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Northwest Gas Association Blog

17 May
Annual Energy Conference Agenda Updates!

Just confirmed! Two great speakers covering two of the hottest topics...read more

29 Apr
Natural Gas Term of the Week: Hydrostatic Test

What it means: A strength test of equipment, a gas transmission...read more

Our Mission

The Northwest Gas Association’s mission is to advance the safe, dependable and responsible use of natural gas as integral to the energy and economic future of the PNW. Its efforts foster greater understanding and informed decision-making among industry participants, opinion leaders and governing officials in the Pacific Northwest on issues related to natural gas.

Natural Gas 101

  • BACKHAUL: A transaction where gas is transported the opposite direction of normal flow on a unidirectional pipeline.
  • BASE LOAD: A given demand for natural gas that remains fairly constant over a period of time, usually not temperature sensitive.
  • BASIS DIFFERENTIAL:
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Natural gas is a combustible, gaseous mixture of simple hydrocarbon compounds, usually found in deep underground reservoirs formed by porous rock. Natural gas is a fossil fuel composed almost entirely of methane, but does contain small amounts of other gases, … read more