HOUSTON, Texas – Our Nation’s Energy Future (“ONE Future”) today announced the winners of its inaugural ONE Future Awards, held in The Woodlands, TX on November 2^nd as part of its Fifth Annual Methane & Climate Workshop.

The awards were created to recognize and honor individuals who have made a lasting impact on the industry by promoting the natural gas industry and the lowering of methane emissions and the natural gas industry’s leading technology innovators that will make a lasting impact on lowering methane emissions. ONE Future also awarded five $10,000 scholarships to attract new talent to the Natural Gas industry.

“The US natural gas industry is a pillar of our economic and climate future, producing a third of US energy, playing a major role in decarbonization efforts now and in the future” said Jim Kibler, Executive Director, ONE Future. “We launched the ONE Future Awards to recognize individuals and companies who are developing innovative solutions to further advance the twin goals of climate and energy security on a global scale. Further, the program will help to attract new talent to the sector via a first-ever scholarship program from ONE Future, to ensure that top technical talent continues to consider a career in natural gas.”

The 2022 Award Winners Are:

Technology of the Year
Awarded to companies that have developed an innovative technology or solutions that have reduced methane emissions for natural gas companies.

Production: SeekOps

Midstream: ZEVAC

Transmission & Storage: Weldfit Recap

Distribution: Bridger Photonics: Gas Mapping LiDAR technology

R&D of the Year
Awarded to a commercial entity, University, non-profit or individual that is taking new approaches and finding creative solutions to reduce emissions for natural gas companies.

Dr. Sean MacMullin

Advocate of the Year
An individual in industry or academia who has had an influence on methane reduction in the natural gas industry.
Fiji George

ONE Future Scholarship Winners

Awarded to five individuals who are studying engineering, computer science, or public policy with a focus in the natural gas industry.

Blake Beecher

Abigail Clegg

Kendal Lucas

Amanda Monroe

Adam Shock

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The ONE Future Coalition is a group of more than 50 natural gas companies working together to voluntarily reduce methane emissions across the natural gas value chain to 1% (or less) by 2025 and is comprised of some of the largest natural gas production, gathering & boosting, processing, transmission & storage and distribution companies in the U.S. and represents more than 40% of the U.S. natural gas value chain.

Through the efforts of coalition members, ONE Future has surpassed its one percent goal in each of the five years that it has reported its methane intensity. The 2022 Methane Intensity Report, released in November 2022, registered an intensity level of 0.462% (versus the 2025 goal of 1.0%), beating its one percent goal by 54%. This means that methane emissions by coalition members across the natural gas value chain consisted of less than one half of one percent of all natural gas produced and delivered, demonstrating that the natural gas industry can minimize methane emissions and increase production and throughput while supplying much needed energy to the U.S. and around the globe for years to come.

About ONE Future

ONE Future was formed when seven companies came together in 2014 with a focus to collectively achieve a science-based average methane intensity across our facilities equivalent to one percent or less. Since our formation, we have grown to more than 55 companies accounting for some of the largest natural gas producers, transmission, and distribution companies in the U.S. ONE Future members operate in 16 out of the 38 production basins and have distribution operations in 39 out of the 50 states, other segments of the value chain operate in multiple regions of the country as well. Therefore, ONE Future’s data represent a geographically diverse and material share of the U.S. natural gas value chain. For more information visit Home | One Future.

Media Contact:

Beverly Jernigan

713-494-1733

[email protected]

-NATURAL GAS COALITION BEATS METHANE INTENSITY GOAL BY 54%-

The Woodlands, TX – Our Nation’s Energy Future (ONE Future), a coalition of more than 55 natural gas companies representing five segments across the natural gas value chain, announced today its annual reporting of methane intensities. The ONE Future coalition recorded its 2021 methane intensity at 0.462%, beating its 1.0% goal by 54%.

Despite surpassing its 1.0% goal for all five years of reporting, the coalition continues to look for ways to implement improvements and increase transparency. Therefore, ONE Future updated its combustion exhaust methane emissions calculation methodology, moving away from using the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program’s singular emission factor to using a combination of AP-42 methane emission factors and company stack test data.

ONE Future continues to increase membership; 53 companies submitted data for this year’s report, compared to 45 companies in the previous year’s report. Despite increased membership and updating the calculation methodology, the overall methane intensity remained flat at less than one-half of the 1% goal, while production increased by 29% and deliveries to customers increased by 15%, year-over-year.

“I am so proud of what the ONE Future member companies have accomplished in just a few years. In 2018, 16 companies reported, registering a 0.552% methane intensity. This year’s report includes more than triple (53) the companies reporting using a more rigorous methodology, and we have actually decreased our methane intensity to 0.462%,” said Jim Kibler, Executive Director of ONE Future. “We’ve beat our 1% goal of reducing methane emissions in all five years of reporting and are looking for ways to continuously improve, demonstrating the natural gas industry can produce and deliver natural gas in a clean and efficient manner for decades to come.”

To demonstrate credible and quantifiable results, members agree to measure their emissions and track their progress over time. The 2021 results reflect reporting from 53 of ONE Future’s member companies.

ONE Future members in each of the segments show the following 2021 methane intensity results vs. baseline goals:

• Production: 2021 methane intensity of 0.152% vs. goal of 0.283% – beat goal by 46%. ONE Future’s production segment produced 25% of U.S. natural gas in 2021.
• Gathering & Boosting: 2021 methane intensity of 0.080% vs. goal of 0.080% – met goal. 42% of U.S. natural gas was collected and/or treated by ONE Future’s gathering & boosting segment in 2021.
• Processing: 2021 methane intensity of 0.027% vs. goal of 0.111% – beat goal by 76%. ONE Future’s processing segment processed 27% of U.S. natural gas in 2021.
• Transmission & Storage: 2021 methane intensity of 0.089% vs. goal of 0.301% – beat goal by 70%. ONE Future’s transmission & storage segment encompassed 63% of transmission pipeline mileage across the U.S. in 2021.
• Distribution: 2021 methane intensity of 0.113% vs. goal of 0.225% – beat goal by 50%. ONE Future’s distribution segment delivered 47% of the natural gas that powered the U.S. in 2021.

These results demonstrate that ONE Future members are 99.54% efficient in delivering a molecule of gas from the rig to the burner tip.

To view the annual report click here.

About ONE Future

ONE Future was formed when seven companies came together in 2014 with a focus to collectively achieve a science-based average methane intensity across our facilities equivalent to one percent or less. Since our formation, we have grown to more than 55 companies accounting for some of the largest natural gas producers, transmission, and distribution companies in the U.S. ONE Future members operate in 16 out of the 38 production basins and have distribution operations in 39 out of the 50 states, other segments of the value chain operate in multiple regions of the country as well. Therefore, ONE Future’s data represent a geographically diverse and material share of the U.S. natural gas value chain. For more information visit Home | One Future.

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Media Contact:
Beverly Jernigan
713-494-1733
[email protected]

HOUSTON – Our Nation’s Energy Future (“ONE Future”) today announced that WhiteWater Midstream, LLC (“WhiteWater”) has joined the Coalition. WhiteWater is an Austin based infrastructure company that is partnered with multiple private equity funds and direct investors. WhiteWater will report its methane intensity results under ONE Future’s Transmission & Storage sector.

“WhiteWater is committed to identifying stakeholders, and engaging with them to serve the communities, people, and businesses that they impact,” said Jim Kibler, Executive Director, ONE Future. “We are proud to have been recognized as one such stakeholder, and we know that our partnership will serve to strengthen that reputation for them.”

“WhiteWater is focused on pursuing the latest technologies and implementing industry best practices to create more efficient transportation for our customers and reduce fugitive emissions, especially methane, which is a major priority to combat climate change,” said Christer Rundlof, a founder, and CEO of WhiteWater. “Our membership with ONE Future reinforces our project goals and we look forward to contributing.”

The ONE Future Coalition is a group of more than 55 natural gas companies working together to voluntarily reduce methane emissions across the natural gas value chain to 1% (or less) by 2025 and is comprised of some of the largest natural gas production, gathering & boosting, processing, transmission & storage and distribution companies in the U.S. and represents more than 25% of the U.S. natural gas value chain. 

Through the efforts of coalition members, ONE Future has surpassed its one percent goal in each of the four years that it has reported its methane intensity. The 2021 Methane Intensity Report, released in November 2021, registered an intensity level of 0.424% (versus the 2025 goal of 1.0%), beating its one percent goal by 58%. This means that methane emissions by coalition members across the natural gas value chain consisted of less than one half of one percent of all natural gas produced and delivered, demonstrating that the natural gas industry can minimize methane emissions and increase production and throughput while supplying much needed energy to the U.S. and around the globe for years to come.

About WhiteWater Midstream
WhiteWater is an Austin, TX based infrastructure company founded in 2016. WhiteWater is partnered with multiple private equity funds and direct investors. Since inception, WhiteWater has reached final investment decisions on ~$5.5 billion in greenfield development projects. For more information about WhiteWater Midstream, visit www.whitewatermidstream.com.

About ONE Future
ONE Future was formed when seven companies came together in 2014 with a focus to collectively achieve a science-based average rate of methane emissions across our facilities equivalent to one percent or less of total natural gas production. Since our formation, we have grown to more than 55 companies accounting for some of the largest natural gas producers, transmission, and distribution companies in the U.S. ONE Future members operate in 16 out of the 38 production basins and have distribution operations in 36 out of the 50 states, other segments of the value chain operate in multiple regions of the country as well. Therefore, ONE Future’s data represent a geographically diverse and material share of the U.S. natural gas supply chain. For more information visit Home | One Future. 

Media Contact WhiteWater 

WhiteWater Investor Relations: www.wwdev.com

Media Contact ONE Future: 

Beverly Jernigan
713-494-1733
[email protected]

HOUSTON – Our Nation’s Energy Future (“ONE Future”) today announced that NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) has joined the Coalition. NiSource is one of the largest fully regulated utility companies in the United States, serving approximately 3.2 million natural gas customers and 500,000 electric customers. NiSource will report its methane intensity results under ONE Future’s Distribution sector.

“We welcome NiSource as our newest member of the Coalition,” said Jim Kibler, Executive Director, ONE Future. “NiSource has taken significant strides to ensure they deliver energy to their customers in a way that is environmentally responsible, we look forward to help them take this commitment to the next level.”

“We have strong ties to our local communities, and we are constantly working to manage and improve our environmental performance. To support this focus, we continue to actively implement our plans to reduce Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% from 2005 levels by 2030, and to significantly reduce methane emissions through priority pipe replacement, traditional leak detection and repair, and deployment of advanced leak detection and repair,” said Dan Creekmur, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer of NiSource. “We are excited about our membership in ONE Future, we know this will strengthen this commitment to our millions of customers.”

The ONE Future Coalition is a group of more than 50 natural gas companies working together to voluntarily reduce methane emissions across the natural gas value chain to 1% (or less) by 2025 and is comprised of some of the largest natural gas production, gathering & boosting, processing, transmission & storage and distribution companies in the U.S. and represents more than 20% of the U.S. natural gas value chain.

Through the efforts of coalition members, ONE Future has surpassed its one percent goal in each of the four years that it has reported its methane intensity. The 2021 Methane Intensity Report, released in November 2021, registered an intensity level of 0.424% (versus the 2025 goal of 1.0%), beating its one percent goal by 58%. This means that methane emissions by coalition members across the natural gas value chain consisted of less than one half of one percent of all natural gas produced and delivered, demonstrating that the natural gas industry can minimize methane emissions and increase production and throughput while supplying much needed energy to the U.S. and around the globe for years to come.

About NiSource

NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) is one of the largest fully-regulated utility companies in the United States, serving approximately 3.2 million natural gas customers and 500,000 electric customers across six states through its local Columbia Gas and NIPSCO brands. Based in Merrillville, Indiana, NiSource’s approximately 7,500 employees are focused on safely delivering reliable and affordable energy to our customers and communities we serve. NiSource is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability – North America Index. Additional information about NiSource, its investments in modern infrastructure and systems, its commitments and its local brands can be found at www.nisource.com. Follow us at www.facebook.com/nisource, www.linkedin.com/company/nisource or www.twitter.com/nisourceinc.

About ONE Future

ONE Future was formed when seven companies came together in 2014 with a focus to collectively achieve a science-based average rate of methane emissions across our facilities equivalent to one percent or less of total natural gas production. Since our formation, we have grown to more than 50 companies accounting for some of the largest natural gas producers, transmission, and distribution companies in the U.S. ONE Future members operate in 16 out of the 38 production basins and have distribution operations in 36 out of the 50 states, other segments of the value chain operate in multiple regions of the country as well. Therefore, ONE Future’s data represent a geographically diverse and material share of the U.S. natural gas supply chain. For more information visit Home | One Future.

Media Contact NiSource:

Amanda Ensinger
419-979-4334
[email protected]

Media Contact ONE Future:

Beverly Jernigan
713-494-1733
[email protected]

HOUSTON – Our Nation’s Energy Future (“ONE Future”) today announced that WBI Energy, Inc. has joined the Coalition. WBI Energy delivers natural gas to local distribution companies, such as natural gas utilities that serve homes, businesses and industrial facilities that use natural gas to fuel their operations. WBI Energy will report its methane intensity results under ONE Future’s Transportation & Storage sector.

“The Coalition is proud to welcome WBI Energy as our newest member,” said Jim Kibler, Executive Director, ONE Future. “WBI Energy’s tenured history of pipeline safety will be an excellent asset to our members, and we look forward to both the information that they can share with us and the knowledge we can impart to them.”

“We focus constantly on ensuring the integrity of our pipeline system, from the quality of materials we purchase to inspections and maintenance after construction,” said Jeff Rust, executive vice president of operations for WBI Energy. “We are excited to join ONE Future. Our membership will help take our pipeline integrity to the next level and help ensure that we minimize emissions.”

The ONE Future Coalition is a group of more than 50 natural gas companies working together to voluntarily reduce methane emissions across the natural gas value chain to 1% (or less) by 2025 and is comprised of some of the largest natural gas production, gathering & boosting, processing, transmission & storage and distribution companies in the U.S. and represents more than 20% of the U.S. natural gas value chain.

Through the efforts of coalition members, ONE Future has surpassed its one percent goal in each of the four years that it has reported its methane intensity. The 2021 Methane Intensity Report, released in November 2021, registered an intensity level of 0.424% (versus the 2025 goal of 1.0%), beating its one percent goal by 58%. This means that methane emissions by coalition members across the natural gas value chain consisted of less than one half of one percent of all natural gas produced and delivered, demonstrating that the natural gas industry can minimize methane emissions and increase production and throughput while supplying much needed energy to the U.S. and around the globe for years to come.

About ONE Future
ONE Future was formed when seven companies came together in 2014 with a focus to collectively achieve a science-based average rate of methane emissions across our facilities equivalent to one percent or less of total natural gas production. Since our formation, we have grown to more than 50 companies accounting for some of the largest natural gas producers, transmission, and distribution companies in the U.S. ONE Future members operate in 16 out of the 38 production basins and have distribution operations in 36 out of the 50 states, other segments of the value chain operate in multiple regions of the country as well. Therefore, ONE Future’s data represent a geographically diverse and material share of the U.S. natural gas supply chain. For more information visit Home | One Future.

About WBI Energy
WBI Energy, Inc. provides natural gas transportation and underground storage services through regulated pipeline systems primarily in the Rocky Mountain and northern Great Plains regions of the United States. WBI Energy’s customers include natural gas utilities that serve homes and businesses, natural gas processing plants that prepare gas for use in homes and businesses, and industrial facilities such as ethanol plants. WBI Energy is a subsidiary of MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU). For more information about WBI Energy, visit www.WBIEnergy.com. For more information about MDU Resources, visit www.MDU.com.

Natural gas transmission pipelines provide a vital link between producers and consumers. Pipelines make it possible to deliver North America’s abundant natural gas reserves to fuel homes and businesses.

Media Contact ONE Future:
Beverly Jernigan
713-494-1733
[email protected]

Media Contact WBI Energy:
Laura Lueder, Manager of Communications and Public Relations
701-530-1095
[email protected]

HOUSTON, Texas – Our Nation’s Energy Future (“ONE Future”) today announced that its methane intensity reporting methodologies have been analyzed and validated as efficacious by a third party (ERM CVS). ERM CVS provides independent assurance and certification for the world’s leading organizations and was contracted by the ONE Future Board.

ERM CVS reviewed the following reporting methodology as part of the validation process.

• ONE Future’s process for collecting emissions data and other relevant information for the reporting year from member companies,
• The process for calculating methane intensities for individual member companies and natural gas value chain segments, including the normalization of segment methane intensity relative to gross production, using EIA data,
• The alignment of the methane intensity calculations by segment with the methodology set out in the ONE Future Methane Emissions Estimation Protocol,
• The QA/QC procedures carried out by ONE Future on the data submitted by member companies and on the methane intensity calculations,
• The schedule for the data collection, methane intensity calculation, and the process for preparing ONE Future’s Methane Emission Intensities Report.

“We are proud of these third-party findings, which validate our reporting methodologies,” said Jim Kibler, Executive Director, ONE Future. “We are continually looking for ways to improve our reporting, are steadfast to our commitment of full transparency, and have always strived to go above and beyond EPA requirements. Our members are leading the industry in methane reduction efforts and despite our stringent reporting guidelines, we have beat our 1.0% goal in all four years of reporting, demonstrating that the natural gas industry can minimize methane emissions and increase production and throughput while supplying much needed energy to the U.S. and around the globe for years to come.”

The ONE Future Coalition is a group of more than 50 natural gas companies working together to voluntarily reduce methane emissions across the natural gas value chain to 1% (or less) by 2025 and is comprised of some of the largest natural gas production, gathering & boosting, processing, transmission & storage and distribution companies in the U.S. and represents more than 20% of the U.S. natural gas value chain.

About ONE Future
ONE Future was formed when seven companies came together in 2014 with a focus to collectively achieve a science-based average rate of methane emissions across our facilities equivalent to one percent or less of total natural gas production. Since our formation, we have grown to more than 50 companies accounting for some of the largest natural gas producers, transmission, and distribution companies in the U.S. ONE Future members operate in 16 out of the 38 production basins and have distribution operations in 36 out of the 50 states, other segments of the value chain operate in multiple regions of the country as well. Therefore, ONE Future’s data represent a geographically diverse and material share of the U.S. natural gas supply chain. For more information visit Home | One Future.

Media Contact ONE Future:
Beverly Jernigan
713-494-1733
[email protected]

HOUSTON – Our Nation’s Energy Future (“ONE Future”) today announced that Arsenal Resources LLC (Arsenal) has joined the Coalition.  Arsenal is an independent exploration and production company headquartered in Wexford, Pennsylvania; they are engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of natural gas properties in the Appalachian Basin. Arsenal will report within the Production and Gathering & Boosting sectors.

“Arsenal has a proud culture of safety – both in the workplace and in our communities,” said Jonathan Farmer, President and CEO, Arsenal Resources LLC. “With this new commitment to ONE Future, we are excited to grow and build upon that safety promise, making us a strong steward of the environment and of our human resources.”

The ONE Future Coalition is a group of more than 50 natural gas companies working together to voluntarily reduce methane emissions across the natural gas value chain to 1% (or less) by 2025 and is comprised of some of the largest natural gas production, gathering & boosting, processing, transmission & storage and distribution companies in the U.S. and represents more than 20% of the U.S. natural gas value chain.

“I’m thrilled to see Arsenal join the Coalition,” said Jim Kibler, Executive Director, ONE Future. “Arsenal has an excellent track record of environmental concern, a key characteristic of our members, and we are excited to have them as a partner in the Appalachian Basin.”

Through the efforts of coalition members, ONE Future has surpassed its one percent goal in each of the four years that it has reported its methane intensity. The 2021 Methane Intensity Report, released in November 2021, registered an intensity level of 0.424% (versus the 2025 goal of 1.0%), beating its one percent goal by 58%. This means that methane emissions by coalition members across the natural gas value chain consisted of less than one-half of one percent of all natural gas produced and delivered, demonstrating that the natural gas industry can minimize methane emissions and increase production and throughput while supplying much-needed energy to the U.S. and around the globe for years to come.

About Arsenal Resources LLC
Arsenal Resources LLC is an independent exploration and production company headquartered in Wexford, Pennsylvania that is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of natural gas properties in the Appalachian Basin. Through the strategic employment of select technologies, the Company achieves continuous improvement in efficiencies and production results. If you would like more information about Arsenal Resources LLC, please contact (724) 940-1100 or visit https://www.arsenalresources.com/

About ONE Future

ONE Future was formed when seven companies came together in 2014 with a focus to collectively achieve a science-based average rate of methane emissions across our facilities equivalent to one percent or less of total natural gas production. Since our formation, we have grown to more than 50 companies accounting for some of the largest natural gas producers, transmission, and distribution companies in the U.S. ONE Future members operate in 16 out of the 38 production basins and have distribution operations in 36 out of the 50 states, other segments of the value chain operate in multiple regions of the country as well. Therefore, ONE Future’s data represent a geographically diverse and material share of the U.S. natural gas supply chain. For more information visit Home | One Future.

Media Contact ONE Future:

Beverly Jernigan
713-494-1733
[email protected]

Media Contact Arsenal:
Jonathan Sheldon
724-940-1100

HOUSTON – Our Nation’s Energy Future (“ONE Future”) today announced that it will commence a new awards program, The ONE Future Awards, to spotlight the companies, organizations and individuals who are positively contributing to lowering methane emissions and improving operational practices across the natural gas value chain. Further, the program will help to attract new talent to the sector via a first-ever scholarship program from ONE Future, to ensure that top technical talent continues to consider a career in natural gas. Hart Energy is the media sponsor of the event.

“I am thrilled to be starting 2022 with this brand-new program,” said Jim Kibler, Executive Director, ONE Future. “On the heels of our fourth consecutive successful Methane Intensity Report release, there’s no better time or way to leverage our emissions reduction success, than by rewarding the companies and individuals that are innovating how this industry tackles the next level of emissions reductions.”

Awards categories will include Technology of the Year (Production, Midstream, Transmission & Storage and Distribution categories), Research & Development (commercial or university), and Advocate of the Year. Additionally, five (5) $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who excel in their studies and plan to study engineering, computer science or public policy with a focus on the energy industry.

The ONE Future Awards website has nomination criteria, methodology and submission details. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in mid-November kicking off ONE Future’s 5th Annual Methane and Climate Workshop; location will be announced soon.

Through the efforts of coalition members, ONE Future has surpassed its one percent goal in each of the four years that it has reported its methane intensity. The 2021 Methane Intensity Report, released in November 2021, registered an intensity level of 0.424% (versus the 2025 goal of 1.0%), beating its one percent goal by 58%. This means that methane emissions by coalition members across the natural gas value chain consisted of less than one-half of one percent of all natural gas produced and delivered, demonstrating that the natural gas industry can minimize methane emissions and increase production and throughput while supplying much-needed energy to the U.S. and around the globe for years to come.

About ONE Future

ONE Future was formed when seven companies came together in 2014 with a focus to collectively achieve a science-based average rate of methane emissions across our facilities equivalent to one percent or less of total natural gas production. Since our formation, we have grown to more than 50 companies accounting for some of the largest natural gas producers, transmission, and distribution companies in the U.S. ONE Future members operate in 16 out of the 38 production basins and have distribution operations in 36 out of the 50 states, other segments of the value chain operate in multiple regions of the country as well. Therefore, ONE Future’s data represent a geographically diverse and material share of the U.S. natural gas supply chain. For more information visit Home | One Future.

Media Contact ONE Future:

Beverly Jernigan
713-494-1733
[email protected]

HOUSTON – Our Nation’s Energy Future (“ONE Future”) today announced that Black Bear Transmission LLC, (“Black Bear”) has joined the Coalition.  Black Bear transports and delivers natural gas from various pipeline receipt points to power generation, industrial and utility customers in the Southeast United States; they will report methane intensity within ONE Future’s Transmission & Storage sector.

“We’re very much looking forward to contributing to the Coalition’s efforts of prioritizing environmental stewardship in our industry, as well as knowledge sharing with fellow members,” said Rene Casadaban, CEO, Black Bear. “Emissions management and operational efficiency is a major focus for us, so we are fully aligned with ONE Future’s vision.  We are excited to be a part of this industry commitment.”

The ONE Future Coalition is a group of more than 50 natural gas companies working together to voluntarily reduce methane emissions across the natural gas value chain to 1% (or less) by 2025 and is comprised of some of the largest natural gas production, gathering & boosting, processing, transmission & storage and distribution companies in the U.S. and represents more than 20% of the U.S. natural gas value chain.

“We’re off to a strong start this year, and we welcome Black Bear as our 2^nd new member of 2022,” said Jim Kibler, Executive Director, ONE Future. “Now more than ever, making the best use of our natural resources in the most efficient, safe, and environmentally sound way is so important, and we commend Black Bear for taking this important step.”

Through the efforts of coalition members, ONE Future has surpassed its one percent goal in each of the four years that it has reported its methane intensity. The 2021 Methane Intensity Report, released in November 2021, registered an intensity level of 0.424% (versus the 2025 goal of 1.0%), beating its one percent goal by 58%. This means that methane emissions by coalition members across the natural gas value chain consisted of less than one-half of one percent of all natural gas produced and delivered, demonstrating that the natural gas industry can minimize methane emissions and increase production and throughput while supplying much-needed energy to the U.S. and around the globe for years to come.

About Black Bear Transmission
Black Bear Transmission LLC transports and delivers natural gas from various pipeline receipt points to power generation, industrial and utility customers in the Southeast United States. The company includes 13 regulated natural gas pipelines stretching more than 2,300 miles with total delivery capacity of more than 2.6 Bcf/d. The pipelines are connected to 18 major long-haul pipelines, ensuring reliable gas supply to customers across Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Black Bear Transmission is headquartered in Houston. For more information visit www.blackbearllc.com.

About ONE Future
ONE Future was formed when seven companies came together in 2014 with a focus to collectively achieve a science-based average rate of methane emissions across our facilities equivalent to one percent or less of total natural gas production. Since our formation, we have grown to more than 50 companies accounting for some of the largest natural gas producers, transmission, and distribution companies in the U.S. ONE Future members operate in 16 out of the 38 production basins and have distribution operations in 36 out of the 50 states, other segments of the value chain operate in multiple regions of the country as well. Therefore, ONE Future’s data represent a geographically diverse and material share of the U.S. natural gas supply chain. For more information visit Home | One Future.

Media Contact Black Bear:
Rene Casadaban
[email protected]

Media Contact ONE Future:
Beverly Jernigan
713-494-1733
[email protected]

MIDLAND – Our Nation’s Energy Future (“ONE Future”) today announced that WTG Midstream LLC (“WTG” or “West Texas Gas”), a leader in natural gas distribution operations, transmission, gathering/processing, and natural gas liquids transmission services in Texas and Oklahoma, has joined the ONE Future Coalition.  WTG will report its methane intensity within ONE Future’s Gathering & Boosting, Processing, Transmission & Storage, and Distribution sectors.

“Welcoming West Texas Gas to the ONE Future family is the perfect way to begin another successful year,” said Jim Kibler, Executive Director, ONE Future. “Near the end of last year, we reported our fourth consecutive year of methane intensity decrease and grew our membership to more than 50 members. The addition of West Texas Gas will prove to be of value to our 2022 efforts as we increase our reach across the country.”

“We are pleased to join the ONE Future Coalition and look forward to contributing to their important mission of reducing methane emissions across the natural gas value chain,” said Robert Sheninger, Vice President – HSE & Sustainability, West Texas Gas. “West Texas Gas is committed to continuously improving and enhancing our environmental practices. We remain focused on our people, our communities, and our customers, grounded in our safety foundation and commitment to delivering critical energy services.”

The ONE Future Coalition is a group of more than 50 natural gas companies working together to voluntarily reduce methane emissions across the natural gas value chain to 1% (or less) by 2025 and is comprised of some of the largest natural gas production, gathering & boosting, processing, transmission & storage and distribution companies in the U.S. and represents more than 20% of the U.S. natural gas value chain.

Through the efforts of coalition members, ONE Future has surpassed its one percent goal in each of the four years that it has reported its methane intensity. The 2021 Methane Intensity Report, released in November 2021, registered an intensity level of 0.424% (versus the 2025 goal of 1.0%), beating its one percent goal by 58%. This means that methane emissions by coalition members across the natural gas value chain consisted of less than one-half of one percent of all natural gas produced and delivered, demonstrating that the natural gas industry can minimize methane emissions and increase production and throughput while supplying much-needed energy to the U.S. and around the globe for years to come.

About West Texas Gas
Headquartered in Midland, Texas, West Texas Gas has core businesses in natural gas distribution, transmission, gathering and processing, natural gas liquids transmission, liquids fuels services, and convenience stores. WTG owns and operates over 9,000 miles of gathering pipelines, 7 processing plants, and approximately 5,800 miles of distribution mainlines serving over 28,000 customers within Oklahoma and Texas.  For more information visit About WTG | West Texas Gas

About ONE Future

ONE Future was formed when seven companies came together in 2014 with a focus to collectively achieve a science-based average rate of methane emissions across our facilities equivalent to one percent or less of total natural gas production. Since our formation, we have grown to more than 50 companies accounting for some of the largest natural gas producers, transmission, and distribution companies in the U.S. ONE Future members operate in 16 out of the 38 production basins[1] and have distribution operations in 36 out of the 50 states, other segments of the value chain operate in multiple regions of the country as well. Therefore, ONE Future’s data represent a geographically diverse and material share of the U.S. natural gas supply chain. For more information visit Home | One Future.

ONE Future Media Contact:

Beverly Jernigan
713-494-1733
[email protected]

West Texas Gas Media Contact:

Kelly Kimberly / Ben Spicehandler
212-687-8080
[email protected]

[1] Total production basin count is based upon the number of US basins with production and emissions reported to the US EPA under the GHGRP. The basins are defined by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG).