Patrick McDonald

In the wake of newly proposed federal regulation regarding methane emissions in the oil and gas industry, this session will offer industry representatives, leaders, and regulators the opportunity to comment on these developments and propose amendments to be considered amongst the subsequent legislative review period. The panel will consider:

• What technological advancements and operational changes will be necessary to meet the new regulatory standards?
• What are the potential economic consequences of the new regulation on the oil and gas industry, including the costs of implementation, potential revenue streams from emissions reduction, and market shifts?
• How can companies adapt to stay competitive while ensuring compliance?
• If a provision which would allow companies to avoid compliance by installing promising, but as-yet unproven, technologies for continuous methane monitoring will threaten to undermine real progress or foster progress?
•  Exploring a comparison of potential variances in Provinces’ adoption of the regulation