Federal Workshop Teaches LNG Safety Without Much Bureaucratic Drama
Published Date: 11/3/2026
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Summary
The National LNG Center is kicking off a free workshop series starting December 2, 2026, to share the best ways to keep liquefied natural gas (LNG) safe. These full-day events, held in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and online, bring together industry pros, government, and emergency teams to learn and improve safety. If you work with LNG or care about pipeline safety, register by November 27 to join the fun and stay ahead!
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Free LNG safety workshop — register to attend
The National LNG Center will hold a free, full-day "LNG Safety Best Practices Workshop" on December 2, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST at the National LNG Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Online pre-registration opens November 2, 2026 and closes November 27, 2026, and attendees must register in advance and provide their name and organizational affiliation to attend.
Hybrid format with virtual and in-person sessions
The workshop will offer hybrid morning sessions that allow both in-person and virtual participation, followed by in-person case studies in the afternoon. The event is free but in-person components require attending at the Lake Charles site.
Accommodations for disabilities available
If you need disability accommodations such as sign language interpretation or other aids, you must notify Luciano Vera by phone at 771-233-3278 or by email at PHMSA-NationalLNGCenter@dot.gov no later than November 16, 2026. PHMSA commits to providing equal access to participants who request accommodations by that date.
Workshop shares implementable LNG best practices
The workshops will present best practices for LNG facility management, fire protection and safety, operations, maintenance, system/process design, and other industry practices that may be implemented as procedures, programs, consensus standards, or recommended practices. These best practices are described as applicable to various LNG facility types, including baseload facilities, peak shavers, satellite, temporary/mobile, transportation fuel, and bunkering.
Workshop materials to be posted after meeting
Presentations from the meeting will be available on the meeting website and on Regulations.gov under Docket No. PHMSA-2026-3004 no later than 30 days after the meeting. This allows those who did not attend to view the materials after December 2, 2026.
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