TJ Conway

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

Explore how financial institutions and O&G companies can align to unlock faster, large-scale methane reduction through smarter financing strategies. This session will spotlight the Methane Finance Working Group's latest guidance, developed in the wake of pivotal COP28 commitments, and show how it’s shaping the future of oil and gas debt structuring.

• Introduce the Methane Finance Working Group’s guidance and its role in catalyzing near-term methane reduction.
• Demonstrate how capital providers and seekers can apply the guidance to accelerate emissions mitigation and reduce flaring.
• Highlight how recent NOC participation and global pledges are creating a new urgency and opportunity for methane finance.