Emils Lagzdins

Emils Lagzdins

Senior Policy Officer IOGP Europe

Emils Lagzdins is a Senior Policy Officer at IOGP Europe, where he works on EU climate and energy policy with a particular focus on methane emissions regulation and security of supply. He engages closely with EU institutions, industry stakeholders, and international partners on issues affecting the upstream oil and gas industry. Emils holds an academic background in European and international policy and has several years of experience shaping industry's technical input to EU legislative processes. He speaks Latvian and English.

Main Conference Day 1: Wednesday 25th February

8:15 AM Keynote Panel: From Legislative Text to Operator Action: Navigating Compliance and Implementation under the EU Methane Regulation

With the EU Methane Regulation now published and the delegated act set to define the technical and procedural details, operators face a new era of compliance complexity. This keynote panel convenes regulatory experts to decode the latest legislative instruments and explore what they mean for day-to-day operations. The discussion will move beyond policy headlines to unpack the real-world implications of implementation timelines, technology approvals, and industry-wide readiness.

    • Break down the key outcomes of the Omnibus and Delegated Act, and what they mean for methane monitoring, reporting, and mitigation
    • Clarify timelines and expectations for compliance, including what operators should be doing now to prepare for enforcement
    • Explore the challenges of harmonisation across Member States, and how industry can navigate uneven regulatory maturity
    • Highlight collaborative initiatives and support mechanisms that are helping operators streamline compliance efforts, share best practices, and build internal capacity 

    Main Conference Day 2: Thursday 26th February

    1:30 PM Panel: Navigating Offshore Measurement and Reduction: A European Perspective

    • Address regulatory requirements specific to offshore operations and their impact on emission reduction strategies 
    • How can partnerships, industry standards, and information sharing enhance mitigation efforts 
    • Explore specific requirements for offshore technology use, including safety certifications that consider specific environmental conditions i.e. weather conditions and asset accessibility  
    • Best practice for offshore detection and quantification  

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

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