Europe’s Only Summit Dedicated to Reducing
Oil & Gas Methane Emissions
Pre-Conference Workshop Day: Tuesday 25th February
8:00 AM Registration And Networking
8:30 AM Workshop A: Developing Flare Specific Emissions Factors: How to Identify and Implement the Flaring Gold Standard
A key component of new regulation requires flare stacks to have a combustion efficiency of 99%. Therefore, it is now crucial for operators to develop flare specific emissions factors whilst also addressing flare reduction. This workshop will delve into innovative flaring solutions, exploring their viability and potential to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
- Understanding the influence and measurement of destruction efficiency when calculating emissions factors
- Building a theoretical model of destruction efficiency
- Lessons learnt on different method reliability from across 20 global assets
- Setting KPIs and metrics for evaluating flare efficiency, including flare gas recovery rates, combustion efficiency, and flare tip velocity
- Evaluating techniques such as vent gas capture and re-injection, vapor recovery systems, and process optimization to reduce venting emissions and conserve valuable resources
- Avoiding wasted gas by assessing alternative methods to closed flares for avoiding non-combusted flares
8:30 AM WORKSHOP B: Learning from Gascade’s OGMP 2.0 Implementation Journey
Given the frameworks’ reputation for demanding the highest standard of detection and measurement, the European landscape is now dominated by an increasing number of operators joining UNEP’s flagship reporting program, OGMP 2.0. In this workshop you will hear first-hand from an experienced operator how they approached OGMP 2.0 implementation, plus walk away with clear insights and top tips to do the same.
- Expediting the reporting process by breaking down requirements into a simplified guide
- Evaluating different technologies for use during measurement campaigns
- Integrating OGMP 2.0 practices into operational and organisational processes
- Approaching the reconciliation process
- Implementing measurement campaigns across all assets. What are the lessons learnt from different operational settings?
8:30 AM Workshop C: The Methane Abatement Toolbox: Moving from Strategy to Execution
- Arne Höffken - Manager Sustainability Storages - Uniper
This workshop will show you how to translate your methane abatement strategy into concrete actions and make the critical move from methane detection and measurement to reduction. Learn how to:
- Translate abatement strategies into actionable steps that work within your operational framework
- Explore the latest advancements in abatement technologies
- Ensure regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship remains front and centre in your abatement strategy
- Optimise strategy through a Best Available Technique (BAT) assessment approach
- Strike the right balance between reducing methane emissions and maintaining operational efficiency
10:15 AM Workshop D: Elevating Insights: Leveraging Aerial Innovation for Advanced Detection
- Matthias Ulbricht - Co-Founder & CEO - Adlares
For organisations operating in remote or vast regions, aerial technology presents an opportunity for precise measurements in a fraction of the time required by handheld cameras. However, with rapid innovation in this field, determining the most suitable technologies for your organization’s operational landscape can be challenging. And the intermittency of methane emissions adds an additional layer of complexity. Join us and discover how to:
- Evaluate various aerial technologies capable of detecting and measuring links across diverse operating environments
- Consider if LDAR is truly the correct approach. Can we utilize other forms of predictive signatures such as pressure?
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in gas mapping technology to enhance operational efficiency
- Implement industry best practices to derive actionable insights
10:15 AM Workshop F: Building a Business Case for Regulatory Compliance
- Matthias Schmittmann - Co-Founder & CEO - Atmio
Now that the ‘what’ of new regulation is outlined, the ‘how’ is a pressing matter for many EU operators as they must rapidly evolve to meet the specificities of new standards. This will require increased investment in technology and people, necessitating a clear need for a business plan grounded in grounded in strategic foresight and financial prudence. This workshop will provide you with a practical guideline for:
- Evaluating the cost-benefit analysis of compliance-related investments, including outsourcing services vs scaling your team
- Strategizing the integration of compliance initiatives with overall business objectives
- Understanding the correct matrix of technologies that can be used for compliance
- Aligning OGMP 2.0 requirements and reporting with regulatory requirements
- Establishing metrics to track the success of compliance strategies
- Identifying risks associated with regulatory non-compliance
12:30 PM Workshop G: Mastering Detection and Measurement Techniques: Enhancing Accuracy and Precision
In today’s highly competitive and regulated environment, accurate measurement plays a critical role in ensuring data integrity, analysis, and driving decision-making. But how do we determine which technologies, methodologies, and technology combinations yield the most accurate results? This workshop will address just that. Join to:
- Explore strategies for real-time monitoring, anomaly detection, and proactive maintenance
- Consider the different requirements of type 1 and 2 campaigns within the context of EU regulation
- Understand the uncertainty of measurement
- Analyse reconciliation processes
- Identify the correct combination of technologies
- Discuss performance standards and explore emissions factor
12:30 PM Workshop H: Keeping It in the Pipe: Scaling Your LDAR Program to Reduce Fugitive Emissions
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. This workshop will review the regulation and explore in depth how to design and implement a robust LDAR program to meet the required standards. Join us to:
- Explore advanced leak detection and reduction technologies
- Improve the precision of fugitive emissions management, including optimized inspection frequencies, prioritization of leak repairs, and data-driven decision-making processes
- Evaluate whether LDAR is truly the right approach – are there other pressure signatures that can be indicative of an imminent leak which can be used as a preventative tool?
- Harness real-time monitoring systems to detect anomalies and potential integrity threats
12:30 PM Workshop I: Non-Operated Joint Venture’s: Crafting a Compelling Incentive Strategy
- Lisa Solomchuk - Senior Advisor, Upstream - UNEP’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO)
- Felicia Douglas - Senior Program Manager, Methane - Clean Air Task Force
Navigating non-operated joint ventures (NOJVs) presents unique challenges in incentivizing partners to align with the collective mission. This workshop will provide strategies, tools, and best practices that you can use to craft compelling incentive structures and in turn, drive collaboration, innovation, and shared reduction success with your NOJV partners. Attend to:
- Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and measurement techniques to assess partner contributions
- Address the legal and regulatory considerations that may impact incentive structures within NOJV’s
- Develop incentive structures that foster long-term sustainability and adaptability to changing market dynamics
- Share real-world examples of effective practices that have facilitated collaboration and innovation
- Discuss the delicate balance between risk sharing and reward-sharing to maintain equitable partnerships
2:00 PM Afternoon Networking Break
2:15 PM Workshop J: Laser OGI Meets EU Regulation: The Advantage of Laser OGI Technologies for EU Regulatory Compliance
New LDAR requirements in the EU present a significant challenge for operators, exceeding the requirements set for their US counterparts. In addition to detecting methane leaks, operators must also catalogue and report every component—whether it emits methane or not—while also quantifying the emission rate.
Infrared OGI technology has long been the standard for methane detection. However, with the recent approval of Xplorobot’s Laser OGI by the U.S. EPA, operators now have a cost-effective, fully digital, handheld solution designed to meet EU regulations.
This workshop will cover:
- Effectiveness between Infrared OGI (17 g/hr detection threshold) and Laser OGI (1 g/hr detection threshold).
- Enhanced safety of Laser OGI (50-meter range for methane detection).
- Automation of component cataloging during scans and zero-emission certification requirements.
- Quantification accuracy and environmental factors that influence emission rate measurements.
- Labour- and cost-efficiency of Laser OGI, and minimal training requirement
2:15 PM Workshop L: The Gold Standard of Methane Accounting
It is a common pain point of the industry to create auditable, consistent, and scalable measurement-informed inventories that are harmonized across OGMP, EU Methane regulations, Veritas, MiQ, and others. This action-orientated workshop will go over best practices while debating priorities for the future, opportunities to promote consistent policy, barriers to progress, and specific case studies. Below are the workshop outcomes:
- Showcasing various framework-compliant methods for temporal extrapolation and uncertainty analysis in applied reconciliation and broad ranges in results.
- In-depth discussion of harmonization of measurement-informed inventories methodologies and frameworks
- Understanding how to leverage measurement-informed inventories internally
- Explore best practices of emissions factor generation of source-level measurements, which leads to the integration of bottom-up inventory and site-level measurements from aircraft, drones, and other novel technologies
4:00 PM Introduction To The Oil And Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0)- UNEP’s Flagship Oil And Gas Reporting And Mitigation Programme
Tania Meixus Fernandez OGMP 2.0 Senior Advisor UNEP’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO)
5:00 PM Workshop Day Concludes
Main Conference Day 1: Wednesday 26th February
7:15 AM Early Riser Discussion Group - Offshore Asset Level Emission Measurements - Limited to 25 Places
Enjoy your morning coffee with the perfect blend of expert insights and practical advice.
8:05 AM Chair’s Opening Remarks
8:10 AM Keynote: Setting The Scene: The Three Pathways to Energy Transition and Where Methane Fits In
Decarbonization is a mandate that dominates your everyday. But what does this truly mean? Is this an outdated term that doesn’t consider the future of the energy transition? Jan believes a more appropriate term is de-fossilization. We need to step away from the granular and understand the bigger picture; as reducing the final percentage of methane emissions will require an open mind on emerging technology, an evolution of future collaboration, and a consideration of how carbon can be used to our advantage. In this keynote session Jan will guide us through the following pathway and provide critical context for the days ahead.
1. Energy Efficiency: Can we do it with less energy?
2. Electrifying Everything: Not just our cars!
3. Hydrogen and E-Fuels: What does this mean for methane?
8:40 AM Data Management and Interpretation: The Roadmap to a Data-Driven Future
- Why understading methane quantification result uncertainty and comparability is essential
- Challenges in reconciliation: How data granularity can pave the way for adaptive algorithms.
- The role of predictive analysis in driving effective emissions control strategies.
- Exploring the realistic operational possibilities of AI —what works and what doesn’t.
9:10 AM Panel: Decoding the New EU Regulatory Landscape: Progress, Push Backs, and What’s Next?
On July 15th, the first-ever EU regulation to reduce methane emissions, the EU 2024/1787, was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. This expert dialogue will bring together key industry voices and operators to discuss actionable compliance strategies and address the changes that this landmark regulation is expected to bring. This includes:
- Identifying the key compliance requirements of new regulations
- Analysing technological advancements and the operational needed to meet the new regulatory standards
- Recommendations for internal re-structuring for compliance: outsourcing vs in-house expansion
- Evaluating financial risks and opportunities: assessing the costs of implementation, potential revenue streams from emissions reduction and market shifts away from fossil fuels
- Strategies to stay competitive while also ensuring compliance
Ryan Steadley Senior Policy Advisor American Petroleum Institute (API)
9:50 AM A bp & OGMP Golden Story: Learn from 10 Years of Measurement
Having first received OGMP 2.0 gold standard recognition in 2021, 2025 marks the year in which bp will have completed measurement campaigns at every one of their assets. This encompasses 8 different geographical regions, including Trinidad & Tobago, the North Sea, Azerbaijan, and Egypt. In this case study, Isabella will share the first retrospective analysis of bp’s methane journey, and their in-depth data analysis used to guide concrete abatement action. This includes:
- Formulating data-driven strategies and abatement targets
- Evaluating challenges and how they have been overcome
- Leveraging data sharing between organisations to derive patterns or anomalies
- Optimising internal processes to promote efficient measurement and reporting of methane emissions
10:20 AM Morning Networking Break
Technical
10:50 AM The Sky’s The Limit: Assessing the Capabilities of Satellite Technology for Methane Detection and Quantification
- Daniel Zavala-Araiza - Senior Scientist - Environmental Defense Fund
11:20 AM Two Brains are Better Than One: The Benefits of Partnering with a Leading Service Provider
Understanding and effectively utilising the value a service provider can provide when developing and executing your methane abatement strategy can change the game. This session explores key benefits, including:
- Assessment of current emissions monitoring processes and proposal of improvement plans
- Third-party perspective and direct support for your HSE and Sustainability managers
- Access to cutting-edge technologies
11:50 AM A Technology Driven Approach to Organisational Methane Mitigation
At COP28 Italgas was recognised for their considerable expertise in the measurement of CH4 emissions and adoption of innovative technologies. Moreover, Italgas has been awarded the title of having one of the most ambitious implementation plans in the distribution sector. In this case study they will share key experience on:
- Testing and implementing new technology to align with OGMP 2.0 requirements
- Determining the specific methodologies needed for DSO’s
- Coordinating the Smart Maintenance of networks and plants by pursuing a predictive maintenance-oriented approach
Strategic
10:50 AM Panel: Proactive Strategy vs Reactive Response: Leadership and Mindset for Low Carbon Transformation
- Matteo Tanteri - Senior Vice President Sustainability - Snam
This high-level panel will converge executives from leading oil and gas organizations to discuss the strategic imperative of methane reduction. This Includes:
- Incorporating methane reduction into corporate and long-term sustainability strategies
- Leveraging collaboration to accelerate global methane reduction efforts
- Evaluating investment in in-house research and technology development projects
- Strategizing ways to find alignment between long-term investment in technology and rapidly changing regulation
11:20 AM The Mindset Shift: From Measurement to Reduction
- Insights into emerging reduction technologies
- Understand how this will affect your bottom-line via preventing gas loss and the need for costly emergency LDAR teams
- Explore the viability of integrating such technologies into existing operational structures
11:50 AM Bridging the Gaps: Developing Frameworks to Promote Cross-Industry Collaboration and Expedite Progress
- Rebecca Allison - COO - Net Zero Technology Centre
- Bridging gaps between academia, technology development and policy makers
- Is technology development outpacing regulation or vice-versa?
- Build upon relationships between international technology centres
- Key recommendations for technology investment and implementation for operators
- Technical support and collaboration mechanisms to expedite progress
Regulation
10:50 AM Methane Emissions Management – European Gas Industry Compliance of Methane Regulation
- European gas industry actions to mitigate methane emissions and best available techniques
- Prompting the development of cost-effective technologies and practices for MVR and LDAR
- New Methane Regulation – an opportunity or challenge?
- The role of gas operators in facilitating compliance with Methane Regulation
11:20 AM Transforming Methane Emissions Management: An End-to-End Solution for OGMP 2.0 Readiness
- Ramesh Murugan Natarajan - Product Director - Honeywell
- Detect leaks proactively with advanced technologies that help ensure reliable measurements across large areas
- Enhance data flow from various devices, calculate emissions inventories, track KPIs, and visualize emissions near real-time
- Get closer to your emissions reduction targets and boost productivity based on insights into emissions' location, duration, and size for improved prioritization
11:50 AM The Intersection of Regulation and Standardisation: Setting Guidelines for a Level Playing Field
- How could a standardized framework, which defines values and limits for methane emissions, encourage greater mitigation efforts?
- Updates on current activities in ISO on standardization for methane emissions monitoring, including source level leak detection and quantification, and site level emissions quantification and reporting standards
12:20 PM Networking Lunch
1:20 PM Interactive Roundtables
These interactive roundtables are your opportunity to take part in facilitated group discussions with your peers. High-impact learning awaits as you engage in open dialogues about current challenges, share insights, and brainstorm solutions. Choose the discussion group you would like to attend. Each runs for 35 minutes.
1:20 PM IR A: Cost-effective Mitigation Solutions
Erik Nijveld CEO TechnologyCatalogue.com
1:20 PM IR B: OGMP 2.0 L5 implementation
Luca Ledermann Environmental Engineer & Business Development Manager Explicit
1:20 PM IR C: Reducing Emissions from Turbines
Mario Vettraino Project Engineer Eni
2:10 PM Panel: Assessing the Viability of Continuous Monitoring in Context
We all know methane emissions are defined by their intermittent nature and in comparison, to mobile sensing devices, CEMS present a unique opportunity to detect emitting events in real-time. However, several key questions remain regarding accuracy and implementation. In this expert dialogue our panel will:
- Evaluate the probability of detection and the viability of continuous monitoring data within the reconciliation process
- Debate if continuous monitoring be an accepted method for OGMP 2.0
- Explore common challenges faced in implementing continuous monitoring systems, such as data integration, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance
Gulshat Rakhmetova Senior Engineer Repsol
2:40 PM Solution Spotlight Session
Step into the dynamic world of our Solution Spotlight Session, where innovation meets opportunity! This is your chance to engage directly with leading solution providers and uncover how their cutting-edge technologies can revolutionize your operations. In this fast-paced session, you’ll have 5 minutes at each booth to dive into the specifics of each solution, ask pressing questions, and discover tailored benefits for your operational setting. Make the most of your time out of the office by gaining actionable insights that you can bring back to your team, ready to implement and drive real change.
3:25 PM Advancing Mitigation Through Standardisation
- An update on standardisation activities in support of methane mitigation
- Understand the needs and requirements for standards
- Be informed of current activities in CEN and ISO on standardisation for methane emissions monitoring including source level leak detection, quantification, site level emissions quantification, and reporting standards
- An update on pre-normative research activities
3:55 PM Panel: The Emissions Journey: Managing Emissions Across the Entire Gas Value Chain
Natural gas and LNG are expected to play a crucial role in energy security and an important role in economic security through 2050 under all EIA scenarios. With this in mind, it is imperative to adopt comprehensive strategies for mitigating methane emissions across the entire natural gas value chain. Join our expert panellists as they:
- Provide insights into the diverse sources and complexities of emissions
- Explore advanced materials for reducing the likelihood of leaks from pipeline systems
- Prioritise characterisation of methane emissions from each element in the gas production, processing, and transport chain; including evaluation of specific components such as pipelines, valves, pneumatic controllers, compressors, and storage tanks
- Champion strong communication and collaboration across the value chain to gain a clear oversight of emissions and promote sustainability
Moderator
Mario Vettraino Project Engineer Eni
Speaker
Nathan Brawn Chief Operating Officer Context Labs BV
4:35 PM Panel: Banking on Sustainability: The Role of Financial Institutions in Methane Mitigation
In Europe, the private sector is quickly realizing its pivotal role in supporting the evolution of transparent emissions data and driving emissions reduction. With an estimated $100 billion of investment required by 2030 for effective methane abatement, there is an urgent need for alignment between financial institutions and industry strategy. This panel will bring together leading financial institutions to discuss their approach to methane abatement within the oil and gas industry, including:
- Understanding available financing options and initiatives for your operations
- Discussing what companies can do to restore confidence in emissions reporting and mitigation plans and what is regarded as best practice
- Exploring what methane data investors are using today, and what will they require in future
- Highlighting the potential merits of the clean energy financing ratio shareholder proposal and how it ties into upcoming CSRD disclosures
Fiona Maclean Senior ESG Analyst – Oil & Gas, Head of Energy & Transition Amundi
5:00 PM Continuous Monitoring for Greater Emissions Oversight – Lessons Learnt at TotalEnergies
- Results of a pilot study conducted over the space of 1 year in the US
- Understanding quantification capabilities and how they can be used to prioritize largest emitting assets
- An assessment of detection thresholds of CEMS
- How to connect your operations team with measurements
Main Conference Day 2: Thursday 27th February
7:15 AM Check-In and Networking Coffee
8:00 AM Chair’s Opening Remarks
8:05 AM Panel: Methane: A Post COP-29 Roadmap
Following the 29th edition of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, this session provides a prime opportunity for industry leaders to delve into the key implications of the meeting and discuss actionable strategies that align with the global climate agenda. In this timely session our panellists will:
- Analyse the key outcomes and agreements, including an update on the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter
- Discuss how to translate COP-29 commitments into tangible strategies for your business
- Explore sustainable funding models to drive industry transition and resilience
- Examine Europe’s role in global methane reduction
- Discuss what advancements have been made since COP 28 to support monitoring and management of methane emissions
Speaker
Lauren Ward Senior Low Carbon Programme Coordinator OGCI
Moderator
Flavia Sollazzo Senior Director, EU Energy Transition Environmental Defense Fund
8:40 AM Fireside Chat: In Conversation with the Commission
The EU Commission has recently made significant strides in driving methane mitigation, exemplified by the comprehensive Methane Emissions Regulation under the EU Green Deal. This session provides a platform to discuss the critical next steps required for rigorous implementation, such as enforcing national reporting requirements and developing robust monitoring systems. Learn how the Commission plans to transform this regulation into global climate action through strong international alliances and drive a worldwide shift in methane mitigation.
9:10 AM Panel: The Price of Compliance: Implementing Cost-Effective Abatement Strategies and Energy Transition Plans
The pressure to comply with regulations and achieve ambitious reduction targets, all while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability is real. But part of the challenge is that there is no universal solution. In this session our panellists, who all lead their organisations' methane reduction initiatives, will share three unique perspectives on how they communicate up and down the organisational ladder to ensure targets are met and their team have the best tools at their disposal. Discussion topics include:
- Evaluating the financial impact of carbon reduction strategies on long-term business sustainability – how should investment be prioritised?
- Strategizing and designing an internal business case for compliance and abatement
- Leveraging technology and innovation to streamline compliance costs and drive energy transition
- Assessing the benefits of outsourcing compliance services versus scaling internal teams and creating new roles
Speaker
Georgia Kotsiopoulou Senior Expert Process Engineer OMV
Moderator
Erik Nijveld CEO TechnologyCatalogue.com
9:50 AM Interactive Roundtables
These interactive roundtables are your opportunity to take part in facilitated group discussions with your peers. High-impact learning awaits as you engage in open dialogues about current challenges, share insights, and brainstorm solutions. Choose the discussion group you would like to attend. Each runs for 35 minutes
9:50 AM IR J: Flare Efficiency
9:50 AM IR L: Leak No Leak Methodology
9:50 AM IR M: LDAR Best Practice
9:50 AM IR N: Offshore LDAR
10:35 AM Morning Networking Break
11:05 AM Panel: Navigating The Intersection of Energy Security and Emissions Reduction: EU Import Requirements, What Do They Mean?
A vital element of new regulation is the EU import requirements. Within this new context, the need for establishing equivalency between international MRV frameworks has never been more important and is critical for ensuring transparency and energy security. This session will:
- Debate whether EPA requirements can simply be accepted as ‘equivalent’ despite technical differences
- Offer an un-biased overview of existing certification standards and their viability within this context
- Explore the potential role of OGMP 2.0
- Identify necessary developments over the coming months and years
- Question how energy security can remain a key priority
Ryan Steadley Senior Policy Advisor American Petroleum Institute (API)
Track A - Offshore
11:50 AM Quantifying Methane Emissions on Offshore Platforms using Drone Technology
- Get to know Explicits Drone Flux Measurement (DFM) Method
- Learn about the importance of the wind through real-case examples
- Working with sources to support the reconciliation of OGMP 2.0 Levels 4 and 5
- Flare Destruction Efficiency
12:20 PM Panel: Navigating Offshore Measurement and Reduction: A European Perspective
- Nicolae Neculaescu - Department Manager - OMV Petrom
- Address regulatory requirements specific to offshore operations and their impact on emission reduction strategies
- How can partnerships, industry standards, and information sharing enhance mitigation efforts
- Explore specific requirements for offshore technology use, including safety certifications that consider specific environmental conditions i.e. weather conditions and asset accessibility
- Best practice for offshore detection and quantification
Track B - Onshore
11:50 AM LDAR: A Best Practice Approach
- Gain insights into best practice strategies for optimizing LDAR programs
- Identify common mistakes and discover solutions to overcome challenges
- Understand the risks of failed regulatory compliance
- Detail best practices for sensor calibration and validation
- Examine the use of remote monitoring technologies to enhance LDAR program efficiency
12:20 PM 5 Years of Learnings: Reconciliation at DESFA
- Eleni Tompaidou - Competencies Management & O&M Performance Reporting Head - DESFA
DESFA joined OGMP 2.0 in 2020 and have since been on a transformational journey to achieve L5. In this case study they will share key lessons learnt along the way, with a focus on:
- The intricacies of OGMP 2.0 and Level 5 reporting and understanding how advanced technology can be strategically employed to put these concepts into practice within your operations
- The importance of the reconciliation in improving accuracy, thoroughness and confidence in reported emissions
- Real-life examples of effective reconciliation practices that utilize technology to improve emissions reporting
12:50 PM Networking Lunch
1:50 PM Panel: Voices of Standardisation: CEN Working Group Exchange
The standards CEN develop play a unique role: they support policy objectives and provide stakeholders with clear, up-to-date and market-oriented guidance that is based on the consensus of a wide array of experts. This is what makes standards one of the most efficient tools to support the journey towards widespread methane reduction. Join our panellists from 4 different working groups as they discuss recent progress and debate how standards can be developed in a durable manner which doesn’t stifle industry innovation.
2:20 PM EU Methane Import Regulation and Certification – a Challenge and a Solution
A conversation between the two CEOs embracing the challenge: Georges Tijbosch (MiQ) and Jessica Shumlich (Highwood Emissions)
- EU Methane import regulations are the first global methane regulations and perceived as complex. Glass half full or empty?
- Can security of supply and low methane emissions be achieved simultaneously? How to import LNG with so many known unknowns?
- How do we demonstrate the provenance (US, Algeria,…) of imported gas and its methane attributes? Certificates and the precedent of renewable electricity.
- Can we execute standardized methane MRV today? How do we know it will satisfy the Competent Authorities and the EU?
- Reconciliation is considered complex and evolving. Can we streamline reconciliation of methane emissions data?
- What’s the cost of compliance? Will compliance drive methane emissions lower?
2:50 PM ‘Forging Collaboration’ Networking Session
Take a respite from a day of immersive learning to digest and analyse some of the summit’s key themes with like-minded peers. Utilize our dedicated private meeting spaces to grab a coffee and exchange innovative ideas, building valuable connections to drive collaborative efforts in methane mitigation. Or enjoy our group meeting spaces for small, unstructured gatherings that promote dialogue about common interests and topics.
3:30 PM Small Scale, Big Impact: Methane Reduction Strategies at Interconnector
Interconnector operates in a unique context as the owner of the bi-directional gas pipeline between the UK and Belgium, offering an export capacity of 20 bcm/year and an import capacity of 25.5 bcm/year. Set across two different regulatory jurisdictions, they have adopted a ‘best practice’ approach which has allowed this small team to achieve the level 2 and subsequently level 4 OGMP 2.0 standard within the space of only 2 years. As other small to mid-sized operators strive to follow in their footsteps, this case study will share their journey to reduce CH4 emissions and the challenges they faced and successfully overcame along the way.
4:00 PM Through the Eni Lens: Addressing Key Challenges Faced During Measurement Campaigns
- Address logistics and custom clearance
- Discuss technological limitations
- Explore key intermittent sources and approach
- Share lesson-learned from site-measurement
Pier Paolo Zonta R&D Methane Emissions Monitoring and Estimation Manager Eni
Filippo Conton Engineering Manager Eni
4:30 PM Optimizing Deployment of Measurement and Quantification Technologies: Preventing Industry Silos in Methodology Development
- A collaborative study with 6 operators to support the development and standardisation of methane measurement and monitoring
- Develop credible third-party technical direction to allow for the reconciliation of data samples between company and asset
- Provide re-usable collaboration, commercial, and operational model to carry out cost effective field trials of new and existing technology
Rebecca Allison COO Net Zero Technology Centre
5:00 PM Panel: A Journey of Reconciliation Through the Lens of Technology
In the realm of emissions data reconciliation, cutting-edge technology plays a pivotal role in improving accuracy and confidence in reported emissions. This session is your ticket to explore how technology can be harnessed to reconcile emissions data from diverse sources, all within the OGMP 2.0 level 5 reporting framework.
- Discover the unique perspectives and experiences of one upstream, midstream, and downstream operator
- Explore the intricacies of OGMP 2.0 and Level 5 reporting and understand how advanced technology can be strategically employed to put these concepts into practice
- Understand the importance of the reconciliation in improving accuracy, thoroughness and confidence in reported emissions
- Hear real-life examples of effective reconciliation practices that utilize technology to improve emissions reporting
Speaker
Dr. Ulrich Duda Manager General Affairs Storage Uniper
Moderator
Lisa Solomchuk Senior Advisor, Upstream UNEP’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO)
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