Jesse Sandlin

Director, Policy and Regulatory Affairs American Exploration & Production Council

Main Conference Day 1: Wednesday, December 3

10:30 AM The Pendulum Strikes Again: Navigating Regulatory Uncertainty while Safeguarding Methane Abatement Progress

What does ‘Mending’ Not ‘Breaking’ Federal rules look like for the industry and how should this be conveyed to governmental representatives?

·       Explore the judicial and administrative hurdles that make rapid regulatory rollbacks unlikely and why proactive mitigation remains the safest bet

·       Identify the ongoing operational, financial, and reputational drivers that are sustaining methane abatement momentum beyond regulatory mandates

·       Examine how leading operators are using internal ESG frameworks, investor pressure, and international market expectations to stay ahead of the curve

·       Understand why waiting for "regulatory clarity" is a risk in itself — and how forward-looking companies are safeguarding methane progress now

12:10 PM Panel: Innovation, Cost, and Collaboration: The Future of Methane Tech & What the Market Needs to Deliver Next

·       Explore how innovation must prioritize scalability, affordability, and operational practicality to succeed

·       Identify key barriers that have stalled adoption and what’s needed to overcome them

·       Discuss how industry-vendor partnerships can help drive down technology costs and accelerate deployment

·       Examine how accelerator programs can streamline the testing and scaling of new methane detection and reduction Technologies

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Jesse.

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