Course Overview:
Steam generation remains the major use of natural gas for industrial customers. This 2-day course covers the essential understanding of complex industrial steam generation and in-plant distribution at a level that allows you to comprehend and participate in solving customer steam system issues. It can be taken on its own or as part of GTI’s CIGC (Chartered Industrial Gas Consultant) certification program. Even if you're not seeking a CIGC certificate, you will benefit from this course.
Target Audience:
- Utility representatives who sell/market to industrial customers (manufacturers and other large natural gas end users)
- Those who want to earn Chartered Industrial Gas Consultant (CIGC) certification
CEU | PDH Requirements:
For this course, to receive CEU and PDH credits, users must attend each day of class, complete the course evaluation, and pass the final exam with a score of 80% or higher.
When
August 25-27, 2026
Tue-Thu 9:00am - 2:30pm (CDT)
Course Format
Virtual Instructor-led
CEU 1.5 | PDH 15
Registration Cost
$1,050
Topics Covered:
- Industrial Boiler Familiarity
- Boiler Emissions
- Maximizing Boiler Efficiency
- Basics of Industrial Steam Distribution Systems
- Industrial Cogeneration
- Auditing Recommendations for Steam Systems
Digital Badge:
Earn a certificate of completion and a digital badge to display on your LinkedIn profile after successfully completing the course.
If you're registering with a company colleague (or two or more) at the same time, you can save an additional 10%. (The 10% discount applies only to two or more students taking the same class and does not apply to two students taking separate courses.) Contact us if you plan to use the team discount.
Meet Your Instructor Ray Deatherage
This Gas Distribution Operations course is led by Ray Deatherage, Director of Education and Training at GTI Energy. Ray is a seasoned professional with 33 years of experience in the natural gas industry, including 25 years with a gas distribution utility. His extensive field background is complemented by over 21 years of experience developing, delivering, and maintaining training programs focused on gas distribution operations.
Ray has also spent 21 years supervising and managing operations staff, ensuring workforce safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company procedures. As an experienced educator and industry leader, Ray brings both practical knowledge and instructional expertise to this course, offering participants a valuable opportunity to learn from one of the field’s most trusted and accomplished training professionals.
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