The promise from INGAA and its member companies is the latest industry pivot as Democrats take over the White House and Congress. (Bloomberg) — Major natural gas pipeline operators are committing to pare their carbon footprint and make their operations emissions-free by 2050, a pledge that could help ward off political attacks. The promise from the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America and its member companies — which operate some 200,000 of the 300,000 miles of transmission pipes crisscrossing the U.S. — is the latest industry pivot as Democrats take over the White House and Congress with vows to phase out fossil fuels. It is the deepest climate commitment yet by the group, building on a 2018 pledge to keep a better lid on methane, the primary ingredient of natural gas. INGAA companies embracing the 2050 goal include Kinder Morgan Inc., Williams Cos. and Enbridge Inc. The voluntary commitment […]