Main Conference Day 1: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

The most effective emissions reduction strategies often start long before operations begin — at the design table. This session explores how engineering decisions around storage, compression, and process reliability can dramatically reduce methane emissions while improving operational performance. From pressure vessel selection to vapor recovery and automated control, operators are finding ways to design reliability and emissions performance into the same blueprint — achieving measurable reductions without compromising cost or uptime.

From the U.S. GHGRP and EPA methane rule to the EU Methane Regulation, OGMP 2.0, and emerging national systems, the global methane MRV landscape is rapidly taking shape. This session provides a comparative look at how frameworks differ in scope, data expectations, verification requirements, and timelines and what convergence could look like in the years ahead.

• Compare key elements of major MRV frameworks (GHGRP, OGMP 2.0, EU Methane Regulation, etc.).
• Identify opportunities and barriers for harmonization across jurisdictions.
• Understand how operators can prepare for verification-ready data under evolving standards.
• Explore the implications of MRV convergence for global trade, certification, and compliance. 

While much of the industry’s physical infrastructure has remained unchanged for decades, automation and predictive maintenance are transforming how facilities operate. Advanced control logic, sensor networks, and real-time analytics now enable operators to anticipate failures and prevent emissions events before they occur. This session explores how process automation and condition-based monitoring are driving reliability, safety, and measurable emissions reductions across oil and gas facilities.

• Examine how advanced control systems and logic programming minimize venting, flaring, and unplanned downtime 
• Understand how predictive and preventive maintenance approaches can proactively prevent emission-causing events 
• Learn how real-time data and automation tools improve decision-making and operational visibility 
• Evaluate lessons learned from early adopters using smart control strategies to enhance both reliability and emissions performance     

In 2018, Shell announced a target to keep its methane emissions intensity, for both oil and gas, below 0.2% by 2025. Shell then joined the Oil & Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 in 2020 and has since implemented methane measurement campaigns across more than 100 operated assets spanning 8 countries. After achieving the OGMP 2.0 Gold Standard in methane reporting, Shell has built one of the most comprehensive methane datasets in the industry. This session will explore how Shell’s evolving methane measurement practices are influencing its abatement strategy and internal decision-making to enhance methane performance and achieve real reductions.

• Overcoming technical and operational challenges across diverse asset types
• Leveraging cross-functional collaboration to embed methane strategy company-wide
• Leveraging data sharing across the organisation to derive patterns or anomalies, and inform decision-making for methane abatement 

Step inside the Innovator Zone, where the next generation of methane technologies come to life. This interactive poster session showcases high-potential startups and solution providers presenting breakthrough innovations across detection, quantification, data & analytics and mitigation categories. Attendees will have direct access to founders and product leaders to explore real-world applications. A dedicated space to discover what’s emerging, what’s scaling, and where to invest your attention next. 

Refuel, reconnect, and experience innovation up close! During the lunch break, explore live technology demos from leading solution providers and see how the latest tools can transform your methane mitigation strategies in-practice.

Here’s the sweet part: Attend a demo and grab a free ice cream token - the perfect way to cool off from the Texan heat while discovering cutting-edge solutions

Are you looking to learn more about a specific methane solution, or want to explore the new innovative technology in this space? We’ve got you covered. Step into the dynamic world of our Solution Spotlight Session, where innovation meets opportunity! This is your chance to engage directly with leading solution providers and uncover how their technologies can impact your operations. In this fast-paced session, you’ll have 5 minutes at each booth to dive into the specifics of each solution, ask pressing questions, and discover tailored benefits for your operational setting. Make the most of your time out of the office by gaining actionable insights that you can bring back to your team, ready to implement and drive real change.

Discuss the challenges of creating a ‘single source of truth’ that provides a comprehensive and accurate data depiction from all measurement campaigns when results are derived from diverse detection methods. 

Explore how operators are moving beyond detection and into consistent, large-scale methane abatement — including how different technologies are being integrated into existing workflows, maintenance cycles, and capital planning. 

Take a practical look at how operators are keeping methane programs alive and relevant as external pressure shifts, internal priorities evolve, and budgets get tighter. We’ll discuss what’s helping leading companies avoid backsliding, make the investment case internally, and keep methane on the strategic roadmap rather than in the compliance box. 

Dive into the unique reality of offshore methane management — from limited access windows and harsh marine conditions, to the operational trade-offs between production, safety, and emissions control. The session will explore what’s actually feasible offshore today, what’s still aspirational, and where technology and operational practices are starting to close that gap. 

An open, honest discussion on what it really takes to scale a methane technology company in a market where demand signals shift, procurement cycles drag, and customer priorities vary widely. We’ll explore how companies are navigating commercial risk, building resilient go-to-market strategies, and positioning for long-term growth rather than short-term wins. 

This roundtable looks at how methane technology companies are using partnerships, distribution agreements, and strategic M&A to strengthen market access and accelerate adoption. We’ll explore what makes these collaborations successful (or not), how operators view vendor consolidation, and how companies are structuring deals to expand reach without losing technical edge or customer trust. 

Examine how methane technologies developed in North America and Europe perform in Latin American settings. This session will cover unique operational conditions, import and deployment hurdles, and practical strategies for adapting solutions to local realities. Participants will gain insights on what works, what doesn’t, and how to make global innovations viable regionally. 

• Analyze compliance milestones for importers: MRV equivalency by 2027, methane intensity reporting by 2028, and performance thresholds by 2030, plus implications for global LNG and pipeline contracts
• Debate technical challenges in implementing OGMP 2.0 Level 4/5 methodologies, independent third-party verification, and harmonizing bottom-up and top-down quantification approaches
• Assess strategic consequences for European operators and importers: contract negotiations, liability risks, and interoperability with international standards amid tightening EU climate objectives 

Chuck Cornell

Senior Air Quality Lead
Jonah Energy

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Saddle Up for an Evening of Southern Charm and Strategic Connections! When the world’s leading minds in methane mitigation gather, great ideas deserve a great Texas welcome. Join us for an unforgettable networking reception where canapés, refreshments, and live music set the stage for meaningful conversations and new collaborations. Feel the rhythm of Texas hospitality as you two-step into partnerships that drive innovation and impact.