2026 Gas School
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This hands-on training opportunity is designed for natural gas utility personnel seeking to expand their technical knowledge and gain practical experience with equipment, procedures, and industry best practices, as well as for other personnel who help maintain your system.
Training/topics will include:
- Set-up, start-up, and troubleshooting regulators (using compressed air we'll be training in a non-hazardous environment)
- Residential and commercial meters: regulator sizing, roots and turbine meters
- Working with various manufacturers' equipment in the field and a combustible gas indicator (CGI) classroom trainer
- Performing leak field investigation in two new leak buildings and best practices for relighting to prevent or minimize backflash
- Accident investigation from an insurance company's perspective and recommendations for procedures and documentation during emergency response
- MNOPS: 2026 inspections review; expectations
MMUA is pleased to offer complimentary registration to Gas Circuit Rider program participants. Advance registration is required by September 18.
- High-visibility clothing/outerwear—appropriate for the weather
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses
- Safety shoes
I understand that photos and recordings may be captured during this event. By registering, I consent to MMUA's reuse of any image or recording from this event for use in printed or digital marketing materials or posting to the MMUA website. By registering, I also acknowledge and agree that third parties (such as MMUA members, attendees, or media representatives) may take photos or recordings and that MMUA is not responsible for actions taken by third parties.
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Credits | Price |
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Member registration
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18.00 (Contact Hours) |
$585.00
Price will increase to $635.00 on
9/5/26 12:00 AM CDT
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Non-member registration
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$880.00
Price will increase to $930.00 on
9/5/26 12:00 AM CDT
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Allied/Associate/Affiliate Member
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18.00 (Contact Hours) |
$685.00
Price will increase to $735.00 on
9/5/26 12:00 AM CDT
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Agenda
| October 5 | |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Registration/check-in |
| 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM |
Regulator station/pilot
Nelson Technologies |
| 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM | Break |
| 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Regulator station operation simulation |
| October 6 | |
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Accident investigation
AEGIS Insurance Services |
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Break |
| 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM |
Leak investigation and troubleshooting
SENSIT |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Inside/outside leak survey |
| October 7 | |
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Roots differential testing and proving
Energy Economics |
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Break |
| 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM | Roots metering |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Turbine metering |
| October 8 | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | MNOPS: Observations and expectations |
| 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Break |
| 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM | MNOPS continued |
| 11:00 AM | Wrap up |
Hotel information
Marshall offers many hotel options, in addition to the hotels listed here. MMUA has arranged for discounted lodging at the following hotels. Please call the hotel directly and ask for MMUA’s reduced rate when making your reservation. We recommend making your hotel reservation as soon as possible, as availability cannot be guaranteed.
AmericInn
1406 E Lyon St
Marshall, MN
507-537-9424
EverSpring Inn & Suites
1500 E College Dr
Marshall, MN
507-532-3221
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