Securing Budget for Methane Technology in 2026: How your Peers are Repositioning Methane Technology Investments as OPEX and Market Access Tools

As U.S. federal regulatory uncertainty and tightening global market expectations converge, operators are under growing pressure to make smarter, faster, and more defensible decisions about methane technology investment. 2026 is bringing new scrutiny from international import rules and shifting domestic requirements, along with the EPA pushing U.S. operators to increase production to ensure continued energy security globally. As a result, securing budget is no longer just about compliance; it’s about unlocking operational performance enhancement, market access, and long‑term business value.

To understand how operators are navigating this challenge, we spoke with two industry leaders, Brian Shpakoff, Environmental Manager (Crescent Energy) and Paul Espenan, Senior Vice President – EHS&R (Diversified Energy), who are at the forefront of reframing methane technology as an operational asset rather than a cost burden.

In this exclusive guide, they break down the real‑world strategies, data, and internal messaging that are helping teams unlock budget and integrate methane management into core operational workflows.

Download the full report to explore:

• How operators are reframing methane technology from compliance cost to OPEX optimization
• Practical methods for quantifying ROI and communicating value internally
• How close collaboration with technology providers can help operators build more credible, data-backed internal proposals
• Strategies for maintaining budget amid regulatory uncertainty
• Real‑world examples of methane technology improving operational performance