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Power Desk role takes customer collaboration to new heights and reduces impact of system maintenance
In 2019, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. introduced the Power Desk & Operations Specialist to provide a central point of contact for collaboration with its power generation customers. “What makes the role unique is the use of tools and analytics to communicate between power plants and Southern Star’s Gas Control as it relates to…
OWENSBORO, Ky. — Jimmy Staton, the President and CEO of Southern Star, today announced his intention to leave the Company effective February 28, 2022. The Board of Directors will work with senior leadership of the company to ensure a smooth transition to a new CEO. In the interim, Julie Dill, Board Chair, will become Executive…
Southern Star is receiving industry-wide recognition for the company’s new Event Frame Management Tool. Created by the Southern Star team, this technology stands between our data analytics and asset management systems to create work orders with the push of a button. Stephanie Higdon, Manager of Business Intelligence, led the IT arm of this project and…
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) welcomed its newest member, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc., effective Nov. 1. Their membership is a representation of steps both organizations are taking to encourage closer coordination between the electric and gas industries based on lessons learned during Winter Storm Uri. SPP and Southern Star already have an effective working relationship,…
(Owensboro, KY – Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc) – As Southern Star continues its journey to reach net zero emissions by 2050, the company is proud to announce a partnership with Houston-based Cooper Machinery to evaluate the potential of hydrogen blended fuels powering its reciprocating compression systems. Cooper Machinery is well-known in the natural…
(Grant County, Oklahoma) – Southern Star has identified and repaired the source of the natural gas leak at its Webb Storage Field located in Grant County near the Kay County line. All nearby residents who were previously asked to temporarily relocate are now returning to their homes. Although the relocations were simply a safety precaution,…
(Grant County, Oklahoma) – Southern Star continues its response to a natural gas leak at its Webb Storage Field located in Grant County near the Kay County line. While there is no immediate danger, safety is our top priority. The leak itself is contained to Southern Star’s facilities. Our team will continuously monitor gas levels…
(Grant County, Oklahoma) – Southern Star is currently responding to a natural gas leak at its Webb Storage Field located in Grant County near the Kay County line. Team members detected the leak Tuesday afternoon and activated our response plan. While there are no public safety concerns at this time, safety is our top priority,…