Ryan Steadley

Ryan Steadley

Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Colorado Oil & Gas Association

Ryan Steadley is the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for the Colorado Oil and Gas Association (COGA) where he leads the Association’s advocacy on matters of air, water, and land. Steadley previously led the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) methane policy work. Prior to his roles with COGA and API, Steadley was the Executive Director of State Review of Oil and Natural Gas Environmental Regulations (STRONGER), a multi-stakeholder nonprofit organization that assisted states with the evaluation and continuous improvement of their regulatory programs.

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

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

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