Methane Emissions in the Spotlight – From Measurement to Mitigation
October 20-21, 2022 | Fort Collins, CO
CH4 Connections 2022 Agenda (All times subject to change. Please check back for updates.)
Methane Emissions in the Spotlight – From Measurement to Mitigation
National focus has escalated around characterizing and managing methane emissions. Better measurement of methane emissions is an essential first step but we also want to highlight the importance of measurement data being understandable and usable by the operators that are going to have to mitigate those emissions. We will focus on how to effectively decarbonize our energy systems and the role of methane emission mitigation in these efforts.
Pre-Conference
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 1:00-5:00PM MT (dinner on your own)
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 8:30-11:30AM MT (METEC tour will follow) SOLD OUT
MEET 2.0 Workshop
Location: Powerhouse Energy Campus classroom, 420 N. College Ave, Ft Collins, CO
Cost: $300 per person
CSU will hold a training workshop for the Methane Emissions Estimation Toolkit (MEET), an emissions simulation tool for oil and gas facilities. MEET utilizes mechanistic simulation methods to develop realistic, time-varying, emissions behavior for common facility processes in upstream and midstream sectors.
MEET results are useful for understanding the performance of leak detection and quantification (LDAQ) methods, emission mitigation interventions, and leak detection and repair (LDAR) programs. MEET also provides simulated emissions for a wide range of sensing or emissions mitigation studies.
Target Audience:
Course will provide a fundamental understanding of time-series modeling of emissions – methods, inputs, and results. Course will not cover the detailed mechanics of running MEET and analyzing MEET results.
- Engineers, scientists, or technical supervisors. Examples:
- O&G Industry: Staff working on LDAR programs, emissions mitigation, or regulatory reporting.
- Regulators or environmental NGOs: Understanding basin- or facility-scale emissions causes, accuracy, and variability for advanced modeling or emission surveys.
Training Format:
- Training is split across two half days. Students are encouraged to bring laptop computers to follow along with course materials.
Outline:
- Introduction to mechanistic modeling
- Comparison of inventory and mechanistic models, including inputs and outputs
- Developing mechanistic models from physical modeling and facility design
- Practical limitations of mechanistic modeling
- Modeling of routine emissions and non-routine failure modes
- Typical input data required for facility modeling
- Equipment types and interconnections
- Gas compositions
- Analysis of MEET outputs for common topics, with examples such as:
- Simulation of sampling surveys
- Emissions change after applying a mitigation measure
- Use of speciated emission compositions
Pre-Conference
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Noon-5:45PM MT SOLD OUT
Veritas: A GTI Energy Methane Emissions Measurement and Verification Initiative
Veritas is finished with the demonstration phase – with 20 projects underway currently and we will be incorporating our learnings from those demos back into the protocols.
Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Noon-5:45pm MT
Cost: $200 per person
Location: Ballroom A (third floor) – Lory Student Center, Colorado State University
Purpose:
- To provide an open venue for sponsor companies to present their demonstration projects, discuss their experience using the Veritas protocols, and share any learnings / best practices/ opportunities to improve
- For GTI Energy to introduce Veritas to regulators and relevant stakeholders and highlight how the initiative is helping the industry:
- Widely adopt a standardized methodology for measuring methane emissions that can be trusted by industry, regulatory bodies, and investors
- Allow for trusted measurement of methane emissions reductions year over year and an accurate comparison of the technologies that are aiding in the measurement to mitigation of methane emissions
- Align with international frameworks such as OGMP 2.0 and ESG goals
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| 12:00 PM | Lunch – boxed lunches available |
| 1:00 PM | Welcome Remarks: Veritas Introduction Erin Blanton, GTI Energy |
| 1:10 PM | Presentation: Veritas Overview and Learning Thus Far
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| 2:00 PM | Panel 1: Demonstration Projects Upstream (Production, G&B, and Processing) Moderator: Matt Harrison, SLR Panelists:
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| 3:00 PM | BREAK |
| 3:15 PM | Presentations: Veritas: Where does it fit in – OGMP 2.0, ESG, RSG, etc.? Moderator: Hon Xing Wong, GTI Energy Presenters:
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| 4:00 PM | Panel 2: Downstream Demonstration Projects (T&S, Distribution and LNG) Moderator: Marta Guerrero Marino, GTI Energy Panelists:
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| 4:45 PM | BREAK |
| 5:00 PM | Panel 3: Panel: Veritas – What’s next? 2023+ and International adoption Moderator: Amanda Harmon, GTI Energy Panelists:
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| 5:45 PM | Closing Remarks Erin Blanton, GTI Energy |
Conference Day 1: Thursday October 20, 2022 (U.S. Mountain Time Zone)
Location: Lory Student Center, Colorado State University
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| 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Registration and Information Desk |
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Continental Breakfast and Networking |
| 8:30 – 8:40 AM | Opening Remarks: Ron Snedic, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, GTI Energy Bryan Willson, Executive Director, Energy Institute, Colorado State University |
| SECTION 1 – Using Science to Inform Policy and Regulation | |
| 8:40 – 9:30 AM | Fireside chat Moderator: Erin Blanton, Managing Director, Zero Emissions, GTI Energy Panelists:
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| 9:30 – 10:20 AM | Panel Session #1: Regulatory Standards for Methane Emissions Moderator: Hon Xing Wong, GTI Energy Panelists:
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| 10:20 – 10:40 AM | BREAK, NETWORKING, EXHIBITS |
| 10:40 – 11:10 AM | Keynote: Paula A. Gant, PhD, President & CEO, GTI Energy Moderator: Ron Snedic, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, GTI Energy |
| SECTION 2 – Agriculture and Waste Methane Emissions Mitigation | |
| 11:10 – Noon | Panel Session #2: Cross Compatible Detection Technologies Between Energy and Agriculture/Waste Moderator: Dan Zimmerle, Director, Methane Emissions Program - METC, Energy Institute | Colorado State University Panelists:
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| Noon – 12:10 PM | Gold Sponsor Technical Presentation
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| 12:10 – 1:00 PM | LUNCH, NETWORKING, EXHIBITS |
| SECTION 3 – Methane Accounting: Reconciling Real vs. Reported missions | |
| 1:00 – 1:50 PM | Panel Session #3: Role of Methane Accounting for Low Carbon World Moderator: Chris Moore, Program Manager, GTI Energy Panelists:
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| 1:55 – 2:45 PM | Panel Session #4: Role of Methane Measurements in a Low Carbon World – Aerial Measurements: What Have We Learned? Moderator: Keily Bouchentouf, Manager, Energy Transitions, GTI Energy Panelists:
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| 2:45 – 3:25 PM | BREAK, NETWORKING, EXHIBITS |
| 3:25 – 3:35 PM | Gold Sponsor Technical Presentation
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| SECTION 4 – Making Emissions Data Actionable | |
| 3:35 – 4:25 PM | Panel Session #5: Operationalizing Data – the only way to move the needle Moderator: Bryan Willson, Executive Director, Energy Institute, Colorado State University Panelists:
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| 4:25 – 4:35 PM | Gold Sponsor Technical Presentation
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| 4:35 – 5:25 PM | Panel Session #6: Sponsor Showcase Rapid-Fire Moderator: Amanda Harmon, Senior Manager, Programs Zero Emissions Systems, GTI Energy |
| 5:25 – 6:30 PM | NETWORKING RECEPTION and EXHIBITS |
Conference Day 2: Friday October 21, 2022 (U.S. Mountain Time Zone)
Location: Lory Student Center, Colorado State University
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| 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Registration and Information Desk |
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Continental Breakfast and Networking |
| 8:30 – 8:40 AM | Opening Remarks: Ron Snedic, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, GTI Energy Bryan Willson, Executive Director, Energy Institute, Colorado State University |
| 8:40 – 9:30 AM | Panel Session #7: Production Leak Mitigation Moderator: Joe von Fischer, Professor of Biology, Colorado State University Panelists:
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| 9:30 – 9:50 AM | BREAK |
| 9:50 – 10:00 AM | Gold Sponsor Technical Presentation
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| 10:00 – 10:10 AM | Gold Sponsor Technical Presentation
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| 10:10 – 11:00 AM | Panel Session #8: Sponsor Showcase Rapid-Fire Session Moderator: Bryan Willson, Executive Director, Energy Institute, Colorado State University |
| 11:00 – 11:10 AM | BREAK |
| 11:10 – Noon | Panel Session #9: Transmission and Distribution Leak Mitigation Moderator: Amanda Harmon, Senior Manager, Programs Zero Emissions Systems, GTI Energy Panelists:
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| Noon – 12:10 PM | Wrap up |
| 12:10 – 1:00 PM | Lunch for all participants |
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