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Agenda 2024
DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2024
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 US EPA REGULATORY UPDATE – AN OIL AND GAS PERSPECTIVE
- Agency and regional priorities, including environmental justice and climate change initiatives
- Oil and Gas Methane Rule, detailing background, final rule, Super Emitter Program, and state program
- Inflation Reduction Act, focusing on the Methane Emission Reduction Program and associated waste emission charges
Taimur Shaikh
United States Environmental Protection Agency
United States Environmental Protection Agency
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON REGULATIONS SETTING THE STAGE FOR FUTURE INDUSTRY ADAPTATION
1010 - 1030 SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues ─ don't forget your business cards!
Conference Host
1030 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY ENVANA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
1100 - 1125 CAPITAL INVESTMENT AUDITS AND SUSTAINABILITY METRICS IN OIL AND GAS
- Reviewing evolving global sustainability standards for capital investment, moving towards unified reporting systems
- Examining actual audit and assurance reports issued by organizations throughout the global Oil and Gas industry
- Predicting future reporting trends and discussing impacts on the Oil and Gas economic sector and its organizations
Michael Kraten
University of Houston
University of Houston
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON THE INVESTMENT COMMUNITY'S VIEWS ON OIL AND GAS SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES
1130 - 1155 CLOSING THE AUDIT GAP IN OIL AND GAS EMISSIONS MANAGEMENT
- Leveraging hardware-agnostic software to achieve Net Zero goals and comply with regulations
- Techniques for accurately quantifying and forecasting Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
- Centralizing data governance across multiple data sets in one governable, auditable system
- Facilitating transparent sharing of methodologies for third-party audits and assurances
Philip Richard
Envana
Envana
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON THE TOOLS FOR ASSESSING CARBON’S POTENTIAL VALUE AND REGULATIONS
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE OIL & GAS SUSTAINABILITY AUDITS EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 QUALIFYING FOR CARB LCFS CARBON CREDITS IN THE E-FUELS INDUSTRY
- Introduction to the CARB LCFS Standard and its role in carbon credit generation
- Overview of the protocol requirements for certified CCS projects under CARB LCFS
- Detailed comparison of CARB LCFS protocol and federal/state regulations
- Summary of CCS project certification, verification processes, and compliance needs
Danielle Kingham
GSI Environmental Inc.
GSI Environmental Inc.
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD AND LOW-CARBON FUEL STANDARD RECOMMENDATIONS
1400 - 1425 SUSTAINABILITY ASSURANCE – A SELF-CHECK PROCESS BASED ON TEN YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
- Conventional auditing often overlooks issues due to limited samples and external auditors
- Self-check processes enable faster identification of issues through peer evaluations using specific methods
- Newly emerging market drivers necessitate a fresh look at sustainability, especially regarding Scope 3 actions
- Programs benefit from the input of professionals with extensive experience in sustainability data
John Beath
John Beath Environmental
John Beath Environmental
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON INVESTOR AND STAKEHOLDER CONCERNS FOR ACTION-TRACKING AND COMPLIANCE AUDITING
1430 - 1455 NET ZERO BY 2050 IN THE UNITED STATES
- The necessity for "Net Zero by 2050" considering the environmental and global warming challenges
- Presentation on planned actions and policies for the US's long-term strategy for achieving Net Zero
- The role of hydrogen, biofuel, electrification, and carbon capture as key pillars of the United States' approach
- "Well-to-gate life cycle of greenhouse gases" and the Department of Energy's new standards on clean hydrogen production
Naomi Jabbari
S&B Engineers and Constructors
S&B Engineers and Constructors
1455 - 1500 Q&A SESSION ON THE STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING FUGITIVE EMISSIONS AND GLOBAL WARMING
1500 - 1530 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1530 - 1555 SOLVING FOR MEASUREMENT-INFORMED EMISSIONS INVENTORIES WITH SENSORS AND SOFTWARE
- Highlighting the challenges in quantifying methane through persistent industry and academic work
- The broad and evolving landscape of sensors and surveys, with insights on US trends
- Integrating diverse sensor data, SCADA, and operations data for crucial methane emissions accounting
- Demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach with a recent deployment by a major US operator
Brian Redick
Climate Investment
Climate Investment
1555 - 1600 Q&A SESSION ON THE ADVANCED METHODS FOR METHANE EMISSIONS ACCOUNTING
1600 - 1625 REDUCING THE EMISSION INTENSITY WHILE ACHIEVING REVENUE GROWTH
- Developing a detailed GHG inventory for accurate emissions tracking and reporting
- Using data-driven insights and scenario planning for effective emissions reduction strategies
- Mobilizing employees to champion sustainable practices alongside other decarbonization actions
Colin Longfield
SLB
SLB
1625 - 1630 Q&A SESSION ON THE EMISSIONS REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
1630 - 1655 SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION WITH MV DRIVES IN CARBON REDUCTION
- Energy landscape transformation and the urgency for sustainable technologies
- The role of Medium Voltage Drives in enhancing efficiency across various industries
- Application of MV Drives in LNG facilities, gas plants, SWD facilities, and CCS facilities, and looking at case studies
- Emerging trends in carbon capture and the importance of industry collaboration for future sustainability efforts
Ravi Kureti
TMEIC
TMEIC
1655 - 1700 Q&A SESSION ON THE ADVANTAGES OF MV DRIVES FOR PROMOTING EFFICIENCY AND EMISSIONS REDUCTION
1700 - 1725 PARALLELS BETWEEN WATER MANAGEMENT FOR SHALE AND CARBON CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRATION
- Economic drivers behind water reuse in fracking and CCS under IRA support
- Scaling efficiencies: comparing produced water infrastructure to CCS pipelines
- Technological innovations in slickwater fracking and CCS enhancing economic viability
- Understanding the risks and critical role of expertise in water management and CCS
Michael Dunkel
Tetra Tech, Inc.
Tetra Tech, Inc.
1725 - 1730 Q&A SESSION ON THE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDAMENTALS OF WATER MANAGEMENT AND CCS IN THE ENERGY SECTOR
1730 - 1830 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2024
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT ENHANCING THE DEMAND FOR CARBON CREDITS, VERIFICATION, AND AUDIT
- Assessing how new regulations will increase the demand for carbon credits in the industry
- Looking at the challenges with the quality and definitions of carbon credits
- Identifying key technologies and services to ensure market integrity and compliance
Daniel Romito
Pickering Energy Partners
Pickering Energy Partners
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON THE IMPACTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS ON THE ENERGY SECTOR
1010 - 1035 EFFECTIVE SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING FOR TRINIDADIAN BUSINESSES
- Strategies for effectively communicating sustainability efforts to investors and stakeholders
- Utilization of integrated reporting and sustainability frameworks to showcase impact
- Innovative tools like storytelling and social media to build trust and enhance reputation
Toni Sirju-Ramnarine
The NGC Group of Companies
The NGC Group of Companies
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON THE STRATEGIES FOR OPTIMAL INVESTMENTS AND STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS
1040 - 1105 BRINGING ALONG SUPPLIERS IN YOUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY
- Educating and empowering suppliers to embrace sustainability practices
- Motivating suppliers to disclose sustainability data and initiating emissions reduction
- Implementing a phased approach for change management in supplier sustainability
Sindhuja Kanteti
Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes
1105 - 1110 Q&A SESSION ON THE PATHWAYS TO ENCOURAGE SUPPLIERS FOR RESPONSIBLE PRACTICES
1110 - 1130 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1130 - 1155 OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY SEC CLIMATE RISK DISCLOSURE
- SEC's new climate-related disclosure rule and planning time frames
- Physical and transition risks identified by the oil and gas industry
- Assessment of the industry’s alignment with SEC's climate disclosure requirements
- Recommendations for enhancing industry preparedness and identifying the opportunities
Kristian Macoskey
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON CLIMATE-RELATED UPDATES FROM THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
1200 - 1225 REDUCING O&G'S CARBON FOOTPRINT WITH METHANE-EATING MICROBES
- Harnessing methane-eating microbes to transform methane from various sources into valuable outputs
- Capturing dilute methane emissions from associated gas and oil production, flare gas, and wastewater off-gassing
- Enabling O&G stakeholders to meet sustainability and ESG compliance while reducing OpEx and maintenance
- Creating value by tracking and reporting emissions and generating new revenue streams from the sale of organic fertilizer
Josh Silverman
Windfall Bio
Windfall Bio
1225 - 1230 Q&A SESSION ON COST-EFFECTIVE AND NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR ESG COMPLIANCE
1230 - 1255 DRILL BIT NET ZERO JOURNEY: THE SUCCESS OF A TOTAL LIFE CYCLE SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
- Product sustainability strategy components such as modeling, quantification, and opportunity identification
- Showcasing project successes in scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions with waste reduction, electrification, and circularity
- Aligning sustainability with business objectives for SLB and its customers through practical solutions
Benjamin Chartier
SLB
SLB
1255 - 1300 Q&A SESSION ON THE NECESSITY OF CONSIDERING SUSTAINABILITY METRICS AND TECHNICAL DETAILS
1300 - 1315 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1315 - 1430 NETWORKING LUNCH
Key topics for 2024:
- Energy transition trends and opportunities for the industry
Explore the strategic investment options to reduce the carbon footprint and optimize energy procurement - Scope, timeline, and budgeting for emissions reduction initiatives
Examine emission reduction measures, focusing on audit processes and their effects on budgeting and reporting - New technologies for carbon tracking and management
Assess state-of-the-art technologies such as CCUS, smart power systems, low-carbon synthetic fuels, direct lithium extraction, and many more - Energy regulations, reporting, and sustainability audits
Developing a comprehensive process involving regulatory compliance to ensure transparency and reliability in sustainability-related disclosures - Results from integrating sustainability into core business practices
Understanding the real-world impact and sharing results to meet the growing demands of investors and stakeholders - Case studies on energy audits and stakeholder engagement
Learn how leading oil and gas companies assess investments in sustainable value chains to ensure compliance with financial auditing standards
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