Payne Institute for Public Policy to convene on minimizing methane emissions

The Payne Institute for Public Policy at Colorado School of Mines is pleased to announce two upcoming events focused on strategies to reduce methane emissions in the production and distribution of natural gas. These events will bring together experts from industry, academia and policy organizations to discuss emerging technologies, data science, market trends and regulatory developments in methane management.

Managing Methane: Technology and Markets in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

• Date: Feb.12
• Time: 10 a.m. Mountain Time
• Location: Online via Zoom (No registration required)
• Webinar Link: https://mines.zoom.us/j/92988253840#success

This webinar will feature experts who will share insights on the role of technology and market mechanisms in addressing methane emissions while navigating an evolving regulatory landscape. Speakers include:

• Bob Stout – A senior advisor with extensive experience in energy policy and emissions mitigation, having worked for nearly three decades in global legal, compliance, and public affairs leadership roles at bp. He currently advises organizations such as the Differentiated Gas Coordinating Council, the Duke Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability, and the Harvard Law School Environmental & Energy Law Program.
• Mike Smith – Manager for Public Policy & Government Affairs at Devon Energy. Smith engages with stakeholders on corporate, state, and federal regulatory and policy issues related to emissions reduction initiatives. His background includes roles in environmental compliance, air permitting, and policy development in both midstream and upstream oil and gas operations.
• Will Foiles – Co-Founder and CEO of Project Canary, a leading emissions data platform for energy companies. With expertise in financial analysis, energy markets, and advanced data methodologies, Foiles has played a pivotal role in advancing emissions management technology in the energy sector.

Accelerated Methane Reduction Symposium

• Date: March 6-7
• Location: Ben H. Parker Student Center, Colorado School of Mines

Day 1: March 6 (3:15 – 8 p.m. MT)

• 3:30 p.m.: Welcome and Objectives – Walter Copan, Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer, Colorado School of Mines
• 3:40 p.m.: Session 1: Geopolitics & Energy Security – Featuring speakers from the Payne Institute, National Petroleum Council, Atlantic Council and World Bank.
• 4:35 p.m.: Session 2: Operational Industry Decarbonization Successes – Industry leaders discuss successful methane reduction initiatives.
• 5:30 p.m.: Reception at the Colorado School of Mines Museum of Earth Science 

Day 2: March 7 (8:30 a.m.– 4 p.m. MT)

• 9:15 a.m.: Keynote Speaker: Tisha Schuller, CEO, Adamantine Energy
• 9:30 a.m.: Session 3: International Demand for Low Methane Natural Gas – Panel with industry experts.
• 10:45 a.m.: Session 4: The science of methane emissions Reduction – Researchers from Colorado School of Mines, University of Texas Austin and Carbon Mapper discuss advancements in methane detection.
• 11:35 a.m.: Session 5: Native American Sovereignty and a Culture of Responsible Production – Discussion on Indigenous leadership in energy production.
• 1:15 p.m.: Session 6: The State Case – Featuring representatives from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission and the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources.
• 2:30 p.m. Session 7: Economic Incentives for Reduced Methane Natural Gas – Discussion on market incentives and technologies.

Both events underscore the Payne Institute’s commitment to advancing policies and technologies that promote secure, affordable and lower-emission energy solutions. These discussions come at a critical time as industry stakeholders and policymakers work toward achieving significant reductions in methane emissions across the natural gas supply chain.

For more information and to register for the symposium, please contact Juliana Reid at jreid@mines.edu.

About the Payne Institute for Public Policy

The Payne Institute for Public Policy at Colorado School of Mines is a leading research organization dedicated to providing expert analysis and policy recommendations on issues related to energy, the environment, and natural resources. Through collaboration with industry leaders, government officials, and academic institutions, the institute strives to develop innovative solutions for global sustainability challenges.