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 :
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
08:00 - 08:30
REGISTRATION & MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:30 - 09:00
OPENING ADDRESS
09:00 - 09:25
THE DATA CENTER POWER BOOM IS FINALLY THE MOMENT TO TEST CCS
Judy Savitskaya
Stripe

Judy Savitskaya

Stripe

  • As AI drives unprecedented power demand, natural gas with CCS is emerging as a scalable low-carbon baseload solution
  • Accelerating NG-CCS deployment to reduce costs and enable broader adoption across hard-to-abate sectors
  • Forming coalitions, sharing risks, and prioritizing the most viable projects for long-term CCS success
09:25 - 09:30
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING LOW-CARBON POWER FOR AI DATA CENTERS
09:30 - 09:55
COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT: THE PATH TOWARD OVERCOMING MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT CCS
Kristina Ruiz-Healy
ExxonMobil

Kristina Ruiz-Healy

ExxonMobil

  • Examining socioeconomic management and regulatory frameworks shaping CCS permitting and public acceptance
  • Demonstrating how early and transparent engagement builds trust, supports approvals, and reduces project delays
09:55 - 10:00
Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING TRUST AND SUPPORT FOR CCS PROJECTS
10:00 - 10:30
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
  • Exchange business cards and connect in short one-to-one meetings
  • Arrange more formal meetings for later in the conference
  • Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business challenges
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBITION AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF CARBON CAPTURE, UTILIZATION, AND STORAGE
11:30 - 11:55
THE ROLE OF CCS IN THE US POWER SECTOR: MARKET DRIVERS AND INVESTOR INSIGHTS
Angela DeLuca
PA Consulting

Angela DeLuca

PA Consulting

  • Rising electricity demand and renewed gas build-out continue to reshape US power markets
  • Presenting CCS as a pathway to decarbonize the generation mix, including project economics and risk allocation
  • Providing an overview of active CCS projects across the US power sector and associated investment trends
  • Examining voluntary carbon market participation in parallel, including offtake structures and pricing dynamics
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON MARKET DRIVERS FOR US POWER CCS SECTOR
12:00 - 12:25
DRIVING CCUS ECONOMICS THROUGH BUSINESS INNOVATION AND INTEGRATION
Raghu Yabaluri
Black & Veatch

Raghu Yabaluri

Black & Veatch

  • Demonstrating how ecosystem integration and business model innovation are shaping the economic viability of CCUS projects
  • Combining storage and utilization pathways to support long-term financial sustainability across value chains
  • Leveraging EOR integration and policy incentives such as 45Q to accelerate investment decisions and project deployment
  • Scaling large CCUS projects through business models that balance upfront capital risks with long-term operational returns
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON MAKING CCUS PROJECTS FINANCIALLY VIABLE AT SCALE
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH · CARBON CAPTURE EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON CARBON CAPTURE
14:00 - 14:25
CCUS PROJECT ECONOMICS: RECENT TRENDS AND REGIONAL DIFFERENCES
Natasha Tyrina
Wood Mackenzie

Natasha Tyrina

Wood Mackenzie

  • Examining location-driven impacts on capture energy demand, transport selection, and storage costs, driving two- to threefold cost gaps
  • Analyzing inflation, energy prices, technology maturity, and supply chain competition influencing CCUS project returns
  • Evaluating regional policy frameworks and incentives, defining commercial viability, and supporting project progression to FID
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON GLOBAL COST VARIATIONS IN CCUS PROJECTS
14:30 - 14:55
45Q REPORTING IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PENDING GHGRP REPEAL
Paul Schoenfeld
DNV

Paul Schoenfeld

DNV

  • Outlining the proposed repeal of GHGRP and its impacts on CO₂ storage reporting for 45Q claims
  • Highlighting the importance of 45Q tax credits as key financial drivers for US carbon storage projects
  • Addressing interim verification requirements for 2025 and uncertainty surrounding long-term solutions
  • Identifying emerging standards, such as ISO frameworks, as potential alternatives for verification
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON FUTURE VERIFICATION PATHWAYS FOR CO₂ STORAGE
15:00 - 15:20
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBITION AREA
15:20 - 15:50
PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE ROLE OF CCUS AND CDR IN ACHIEVING NET-ZERO EMISSIONS TARGETS
15:50 - 16:15
CURRENT TRENDS IN ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING FOR CCS PROJECTS
Samia Broadaway
Baker Botts

Samia Broadaway

Baker Botts

  • Providing a practical overview of current permitting processes and evolving regulations for CCS projects across regions
  • Identifying key permitting hurdles and lessons learned through real CCS project case studies and insights
16:15 - 16:20
Q&A SESSION ON NAVIGATING CCS REGULATORY AND PERMITTING CHALLENGES
16:20 - 16:45
PROMOTER-ENHANCED ELECTROCHEMICAL CO₂ CAPTURE BENCHMARKED AGAINST CESAR1
Friday O. Ochedi
Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS)

Friday O. Ochedi

Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS)

  • Conducting a techno-economic comparison of KOH electrochemical CO₂ capture and CESAR1 amine scrubbing in CHP
  • Examining the role of carbonic anhydrase promoters in improving absorption kinetics and lowering energy use
  • Assessing the impact of electricity sources, FOAK-to-NOAK learning, and system integration on CO₂ avoidance costs
16:45 - 16:50
Q&A SESSION ON ELECTROCHEMICAL CO₂ CAPTURE VS CESAR1 IN CHP
16:50 - 17:15
CO₂ PIPELINE SYSTEMS: CONFIGURATION, BUSINESS MODELS, AND SCALE-UP DRIVERS
Jeff Lee
Kronos Management

Jeff Lee

Kronos Management

  • Reviewing CO₂ pipeline configurations and aligning midstream design with gathering, transport, and delivery systems
  • Evaluating business models that shift CO₂ from waste to a commodity through pricing signals and incentives
  • Examining investment drivers, including capital intensity, aggregation benefits, and long-term storage options
  • Addressing scale-up challenges, including financing, permitting, and stakeholder alignment across sectors
17:15 - 17:20
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING CARBON NETWORKS AND MARKET SIGNALS
17:20 - 18:20
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
08:00 - 08:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:30 - 08:40
OPENING ADDRESS
08:40 - 09:10
PANEL DISCUSSION ON CARBON CAPTURE
09:10 - 09:35
A PIVOTAL MOMENT FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY AND CCUS
Charles McConnell
University of Houston

Charles McConnell

University of Houston

  • Capitalizing on federal incentives and policy momentum to create new opportunities for CO₂ utilization in EOR projects
  • Examining performance differences between brownfield and greenfield developments and their deployment timelines
  • Outlining infrastructure requirements, including pipelines, transport access, and industrial CO₂ capture sources
  • Analyzing economic drivers, regulatory frameworks, and investment factors shaping large-scale CCUS deployment
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON CO₂ EOR AND CCUS DEPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
09:40 - 10:10
RESERVED PRESENTATION
10:10 - 10:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBITION AREA
10:30 - 11:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE CHALLENGES AND BENEFITS OF IMPLEMENTING CCUS IN HEAVY INDUSTRY SECTORS
11:00 - 11:25
MARKET UPDATE ON CARBON CAPTURE TRANSACTIONS AND SECTION 45Q
Keith Martin
Norton Rose Fulbright

Keith Martin

Norton Rose Fulbright

  • Charting the current state of tax equity and direct credit sales markets for Section 45Q carbon capture projects
  • Decoding active deal issues and structuring challenges emerging in the carbon capture financing market
  • Unpacking IRS audit risk and Congressional policy developments affecting Section 45Q credit transactions
10:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON 45Q CREDIT MARKETS AND CARBON CAPTURE FINANCE
11:30 - 11:55
FROM PILOT TO PATHWAY: VALIDATING CARBON CAPTURE TECHNOLOGIES
Anne Mette Frey
Danish Technological Institute

Anne Mette Frey

Danish Technological Institute

  • Validating carbon capture technologies through independent testing to support the transition from pilot to commercial deployment
  • Optimizing energy integration by balancing capture efficiency, heat recovery, and operational flexibility across applications
  • Supporting commercial pathways by using validated performance data to reduce project risk and inform investment and policy decisions
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING CCUS FROM PILOT TESTING TO MARKET-READY PROJECTS
12:00 - 12:25
ENABLING CCUS WITH MARINE TRANSPORTATION OF CO₂ IN THE U.S.
Kent Merrill
Aptamus Carbon Solutions

Kent Merrill

Aptamus Carbon Solutions

  • Comparing major emissions hubs with proven sequestration sites, highlighting coastal gaps where storage geology is limited
  • Assessing why shipping CO₂ via navigable waterways can be faster and more practical than building new pipelines
  • Reviewing Europe’s CO₂ shipping experience, drawing operational, regulatory, and commercial lessons for U.S. projects
  • Presenting DOE-backed pre-FEED and FEED results, outlining hub design, vessel specifications, and a full system integration strategy
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON OFFSHORE CO₂ TRANSPORT AND HUB DESIGN
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE CARBON CAPTURE EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
IN PRAISE OF INEFFICIENCY ENABLING HIGHER VALUE IN CCUS SYSTEMS
Jerrel Branson
CarbonCap Holdings, LLC

Jerrel Branson

CarbonCap Holdings, LLC

  • Mapping the impact of CCS and CCUS parity under Section 45Q on oil and gas project economics
  • Illustrating CO₂ injection in mature reservoirs to enhance recovery while supporting CCUS scale-up
  • Reframing efficiency norms as higher CO₂ utilization enables greater sequestration without added cost
  • Highlighting scenarios where integrated CCUS strategies deliver carbon-neutral or carbon-negative barrels
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON MAXIMIZING CO₂ UTILIZATION AND STORAGE VALUE
14:00 - 14:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
14:30 - 14:55
FROM PERMITS TO PUBLIC TRUST: WINNING COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR CARBON CAPTURE PROJECTS
Andrew Smith
Gulf Coast Strategic Partners

Andrew Smith

Gulf Coast Strategic Partners

  • Strengthening stakeholder mapping to enable early engagement and reduce risks across permitting processes
  • Distinguishing compliance requirements from meaningful engagement while building long-term community trust and alignment
  • Countering misinformation effectively while mobilizing credible local voices to support project development initiatives
  • Integrating first-responder engagement into planning processes to enhance safety confidence and stakeholder assurance
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR CCS
15:00 - 15:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
15:15 - 15:30
CLOSING REMARKS

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