Jackson Hegland

• Defining Robust MRV – What does a reliable and effective MRV framework look like in practice?
• Navigating Regulatory Requirements – Understanding evolving MRV standards across jurisdictions
• Balancing Accuracy & Feasibility – How to design MRV systems that are both precise and practical
• Technology & Data Integration – Leveraging advanced tools for real-time monitoring and reporting
• Verification & Transparency – Ensuring credibility and building stakeholder trust in methane reporting

Amid shifting U.S. and EU methane policies, Canadian industry faces new challenges and opportunities. This panel will examine the impact of emerging international regulations on trade, markets, and export capacity. Our panelists will discuss how Canada can navigate these shifts while maintaining competitiveness, expanding global market share, and balancing compliance with energy security and emissions reduction.

As methane emissions gain increasing scrutiny, financial institutions, investors, and insurers are integrating emissions performance into their decision-making processes. The oil and gas industry must understand the evolving criteria that influence capital allocation, underwriting decisions, and risk assessments. With an estimated $100 billion investment needed by 2030 to deploy all necessary methane abatement measures, collaboration between the financial sector and industry is essential to align investment strategies with emissions reduction goals.

• Understand the criteria and metrics used to assess investment and financing opportunities
• Gain insight into underwriting considerations and available financial instruments to support methane reduction efforts
• Explore how investors view methane mitigation not just as risk management but as a driver of long-term value creation
• Discuss strategies for improving investor and insurer confidence in emissions reporting and reduction plans
• Examine what methane-related data financial institutions rely on today—and what they will require in the future

The pressure to comply with regulations and achieve ambitious reduction targets, all while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability is real, creating a clear mandate for building a strong business case. This panel will explore how to quantify the financial benefits, assess return on investment, and identify cost-effective solutions that drive both regulatory compliance and long-term business value that can be communicated up and down the organizational ladder. Our panellists, each leading their organizations' methane reduction initiatives, will share 3 unique perspectives on the following:

• Compare the economics of proactive mitigation vs. non-compliance penalties or operational efficiencies
• Evaluate the financial impact of carbon reduction strategies on long-term business sustainability – how should investment be prioritised?
• Strategize and design an internal business case for compliance and abatement
• Leverage technology and innovation to streamline compliance costs and drive energy transition
• Assess the benefits of outsourcing compliance services versus scaling internal teams and creating new roles
• Identify funding, incentives, and partnership opportunities to offset costs