Event Summary
Many professionals in the natural gas industry have limited visibility into midstream operations, making it difficult to understand how gas is transported, stored, and managed between production and end use. This lack of foundational knowledge creates gaps in understanding how different parts of the value chain connect.
Without a clear understanding of midstream operations, teams may struggle to communicate effectively across functions, misinterpret operational or commercial decisions, and miss opportunities to optimize performance. This can lead to inefficiencies, misalignment, and reduced effectiveness in supporting the broader energy supply chain.
This course provides a practical, high-level introduction to midstream operations, simplifying key concepts such as infrastructure, business structures, and core processes. It connects technical and business perspectives, helping participants understand how midstream functions within the overall natural gas value chain.
Participants will be able to better understand how midstream operations impact their roles, communicate more effectively across departments, and make more informed decisions. They will leave with a clearer picture of how natural gas moves through the system, and the role midstream plays in ensuring reliable delivery.
Who Should Attend
- Entry-level professionals in the natural gas industry
- Technical and non-technical employees seeking foundational knowledge
- Professionals from distribution, marketing, or service sectors
- Anyone interested in understanding midstream operations and their role in the energy value chain
What You Will Gain
- A foundational understanding of the midstream segment in the natural gas industry
- Insight into the role of midstream within the overall energy value chain
- Knowledge of key infrastructure and operating components
- Understanding of different midstream business structures
- Awareness of regulatory and operational considerations
- Improved ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
Attendees will receive 1 Professional Development Hour (PDH) upon completion.
Meet Your Instructor
Stephen McNair
President, Blackeagle Energy Services
Stephen is President of Blackeagle Energy Services in Berthoud, CO. He has over 40 years in the energy industry, having held leadership, operations, commercial, and engineering positions primarily in the natural gas and water midstream space. He spent the first 14 years of his career gaining valuable experience working for ConocoPhillips. In the ensuing years, he progressed to leadership positions at several gas mid-stream companies, including DCP, Enlink, H2O Midstream, and Enterprise. He has also held positions with Pioneer Natural Resources (Upstream) and a renewable energy start-up involved with CCS and biomass – Fidelis New Energy
Stephen holds an M.B.A. from Oklahoma City University and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University. He has served on the boards of NMOGA, COGA, and engineering advisory boards at Texas A&M and UT Permian Basin.
