What is Natural Gas Transmission & Distribution?
The transportation system for natural gas consists of a complex network of pipelines, designed to quickly and efficiently transport natural gas from its origin, to areas of high natural gas demand. Transportation of natural gas is closely linked to its storage, as well; should the natural gas being transported not be required at that time, it can be put into storage facilities for when it is needed.
Distribution is the final step in delivering natural gas to end users. While some large industrial, commercial, and electric generation customers receive natural gas directly from high capacity interstate and intrastate pipelines (usually contracted through natural gas marketing companies), most others users receive natural gas from a local distribution company (LDC). LDCs are companies involved in the delivery of natural gas to consumers within a specific geographic area.
What careers are there for a Natural Gas Transmission & Distribution major?
Careers in the Natural Gas industry include Operations, Maintenance Specialists, Field Technicians, Gas Measurement Analysts, Compressor Technicians, Supervisors, and Managers.
Career Outlook
The natural gas industry is facing a projected 50% retirement rate in the next 3 to 5 years, providing a great opportunity for students completing this curriculum. Paid internships are available for qualified students in this program. Technicians in the natural gas industry with a 16 credit certificate can expect a starting wage in the $25,000 range. Students with degrees and internship experience can expect to start at $35,000 or more, depending upon their area of interest, location, and company. This is a high demand, high skill, and high wage industry.
Curriculum Guides
Associate in Applied Science
AAS - Natural Gas Distribution & Transmission
Semester Template
Certificate - Natural Gas Distribution & Transmission, 16 hrs
Certificate - Natural Gas Distribution & Transmission, 33 hrs
For more information, contact
Mike Baugh
Instructor/Coordinator
(620) 792-9325
866-813-2462
baughm@bartonccc.edu
Barton Program Preps Workers for Flourishing Natural Gas Industry
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