Andy Collard

Manager, Emissions Management TC Energy

Pre-Conference Workshop Day (September 30)

12:30 PM Workshop E: Beyond Compliance: LDAR Strategies for Environmental Excellence

In the context of newly proposed regulation which demands the highest standard of LDAR practices, it is now essential to assess the intricacies of designing and implementing cutting-edge strategies for precision management of fugitive emissions. Implementing effective LDAR programs is crucial for organizations to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize operational efficiency. Join to:


  • Learn how to develop and tailor LDAR programs to your facilities’ specific needs and regulatory requirements
  • Understand the importance of program design in achieving efficient and effective fugitive emissions management
  • Gain a technical understanding of selecting the most appropriate detection technologies based on applications and environmental variables
  • Identify and address the technical and operational challenges associated with LDAR program implementation, including instrument calibration, data integration, and workforce training

Agenda Day One (October 1)

4:05 PM Transporting Natural Gas to Consumers while Mitigating Methane Emissions: The Mid- and Downstream Story

Join our panellists to earn about what natural gas transmission and distribution companies have been doing to mitigate methane emissions, what the specific challenges are, and what opportunities have been identified and are being explored for the future

Agenda Day Two (October 2)

12:55 PM Constructing A Methane Abatement Strategy for Your Operations

This session explores the key considerations involved in developing and deploying an effective methane abatement strategy. Hear from your operator peers who have effectively integrated methane abatement into their operations in order to gain actionable insights and inspiration for your own initiatives. Join us to:


  • Discuss using a Best Available Technique (BAT) assessment approach for selecting abatement technologies for operations
  • Receive recommendations on how to train and mobilize your workforce to actively participate in methane reduction efforts
  • Consider what role employee awareness and participation plays in driving continuous improvement
  • Explore how we can try to prioritize methane abatement over other projects
  • Gain insights into overcoming challenges and barriers commonly faced during implementation
  • Study successful case studies of organizations that have effectively integrated methane abatement into their operations

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

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