federal regulators strongly consider GPAC recommendations before publishing a final rule.
Robert Mitchell , Vice President of Carrera Gas and GPA Midstream board member, serves on GPAC alongside Chad Zamarin of Williams, which is a GPA Midstream member company. Both were at the May 28 meeting in Washington, D.C.
During the GPAC meeting at the U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters in Washington, D.C., committee members reviewed the agency’s proposed rule, “Safety of Gas Distribution Pipelines and Other Pipeline Safety Initiatives,” which has precedential implications for all pipeline operators.
The rule being reviewed focuses on updates to gas distribution pipeline requirements and is intended to strengthen system integrity, address emerging risks, and keep federal rules aligned with changing operating conditions.
The participation of Mitchell and Zamarin underscores how GPA Midstream members, especially those engaged in gathering and processing operations, can work cooperatively with other GPAC members to help regulators meet safety goals without creating unintended operational constraints.
Public comments on the proposed rule are open through June 29.
What's the hardest learned leadership lesson after 40 years?
For GPA Midstream Chair and MPLX COO Greg Floerke, it comes down to one thing: the difference between being a boss and being a servant leader.
That's just a glimpse of what Greg brings to the table in the inaugural episode of the Midstream News Podcast — Building America's Energy Backbone.
Hosted by VP of Marketing and Communications Kevin Broom, this first episode is a wide-ranging conversation with one of the most experienced voices in the midstream industry. Greg traces his journey from a Colorado farm to helping build the gathering systems, processing plants, and pipelines that transformed the U.S. into a global energy powerhouse.
And he doesn't hold back on what's coming next.
🎙️ In the full episode:
- How AI, automation, and advanced analytics are changing midstream operations
- Why data centers are driving unprecedented demand for natural gas and electricity
- The real challenges in permitting, supply chains, and infrastructure development
- Why GPA Midstream's role is more critical than ever as the industry evolves
You can listen wherever you get your podcasts, and watch the full episode on YouTube.
🔗: https://f.mtr.cool/bkenrxoxtg
06/16/2026
⏰ Early bird pricing for the GPA Midstream School of Gas Chromatography ends this Friday, June 19.
After that, member rates jump from $1,025 → $1,500. Non-member rates go from $1,500 → $2,050.
Registering this week means $475 to $550 back in your pocket — or your company's.
The school itself runs July 20-24 at the University of Texas-Arlington: Almost 40 hours of hands-on instruction covering everything from calibration and column technology to troubleshooting BTU discrepancies, mystery peaks, and contaminant detection.
Seats are limited. Once they're gone, you'll have to wait until next year.
If you've been on the fence, let this be your nudge.
Register before Friday: gpamidstream.org/education/chromatography-school/
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