Jean Steckler

Wildfires Emphasize Need for Automatic Thermal Gas Shutoffs

Congressperson Laura Friedman representing California’s 30th Congressional District described in graphic detail the unconstrained release of natural gas during the 2025 Los Angeles fires, at the U.S. House of Representatives hearings on February 25, 2025: Committee on Transportation and [...]

By |January 12, 2026|

Pipeline Safety Trust Strongly Recommends Fire Shutoff Valves in Gas Distribution Systems

Structures supplied with natural gas face significant fire hazards when the gas meters and regulators are compromised, as this adds high-pressure fuel directly to the fire. Once compromised, occupants and first responders face increased risks of injury and death, [...]

By |January 9, 2026|

Under Fire: Gas Meter Assemblies Undergo Critical Safety Tests

Natural gas is delivered to customers at high pressure, making the gas service regulator a critical safety component in the delivery network. This device safeguards customers and their premises by controlling the immense energy that could flow through the [...]

By |January 5, 2026|

TECO Americas Presents “Improving Safety by Use of Thermal Activated Shut-Offs (TAS) and Excess Flow Valves (EFVs) in Customer Metering Applications”

AGA Operations Conference Breakout Session Presentation TECO Americas, provider of innovative gas safety products and solutions, and Washington Gas is presenting to North American utility operations managers on new safety devices to protect property and people—including first responders—in the [...]

By |April 19, 2019|

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