September 15-16, 2026
Colorado State University's Lory Student Center | Fort Collins, Colorado

CH4 Connections Conference 2026 Agenda Sustaining Impact: Mitigating Methane Emissions Amidst Opportunity and Change

CH4 Connections 2026 convenes stakeholders from industry, academia, technology, regulatory, and finance to focus on a central question facing the methane emissions and mitigation community today: how is the energy industry sustaining real, measurable emissions reductions during a period of rapid change, expanding energy demand, and evolving regulatory and market conditions?

As energy systems are transformed by increased energy demand through electrification, AI-enabled infrastructure, datacenter growth, and global supply expansion—the methane challenge is no longer about whether solutions exist, but how is industry deploying them at scale, prioritizing impact, and maintaining momentum. CH4 Connections Conference 2026 provides a forum for practical, solutions-oriented dialogue focused on doing more with existing tools, data, partnerships, and finance.

(All times subject to change. Please check back for updates.)

Pre-Conference: Monday, September 14, 2026 (all times U.S. Mountain Time Zone)
Noon – 7:00 PMExhibit set up before conference (Lory Student Center ballroom)
Noon – 5:00 PMVeritas Workshop in small north ballroom (Never No Summer ballroom), lunch served at noon, workshop ends at 5:00 PM
5:00 – 7:00 PMVeritas reception

Post-Conference: Thursday, September 17, 2026 (all times U.S. Mountain Time Zone)
9:00 AM – 4:00 PMPipeline Solution Showcase 2026
Location: Colorado State University's Powerhouse Energy Campus and METEC Research Site, Fort Collins, CO
Agenda (subject to change):
  • Morning: Pipeline Industry Operators will learn the latest research findings pertaining to underground pipeline leak detection, quantification, and safety, with an emphasis on AMLD technologies. Researchers and industry will come together to discuss current and foreseen barriers and successes in AMLD technologies. Participants will engage in discussion and provide input regarding impact of study findings, protocol development, and evolving needs within the industry.
  • Afternoon: LDAQ solution developers will share latest developments and advancements in leak detection for pipelines and showcase solutions on controlled leaks at the METEC Underground Pipeline Research Site. METEC will demo current research and projects focused on underground leak detection.
Cost: This is a no-cost event; however, registration is required.
Registration: Click to register here.
Interested in demonstrating? Contact metec_admin@colostate.edu

Conference Day 1: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (all times in U.S. Mountain Time Zone)
Location: Lory Student Center, Colorado State University
7:00 AM – 5:00 PMRegistration and Information Desk
  • Exhibit set up starting at 7:00 AM, all exhibits must be set up by 11:30 AM
  • Scientific and technical posters displayed on supplied poster boards by 12:30 PM
10:00 – 11:30 AMMETEC tour offered
11:30 AM – 12:30 PMLUNCH, EXHIBITS, NETWORKING
12:30 – 12:40 PMOpening Remarks
12:40 – 1:10 PMKeynote Speakers #1 and #2 followed by Fireside Chat

Sustaining Impact: Mitigating Methane Emissions Amidst Opportunity and Change

There has been significant technological and methodological progress in methane emissions measurement and mitigation; however, important challenges remain. The complexity of scaling solutions across diverse assets continues to shape industry best practice. Meanwhile, rapidly evolving regulatory uncertainty and stakeholder expectations are accelerating the need for higher-resolution data for decision-ready insights.

This conversation will focus on sustaining methane emissions mitigation. Specifically, addressing what we know now from industry leaders that drive the industry towards actionable outcomes for faster, cost-effective, and scalable emissions reductions across the energy value chain.
1:10 – 1:30 PMFireside chat
1:30 – 2:15 PMPanel 1: 3R --> Regulations, Reporting and Responsibility: What is happening with reporting?
  • Given an ever-changing regulatory landscape ... what is happening? What is driving action?
  • What are Fed actions on base programs – GHGRP and GHGI?
  • What is the response across states?
  • How are international buyers and suppliers changing behavior?
  • What is the industry read on what will happen in next few years?
2:15 – 3:15 PMBREAK, NETWORKING, EXHIBITS
3:15 – 4:00 PMPanel 2: Rising Energy Demand and What It Means for Methane Emissions
  • What are the impacts of data center and AI-driven energy demand on the natural gas industry and methane emissions?
  • How can utilities, producers, transmission providers, technology companies and policymakers balance reliability, affordability, and methane management in an AI-enabled energy future?
  • How are stakeholder companies (gas supply chain, data center operators) managing tensions between an increase in gas-fired generation and their sustainability goals?
4:00 – 4:45 PMPanel 3: Silver Sponsor Showcase Rapid-Fire Session
4:45 – 4:55 PMGold Sponsor Technical Presentation #1
4:55 – 7:00 PMNETWORKING Happy Hour & POSTER SESSION
Networking Happy Hour and Poster Session: scientific and technical posters in lobby, and exhibits

Conference Day 2: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (U.S. Mountain Time Zone)
Location: Lory Student Center, Colorado State University
7:30 AM – 3:30 PMRegistration and Information Desk
7:30 – 8:30 AMHot Breakfast and Networking
8:30 – 8:40 AMOpening Remarks: What is the path forward? And what did we learn yesterday--recap?
8:40 – 9:25 AMPanel 4: AI in Action: Transforming Operations and Leveraging Methane Data
  • How is AI being applied today to transform operational decision-making and emissions management? What applications and opportunities are on the horizon?
  • What data, infrastructure, and organizational capabilities are needed to successfully deploy AI in the energy industry?
  • How will AI reshape workflows, reduce regulatory uncertainties, and de-risk technology deployment?
9:25 – 9:35 AMGold Sponsor Technical Presentation #2
9:35 – 10:20 AMPanel 5: Financing Methane Mitigation Solutions at Scale
  • What is the current landscape of methane finance and where capital is (and isn’t) flowing?
  • What are the emerging financing mechanisms, including public-private partnerships, carbon markets, and sustainable debt instruments that are available?/li>
  • What is the role of policy and market signals in unlocking investment?/li>
  • How can improved measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) de-risk projects and attract capital?/li>
  • What are strategies for building investable project pipelines and delivering measurable returns
10:20 – 11:00 AMBREAK, NETWORKING, EXHIBITS
11:00 – 11:45 AMPanel 6: Operator Perspectives & Priorities
  • States/US focus
  • How are operators responding, showing leadership, highlighting a company’s efforts and moving in space to leverage them?
  • Views on AI for LDAQ and beyond
  • Views on data centers from operator perspectives
  • Whole value chains, impacting distribution sector
11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLUNCH
12:45 – 1:30 PMPanel 7: Using data you already have in order to maximize efficiency, limit costs, and minimize emissions
  • Operator-led discussion
  • What data are operators already collecting that is underutilized?
  • How are operators using the wealth of data and information that can complement methane emissions measurement initiatives?
  • What future data uses are operators preparing for today?
1:30 – 2:10 PMPanel 8: Bronze Sponsor Showcase Rapid-Fire Session
2:10 – 2:20 PMGold Sponsor Technical Presentation #3
2:20 – 3:00 PMBREAK, NETWORKING, EXHIBITS
3:00 – 3:15 PMKeynote Speaker #3: Our Path Forward
3:15 – 3:35 PMQuestions and Answers with Keynote Speaker #3
3:35 – 3:45 PMWrap Up and Conference Adjourned
4:00 – 5:30 PMMETEC tour offered
  • No shuttle bus offered, transportation on your own

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