Regretfully, the Global Methane Forum 2020 did not take place as scheduled this March in Geneva, due to public health concerns related to the coronavirus.
The agenda below is being provided for reference purposes. Updates will be posted as information becomes available.
Agenda for the Oil & Gas Subcommittee Meeting
Wednesday, 25 March 2020, Palais de Nations, Concordia 1
| 09:00 – 09:05 | Welcome, Opening of the Meeting, and Introductions Adoption of the Agenda |
| 09:05 – 09:15 | Secretariat Update |
| 09:15 – 09:30 | Review of 2019 Oil & Gas Subcommittee Accomplishments and Priorities |
| 09:30 – 09:45 | Global Methane Challenge Showcase: Highlights |
| 09:45 – 10:15 | Partner Country Updates and Technical Case Studies |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | Break |
| 10:45 – 11:45 | Technical Discussion: Drivers for Emissions Reductions, Focus on Policy
Jonathan Banks, Senior Climate Policy Advisor, Clean Air Task Force Simon Blakey, Senior Associate, IHS Markit Poppy Kalesi, Director, Global Energy, Environmental Defense Fund Stephanie Saunier, Managing Director, Carbon Limits |
| 11:45 – 12:45 | Case Studies: Innovative Technologies to Detect and Quantify Emissions
Stephane Germain, President, GHGSat-Canada |
| 12:45 – 14:45 | Lunch Break |
| 14:45 – 15:45 | Case Studies: Successful Emission Reductions Projects
Jackson Hegland, Executive Director, Methane Emissions Leadership Alliance (MELA) |
| 15:45 – 16:45 | Technical Discussion: Global Carbon Offset Program in the Oil & Gas Sector
Simon Henry, Director of Carbon Market Development, International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) |
| 16:45 – 17:00 | Discussion: Oil & Gas Resources |
| 17:00 – 17:10 | Wrap-up and Adjourn Meeting |
| 17:10 – 17:20 | Break |
| 17:20 – 17:55 | Working Session: Review and Finalize 2020 Oil & Gas Action Plan |
| 17:55 – 18:00 | Adjourn |
Palais de Nations
