Our Research Development and Demonstration (RD&D) Program is working to reduce the environmental impact for all of us.
Innovation and the rapid development of new technologies are vital to our success. Our Research, Development, & Demonstration (RD&D) Program plays a key role in this effort by developing and demonstrating transformational products and technologies that promote decarbonization across the natural gas value chain and a diversified portfolio of clean energy sources, distributed networks, tools, and applications.
2024 RD&D Annual Report
The RD&D program seeks to advance and champion technologies that support widespread access to Safe, Reliable, and Affordable energy delivery today.
SoCalGas catalyzes RNG market growth
A demonstration project at the Hale Ave Resource Recovery Facility in Escondido, Ca helps drive new legislation, regulation, and reductions in GHG emissions.
Helping all Californians participate in the energy transition
SoCalGas RD&D supported two projects that could significantly reduce the capital and operating expenses associated with the production and consumption of hydrogen.
Innovation drives safety and system integrity
SoCalGas RD&D supported projects to produce a market-ready, obstacle-location technology for use in horizontal directional drilling applications.
Public Workshop Notice
You are invited to attend the Joint Program Administrator’s Gas Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D) Workshop. Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) along with the California Energy Commission and Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), are convening to provide a coordinated forum for sharing Gas RD&D program outcomes, aligning research priorities, and engaging the public across California's Gas RD&D landscape.
The workshop will present results from prior-year RD&D activities, foster transparency on program structures, and solicit public input on proposed research directions and investment planning.
Joint Workshop Agenda:
- 9:00 a.m. - Welcome Message, Safety Moment
- 9:05 a.m. - California Gas RD&D Program Overview
- 10:00 a.m. - 2026 Proposed Gas System Integrity Research Initiatives
- - ESJ Advisor Panel Feedback
- - General Audience Feedback
- 11:30 a.m. - 2026 Proposed Decarbonization Research Initiatives
- - ESJ Advisor Panel Feedback
- - General Audience Feedback
- 1:00 p.m. - Adjourn
Our Recent Webinar
BioVind’s Rapid Field Detection of Microbial Corrosion
SoCalGas and BioVind recently hosted a webinar on the future of microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) detection and management. The research team compared commonly used microbial testing approaches, including culture-based techniques, ATP testing, and Next Generation Sequencing. They also introduced a novel DNA-based platform designed for on-site microbial identification within 60 minutes. This emerging approach has the potential to enable faster, more reliable insights into microbial activity, opening pathways for improved corrosion rate prediction, treatment evaluation, and targeted mitigation strategies. Learn how advanced molecular microbial detection methods may support more effective and resilient corrosion management in the future.
Speakers
BioVind Inc.
Dr. Jurriaan van Haaren
Chief Science Officer
Marc Tiegel
Chief Financial Officer
SoCalGas
Tyler Nguyen
Gas Engineering Project Manager
Meet the Team
Learn more about the Research, Development, and Demonstration team at SoCalGas
Energy Explained
Welcome to the Energy Explained series by SoCalGas RD&D. In this video series, we break down the essential (and sometimes confusing) vocabulary shaping California’s decarbonized energy future.
From the challenges, like greenhouse gases and air pollutants, to the innovations driving change, each video can help you better understand the science, impact, and solutions behind today’s most important energy topics.
Carbon Intensity Explained
Understanding Greenhouse Gases (GHGs)
Hydrogen
The Impact of NOx Emissions
Annual Reports
