Natural Gas Safety

Natural gas does not smell.  But the practice of adding odorant to make natural gas smell like rotten eggs has been done for decades for your safety. In 1937, at a school in New London, Texas, a [...]

Skunk’s spray, rotting meat, bad breath, and swamp water all have something chemically in common. Chemists tend to agree that a class of molecules known as ‘mercaptans’ are the smelliest [...]

Glittering décor, twinkling lights, festive parties and lavish meals — they are all wonderful ways for sharing the joy of the holiday season. Making your celebrations with family and friends as [...]

Mercaptan is also known as methanethiol and is a harmless but pungent-smelling gas which has been described as having the stench of rotting cabbages or smelly socks. It is often added to natural [...]

Even though it might seem like winter is still far away, it’s never too early to review some fall gas safety tips! We want to help you prepare your home for those colder temperatures while [...]

Arc-rated/flame-resistant garments must be worn correctly to achieve maximum protection. What are some considerations that are often overlooked? ARC FLASH ELECTRICAL SAFETY FLAME-RESISTANT [...]

By Carolyn Davis March 20, 2020 Emergency plans formulated to deal with natural disasters and previous pandemics are at the ready to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, according to the energy [...]

Natural gas prices are mainly a function of market supply and demand. Because there are limited short-term alternatives to natural gas as a fuel for heating and electricity generation during [...]

Natural Gas Odorization Regulations PART 192: TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL AND OTHER GAS BY PIPELINE: MINIMUM FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS**  Subpart L: Operations 192.625 – Odorization of gas. (a) A [...]

What Color Should My Furnace Flame Be? The burner flames from your natural gas furnace should look blue or almost completely blue. A healthy natural gas furnace flame is characterized by a [...]