Natural Gas Industry News & Insights

In 1976, GROEBNER was established by our founder, Chuck Groebner, to help ensure the energy industry would have reliable access to quality natural gas distribution products. As the company and its expertise grew, it became obvious there was also a de...

Shared by American Public Gas AssociationThe American Gas Foundation (AGF) prepared a study titled, "Building a Resilient Energy Future: How the Gas System Contributes to US Energy System Resilience." The conclusion provides: "As discussed throughout...

With many different generations working in today’s workforce, there is a wide variety of training and education needs. Technology advancements, improved industry practices, and newer materials require ongoing education and training. Fortunately, natu...

Article by Maribeth Taylor | Chase CorporationThis article offers advice on how best to protect natural gas risers and their service connections from corrosion and physical damage.Natural gas risers are the critical transition connections between the...

Article by Pigs Unlimited International, LLCPigging lines are essential in the maintenance and daily operations of any type of line with a product moving through it. The technology used in pigging is advancing exponentially, and our goal is to help p...

Natural gas steel pipeline protection is a crucial component of your pipeline installation and maintenance program. Steel pipes are generally larger in diameter, transport gas and products at high pressures, and account for more than a quarter of a m...

Article by SensusIllinois’s largest natural gas distribution company deploys a smart utility network to streamline operationsNicor Gas’s history dates back to the 1850s, since planting roots in the abundant farmlands of northern Illinois. Today, the ...

As a growing family-owned and operated company since 1976, GROEBNER – like you – has seen the natural gas industry change in many ways. This year is presenting us all with unique challenges and opportunities. We’re doing all we can to continue to mai...

By Dan Bennett, Global Gas Marketing Director, Sensus, a Xylem brand  |  Published in APGA’s THE SOURCEThe rise of smart cities has peaked consumer demand for connected infrastructure. As part of this movement, advanced metering infrastruct...

Posted on AGA’s (American Gas Association) True Blue Natural Gas BlogAmerica’s natural gas utilities do everything necessary to deliver essential energy to homes and critical businesses such as hospitals, senior centers, and food distribution fa...

In 2019, GROEBNER partnered with Xcel Energy and IPS Solar to install a 40-kilowatt solar panel system at our corporate headquarters in Rogers, Minnesota. The system includes 155 solar panels and three inverters, converting energy from DC to AC power...

As the whole natural gas pipeline industry is aware, the Federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) implemented a new Plastic Pipe Rule in 2019. Everyone in the industry has been engaged in working to meet the new rulings ...

As this new year rolls out, we at GROEBNER are passionate about all the possibilities and growth we see in the world of natural gas. We can’t thank our customers and manufacturer partners enough as we close in on 45 years in the business. We have nev...