Date:

November 15-16, 2022

Location

The Embassy Suites The Woodlands/Hughes Landing
Houston, Texas

Date:

November 15-16, 2022

Location

The Embassy Suites The Woodlands/Hughes Landing
Houston, Texas

Agenda

2022 Agenda

Tuesday – Executive Forum
Wednesday – Opportunities Forum
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch & Registration Open
13:00 - 13:15
Pipeline Leadership Conference Kickoff and Welcome Message

Speaker:  Bernie Krzys, CEO & Publisher, Benjamin Media Inc.
Jim Hughes, Vice President, Pipeliner’s Association of Houston/Senior Director – Integrated Services, Hunt, Guillot & Associates (HGA)

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Bernie Krzys
CEO & Publisher | Benjamin Media, Inc.
13:15 - 14:00
Keynote Address: North American Energy Transition: Pandering to Politicians?

Speaker:
Charles McConnell, Executive Director — Carbon Management and Energy Sustainability, University of Houston


Description:

North America is in the midst of a generational energy transition that will transform both markets and consumption. The passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) have laid the groundwork for the direction, trajectory and velocity with the just completed November election further shaping our future. Is this political influence simply pandering to politicians or is the path clear and direct? 

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Charles McConnell
Executive Director - Carbon Management and Energy Sustainability | University of Houston
14:00 - 02:15
Coffee Break
14:15 - 15:15
Executive Perspectives Panel: Perceptions, Realities, Opportunities

Description:
Perceptions, Realities and Opportunities will shape our future … but how? The panel will explore the recent election results, the role of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) in driving industry participants, the concept of “environmental justice” and how renewable natural gas; carbon capture, transport and use; and hydrogen blending factor into project planning and strategy. Join this session and gain insights from a group of senior executives responsible for shaping the energy transition landscape.


Moderator:
Mark Bridgers, Principal, Continuum Capital

Panelists:
Charles McConnell, Executive Director – Carbon Management and Energy Sustainability, University of Houston
Bob Osborn, President, Michels Energy Group
James “Jimmy” Powell, Chief Operating Officer, Summit Carbon Solutions

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Charles McConnell
Executive Director - Carbon Management and Energy Sustainability | University of Houston
Executive Perspectives Panel: Perceptions, Realities, Opportunities image
Mark Bridgers
Principal | Continuum Capital
15:15 - 15:30
Coffee Break
15:30 - 16:30
Politics and Policy

Description:
Politics have increasingly played a larger role in energy policy and rulemaking. Panelists will discuss the implications for the pipeline industry following the results of 2022 U.S. Midterm Election.


Moderator:
Mark Bridgers, Principal, Continuum Capital


Panelists:
Dr. Samuel Ariaratnam, Arizona State University/GPAC
Taylor Dacus, CEO & President, Troy Construction
Eben Wyman, President Wyman Associates

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Samuel T. Ariaratnam
Ph.D., P.E., P.Eng., FCAE, NAC, Dist.M.ASCE
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Mark Bridgers
Principal | Continuum Capital
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Eben Wyman
President, Wyman Associates
16:30 - 17:30
Diversity Equity & Inclusion in the Energy Industry

Description:
A discussion on the state of Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in the energy industry and how midstream companies can leverage leading-edge practices to translate DE&I ambition into outcomes.


Moderator:
Allison Kajs, American Petroleum Institute (API)

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Allison Kajs
Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs at the American Petroleum Institute
17:30 - 19:00
Networking Reception and Pipeline Leadership Award Banquet
07:00 - 08:00
Registration and Tabletop Displays
08:00 - 09:00
Energy Transition Opportunities: Hydrogen Energy Infrastructure

Description:
Hydrogen blending is all the rage right now with industry organizations and firms attempting to figure out how to efficiently and effectively create, capture, transport, and use hydrogen when blended within natural gas infrastructure. Test facilities and progress is being made…is it fast enough to make a short-term difference to industry participants? Join the session and hear from the experts leading the charge!


Moderator:

Paul Doucette, Hydrogen Program Leader — Carbon Management and Energy Sustainability, University of Houston


Panelists:

Timothy Harris, Senior Project Manager, ENTRUST Solutions
Clay Atwood, Director of Engineering – New Energy Ventures, Williams
Erich Evans, Director, Corporate Strategy & Risk Integration, NiSource

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Paul Doucette
Hydrogen Program Leader, Carbon Management and Energy Sustainability, University of Houston
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Erich Evans
Director, Strategy & Risk Integration, NiSource Inc.
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Tim Harris
PE, Senior Project Manager, ENTRUST Solutions Group
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Clay Atwood
Director of Engineering, New Energy Ventures, Williams
09:00 - 10:00
Sustainability Opportunities for the LDC: Renewable Natural Gas Projects

Description:
Sustainability is the primary buzz word for municipalities and LDCs who are leading the RNG charge. There are multiple project and programs underway but progress is slowed due to funding, permitting, and policy requirements. Can a clear path be carved through this forest? Join the session to find out.


Moderator:

Stuart E. Saulters, Director of Government Affairs, American Public Gas Association


Panelists:

Invited CPS Energy (City of San Antonio)
Chris Coan, Manager of Government Affairs and Economic Development,
Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia
Erik Versen, Commercialization Manager of NeuFuel, Ingevity
James Burnside, P.E.,Manager of Gas System Engineering & Standards

David Cox
Vice President, RNG Coalition
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Stuart E. Saulters
Director of Government Affairs | American Public Gas Association (APGA)
Sustainability Opportunities for the LDC: Renewable Natural Gas Projects image
James Burnside
P.E.,Manager of Gas System Engineering & Standards
10:00 - 10:30
Coffee Break
10:30 - 11:30
Energy Transition Opportunities: Carbon Capture Pipelines

Description:
The path to a low carbon future requires the capture, transport and storage or use of CO2. Multiple interstate pipeline projects and many more intrastate projects are in the planning and permitting stage. The passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) position multiple opportunity for CO2 pipeline to make the hard target requirements possible. What will the North American CO2 pipeline market look and feel like over the next decade? Hear the truth and consequences from three leaders in the space.


Moderator:

Loren Brace, Director, Continuum Capital


Panelists:

Nicolas Medina, Stakeholder Engagement, ExxonMobil
Steve Lee, Executive Vice President, Engineering and Construction,
Navigator CO2 Ventures (Heartland Greenway)
James “Jimmy” Powell, Chief Operating Officer, Summit Carbon Solutions

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Steve Lee
Executive Vice President, Engineering and Construction, Navigator CO2 Ventures (Heartland Greenway)
11:30 - 11:45
Close 2022 Pipeline Leadership Conference

Description:
Thank the attendees, panel members, etc. for attending, highlight follow up and access to content, lay out groundwork for 2022 program.

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