Methane Mitigation Europe is about navigating implementation before the playbook is complete. The legislation is set. The clock is running. But across Europe, operators, regulators and technical experts are still working out what implementation looks like in practice. No organisation has all the answers, but the community is already generating them.
We bring that experience together so methane leaders can learn what is working, anticipate what comes next and make better decisions now.
Because this is bigger than compliance. How Europe implements the Regulation will shape its energy security, the future role of oil and gas in the energy transition, and potentially the next generation of global methane ambition.
An Overview of 2026's Expert Speakers
Perspective is key, and the 2026 speaker line-up offered just that. Ranging from operators in technical roles and strategic sustainability executives, to regulatory representatives, industry associations, financial institutions, NGOs, academics, and technology leaders, this line-up ensured attendees gained the diverse insights needed to continue driving progress in reducing methane emissions.
Cristina Lopez
R&D Project Manager, Gas detection and Methane emissions
NaTran
Jeanette Jansen
Senior Public Affairs Advisor
Energy Traders Europe
Jean-Daniel Paris
Research Scientist
Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement
Matthias Schmittmann
Co-Founder & CEO
Atmio
Bettina Knudsen
COO / Commercial Director
Explicit
Brandon Locke
Europe Policy Manager, Methane
Clean Air Task Force
Bart Wauterickx
Managing Director
XP Upgreen
Andreas Guth
Secretary General
Eurogas
Oleg Mikhailov
Co-Founder & CEO
Xplorobot
Charles Tavner
Chief Executive Officer
Flylogix
Cristina Lopez
Methane Emissions and Renewable Gases Process Research Engineer
NaTran R&I
Dione Hernandez Galvis
Regulatory Affairs & Market Design Manager
RWE
Emils Lagzdins
Senior Policy Officer
IOGP Europe
Bastian Lang
Asset Management Emissions Specialist
GASCADE Gastransport GmbH
Rebecca Allison
Chief Operating Officer
Net Zero Technology Centre
Rod Robinson
Principal Research Scientist
National Physical Laboratory, UK
Isabella Stocker
Methane Advisor
BP
Jose de la Torre
Senior Corporate QHSE Manager
TAP
Mures Zarea
President
European Gas Research Group (GERG)
Andrés Quiroga Pérez
Head of LDAR services
Reganosa
Garron Owen
Environmental & Sustainability Lead
Ithaca Energy (UK) Limited
Dmitriy Orel
Lead Environmental Scientist
Saudi Aramco
Mitja Wittersheim
COO
Beagle Systems GmbH
Gabriel Vazquez
Scientist
Repsol S.A.
Rosalia Vazquez
Energy Transition & Climate Change
Repsol S.A.
Frederikke Zilstorff
Engineer
Energinet Gastransmissin
Nicolae Neculaescu
Department Manager
OMV Petrom
François Spitaels
Environment Manager
Fluxys
Ismael Hernandez Rivera
Senior Manager, Sustainable Finance
EDF
Caroline Harrison
Director of Technical Development
Climate Bonds Initiative
Leonardo Ambrosi
Innovation and Digital Transformation Director
Italgas
Maria Olczak
Research Fellow, QMRV
Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Stefano Guglielmo
Head of Asset, Performance and Technology
Ital Gas Storage
Christophe Erhel
Standardization engineer
Francegaz
Axel Scheuer
Strategic Advisor
MIQ
Rutger IJzermans
Principal Scientist Methane Emissions
Shell International Ltd.
Georgia Kotsiopoulou
Senior Expert Process Engineering
OMV Exploration and Production GmbH
Manuel Coxe
Secretary General
MarcoGaz
Gunnar Steck
Executive Advisor Wholesale
Eurogas
Georges Tijbosch
Chief Executive Officer
MiQ
Jakub Peter
Teamleader for Decarbonization
NET4GAS s.r.o.
Stefano Grandi
Manager - Gas Committee
Energy Traders Europe
Jens Knochen
Policy Advisor Emission Control, Public Authority for Mining, Energy and Geology
Landesamt für Bergbau, Energie und Geologie
Doug Wood
Gas Committee Chair
Energy Traders Europe
Jolinde van de graaf
Program Manager
Shell Global Solutions International B.V.
Ludovic Donnat
Environmental Modeling Research Engineer
TotalEnergies Marine Fuels Pte. Ltd.
Sajai Mayuresan
Senior Air / GHG Advisor
Shell
Louise Oatey
Production Engineer
TotalEnergies
Fiona Maclean
Global ESG Oil & Gas Analyst, Head of Energy & Transition
The 5th Annual Methane Mitigation Europe Summit Welcomes
350+
Attendees From Across Europe
20+
Operator Led Engaging Case Studies
10+
Technical Peer-to-Peer Roundtables
12+
Thematic Focused Tracks
What happened at Europe's flagship summit dedicated to oil and gas methane reduction in 2026?
We stepped things up. Following a sell-out year in 2025, the summit returned to a new, larger venue, providing a space to provide more industry leading voices, more innovation, and more impact under one roof — including an expanded expo hall designed to showcase the technologies shaping the future of methane mitigation.
From topic-led roundtables to a Forging Collaboration session, every interaction was designed to identify peers facing similar challenges and build lasting, solution-driven relationships. Plus, they were able to benefit from high value case studies, keynotes, workshops, and more!
2027 Key Themes of Discussion Include:
Operationalise the Regulation: Building the Framework for Implementation
Understand how verification, accreditation, technical standards, technology approvals and national implementation are evolving—and what this means for putting methane compliance into practice.
Navigate the Commercial & Energy Security Implications of the EU Import Standard
Assess how the Import Standard is reshaping supplier relationships, verification, contracts and market access—and what it means for Europe’s energy security and competitiveness.
Advance Best Practice in Measurement, Data Management & Abatement
Explore how better measurement, quantification, data and analytics are enabling operators to turn emissions intelligence into targeted abatement, faster decisions and greater operational efficiency.
Build Internal Capability to Scale Methane Mitigation & Improve Efficiency
Discover how leading operators are embedding methane management into operations, building internal capability and scaling effective mitigation across assets to improve both environmental and operational performance.
Integration of Methane Goals with wider Business Strategy
Exploring how to identify projects that reduce lost product, improve operational efficiency, and support commercial goals. And, understanding how to position methane initiatives in a way that resonates with internal decision-makers, while responding to growing investor pressure and evolving market signals like insurance premiums and sustainability-linked finance.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "This is, as a professional, is one of my favourite moments in the year as it allow us to connect and reconnect with other brilliant minds in the sector in a friendly environment. It is encouraging to see how the number of adepts is increasing constantly." R&D Project Manager, Gas Detection and Methane Emissions, NaTran
What Previous Attendees of the Methane Mitigation Summit Series Are Saying:
"A huge thank you to the organizers for their exceptional effort in putting together such a well-organized and fantastic event! Your hard work truly made a difference."
"These past three days at the Methane Mitigation Summit Series in Amsterdam have been incredible! This was my first time attending, and I couldn’t have left more motivated to continue being part of this journey."
"This is, as a professional, is one of my favourite moments in the year as it allow us to connect and reconnect with other brilliant minds in the sector in a friendly environment. It is encouraging to see how the number of adepts is increasing constantly."
"The discussions were engaging, the challenges are real, and the work ahead is clear. Thanks to the team for yet another great conference!"
"The event highlighted the impressive work and technologies being used already, with one key takeaway being that industry collaboration is key to unlocking their full potential."
"Great to catch up with operator contacts across the natural gas value chain working on methane emission mitigation to share best practice and knowledge. Also to the service providers and product developers who are looking to help operators solve our complex methane related challenges."
"3️ days with a perfect combination of workshops, speakers, panels and think tanks that made it a very dynamic and inspiring event. Glad to confirm that there is a generous community ready to share experiences and work together to reduce methane emissions"
"It was inspiring to engage with professionals from diverse backgrounds, exchanging insights and strategies to drive meaningful progress towards a more sustainable future."
"Great conference, presentations, and conversations! Thanks Methane Mitigation Summit Series!"
With Thanks to our 2026 Sponsors
With thanks to our 2027 Association Partners
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Catch up with the Methane Mitigation Summit and hear what sponsors had to say about their time with us. Connect with senior oil & gas leaders this February as we provide you with the perfect environment to initiate new business relationships and achieve face-to-face contact that overcrowded tradeshows cannot deliver. With dedicated networking opportunities and solution insight sessions, you are guaranteed a chance to speak to your prospects.
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