John ‘Bunkie’ Westerheide

Chief Revenue Officer Kathairos

Joining the Kathairos leadership team in 2024, Bunkie brings over 17 years of oilfield experience in the strategic development and commercialization of new technology at the intersection of energy, environment, and digitization. Through previous roles within GE Oil & Gas, GE Global Research, Baker Hughes, and Project Canary he has developed specialized expertise in the effective measurement, reduction, and monetization of emissions from oil and gas operations. His background in ClimaTech innovation and domain knowledge of North American unconventional oil and gas production have led to the development and commercialization of multiple technologies focused on emissions mitigation. Bunkie holds both bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Oklahoma Price College of Business with a specialization in energy, economics, and marketing. Based in Oklahoma City, OK he and his three children enjoy all things outdoors. His family’s love of the outdoors fuels his professional passion to deliver on the dual challenge of enabling energy prosperity while continuously improving environmental sustainability.

Main Conference Day 2: Wednesday, June 4, 2025

3:10 PM North American Oil & Gas Methane Reduction Financing: Practicality & Pathways

Recent advancements in methane emissions monitoring have pinpointed high-impact reduction opportunities, enabling operators to prioritize strategies with significant environmental benefits. However, implementing these solutions often involves substantial costs, making methane reduction financing a critical tool to accelerate progress and ease capital burden. Despite a complex and evolving policy landscape, financing options—such as voluntary and compliance-based emissions markets, capital and commodity market incentives, and public/private grant funding—offer pathways to sustain emissions reductions beyond regulatory mandates. Yet, accessing these resources remains challenging, often limited to operators with specialized expertise. Join our panel to explore the practical realities, challenges, and best practices for financing methane reduction in North American oil and gas operations.

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