Kyle Danish

Partner Van Ness Feldman

Kyle Danish is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of the law firm of Van Ness Feldman, LLP. He is a globally recognized legal and policy expert on energy projects; the energy transition; climate change policy, carbon markets and green finance; government relations; and environmental regulation. Kyle has over two decades of experience assisting clients in navigating complex issues at the intersection of business and government policy. Kyle has been ranked as a leading practitioner by Chambers USA, Chambers Global, the International Who’s Who of Environmental Lawyers, Lawdragon, and Best Lawyers in America. Kyle is a participant in an ongoing stakeholder dialogue on U.S. methane policy organized by Harvard Law School’s Environmental and Energy Law Program. He is a Senior Associate (Non-Resident) in the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Energy and National Security Program. He is on the Editorial Board of the Carbon & Climate Law Review, and is also a Member of the Board of the Montgomery County Green Bank, which partners with the private sector to finance clean energy, energy efficiency, and resilience projects.

Pre-conference Workshop Day: Tuesday, December 3

8:00 AM Workshop B: Methane Mandates: Legal Imperatives for Assured Compliance

US oil and gas companies are navigating a complex regulatory environment, creating significant challenges for compliance. This hands-on workshop will provide participants with the framework needed to:


  • Dissect US regulatory requirements, and examine your legal obligations
  • Gain clear insight into 5 separate rules, including the complexities of a company “netting” its emissions to reduce its WEC
  • Explore the role of advanced detection technologies
  • Develop the legal knowledge and strategies needed to achieve compliance

·       Address common challenges faced by companies 

Main Conference Day 1: Wednesday, December 4

10:10 AM What’s next for America? Methane Mitigation Post Election

  • What is the outlook for methane mitigation – for this year and beyond?
  • Ensure critical oversight of the policy agendas of the incoming administration
  • Prepare for how regulatory changes could affect operations, compliance, and investment decisions
  • Ensure both energy security and sustainability
  • Prioritize the implementation of coherent and robust policies
  • Examine the balance between federal and state-level methane regulation under different political landscapes

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Kyle.

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