THE METHANE EMISSIONS CONFERENCE. November 2-3 The Westin Alexandria

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1 C O n n e c t i o n s THE METHANE EMISSIONS CONFERENCE November 2-3 The Westin Alexandria

2 WELCOME Welcome to CH4 Connections The event brings the natural gas community together to share their updates and expertise on methane emissions. This year, we re holding the conversation at the doorstep of Washington DC, home of agencies and organizations that will shape the future of emissions policy and practice in the United States. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will present their methane emissions reduction strategies and their progress toward the ambitious goals set by the Obama administration. You will also hear a diverse panel discuss state- and federal-level policies and regulations that affect the natural gas industry. Other keynote presentations will focus on addressing methane emissions globally, on toning down the rhetoric from all sides of the emissions debate, and on emerging technologies that are changing the world of emissions measurement and mitigation. Panels on methane reduction and measurement will explore some of these topics in more depth, while a panel featuring industry perspectives from Asia, Australia, and Europe will expand on the issue of methane emissions worldwide. During breaks and the first evening s reception, continue the conversation with speakers, panelists, exhibitors, and attendees. In addition to networking and presentation opportunities, the finest Washington DC attractions are just a short Metro ride from the venue. Thank you for your participation, and we hope to see you at future CH4 Connections events. 2 CH4 Connections 2016

3 Venue map MAIN SESSION G Edison Ballroom A F D B E C Elevator Lobby Wright Banneke Whitney Registration Bell Curie Hopkins Boardroom Ante Room Exhibits 1 Kairos Aerospace 2 United Electric Controls 3 Sensit Technologies 4 Heath Consultants 5 Target Emissions 3

4 sponsors & ExhIbitors EVENT SPONSORS Heath Consultants Heath is a manufacturer and consulting firm that provides a variety of products and services for the utility protection, asset management and damage prevention markets. Their core focus is on the utilities of electric, water, and gas (including propane and natural gas), and others. Heath Consultants Incorporated was founded in 1933 with an initial focus on leak detection for the natural gas industry. Target Emissions As regulatory and subject matter experts, Target Emissions provides a full range of fugitive emission management services to the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Industries. Target specializes in the use of optical gas imaging to detect hydrocarbon gas leaks and vents. Their experience and innovative technology provides accurate, safe, and cost-effective detection & measurement of hydrocarbon fugitive emissions. Kairos Aerospace Kairos merges the Silicon Valley culture of innovation and business speed with deep knowledge of scientific instruments and aerospace technology. By combining physical science expertise with the latest data analytics, Kairos pulls never-before-seen hard data from the physical world in real time, then refines it into data products that produce real value, for real businesses. Exhibitors 4 CH4 Connections 2016

5 AGENDA AT A GLANCE Wednesday November 2 8:00-9:00AM Registration and Networking 9:00-9:15AM Opening Remarks 9:15-9:45AM KEYNOTE: Post-Paris, How Will We Address Methane Globally? 9:45-10:15AM KEYNOTE: U.S. DOE Strategies to Reduce Methane Emissions 10:15-10:45AM KEYNOTE: U.S. EPA Strategies to Reduce Methane Emissions 10:45-11:00AM BREAK 11:00AM - 12:15PM 12:15-1:30PM LUNCH PANEL: North American Policies and Regulations 1:30-2:15PM KEYNOTE: Toning Down the Rhetoric 2:15-3:30PM PANEL: Methane Reduction Strategies 3:30-3:45PM BREAK 3:45-5:00PM PANEL: International Perspectives on Methane Emissions 5:00-6:30PM RECEPTION Thursday November 3 8:00-8:30AM Registration and Networking 8:30-9:15AM KEYNOTE: ARPA-E and Emerging Technologies 9:15-10:30AM PANEL: Methane Measurement Advancements 10:30-10:45AM BREAK 10:45-11:45AM Climate Impact Discussion 11:45AM - 12:00PM Closing Remarks 5

6 keynotes & MODERATORS Ron Snedic As the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, Ron Snedic leads the effort to expand GTI s customer base and increase revenues from technology-based product and service offerings. Prior to GTI, Ron held various positions at Nicor Gas Distribution and UtiliCorp United. Snedic earned a B.S. in marketing and an M.B.A. from Northern Illinois University, and has completed the Stanford Executive Program at Stanford University s Graduate School of Business. David CaRroll David C. Carroll is the President of the International Gas Union (IGU) and the President and CEO of the Gas Technology Institute (GTI). He joined GTI in 2001 after holding various technical and management positions with Praxair, Inc., Liquid Carbonic Industries (a subsidiary of Chicago Bridge & Iron), and Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Mr. Carroll earned a B.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, a master s degree in business administration from Lehigh University, and has completed the Stanford Executive Program at Stanford University s Graduate School of Business. Neelesh Nerurkar Neelesh Nerurkar is Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oil and Natural Gas. He administers oil and gas programs, including research and development, analysis, and natural gas regulation. Most recently, Nerurkar served at the White House. At the National Economic Council and National Security Council he developed and coordinated U.S. energy policy to advance economic, climate, and foreign policy goals. Nerurkar has also held government leadership positions as Senior Advisor at the Department of State s Bureau of Energy Resources and Energy Policy Specialist with the Congressional Research Service. Prior to this, he was an economist with BP and the Energy Information Administration. Sarah Dunham Sarah Dunham is the Director of the Office of Atmospheric Programs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Her office works to address climate change, design and implement climate protection partnerships such as ENERGY STAR, protect the ozone layer, and improve regional air quality. Previously, Ms. Dunham served for six years as the Director of the Transportation and Climate Division, which is responsible for analyzing and supporting the development of policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, as well as managing the Agency s grant and partnership programs that reduce emissions from the existing fleet of diesel engines. Prior to her experience in the U.S. EPA, Ms. Dunham worked for several years for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency designing market-based programs to reduce air and water pollution. Ms. Dunham received a Bachelor of Science in biology from Yale University and a Master in Public Policy from Harvard University. Pamela Lacey Pam Lacey is the staff executive for the AGA Board of Directors environmental strategic planning task force and for AGA s environmental advocacy committee and the technical environmental matters committee. She represents AGA in environmental matters at EPA and other federal agencies. Pam also represents AGA in regional and state climate initiatives. Before joining AGA in 1996, Pam was a Partner in the Washington office of Coffield, Ungaretti & Harris, and until 1994 was associated with Newman & Holtzinger, P.C. In private practice, Pam represented gas and electric utilities and manufacturers in a broad range of environmental matters. Pam received her J.D. from George Washington University s National Law Center and an A.B. cum laude from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. Nerurkar holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Oklahoma and a Masters of Arts degree from The Johns Hopkins University s Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies. 6 CH4 Connections 2016

7 Tisha Schuller Tisha is an energy policy thought leader, specializing in oil and gas. In her consulting capacity, she serves clients from environmental organizations to companies. She works as Strategic Advisor to Stanford University s Natural Gas Initiative, leading a symposium to address energy poverty. Tisha speaks around the world on the contentious issues associated with energy development. She most recently worked as President & Chief Executive Officer of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association in one of the most dramatic and contentious times for energy development in Colorado s history. Tisha serves as a member of the National Petroleum Council, an advisory board to the Secretary of Energy. Chris Moore Chris Moore, Senior Scientist (GTI), is an air quality and atmospheric pollution cycling expert at GTI where his main focus is methane emissions from and air quality impacts of the natural gas industry. Dr. Moore has more than 12 years of experience studying pollutant cycling through the environment with an emphasis on air quality, air toxics ambient air measurements, and gaseous surface-atmosphere exchange (flux) measurements. In 2013, Dr. Moore presented on the air quality impacts of unconventional natural gas development at the National Academies of Science hosted Workshop on Risks of Unconventional Shale Gas Development. He later published a highly-cited critical review paper on the topic in Environmental Science & Technology. Dr. Moore holds a BS in Chemistry from WVU Tech, a MS in Environmental Science from the University of Virginia, and a PhD in Marine, Estuarine, Environmental Science from the University of Maryland. Rod Rinholm Rod Rinholm is Executive Director, Business Development and Education for Gas Technology Institute (GTI). Primary responsibilities involve the implementation of training programs that benefit the energy industry and its customers. Nate Gorence Nate Gorence is a Technology-to-Market Advisor at the Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (ARPA-E), where he helps prepare breakthrough energy technologies for transition from the lab to the market and deepen ARPA-E s private sector engagement. Previously, Gorence worked at the Bipartisan Policy Center, a leading think tank in Washington, DC, where he served as Associate Director under its energy project. Gorence began his career at Epic Systems Corp. He holds a MBA from Yale University and an A.B. from Dartmouth College. Matthew Harrison Matt Harrison is a Vice President at AECOM, where he manages Upstream Oil & Gas Client Accounts as well as technical projects. Matt is AECOM s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Technical Practice Group leader for AECOM worldwide. Matt is a registered Professional Engineer, and has over 30 years of experience ranging from chemical and petroleum operations management, to air quality and regulatory compliance. Edward Johnston As the Senior Vice President of Research and Technology Development, Eddie Johnston leads research initiatives for Gas Technology Institute (GTI), driving integrated responses to the energy industry s most pressing needs. Johnston joined the company in July 2007 as the Managing Director of the Infrastructure sector. Prior to that, he worked for Atmos Energy Corporation for 15 years, and also worked hands-on in the off-shore oil industry with Rowan Companies for nearly a decade. Johnston earned a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Mississippi State University and is an honors graduate from the University of Chicago s Booth School of Business. For over 25 years, Mr. Rinholm has been involved and led an array of energy technology, market analysis, and training programs for the North American and international gas industry including positions in R&D Program Management, Business Development, and Strategy and Policy Analysis and Education. Mr. Rinholm holds a Masters of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and an MBA from Northwestern University. 7

8 Conference agenda Wednesday, November 2 8:00-9:00 AM REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING 9:00-9:15 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks Ron Snedic Gas Technology Institute (GTI) 9:15-9:45 AM Keynote Presentation Post-Paris: Next Steps to Address Methane Globally David Carroll GTI 9:45-10:15 AM Keynote Presentation U.S. DOE Strategies to Reduce Methane Emissions Neelesh Nerurkar U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 10:15-10:45 AM Keynote Presentation U.S. EPA Strategies to Reduce Methane Emissions Sarah Dunham U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 10:45-11:00 AM BReak 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Panel Discussion North American Policies and Regulations Moderator: Pamela Lacey, American Gas Association (AGA) Panelists: Diane X Burman New York State Public Service Commission Timothy Taylor Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Andrew Williams Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) 12:15-1:30 PM LUNCH 1:30-2:15 PM Keynote Presentation Toning Down the Rhetoric Tisha Schuller Strategic Advisor to Stanford University s Natural Gas Initiative 2:15-3:30 PM Panel Discussion Methane Reduction Strategies Moderator: Chris Moore, GTI Panelists: Roy Hartstein Southwestern Energy Christopher Freitas U.S. DOE Carey Bylin U.S. EPA 8 CH4 Connections 2016

9 3:30-3:45 PM BREAK 3:45-5:00 PM Panel Discussion International Perspectives on Methane Emissions Moderator: Rod Rinholm, GTI Panelists: Lloyd Graydon GPA Engineering, Australia Jasmine Urisk Canadian Energy Partnership for Environmental Innovation, Canada Vladislav Karasevich Gubkin State Oil and Gas Institute, Russia Jesús Manuel Gil Jiménez Enagas, Spain 5:00-6:30 PM RECEPTION Thursday, November 3 8:00-8:30 AM REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING 8:30-9:00 AM Keynote Presentation ARPA-E MONITOR Program Nate Gorence U.S. DOE ARPA-E 9:00-10:30 AM Panel Discussion Methane Measurement Advancements Moderator: Matt Harrison, AECOM Panelists: Daniel Zimmerle Colorado State University Marc Fischer Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Aileen Nowlan EDF Amy Townsend-Small University of Cincinnati 10:30-10:45 AM BReak 10:45-11:45 AM Panel Discussion So Where Do We Go From Here? Moderator: Edward Johnston, GTI Panelists: Melissa Adams Washington Gas Susan Fleck National Grid Joel Bluestein ICF 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Closing Remarks 9

10 COntact us Program Management Rod Rinholm Executive Director, Business Development Gas Technology Institute Event Planning Kevin Trim Manager, Education & Events Gas Technology Institute Margaret Walsh Executive Associate Gas Technology Institute Danielle Swanson Marketing Specialist Gas Technology Institute CH4 Connections 2016

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12 C O n n e c t i o n s THE METHANE EMISSIONS CONFERENCE event SPONSORS Exhibitors