Main Conference Day 2: Thursday, June 13

7:30 am - 8:00 am CHECK IN & LDAR SOLOUTIONS NETWORKING BREAKFAST

8:00 am - 8:05 am CHAIR’S OPENING REMARKS

As the global energy landscape evolves, it becomes increasingly vital for National Oil Companies (NOCs) and International Oil Companies (IOCs) to join forces in the fight against methane emissions. Attend this session to:

·       Gain insights into current partnerships and the success they have yielded with driving forward methane mitigation

·       Discover opportunities for sharing advanced technologies and best practices to expedite methane mitigation efforts

·       Understand the importance of aligning with global and regional methane reduction regulations and standards to ensure a unified approach

·       Explore how collaboration can open new market opportunities and promote sustainable growth

·       How can we encourage greater collaboration?

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Andre Glowacz

Vice President Technology & Field Development Americas
TotalEnergies

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Afgan Isayev

Vice President
SOCAR

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Sonna Sathiamoorthy

Group Carbon Manager S&OR
bp

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Maan Iskander

Green Energy & Environmental Policy Dept Director
aramco

8:40 am - 9:10 am AN INDUSTRY EVOLUTION: SINGLE-BLIND TESTING OF A REAL-WORLD MONITORING CONFIGURATION ACROSS ANNUAL WEATHER PATTERNS

  • Experience it live: See how the monitoring system handles a methane release
  • Understand the test setup, configurations, and test case
  • Hear from the experts about the right metrics and why polar scatter plots are so insightful
  • See the impressive results of Paradigm M-Series™

9:10 am - 9:40 am CATALYZING EMISSIONS REDUCTION: LiDAR INSIGHT INTO GAS PLUMES

  • 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?

Sustainable investment is increasingly becoming a priority for financial institutions, and it is imperative that the oil and gas industry understands the criterium from which they are assessing viable investment opportunities. In this session, financial leaders and investors will come together to discuss the multifaceted relationship between financial investment and methane abatement. Attend this session to learn:

 

  • How the technology landscape is shifting and what do technological advances allow external stakeholders to do in terms of assessing operator’s efforts
  • Understand the significance of methane data management for companies and their investors and what the potential consequences are of poor data management in terms of environmental impact and financial risk
  • Gain insights into what kinds of methane data investors are currently using and how these data points inform investment decisions? How do you see this evolving in the future?
  • How are financial institutions making informed and responsible investment decisions, given the complex landscape of climate regulations and targets?
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Michael Yamoah

Director, EOS
Federated Hermes

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Brian Redick

Associate
Climate Investment

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Meredith Block

ESG Integration & Impact Lead
PIMCO

THINK TANKS

10:10 am - 11:00 am N: Navigating The Technology Landscape – How to Choose The Best Provider For Your Business
Jackson Hegland - Executive Director, Methane Emissions Leadership Alliance (MELA)
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Jackson Hegland

Executive Director
Methane Emissions Leadership Alliance (MELA)

10:10 am - 11:00 am O: From Measurement to Mitigation: How Do We Shift The Focus?
Mark Hutcherson - Director, Low Carbon Projects & Technology, ConocoPhillips
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Mark Hutcherson

Director, Low Carbon Projects & Technology
ConocoPhillips

10:10 am - 11:00 am P. The Logistical Issue of Electrification
Kenneth Langlois - Engineer, Energy Management and Electrical Infrastructure, Phillips 66
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Kenneth Langlois

Engineer, Energy Management and Electrical Infrastructure
Phillips 66

10:10 am - 11:00 am R: Navigating The Regulatory Landscape

10:10 am - 11:00 am S: Reducing Natural Gas Use Across Your Operations
Heny Patel - Program Analyst, Methane Pollution Prevention, Clean Air Task Force
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Heny Patel

Program Analyst, Methane Pollution Prevention
Clean Air Task Force

10:10 am - 11:00 am T: Standards and Frameworks for Remote Sensing and Quantification
Dr. Daniel Cusworth - Lead Project Scientist, Carbon Mapper
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Dr. Daniel Cusworth

Lead Project Scientist
Carbon Mapper

10:10 am - 11:00 am U: Climate Finance for Technology Implementation
Ben Berkowitz - Vice President, BP Energy Partners
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Ben Berkowitz

Vice President
BP Energy Partners

10:10 am - 11:00 am W: Perfecting OGMP 2.0 Level 4 Practices
Emanuela Santos - Carbon Neutral Program Manager, Petrobras
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Emanuela Santos

Carbon Neutral Program Manager
Petrobras

11:00 am - 11:30 am MORNING NETWORKING BREAK

DISPERSED OPERATIONS

11:30 am - 12:00 pm AN OPERATOR'S PERSPECTIVE ON MAINTAINING LOW LEVELS OF FLARING
Munkhbayar Baasandorj - Methane and NOJV Strategy Lead, Chevron Mid Continent Business Unit
  • Recognize that flaring is steadily increasing once more in the US Permian Basin
  • Understand initiatives that can be implemented to reduce the amount of flaring, and improve combustion efficiency
  • Discuss advanced technologies and methodologies for improving combustion efficiency
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Munkhbayar Baasandorj

Methane and NOJV Strategy Lead
Chevron Mid Continent Business Unit

DISPERSED OPERATIONS

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm LDAR OPTIMIZATION
  • Gain insights into strategies for optimizing LDAR programs, leading to increased efficiency in emissions detection and mitigation
  • Identify common mistakes and hear solutions to overcome challenges
  • Understand the risks of failed regulatory compliance
  • Detail best practices for sensor calibration and validation to ensure the reliability of detection results
  • Examine the use of remote monitoring technologies to cover extensive areas and enhance LDAR program efficiency
  • Centralizing, automating and electrifying plants to limit the risk of unidentified leaks
  • Eliminate gas pneumatic pumps and controllers from operations
  • Create a more reliable source of power
  • Understand the logistical and infrastructural issues associated with mass-scale electrification
  • Utilizing liquid nitrogen in areas where grids don’t exist
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Kenneth Langlois

Engineer, Energy Management and Electrical Infrastructure
Phillips 66

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Solomon Adenle

Senior Manager - Power Infrastructure
bpx

MIDSTREAM/DOWNSTREAM OPERATIONS

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Using Top-Down and Bottom-Up Methods At Midstream Natural Gas Facilities To Develop Empirical Estimates
Cristina Lopez - Methane Emissions and Renewable Gases Process Research Engineer, GRTgaz
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Cristina Lopez

Methane Emissions and Renewable Gases Process Research Engineer
GRTgaz

MIDSTREAM/DOWNSTREAM OPERATIONS

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm ESTABLISHING ROBUST LEAK DETECTION & QUANTIFICATION METHODS FOR PIPELINES
  • Explore technological strategies for dealing with the intricacies of vast pipeline networks
  • Discuss the challenges of managing older pipelines and the need to retrofit leak detection technology into existing systems to mitigate risks and ensure the longevity of infrastructure
  • Examine methods for reducing false alarms
  • Examine case studies and best practices from operators to understand what constitutes as successful implementation

MIDSTREAM/DOWNSTREAM OPERATIONS

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm CREATING A CULTURE OF MITIGATION IN THE MID AND DOWNSTREAM SECTOR
Gregory Blandford - Director Land, Environment & ESG Strategy, Southern Star
Tobias Van Almsick - Head of Gas Quality Competence Center, Open Grid Europe (OPE)
  • Understand why fostering a culture of mitigation is essential
  • The scalability of implementing new technologies
  • Address issues with reporting and economic push backs
  • Emphasize the importance of targeted training and skill development programs to equip mid and downstream sectors for effective methane mitigation
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Gregory Blandford

Director Land, Environment & ESG Strategy
Southern Star

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Tobias Van Almsick

Head of Gas Quality Competence Center
Open Grid Europe (OPE)

UPSTREAM OPEARTIONS

11:30 am - 12:00 pm INSIGHTS FROM THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURMENT-BASED APPROACHES FOR METHANE PERFORMANCE REPORTING
Allison Fisher - Principal Methane Program Manager & Team Lead, Shell
  • Gain an overview of Shell’s measurement-based approach for enhanced methane emissions performance reporting
  • Explore learnings from Shell’s implementation of OGMP 2.0 for source- and site-level methane emissions measurement field campaigns
  • Understand Shell’s approach to reconciliation of methane emissions measurement data, with summary of overall objectives and learnings
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Allison Fisher

Principal Methane Program Manager & Team Lead
Shell

UPSTREAM OPEARTIONS

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm A Methane Journey
Clay Bell - Low Carbon Data Analyst, bpx
  • Gain an overview of bpx methane initiatives including bp Sustainability Aims, Certified Natural Gas, and OGMP 2.0
  • Explore methodology and results for several material source categories
  • Highlight key insights, synergies, and challenges from the bpx methane journey
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Clay Bell

Low Carbon Data Analyst
bpx

UPSTREAM OPEARTIONS

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm CONSTRUCTING A METHANE MITIGATION PROGRAN FOR OFFSHORE ASSETS
Rodrigo Barbosa - Upstream Coordinator in Climate Change Executive Management, Petrobras
  • Address remote locations, harsh conditions, and accessibility hurdles in offshore methane mitigation
  • How can we accurately account for geographical and environmental variables which impact the accuracy of measurements?
  • Explore integrated subsurface and subsea technologies
  • Understand how to build mitigation programs which enhance offshore asset resilience, ensuring sustained performance
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Rodrigo Barbosa

Upstream Coordinator in Climate Change Executive Management
Petrobras

1:00 pm - 2:50 pm Networking Luncheon

As the world increasingly turns to Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) for its energy needs, the need to tackle methane emissions along the NG value chain has never been more critical. By gauging the performance and precision of emerging methane emissions detection and quantification technologies in real-world applications, we can provide valuable insights to the industry, guiding them towards the adoption of optimal methods, including advanced and groundbreaking technologies that may not have garnered substantial market adoption. Attend do:


  • Discuss how we can improve emissions quantification though validation and integration of new and existing technologies to develop a multi-scale quantification network which provides an accurate depiction of methane emissions along the supply chain
  • Prioritize characterization of methane emissions from each element in the gas production, processing, and transport chain, including evaluation of specific components such as pipelines, valves, pneumatic controllers, compressors, and storage tanks
  • Explore advanced materials, such as alloys and coatings, for reducing the likelihood of leaks from legacy pipeline systems
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Debbie Gordon

Senior Principal
RMI

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Umar Aboki

Head of Energy & Utilities
Nigeria LNG Limited

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B.J. Frazier

Environmental Manager
Devon Energy

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Shakira Mack

Director, Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Program
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) , US Department of Transport

In the realm of emissions data reconciliation, cutting-edge technology plays a pivotal role in improving accuracy and confidence in reported emissions. This transformative session is your ticket to explore how technology is expertly harnessed to reconcile emissions data from diverse sources, all within the OGMP 2.0 level 5 reporting framework.


  • Discover the unique perspectives and experiences of one upstream, midstream, and downstream operator
  • Explore the intricacies of OGMP 2.0 and Level 5 reporting and understand how advanced technology can be strategically employed to put these concepts into practice within your operations
  • Understand the importance of the reconciliation in improving accuracy, thoroughness and confidence in reported emissions
  • Hear real-life examples of effective reconciliation practices that utilize technology to improve emissions reporting. These case studies can serve as inspiring benchmarks, showcasing the tangible benefits of technology in the reconciliation process
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Cristina Lopez

Methane Emissions and Renewable Gases Process Research Engineer
GRTgaz

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Jon Lowe

Methane Program Manager
bp

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Angela Zivkovich

Air Policy Manager
Oxy

By combining regulatory, technological, and collaborative approaches, we are able to create a holistic strategy to mitigate methane emissions and reduce their impact on climate change. It’s important to continually monitor progress, adapt to new findings and technologies, and maintain a strong commitment to achieving significant reductions in methane emissions. Hear from our cross-industry panel including investors, academics, operators, and technology providers to understand the imperative of collaboration in the zero emissions scenario. The key components of the framework include:

● Raising awareness to engage stakeholders in methane reduction efforts

● Support R&D for innovative methane reduction methods

● Offer incentives and financing for emission-reduction measures

● Establish baseline methane emissions data inventory to identify sources and scale

● Periodically assess measures, adjust strategies, and set ambitious reduction targets

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Shareen Yawanarajah

Director, Global Energy Transition
Environmental Defence Fund

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Ryan Taylor

Investor
Azolla Ventures

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Adam Pacsi

Methane Policy Advisor
Chevron

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Kenyon Weaver

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

4:00 pm - 4:00 pm Chairs’ Closing Remarks, Methane Mitigation Summit Concludes