As the industry accelerates its transition to a low-carbon future, this keynote session—under the theme “Technology vs Value: Striking the Right Balance in Methane Management”—will explore innovative, cost-effective strategies for methane detection and mitigation. Featuring senior leaders and technical experts, the session will highlight emerging technologies, scalable practices, and the balance between policy, performance, and commercial viability in achieving impactful methane reduction.

Key topics include:

•        Advanced Detection Technologies: Innovations in sensors, satellite monitoring, drones, and AI-driven analytics to enable accurate and real-time methane measurement.

•        Mitigation Techniques at Scale: Proven field practices and emerging technologies for emissions reduction across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.

•        Balancing Cost and Impact: Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigation strategies and aligning investments with regulatory, ESG, and commercial goals.

•        Integration into Operational Strategy and Implementation: Embedding methane reduction into asset management, facility design, and corporate sustainability frameworks. This includes efforts by PETRONAS, such as the integration of methane monitoring in operational KPIs, retrofitting facilities for leak detection and repair (LDAR), and aligning emissions reduction initiatives with their Net Zero Carbon Emissions 2050 pathway

•        Policy and Industry Collaboration: Aligning public and private sector efforts to accelerate adoption, build capacity, and foster innovation ecosystems.

The keynote aims to spark actionable dialogue, share global best practices, and inspire bold yet pragmatic approaches to methane management across the energy value chain.

Speaker: 

Siti Rafidah Moslim, Senior General Manager Capability & Embedment Corporate Sustainability, PETRONAS 

As methane reduction becomes increasingly critical in meeting sustainability goals, this panel session will bring together senior leaders to explore how the industry can balance the use of advanced technologies with cost-effective implementation. The discussion will highlight real-world challenges and strategies to achieve impactful emissions reduction while maintaining operational and financial efficiency.

Key topics include:

•       Technology vs Affordability: Evaluating the commercial viability of detection and mitigation technologies.

•        Operational Implementation and Integration: Embedding methane management into day-to-day operations and facility design, including workforce engagement, technology deployment, and performance tracking mechanisms.

•        Data and Transparency: Leveraging data for regulatory compliance, performance monitoring, and ESG reporting.

•        Collaboration for Scale: Driving industry partnerships, knowledge-sharing, and pilot initiatives to scale solutions.

•       Technology and Safeguarding the Company: Addressing differing regulatory frameworks and market dynamics across geographies by leveraging technology to ensure compliance, protect company reputation, and manage stakeholder expectations.

Speakers: 

1. Vanessa Ryan, General Manager, Climate and Engagement, Chevron

2. Benjamin Choo, Senior Vice President, Safety, Security, Health and Environment (SSHE), PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP)

3. Patricia Seevam, GM Business Transformation and Energy Transition, Sarawak Shell Berhad  

4. Liu Yi Yeoh, HSSE and Sustainability Director, TotalEnergies EP Malaysia 

Moderator: 

Hasnor Hassaruddin Hashim, Custodian Engineer (Process Simulation & Optimization), PETRONAS        

As methane reduction becomes a critical priority for the energy sector, this session will explore the latest innovations and future-forward technologies transforming methane detection, measurement, and emissions control. Experts from across the value chain will share advancements in sensor technologies, satellite and drone-based monitoring, real-time data analytics, and automation tools that enable more accurate, cost-effective, and scalable solutions. The session will also highlight emerging technologies under development and the potential impact of digitalisation, AI, and machine learning on emissions forecasting and operational optimisation. Participants will gain insights into practical applications, pilot programmes, and future trends shaping the next generation of methane management strategies. 

Session Chairs: Ming Xue, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC); Maria Kuosa, Aeromon

• New Technology for Automated Detection & Minimisation of Methane Flaring & Venting by David Anderson, Technologies, Markets and Collaborations Lead, Central Technology Group & Diagnostics Director, Score Group 
• Efficient Quantification of LNG Supply Chain Methane Emissions Using Drones – Practical Examples and Best Practices by David Turner, Region Director Asia Pacific, SeekOps
• Methane Emissions Accounting: How Interpretations of Standards Drive Divergent Results by Illia Yankovyi, Highwood Emissions Management
• Methane Emission Mitigation in the Chinese Oil and Gas Industry in the last decade and future perspectives by Ming Xue, Director of Institute of Carbon Neutrality, CNPC Research Institute of Safety and Environmental Technology

Accurate measurement and quantification of fugitive methane emissions are essential for regulatory compliance, ESG reporting, and effective mitigation strategies. This session will focus on current methodologies, best practices, and challenges in detecting and quantifying fugitive emissions across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Speakers will explore both top-down and bottom-up approaches, including on-site monitoring, remote sensing, and inventory-based estimation models. The session will also examine the integration of data from multiple sources to improve accuracy, uncertainty reduction techniques, and evolving standards and protocols that support transparent and verifiable emissions reporting. 

Session Chairs: Sebastian Hoerning, The University of Queensland; Ashish A. Chitale, Praesagus RTPO

• Optimization of Three-phase Separator to Reduce Methane Emissions From Flowback Fluid in Shale Gas Developments by Xiangyu Cui, CNPC Research Institute of Safety and Environmental Technology (RISE) 
• Enhancing Flare Efficiency and Methane Emissions Quantification through Aerial Multi-Component Monitoring in Oil & Gas Operations by Beatriz Neves, Sales Manager-OGMP 2.0 Specialist, Aeromon 
• Zero Routine Flaring: A Path to Sustainable Energy and Emission Reduction by Masallam Al-Shmali & Abdullah As-Saifi, Senior Concept Engineers, PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT OMAN