Main Conference Day 1: Wednesday, June 12

7:00 am - 8:00 am Registration & Networking Breakfast

8:05 am - 8:10 am Chair’s Opening Remarks

8:00 am - 8:05 am Welcome From Conference Director

Olivia Schurer, Conference Director, IQPC

In an era marked by transformative technological advancements, evolving global dynamics, and shifting societal expectations, the regulatory landscape in the global oil and gas sector is poised for significant change. Recently announced regulations and commitments, both on national and continental levels, are set to redefine the compliance landscape making it a pivotal moment for governments and industry alike. This session brings together an exclusive panel of international regulators who are at the forefront of regulatory developments in this sector. The panel will discuss:

 

  • How international regulators are fostering collaboration and information sharing to address transnational challenges and harmonize regulatory approaches whilst also identifying where they significantly vary
  • 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?
  • How to thematically decode the compliance requirements proposed by new regulations, including reporting obligations, emissions targets, and implementation timelines
  • How will these updates impact your operations and long-term organisational goals?
  • Understanding the motivations behind the specificities of the regulation

 

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Nate Vernon

Economist
International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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Michelle Miano

Environmental Protection Division Director
New Mexico Environment Department

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Priya Prasad

Senior Attorney
Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), U.S. Department of Commerce

8:50 am - 9:20 am Accelerating Methane Reduction with Advanced Monitoring and End to End Emissions Management Solutions

Ayan Sakar - Sr. Director, Innovation-Sustainability, Honeywell
  • Gain an overview of advanced monitoring technologies
  • Understand how such technologies can be effectively integrated into Software-as-a-Service digital & services frameworks
  • Demonstrate how this will result in accelerated identification of methane releases, in turn advancing rapid reductions
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Ayan Sakar

Sr. Director, Innovation-Sustainability
Honeywell

Explore the basics of certified gas, different grading categories, and its significance

•            Simplify the complexities of gas supply chain emissions with certified gas

·              Hear an operators’ experience of the certification process and the associated business benefits

•            Discover why certificates are becoming crucial for accurate Scope 3 reporting

•            Learn why certified gas is a practical choice for meeting methane import standards and CBAM

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B.J. Carney

Vice President Geoscience & Innovation
Northeast Natural Energy LLC

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Jen Turner

Energy Director
Equitable Origin

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Lara Owens

Director, Science and Technology
MiQ

The updated EPA methane regulation includes several novel provisions. Attend this session for a deep dive into two new parts of the regulation:


  • Review requirements for methane monitoring, including the role of continuous monitors and other advanced technologies
  • Explore limitations of routine flaring, focusing on how to evaluate alternatives to flaring and how to determine if no alternatives are feasible


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Drew Pomerantz

SLB End-to-end Emissions Solutions (SEES), Emissions Technology Manager
SLB

9:50 am - 10:20 am MORNING NETWORKING BREAK

Join our panellists to conduct a thorough analysis of existing technologies and explore methods that empower both operators and regulators to audit and instil trust in detection sensitivity metrics, paving the way for more accurate and reliable methane emission assessments. Attend to:


  • Understand what metrics are needed to enable trust in leak detection sensitivity and quantification
  • Discuss the Probability of detection (POD) for various technologies
  • Understand how detection sensitivity performance based on controlled release testing can diverge from field performance
  • Understand why the Minimum Detection Limit (MDL) falls significantly short as a metric for assessing sensitivity in emission rate detection
  • Explore methods which allow both operators and regulators to audit and trust detection sensitivity
  • Investigate the significance of determining both upper and lower limits for methane emissions and defining what qualifies as high or low levels of emissions
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Joe von Fischer

Professor of Biology
Colorado State University

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Anna Hodshire

Atmospheric Chemist
Colorado State University (METEC)

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Matthew West

Vice President
Siguler Guff

SCIENCE

10:50 am - 11:20 am DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGY BENCHMARKS FOR METHANE EMISSIONS QUANTIFICATION
Joe von Fischer - Professor of Biology, Colorado State University
  • Delve into the process of evaluating and comparing various emissions quantification technologies to establish benchmarks
  • Emphasize the importance of collaboration among industry experts, researchers, and technology providers in benchmark creation
  • Share results of blind testing with controlled releases of currently available technologies


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Joe von Fischer

Professor of Biology
Colorado State University

SCIENCE

11:20 am - 11:50 am Success Strategies for Measuring and Mitigating Methane Emissions – SierraCol Energy
Juan Carlos Lopez Ballen - Carbon Footprint Reduction Manager, SierraCol Energy
  • ·Explore the context of SierraCol Operation and Colombian Regulation
  • Undertake an evaluation of technical alternatives
  • Understand why and how strategy has been implemented
  • Share Methane Measurement Results
  • How is mitigation being executed?
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Juan Carlos Lopez Ballen

Carbon Footprint Reduction Manager
SierraCol Energy

SCIENCE

11:50 am - 12:20 pm THE SHADES OF HYDROGEN IN A ZERO EMISSIONS FUTURE

·       Understand the concept and production process of blue hydrogen as a promising low-carbon energy source

·       Explore the key role of CCS technology in making blue hydrogen a viable option

·       Address the challenges and opportunities for scaling up blue hydrogen production and its significance in the global energy transition

The session aims to illuminate how enhanced collaboration and readily available support can serve as a catalyst for improved methane mitigation. Providing a common language and set of principles that streamline efforts across the industry has never been more important in the universal challenge of reducing methane emissions. Attend this session to:


  • Understand the objectives and significance of the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter, launched at COP2
  • Discuss how this charter will build upon and strengthen existing initiatives
  • Identify the importance of guidance, standards, reporting frameworks and enhanced access to technical support in the global journey to methane reduction
  • How could a standardised framework, which defines values and limits for methane emissions, encourage greater mitigation efforts?
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Matt Watson

Vice President, Energy Transition
Environmental Defense Fund

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Saamir Elshihabi

Senior Vice President
Oxy

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Roxana Nielsen

VP of Products
Envana Software Solutions

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Dr. Faye Gerard

Energy Transition Director
IOGP

COLLABORATION

10:50 am - 11:20 am GLOBAL IMPORT STANDARDS
Jonathan Banks - Global Director, Methane, Clean Air Task Force

·       Understand how to tackle emissions from beyond your borders

·       Understand the feasibility, legality, and broader impact of such a standard

·       View a Methane Import Standard as a way to drastically cut emissions

·       Understand the required regulatory and technical processes to construct an effective and World Trade Organisation Compliant Standard

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Jonathan Banks

Global Director, Methane
Clean Air Task Force

COLLABORATION

11:20 am - 11:50 am CREATING VALUE FROM EMISSIONS DATA - Leveraging your emissions data to achieve your reduction goals and increase your ROI
Philip Richard - Director of Business Development and Alliances, Envana Software Solutions
  • Forecasting and making decisions based on ideal scenarios: Running scenario models and being able to forecast emissions impact for various types of operations
  • Closing the data gap: Tracking emissions across global operations and disparate data sources to meet your enterprise data needs
  • Explore leading oilfield services company’s and operators’ use cases: Leveraging enterprise data to increase efficiency, effectiveness, reliability, and compliance
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Philip Richard

Director of Business Development and Alliances
Envana Software Solutions

  • Prioritising addressing methane with key assets and partners that currently lack methane management
  • Devise an actionable methane reduction plan for non-operated assets, by assessing data availability and gaps
  • How can you leverage existing structures to extend the coverage of commitments and improve methane management at non-operated assets?
  • How to Formulate Compelling Value Propositions to Drive Partner Participation in Methane Mitigation Endeavours?
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Roxana Nielsen

VP of Products
Envana Software Solutions

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Matt Watson

Vice President, Energy Transition
Environmental Defense Fund

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Chris Rathbun

Programme Manager
Methane Guiding Principles

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Rowlan Greaves

Sustainability Specialist, Senior Staff
Apache Corp

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Munkhbayar Baasandorj

Methane and NOJV Strategy Lead
Chevron Mid Continent Business Unit

This session unfolds with a focus on how these technologies provide instant insights into emissions levels, revolutionizing our understanding of real-time environmental impact. Our expert panel will explore the strategic use of predictive modelling and analytics, showcasing their potential to anticipate emissions trends and optimize mitigation strategies. Attend to:


  • Explore the capabilities of continuous emissions measurement technologies to provide instant insights into emissions levels
  • Leverage predictive modelling and analytics to anticipate emissions trends and optimize mitigation strategies
  • Discuss how continuous measurements and predictive technologies enable data-driven decision-making for more effective emissions control
  • Address the role of these technologies in simplifying compliance with regulations and streamlining reporting processes
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Mark Hutcherson

Director, Low Carbon Projects & Technology
ConocoPhillips

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Ned Shappley

Physical Scientist
EPA

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Grigor Bambekov

Former SVP Business Transformation
Delek US Holdings

TECHNOLOGY

10:50 am - 11:20 am DEFINING, DESIGNING AND EXECUTING AN E2E EMS (END TO END EMISSION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM)
Grigor Bambekov - Former SVP Business Transformation, Delek US Holdings

In an age where companies are increasingly utilizing a variety of new but disconnected technologies to manage emissions, the absence of a single, integrated end-to-end emissions management system has become evident. This is a vital component of improving operational excellence and methane abatement. Attend to:


  •  Discuss the challenges posed by the current landscape of disconnected technologies utilized by companies and the importance of integrating these systems for a holistic approach to emissions management
  • Discuss how an integrated E2E EMS can facilitate compliance with evolving emissions regulations and standards
  • Understand the practical components of integrating such a system into your operations via successful case studies 
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Grigor Bambekov

Former SVP Business Transformation
Delek US Holdings

TECHNOLOGY

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Diversified Energy and Bridger Photonics - Driving Emission Impact Through Aerial Methane Data
Ryan Stewart - Vice President of Sales, Bridger Photonics
Paul Espenan - Senior Vice President EHS&R, Diversified Energy
  • Understand how LiDAR excels in sensitivity of emissions capture resulting in reliable data to identity leak detection
  • Delve into case studies and real-world examples of how LiDAR data is used to prioritize repair programs efficiently and effectively
  • A cost-benefit analysis: is the investment worth it?
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Ryan Stewart

Vice President of Sales
Bridger Photonics

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Paul Espenan

Senior Vice President EHS&R
Diversified Energy

This session will bring together experts, scientists, and industry leaders to discuss the revolutionary potential of aerial technologies for methane detection and quantification, their current capabilities, and the challenges ahead. Attend to:


  • Discover how satellite technologies have the potential to revolutionize methane detection and quantification
  • Explore the cost-effectiveness of satellite-based methane detection in comparison to traditional ground-based methods
  • Examine the accuracy and precision of methane data derived from satellites, and how this information is advancing our understanding of emissions
  • Discuss the synergy between satellite technologies and ground based monitoring to create a comprehensive methane detection system
  • Explore how satellite data can be integrated into regulatory frameworks and industry operations for better environmental compliance
  • Address the challenges and limitations faced by satellite-based methane detection, such as cloud cover and sensor technology constraints
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Arsineh Hecobian

Methane Detection and Verification Advisor
Chevron

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Dr. Daniel Cusworth

Lead Project Scientist
Carbon Mapper

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Dr. Philip Brodrick

Research Technologist
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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Ryan Mattson

VP, Oil & Gas
GHGSat

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Jeremy Koster

Vice President, Sales and Operations Development
Duke Energy

12:20 pm - 1:20 pm Networking Luncheon

Join us as to discuss the fundamental importance of data as the linchpin for progress in emissions management. In the collective journey towards

both achieving and assessing progress, accurate data serves as the guiding force, offering crucial insights for refining strategies.


  • What strategies can one employ to proficiently aggregate emissions data from a combination of detection technologies?
  • Understand how to identify the root causes of events and formulating mitigation plans based on collected data.
  • How can you enhance your ability to forecast and prevent fugitive emissions?
  • Delve into approaches for optimizing the measurement and reporting of methane emissions data at the organizational level
  • Be enlightened of how to leverage emerging technologies for data validation and quality control
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Matt Garner

Vice President - Health, Safety, Environment and Regulatory
Chesapeake Energy

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Juan Carlos Lopez Ballen

Carbon Footprint Reduction Manager
SierraCol Energy

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B.J. Carney

Vice President Geoscience & Innovation
Northeast Natural Energy LLC

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Jonathan Banks

Global Director, Methane
Clean Air Task Force

THINK TANKS

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2:00 pm - 2:45 pm A: Using Drones for Leak Detection and Safety Inspections
Clint Johnson - UAS Drone Specialist, FireCam
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Clint Johnson

UAS Drone Specialist
FireCam

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm B: Carbon Offsets and Credits Management
Staci Taruscio - CEO, Rebellion Energy Solutions
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Staci Taruscio

CEO
Rebellion Energy Solutions

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm C: IMPLEMENTING PREDICTIVE EMISSIONS MONITORING SYSTEMS
Jon Lowe - Methane Program Manager, bp
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Jon Lowe

Methane Program Manager
bp

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm D: REDUCING EMISSIONS FROM TURBINES

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm E: STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING INTERMITTENT METHANE EMISSIONS
Isaac Garaway - Chief Technology Officer, Qnergy
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Isaac Garaway

Chief Technology Officer
Qnergy

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm I: REDUCING VENTING AND FLARING
Ahmed Kamel - Associate Professor, University of Texas Permian Basin
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Ahmed Kamel

Associate Professor
University of Texas Permian Basin

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm F: SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS IDENTIFICATION AND REPORTING
Jen Turner - Energy Director, Equitable Origin
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Jen Turner

Energy Director
Equitable Origin

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm J: HARNESSING ARIEL TECHNOLOGIES FOR EFFECTIVE MITIGATION
Maria Kuosa - CEO, Aeromon
Jouko Salo - Chief Strategy Officer, Aeromon
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Maria Kuosa

CEO
Aeromon

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Jouko Salo

Chief Strategy Officer
Aeromon

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Laura Gardner

Vice President Emissions Management
TechnipFMC

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Collin Gallagher

e-Mission Product Manager
TechnipFMC

Ryan Malone

e-Mission Operations Manager
TechnipFMC

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Elizabeth McGurk

Managing Consultant, Sustainability and Climate Advisory
Montrose Environmental Group

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Josh Anhalt

Vice President of Technology
Montrose Environmental Group

1:50 pm - 2:30 pm L: COST-EFFECTIVE SOLOUTIONS FOR MITIGATION
Cody Johnson - CEO, SCS Technologies
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Cody Johnson

CEO
SCS Technologies

1:50 pm - 2:20 pm M: REDUCING EMISSIONS FROM RECIPROCATING ROD-PACKING COMPRESSORS
Anna Hodshire - Atmospheric Chemist, Colorado State University (METEC)
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Anna Hodshire

Atmospheric Chemist
Colorado State University (METEC)

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm ADVANCING MITIGATION THROUGH STANDARDISATION

Christophe Erhel - Normalization Engineer, Francegaz, EU Commission, CEN

·       Understand the needs and requirements for standards

·       How could a standardised framework, which defines values and limits for methane emissions, encourage greater mitigation efforts?

·       Be informed of current activities in CEN and ISO on standardisation for methane emissions monitoring including source level leak detection, quantification, site level emissions quantification, and reporting standards 

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Christophe Erhel

Normalization Engineer
Francegaz, EU Commission, CEN

3:15 pm - 4:00 pm TECH VOYAGE

Embark on an interactive journey through cutting-edge solutions at our Tech Voyage networking session. Receive your Tech Passport upon entry to our exhibition hall - a unique guide to navigating the diverse methane technology landscape. Pose questions, share challenges, and collaborate with fellow attendees during live demonstrations and presentations to collect your certified technology stamps. Each stamp has the potential to unlock exciting rewards, making your Tech Voyage not just informative but rewarding!

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm METHANE MITIGATION: A STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE