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About Us

Today, with over 70 member companies, GMRC continues to lead the industry in advanced research and education opportunities. Our extensive resource library contains a wealth of technical knowledge and our annual Gas Machinery Conference is one of the industry’s premier events.

We take pride in turning complicated issues the industry is currently facing into building blocks for the future.

The Gas Machinery Research Council (GMRC) is a community of proactive natural gas companies dedicated to investigating technical issues within the rapidly evolving gas machinery industry and uncovering innovative solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of mechanical and fluid systems.

Where It All Began

GMRC was founded in response to the rapid expansion of natural gas pipeline facilities in the United States following World War II. The inflation of pipeline production resulted in the construction of thousands of compressor stations, allowing natural gas to flow quickly and smoothly through the pipelines.

However, due to limited knowledge and technology used in their design, the compressor stations didn’t live up to their expectations. Further research was needed to improve the quality and efficiency of the pipeline facilities and gas compressor stations. As a result, GMRC was established in 1952 to support the continual research of gas compression and related equipment.

Where It All Began

GMRC was founded in response to the rapid expansion of natural gas pipeline facilities in the United States following World War II. The inflation of pipeline production resulted in the construction of thousands of compressor stations, allowing natural gas to flow quickly and smoothly through the pipelines.

However, due to limited knowledge and technology used in their design, the compressor stations didn’t live up to their expectations. Further research was needed to improve the quality and efficiency of the pipeline facilities and gas compressor stations. As a result, GMRC was established in 1952 to support the continual research of gas compression and related equipment.

GMRC Staff

Suzanne OgleSuzanne Ogle
GMRC President | Southern Gas Association & GMRC
GMRC President

Suzanne Ogle

Southern Gas Association & GMRC
I’m an energy enthusiast who believes in the power of strategic communication to build relationships, seize opportunities, and turn innovation into a cleaner, more reliable energy future. As
Rishi Chauhan
GMRC Liaison | Southern Gas Association & GMRC
GMRC Liaison

Rishi Chauhan

Southern Gas Association & GMRC
Rishi Chauhan joined GMRC in February 2020 and supports GMRC and SGA technical programs and industry engagement initiatives. He holds a background in mechanical engineering and previously worked
Carol Keith
GMRC Board Liaison | Southern Gas Association & GMRC
GMRC Board Liaison

Carol Keith

Southern Gas Association & GMRC
As Director of Enterprise Execution, I help turn strategy into action by aligning priorities, people, and processes across the organization. I partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional

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Our members

AGES is the leading provider of Engine Accessories for industrial prime movers.

Advanced Gas Engine Solutions competitive edge is the heavy focus on customer satisfaction. We accomplish this with the quality and timely sales and service that will become the industry standard. The secret as to how we accomplish this is the positive “can do” attitude of each team member.

616-B Beatty Rd.
Monroeville, PA 15146

Phone: (412) 380-7456

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Alpine Site Services is the premier Engineered Screwpile Foundation Contractor in the USA. We specialize in reducing the cost and schedule. Alpine has proven patented technology developed with Southwest Research to mount large engine driven and turbine compressor packages direct to our piles with ZERO concrete. Because of our speed we have been part of numerous compressor station projects that were on a twelve week construction schedule.

Alpine has the largest fleet of screwpile installation machines in the nation.

10875 Dover Street, Unit 1100
Westminster, CO 80021

Phone: (303) 420-0048

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Ariel is the largest manufacturer of reciprocating natural gas compressors in the world. Ariel compressors are designed, manufactured, and packaged to exceed your expectations in quality, reliability, and customer support. We lead the world in the development of modern compression technology with non-cooled cylinders, high-speed, driver-rated design and market-driven innovation.

35 Blackjack Rd.
Mt. Vernon, OH 43050

Phone: (740) 397-0311

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15045 Lee Rd
Houston, TX 77032

Phone: (713) 554-2678

Atmos Energy Corporation, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the countrys largest natural gas-only distributor. We safely deliver reliable, affordable, efficient and abundant natural gas to more than 3 million distribution customers in over 1,400 communities across eight states located primarily in the South. As part of our vision to be the safest provider of natural gas services, we are modernizing our business and infrastructure while continuing to invest in safety, innovation, environmental sustainability and our communities.

5430 LBJ Freeway
Dallas, TX 75240

Phone: (972) 934-9227

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