North America's Operator-Led Forum on Measuring, Monitoring and Mitigating Methane Emissions from Oil & Gas
If you're feeling the strain of regulatory whiplash, you're not alone. After nearly two years of forward motion, recent federal rollbacks have hit pause on methane policy, leaving operators across the country in a state of compliance limbo. Waiting for clarity while still receiving pressure to act? It's a tricky line to walk.
But here's the thing: most leading operators aren't hitting pause. They're doubling down on the fundamentals. Why? Because with final outcomes still pending, many operators are now returning to the foundational drivers that first put methane on the map: increased operational efficiency, reduced product loss, market access, investor expectations, and licence to operate. The smartest in the field aren't just chasing compliance - they're chasing better business. In a world where no one has the crystal ball, it's not about guessing what comes next. It's about building a plan that works regardless.
Highlights
10+ Operator Case Studies
50+ Speakers
300+ Delegates
3 Dedicated Operator Boardrooms
The 2025 Summit Will Address:
Navigating Domestic Policy Flux: What does compliance look like when the rules keep changing? Learn how operators are adapting to regulatory rollbacks, preparing for future shifts, and staying one step ahead, despite the uncertainty
Adapting to Policy & Market Demands: As methane standards tighten internationally, operators must remain informed to maintain market access. Explore how to futureproof your operations against import standards and cross-border methane scrutiny
Building an Internal Business Case: Explore business cases (or lack thereof) for methane reduction with strong ROI. Discuss investment decisions, including technology selection, scaling internal resources versus outsourcing, optimizing work flows and organizational structure
Technical Best Practice: With a growing mix of tech options and no one-size-fits-all answer, learn how operators are amending facility design, determine the right tech stack, deployment cadence, and integration strategy for their specific operations.
Financing for Reduction Projects: Secure the capital needed to move from plan to execution. Whether through internal investment, carbon markets, or sustainability-linked finance, discuss the mechanisms that will be needed to ensure capital flow to methane projects which ensures measurable returns.
The event has been very valuable in making new connections/networking, getting insights from the industry and other companies, and general knowledge-sharing.
Great conference for meeting with operators and service provider companies, as well as for to learn from recent experiences.
3 days with a perfect combination of workshops, speakers, panels and think tanks that made it a very dynamic and inspiring event. Glad to confirm that there is a generous community ready to share experiences and work together to reduce methane emissions
It was inspiring to engage with professionals from diverse backgrounds, exchanging insights and strategies to drive meaningful progress towards a more sustainable future.
2024 Event Speakers Included
Gabriella Farnham, Director, Environmental Analytics and Reporting, Phillips 66
Georges Tijbosch, CEO, MiQ
Dr. Michael Schuppenhauer, Principal Investigator, Affiliate, Berkeley Lab
Jeremy Koster, Vice President, Sales and Operation Development, Duke Energy
Juan Campos, Vice President HSE & Sustainability, California Resources Corporation
Brook Simmons, President, The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma
Michelle Miano, Environmental Protection Division Director, New Mexico Environment Department
Jennifer Huffhines, Environmental & Air Manager, Gulfport Energy
Rebecca Denney, Director of ESG and Regulatory Policy, American Exploration & Production Council
Rand Gardner,
Project Chief & Supervisory Geologist, Central Energy Resources
Science Center, The United States Geological Survey/ US Department of
the Interior
Jake Carnemark, Founder & CEO, Endeavour
Andrew Howell, Head of Research, Sustainable Finance, Environmental Defense Fund
Saamir Elshihabi, Senior Vice President, Oxy
Angela Zivkovich, Air Policy Manager, Oxy
Dr. Faye Gerard, Energy Transition Director, IOGP, Seconded from bp
Paul Espenan, Senior Vice President EHS&R, Diversified Energy
Trevor Gleisner, Supervisor Emissions Control, Diamondback Energy
DaMonica Pierson, Environmental Manager, Gulf of Mexico Assets, Shell
Don Kinder, Environmental Manager, Marathon Petroleum
Greg Blandford, Director, Land, Environment & ESG Strategy, Southern Star Central Pipeline
B.J. Carney, Vice President Geoscience & Innovation, Northeast Natural Energy LLC
Michael Hodges, HSE Manager, EagleRidge Energy, LLC
Tim Youmans, Executive Director of Engagement, Calvert Research and Management
Missi Currier, President & CEO, New Mexico Oil & Gas Association
Catherine Dickert, Director of Mineral Resources, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
