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ORGANIZER;CN=Mark Erogbogbo:MAILTO:mark@texasstaralliance.com
SUMMARY:THE FENG: 2nd Annual  Orphan & Idle Wells Texas Conference
LOCATION:DoubleTree Greenway Plaza | Houston, TX
DESCRIPTION:2024 Orphan &amp; Idle Wells TexasFor an energy CFO, with The FENG Financial Executives Networking Group, the 2024 Orphan &amp; Idle Wells Texas conference offers several key takeaways that directly impact financial strategy and operational decisions:&nbsp;1. Funding &amp; Financial Strategy: Sessions on federal funding and carbon credits highlight innovative financial mechanisms for well plugging, offering valuable insights for strategic planning.2. Liability &amp; Risk: Discussions on orphan well liability provide essential legal insights, helping mitigate long-term financial risks.3. Decommissioning &amp; Workforce: Exploration of fiscal policies and trust fund models offers guidance on managing decommissioning costs and workforce development.4. Technology &amp; Efficiency: Innovative tools for well monitoring and decommissioning are discussed, presenting opportunities for cost reductions.5. Environmental &amp; Regulatory Impact: Key sessions address the financial implications of methane regulations and environmental risks, influencing compliance costs.&nbsp;The 2024 Orphan Idle Wells Conference presents an unmatched opportunity to gain actionable knowledge that enhances financial decision-making, while also offering high-level networking with industry leaders shaping the future of well management and environmental compliance.Exclusive for The FENG members: Use code FENG20 to receive a 20% discount on your registration—secure your place now to stay ahead of industry advancements and connect with key stakeholders driving the next phase of responsible energy operations.&nbsp;AGENDADAY 1 - OCTOBER 23Wednesday, October 23, 20248:30 AM - 9:00 AM Registration &amp; Networking Breakfast9:00 AM - 9:05 AM welcome from the Energy Conference Network9:05 AM - 9:15 AM Opening Remarks from the Chair Dwayne Purvis9:15 AM - 9:35 AM Strategies for Orphaned Well Management: Funding Allocation and Interagency Collaboration&nbsp;Jennifer Goldblatt, US Department of the Interior9:35 AM - 10:00 AM Texas Railroad Commission’s State-Managed Plugging ProgramTravis Baer, Railroad Commission of Texas10:00 AM - 10:25 AM Understanding and Addressing Environmental Impacts of Orphaned and Idle Wells: Insights from the U.S. Geological SurveyNick Gianoutsos, U.S. Geological Survey&nbsp;10:25 AM - 11:05 AM Morning Networking Break&nbsp;11:05 AM - 11:25 AM Orphan Well Liability and Obligations, Navigating Choppy Legal SeasJohn Holden, Jackson Walker LLP11:45 AM - 12:10 PM Long-Term Solutions to Decommissioning Orphaned and Abandoned Wells in the United StatesTed Boettner, Ohio River Valley Institute12:10 PM - 12:30 PM SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE: Xplorobot Solution for Orphan Well Methane Emission Detection and Quantification: Case Studies from Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and OhioOleg Mikhailov, Xplorobot&nbsp;12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Networking Lunch&nbsp;1:30 PM - 2:10 PM Panel Discussion: Innovative Technologies for Well Monitoring and Maintenance&nbsp;2:10 PM - 2:35 PM Leveraging Carbon Credits to Fund Orphan Well PluggingBrad Handler, Payne Institute for Public Policy&nbsp;2:35 PM - 3:05 PM Afternoon Networking Break&nbsp;3:05 PM - 4:05 PM Interactive Roundtable DiscussionsRegulatory Compliance and Enforcement ChallengesSpeaker: Mark Hamzat O Erogbogbo, Texas Star Alliance EnSpeaker: Brad Handler, Program Lead, Sustainable Finance Lab, Payne Institute for Public PolicySpeaker: Rey “RT” Trevino III, Pecos Country OperatingSpeaker: Ted Boettner, Senior Researcher, Ohio River Valley Institute&nbsp;4:05 PM - 4:30 PM Well Closure as a System: Aligning Technical, Economic and Regulatory Challenges.Allan Fogwill, Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada4:30 PM - 4:40 PM Closing Remarks from the ChairDwayne Purvis, Purvis Energy Advisors4:40 PM - 5:40 PM Networking Cocktail Reception5:40 PM End of Conference day 1&nbsp;&nbsp;DAY 2 - OCTOBER 24&nbsp;Thursday, October 24, 2024&nbsp;8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Registration &amp; Networking Breakfast&nbsp;9:00 AM - 9:05 AM Welcome from the Energy Conference Network9:05 AM - 9:10 AM Opening Remarks from the Chair Dwayne Purvis, Purvis Energy Advisors9:10 AM - 9:25 AM learning from the Past - Accelerating into the FutureDan Arthur, ALL Consulting&nbsp;9:25 AM - 9:40 AM An Introduction to Regulatory Improvement GrantsRon Lev, US Department of the Interior&nbsp;9:40 AM - 10:15 AM PRIMO: The Plugging and Abandonment Project Optimizer"Sangbum Lee, National Energy Technology LaboratoryYash Puranik, U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory10:15 AM - 10:35 AM Assessing Risks and Impacts on Ground and Surface Water from Orphan WellsRebecca Aicher, American Association for the Advancement of Science&nbsp;10:35 AM - 11:05 AM Morning Networking Break&nbsp;11:05 AM - 11:45 AM Panel Discussion: Navigating Challenges and Considerations in Carbon Credit ImplementationBrad Handler, Payne Institute for Public PolicyTroy S. Bernal, M.S., Antea GroupStaci Taruscio, Rebellion Energy SolutionsBrent Fitzgerald, ACR at Winrock International11:45 AM - 12:10 PM P&amp;A costs, Methane Emissions, and the Value of Measurement for Policy: A Case Study on Louisiana Orphan Wells.Mark Agerton, UC Davis &amp; Nonresident Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy12:10 PM - 12:35 PM Why is it hard to fix a leaking well: Understanding the UncertaintyIan Frigaard, University of British Columbia&nbsp;12:35 PM - 1:35 PM Networking Lunch&nbsp;1:35 PM - 1:55 PM Plug &amp; Abandonment and Methane Mitigation: Working with the Public and Private SectorRandy Pacheco, JMR Services1:55 PM - 2:20 PM Research on the Environmental Impacts of Methane and Harmful Air Pollutants from Inactive and Marginal WellsAmy Townsend-Small, University of Cincinnati, School of Environment and Sustainability&nbsp;2:20 PM - 2:45 PM Afternoon Networking Break&nbsp;2:45 PM - 3:10 PM Exploring the National Landscape of Orphan and Idle Wells: A Comprehensive OverviewAdam Peltz, Environmental Defense Fund3:10 PM - 3:35 PM Eliminating Orphaned Wells and Sites in TexasVirginia Palacios, Commission Shift3:35 PM - 3:50 PM Closing Remarks from the Chair3:50 PM End of Conference#OIWTexas24How can we help you?Call us:&nbsp;+1 855-869-4260Email us:info@energyconferencenetwork.com&nbsp;&nbsp;
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