Welcome to the Methane Mitigation America Summit
Strengthening America's Energy Advantage Through Methane Leadership
Strengthening America's Energy Advantage Through Methane Leadership
Deirdre Shepherd
Manager - Air Compliance Expand EnergyDeirdre Shepherd is a career environmental compliance professional currently serving as the Air Compliance Manager for Expand Energy. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology from Texas A&M and her master’s degree in environmental engineering from Oklahoma State University. Her team oversees companywide air permitting and compliance, greenhouse gas reporting for locations in multiple basins across the United States, and are critical stakeholders in delivering Expand’s ESG strategy.
Agenda Day 2 - Wednesday, December 2
2:00 PM Panel: Build, Buy or Both? The Great Methane Data Management Trilema
As methane programmes become increasingly data-driven, operators are facing a critical strategic question: should data management capabilities be built in-house, procured through specialist emissions management platforms, or delivered through a hybrid approach? With growing volumes of data from SCADA systems, continuous monitoring, satellites, and field operations, the challenge is no longer data collection—it's accessibility, actionability, and turning insights into faster mitigation decisions. While some operators are achieving significant value from purpose-built solutions, others are partnering with broader technology providers or developing bespoke capabilities to meet their own operational needs. This panel will explore how organisations are cutting through the noise, overcoming IT barriers, and developing digital strategies that deliver both agility and long-term value.
• Explore the trade-offs between adopting specialist emissions management platforms, building internal capabilities, or pursuing hybrid approaches with external technology partners.
• Understand how operators are simplifying data collection and analysis to make more timely, meaningful decisions from growing volumes of operational and emissions data.
• Examine where data gaps and uncertainty still exist—and the frameworks being used to improve confidence, accessibility, and actionability across methane programmes.
• Learn how organisations are navigating IT, cybersecurity, and enterprise integration challenges to create scalable digital foundations without adding unnecessary complexity.
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Deirdre.
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