Shankar Annamalai

Senior Vice President, Emissions Technologies & Permian Geomarket ChampionX

Shankar Annamalai is the Senior Vice President of Emissions Technologies & Permian Geomarket at ChampionX. Shankar was previously Senior Vice President of Operations for Apergy, which he joined in 2017. He served as an executive member of the senior leadership team when Apergy spun-off from Dover Corporation. In 2020, Apergy merged with Nalco Champion upstream chemicals to create ChampionX. Prior to joining Dover Energy, Shankar has held a variety of executive leadership roles with Pentair internationally, including Vice President of Operations and Supply. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering as well as an MBA from Texas A&M University.

Main Conference Day 1: Wednesday, December 4

8:40 AM Operationalizing Your Emissions Monitoring Program: A Strategic Approach to Methane Management

As methane reduction remains a critical component of decarbonization, oil and gas companies must continuously adapt their emissions management strategies. During this keynote, ChampionX will cut through the complexities, offering actionable steps for establishing or enhancing your emissions monitoring program that meet today's needs and anticipate tomorrow's regulatory demands.

Key areas of focus include:


  • Selecting the Right Emissions Monitoring Toolkit: Gain insights on choosing technologies that not only fulfill operational requirements but also align with evolving regulatory expectations.
  • Assessing Internal Processes and Systems: Learn how to optimize internal processes to accurately measure emissions, track progress, and manage reduction strategies effectively.
  • Leveraging Data for Decision-Making: Discover how to use emissions data to drive smarter investments, ensuring maximum impact on mitigation and operations for long-term success.

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

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