Highlights of the Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program
Day 1 :
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026
08:00 - 09:00
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
LEAK DETECTION SOLUTIONS FOR CO₂ PIPELINES USING PATENTED TECHNOLOGY
Adnan Chughtai
SLB
- Presenting reliable detection of pinhole leaks in CO₂ pipelines down to 0.2 inches in size
- Using sensor-based technology with the pipe shell and fluid as a waveguide for event data
- Tracking pipeline PIGs in real time, including location, arrival time, and operational speed
- Showcasing proven field results from CO₂ leak tests and blind testing procedures
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED LEAK DETECTION FOR CO₂ PIPELINES
09:40 - 10:05
REPURPOSING OF EXISTING PIPELINE AND NON-METALLIC MATERIAL OPTIONS FOR CO₂ TRANSPORT
Raymond Lam
Petronas
- Demonstrating the cost advantages of reusing hydrocarbon pipelines for CO₂ transport
- Addressing the technical challenges while presenting practical solutions for pipeline repurposing
- Describing the 155 km pipeline study by outlining methodology, assessments, and recommendations
- Evaluating non-metallic materials as promising alternatives to conventional carbon steel
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES IN PIPELINE REPURPOSING
10:10 - 10:40
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON REPURPOSING EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT CO₂ SERVICES
- Overcoming the challenges in converting crude pipelines for CO₂ while ensuring robust emergency response to safeguard communities
- Pipeline-to-storage site connection barriers and defining composition specifications essential for reliable, safe CO₂ transport
- Prospects for repurposing natural gas transport infrastructure to CO₂ and recommending policies reducing regulatory uncertainty
| Advanced Resources International
| Three Affiliated Tribes
| National Tribal Energy Association
11:30 - 11:55
CO₂ PIPELINE ISSUES IN NEW CONSTRUCTION AND CONVERSION PROJECTS
Vincent DiCosimo
Targa Resources Corp.
- An overview of the permitting process for new CO₂ pipelines, from federal safety rules to diverse state-level requirements
- Exploring community and landowner opposition, highlighting property rights concerns and calls for stronger protections
- Analyzing the opportunities and challenges of converting existing pipelines, including technical feasibility, cost savings, and regulatory hurdles
- Concluding with recommendations for balancing safety, efficiency, and public trust in advancing carbon transport infrastructure
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON PIPELINE SAFETY, PERMITTING, AND PUBLIC TRUST
12:00 - 12:25
CHALLENGES FACED IN DESIGN AND MATERIAL SELECTION FOR NEW DENSE PHASE CO₂ PIPELINES
Satya Kompally
CNRL
- Examining the impact of impurities in captured CO₂ streams on material performance and corrosion behavior
- Addressing limitations of existing testing facilities and explaining their effect on material qualification and project timelines
Shivendra Raghuwanshi
CNRL
- Evaluating material selection trade-offs between low- and high-strength steels affecting cost, safety, and fracture resistance
- Tackling industry challenges in sourcing high-toughness steels and ensuring consistent pipe quality for dense-phase CO₂ transport
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON OVERCOMING MATERIAL CHALLENGES IN CO₂ PIPELINES
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE CO₂ PIPELINES EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
ENGINEERING RESILIENCE: MATERIAL INNOVATION FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT CO₂ PIPELINE INFRASTRUCTURE
Tais Soares
Vallourec
- Providing an overview of Vallourec's global operations and CCUS track record with a focus on U.S. projects
- Introducing the CCUS value chain while outlining the infrastructure challenges to large-scale deployment
- Detailing key design criteria for CO₂ pipelines, including seamless and seam-welded construction methods
- Evaluating corrosion as a critical factor in CO₂ environments and its influence on material selection decisions
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON MATERIAL INNOVATION FOR SAFE CO₂ PIPELINES
14:00 - 14:25
THE CHALLENGES OF CO₂ ALLOCATION FOR PIPELINE OPERATORS IN CCS HUBS
Cesar Martinez Castillo
Endress+Hauser
- Examining the role of the 45Q tax credit in determining the economic viability and monetization of CO₂ capture projects
- Addressing the unique challenges of measuring and allocating CO₂ in hubs where streams from multiple emitters are blended
- Underlining the need for precise measurement to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate tax credit claims by emitters
- Presenting insights on robust monitoring systems and transparent allocation protocols that maintain integrity and accountability
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADDRESSING CO₂ ALLOCATION ISSUES IN CCS PIPELINE OPERATIONS
14:30 - 14:55
THE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS MODEL FOR CO₂ PIPELINES
Jeff Lee
Battelle Memorial Institute
- Comparing the costs, benefits, and challenges of new pipeline construction versus conversion of existing infrastructure
- Exploring revenue opportunities for CO₂ transport through tolling, 45Q credit sharing, and facility charges
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON REVENUE AND COST STRATEGIES FOR CO₂ PIPELINES
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 15:55
PROVIDING SUCCESSFUL REAL-TIME LEAK DETECTION FOR CO₂ PIPELINES USING ADVANCED DATA ANALYSIS
Stuart Mitchell
PipeSense
- Outlining the data analysis and machine learning methods applied for accurate leak detection in CO₂ pipelines
- Identifying the challenges of pinpointing leak locations in supercritical or dense-phase CO₂ transport
- Gathering operational data and developing robust detection systems
- Demonstrating a real-world case study to highlight the effectiveness of a CO₂ pipeline deployment
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON REAL-TIME LEAK DETECTION FOR CO₂ PIPELINES
16:00 - 16:25
TECHNOLOGICAL IMPERATIVES IN ACCOUNTING FOR CO₂ STORAGE
Jim Hietala
The Open Group
- Highlighting the importance of accurate carbon accounting across capture, transport, and permanent storage phases
- Explaining how different business entities use data standards to ensure reliable CO₂ data exchange
- Referencing key industry standards such as the Open Footprint Data Model, Energistics PRODML, and OSDU for CO₂ storage
- Discussing the technical systems, middleware, and data management tools that enable trusted carbon accounting
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON ENSURING RELIABLE CARBON ACCOUNTING
16:30 - 16:55
CO₂ PIPELINE DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Dale Sostrom
Sargent & Lundy
- Optimizing pipe design and determining the correct pressure class for reliability
- Selecting suitable materials and equipment to ensure safe operations
- Tracking evolving DOT and PHMSA regulations to maintain compliance effectively
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON IMPROVING SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY IN CO₂ PIPELINES
17:00 - 18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
ENSURING SAFETY FOR CO₂ TRANSPORT FROM SOURCE TO SINK WITH CODES AND STANDARDS
Björn Munko
DVGW
- Outlining the international codes and standards that guide safe CO₂ transportation practices
- Translating ISO/CD 27913 into national rules and regulations to ensure compliance and consistency
- Defining CO₂ quality requirements for effective and secure pipeline transportation
- Exploring European and German CCUS developments while building future-ready CO₂ networks
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON THE EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE OF CO₂ TRANSPORT SAFETY
10:10 - 10:35
REGULATORY AND POLICY ISSUES AFFECTING CO₂ PIPELINES
Nathan Menard
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
- Exploring federal and state governance regimes while highlighting the patchwork regulatory landscape
- Addressing permitting requirements and siting challenges for CO₂ pipeline development
- Considering upcoming federal policy trends, including regulatory reform and CCUS-related impacts
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON REGULATORY CHALLENGES AND POLICY OUTLOOK FOR CO₂ PIPELINES
10:40 - 11:05
FROM PLANNING TO OPERATIONS: BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR CO₂ PIPELINES WITH GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY
Jeff Allen
Esri
- Leveraging GIS to optimize routes by integrating environmental, regulatory, and engineering datasets
- Minimizing risks and community impacts while streamlining permitting and stakeholder engagement
- Using geospatial workflows and digital twins to manage survey data, designs, and as-built records
- Delivering an operations-ready dataset that ensures compliance, integrity, and long-term resilience
11:05 - 11:10
Q&A SESSION ON USING GEOSPATIAL TOOLS FOR CO₂ PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT
11:10 - 11:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:30 - 11:55
BUILDING THE CARBON BACKBONE INTEGRATING CAPTURE, TRANSPORT, AND STORAGE HUBS FOR SCALABLE DECARBONIZATION
Bilal Zoghbi
Baker Hughes
- Covering the full carbon lifecycle by connecting capture at industrial sites with secure, long-term storage solutions
- Highlighting innovative technologies while showing how integration across hubs ensures efficiency and sustainable growth
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE HUB INTEGRATION
12:00 - 12:25
REMOVING THE BARRIERS TO SCALING CCUS THROUGH INDEPENDENT HIGH ESG STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION
Jason Switzer
Equitable Origin
- Outlining the current scale of CCUS and explaining how independent ESG standards can derisk large-scale project deployment
- Learning lessons from past project cancellations while emphasizing the need for higher success rates in future CCUS initiatives
- Addressing pipeline expansion requirements alongside storage constraints and social license challenges, particularly in sensitive lands
- Drawing on parallels from other certification systems to show how credible auditing can build trust and stakeholder confidence
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING TRUST THROUGH ESG STANDARDS IN CCUS
12:30 - 12:55
MAKING CO₂ PIPELINES SAFER WITH DISTRIBUTED TEMPERATURE SENSING
Cristian Grecco
Prysmian
- Explaining the behavior of CO₂ leaks and highlighting the unique challenges they present for detection
- Describing the immediate and long-term consequences of leaks to emphasize the need for robust safety systems
- Demonstrating how distributed temperature sensing can identify leaks up to 100 times smaller than conventional methods
- Presenting the fundamentals of fiber optic distributed temperature sensing for effective long-distance pipeline monitoring
12:55 - 13:00
Q&A SESSION ON USING DISTRIBUTED TEMPERATURE SENSING FOR CO₂ PIPELINE SAFETY
13:00 - 13:25
NEW MASS MEASUREMENT STANDARDS FOR CO₂ AND THEIR FINANCIAL AND REGULATORY IMPACT
Ardis Bartle
Apex Measurement and Controls
- Identifying the challenges of CO₂ measurement due to its tendency to exist in multiple phases
- Developing two new API standards for dense and supercritical CO₂ measurement
- Describing how these standards support accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance
- Presenting the benefits for producers, pipelines, and storage operators across the CO₂ industry
13:25 - 13:30
Q&A SESSION ON CO₂ MEASUREMENT FOR FINANCIAL AND REGULATORY NEEDS
13:30 - 13:45
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
13:45 - 15:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
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