ED NEWTON

Southern California Gas
Gas Engineering Programs Manager



Ed Newton is the Gas Engineering Programs Manager for SoCalGas and oversees several teams including the Operations and Emission Strategy RD&D programs. Ed has worked for SoCalGas for 22 years and in the Natural Gas Industry for 39 years.


Since 2014 Ed has been leading his team in the strategic development of Company-Specific Emission Factors, emissions mitigation programs and helped advance new technologies. These efforts have significantly contributed to the company’s current level of reported Natural Gas emissions reduction of 37% from their reported 2015 Baseline emissions.


Ed holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and has served in leadership positions on Industry technical committees, including the AGA Piping Materials Committee, ASTM F17.60 Natural Gas Sub-Committee, and ASME B31.8 Distribution Sub-Group.  In 2022, Ed received the American Gas Association (AGA) John B. McGowan Research Award for his pioneering efforts and outstanding innovation contributions in the natural gas industry.