Each year on March 18, communities across the nation celebrate Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day. This annual event gives utilities and customers an opportunity to recognize the employees who work hard to provide safe, reliable natural gas service.
March 18 is the date of the New London, Texas school explosion in 1937 that led to the widespread odorization of natural gas and an increased emphasis on safety. Safety is a vital aspect to natural gas distribution and the employees of distribution companies endeavor to make natural gas delivery as safe as possible.
This annual nationwide event is intended to build public awareness about the hard work done by the employees of natural gas utilities. Customers recognize the need to access reliable, affordable, safe energy and depend on the service of the natural gas utility employees for that need. Natural Gas Utility Workers' Day also gives utilities the opportunity to educate residents on the environmental, safety and cost benefits of using clean, reliable and affordable natural gas. Click here to learn more about the benefits of natural gas.