Martin Delaney

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