Olivia Schurer, Conference Director, IQPC
Grab your morning coffee and join us to kick start the summit with a truly interactive session where you’ll participate in live surveys and see your responses shape the discussion. Our expert Chair and Global Advisory Board will analyze audience real-time feedback, providing you with actionable insights that set the stage for the conversations ahead.
In today’s competitive landscape, C-suite executives are grappling with multifaceted challenges in methane mitigation, including evolving regulations, stakeholder expectations, reputational risks, and resource limitations. While these hurdles may seem daunting, by championing innovative solutions and empowering technical teams with the necessary resources, executives can navigate the complexities and unlock new market opportunities, driving sustainable growth and long-term success from the top down. Join our Executives as they their experiences in:
· Incorporating methane reduction into corporate and long-term sustainability strategies
· Building cross-departmental collaboration to ensure sustainability initiatives are integrated into all aspects of the business
· Attracting new environmental talent in an industry which is being ‘phased out’
· Elevating environmental accountability by integrating sustainability metrics into performance evaluations
· Evaluating investments in cutting-edge abatement technologies, balancing the pursuit of innovation with business profitability
· Exploring the key technologies that convert methane emissions into valuable products
· Reviewing case studies of waste gas repurposed for energy or chemicals
· Highlighting financial and environmental gains from methane capture and reuse
Following an announcement at COP28, together, the IEA, IMEO and EDF will publish an independent assessment annually covering OGDC signatories and other producers around the world, tracking progress against the new metrics. This keynote address presents a unique opportunity to get further insight into this assessment, and will focus on:
· Discuss the development of a measurement protocol
· Examine the performance of ground-based, aerial, and drone-based monitoring techniques to gather long-term emissions data
· Highlight key challenges faced during the QMRV process and the solutions developed to overcome them
· Analyze the impact of QMRV on operational efficiency, regulatory compliance and stakeholder relations
· Foster a culture of data literacy, equipping teams to access and analyze emissions data for compliance-driven decision-making
· Ensure the accuracy and efficiency of emissions reporting to meet regulatory standards and improve transparency
· Define the concept of a ‘single source of truth’ for emissions data, aligning operations with compliance expectations
· Leverage software solutions to bridge gaps between engineering, operations, and corporate departments, streamlining compliance efforts
Grab a bite, connect with peers, and reflect on the morning's insights as you explore the Expo Hall.
Just because a technology’s upfront cost is cheaper, it doesn’t mean ROI is strong. Debate the viability of investment in different technologies and the long-term impact upon your operational efficiency and environmental performance.
Amid industry pressure to optimize site performance while minimizing safety risks and environmental impact, operators must find scalable, cost-effective methane mitigation solutions. Explore the barriers to seamless integration and how you can adapt existing operations to ensure both efficiency and sustainability.
Discuss the challenges of creating a ‘single source of truth’ that provides a comprehensive and accurate data depiction from all measurement campaigns when results are derived from diverse detection methods.
Hear first-hand an operator’s view on the future of product development and innovation and discuss how you can tailor future offerings to best meet evolving industry demands. Join Isaac to share insights on technology advancements and together explore how vendors can deliver solutions that not only meet but anticipate market shifts.
· Discuss methodologies used to derive operator-specific emission factors for natural gas driven pneumatic devices
· Conduct comparisons between operator-specific results and generic factors proposed by regulatory reporting programs
· Investigate the potential impact of measurement duration and sample size on emission factors derived for intermittent bleed device
· Leverage AI-powered image analysis and machine learning algorithms to process vast datasets efficiently
· Accelerate innovation by using AI to simulate and test new reduction strategies before full-scale implementation
· Recognize the importance of human expertise and on-the-ground verification to avoid over-reliance on AI
· Scrutinize data quality and bias to prevent AI algorithms from perpetuating inaccuracies in emissions reporting
· Leveraging advanced algorithms and real-time data integration to forecast potential leaks, enabling proactive maintenance and rapid response
· Reducing the need for frequent timely and costly manual inspections
· Adapting to technological advancements in AI and machine learning to improve accuracy and applicability across diverse operational environments
· Understanding how PEMS can complement other detection methods
· Develop a portfolio of optimization-based emissions mitigation decision support tools
· Rank candidate emissions sources based on user-based criteria
· Identify high-impact, high-efficiency mitigation project candidates
· Compare competing mitigation projects quantitatively, through transparently computed project impact and efficiency scores
Are you looking to learn more about a specific methane solution, or want to explore the new innovative technology in this space? We’ve got you covered. 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.
The last 12 months have brought a wave of new methane regulations around the world, fundamentally changing the landscape for companies and policymakers. This panel assembles policy experts to dissect the intricate network of emerging standards, share lessons learned, and propose foundational principles for future regulations, all with the aim of fostering global harmony in methane regulation. Our experts will:
· Assess current state of EHS operations to identify gaps and opportunities for improving emissions management
· Evaluate the impact of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) on processes and internal structuring
· Implement strategic changes within the HSE department to align goals with regulatory compliance
· Foster cross-functional collaboration between EHS and other departments to create a cohesive approach to emissions tracking and reporting
· Measure the impact of restructuring on emissions management outcomes
The recent launch of MethaneSAT and Carbon Mapper’s Tanager-1 has brought methane detection into the space age, offering unprecedented visibility into global emissions. As we witness a growing network of public and private sector satellites that offer ground-breaking capabilities to track emissions in real time, significant questions remain regarding their accuracy, cost, operational integration and the public availability of satellite data. Our panel will discuss:
· Assessing the accuracy and quantification capabilities of current satellite technology. What progress can we expect over the next 12 months?
· Defining the different purpose of public vs private satellites
· Evaluating the financial and operational considerations for incorporating satellite usage and data into existing methane mitigation strategies
· Enhancing compliance by integrating satellite data into regulatory frameworks and operational processes
Technology accelerators play a crucial role in fostering innovation and scaling disruptive methane mitigation technologies. Yet with many working in isolation, there may be missed opportunities for collaboration that could drive further progress. This panel will explore how accelerators are pushing the limits of detection, quantification, and reduction, while also addressing how to build a strong case for new technologies.
· Examine how accelerator programs can streamline the testing and scaling of new methane detection and reduction technologies
· Explore pathways for commercializing breakthrough technologies, from pilot testing to full-scale deployment across the oil and gas value chain
· Discuss strategies for de-risking technology - How do we empower the leaders and fast followers?
· Outline components of a strong project proposal and address the common challenges methane projects face when seeking funding
· Identify ways to bridge the gap between conventional projects and required investment to test and scale innovative technologies
Inspired by Austin’s vibrant culture and innovative spirit, this evening blends networking with a distinctly Texan flair. Enjoy music, delicious bites, and great company while you network with fellow pioneers in methane mitigation. This is your chance to make connections that matter and maybe even two-step into new collaborations!