Past CH4 Connections Conferences
2018 Conference Summary
CH4 Connections 2018 brought almost 150 attendees to Fort Collins, CO, marking the fifth annual CH4 Connections conference as the most well-attended so far. Registrants included representatives from the natural gas industry, regulators, researchers, equipment and service providers, and more, while presentations focused on methane detection and mitigation technologies and practices for the entire natural gas value chain.
2017 Conference Summary
GTI partnered with Colorado State University (CSU)’s Energy Institute to organize CH4 Connections 2017, which featured a tour of CSU’s Methane Emissions Test and Evaluation Center (METEC) and drew a record number of attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors. A diverse group of keynote speakers and panelists focused on energy policy, adoption of new technologies, and much more.
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2016 Conference Summary
CH4 Connections 2016 brought together more than 120 industry experts to discuss and debate methane emissions from a host of perspectives. Speakers at CH4 Connections addressed current research on methane leakage, technologies to detect and reduce emissions, policy and regulatory options, and business implications and opportunities.
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2015 Conference Summary
CH4 Connections 2015 brought together more than 30 leading experts on quantifying methane emissions; new technologies; and best practices for leak detection and mitigation in natural gas production, transmission, and distribution.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed regulations for cutting methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by 40% to 45% from 2012 levels over the next decade. CH4 Connections focused on the solutions to mitigate the impact of methane emissions while providing the public with the energy and services they need.
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2014 Conference Summary
CH4 Connections 2014, the methane emissions solutions conference for the natural gas community, explored the subject of methane emissions from a host of perspectives. Featuring 7 speakers and 20 panelists, notable topics included a thorough quantification of methane emissions; industry perspectives from ANGA, AGA, NGSA, and INGAA presenters; federal and other approaches to emissions policy; and best practices for leak detection and mitigation in natural gas production, transmission, and distribution.
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2013 Conference Summary
CH4 Connections 2014, the methane emissions solutions conference for the natural gas community, explored the subject of methane emissions from a host of perspectives. Featuring 7 speakers and 20 panelists, notable topics included a thorough quantification of methane emissions; industry perspectives from ANGA, AGA, NGSA, and INGAA presenters; federal and other approaches to emissions policy; and best practices for leak detection and mitigation in natural gas production, transmission, and distribution.
HARC CEO and President Jim Lester and GTI Vice President Ron Snedic opened the conference, welcoming participants and noting the relevance of methane emissions to the natural gas world. Speakers engaged with over 120 attendees from 60 organizations, which ranged from universities to utility companies to environmental groups, and more. 11 exhibitors also showcased emerging technologies and services for emissions reduction, including live imaging equipment demonstrations.
The evening reception offered networking opportunities for all attendees, and sparked a multitude of discussions between different segments of the industry and community.
The conference was co-sponsored by GTI, Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC), Itron, and Anadarko Petroleum Corporation.
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