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, JUNE 24, 2026
08:00 - 08:50
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:50 - 09:00
OPENING ADDRESS
09:00 - 09:25
REFRAC STRATEGIES TO TURN ABANDONMENT LIABILITY INTO VALUE
Tim Leshchyshyn
FracKnowledge

Tim Leshchyshyn

FracKnowledge

  • Examining regulatory requirements that mandate permanent abandonment after prolonged well suspension and the associated financial exposure
  • Assessing the economics of late-life well acquisition, where investors purchase mature assets primarily for their abandonment liability value
  • Demonstrating how refracturing aging vertical and horizontal wells can extend productive life by five to ten years and generate incremental profit
  • Comparing immediate abandonment costs versus phased value recovery strategies that defer P&A while maintaining future compliance
09:25 - 09:30
Q&A SESSION ON INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOT TURNING REGULATED LIABILITY INTO CASH FLOW
09:30 - 09:55
TRANSFORMING ORPHAN WELL PLUGGING WITH BIOMINERALIZATION: A COST-EFFECTIVE PATH TO PERMANENT SEALS AND METHANE MITIGATION
James Athans
BioSqueeze, Inc.

James Athans

BioSqueeze, Inc.

  • Addressing the limitations of conventional well plugging by introducing a rigless biomineralization approach for gas-tight sealing
  • Revealing how biomineralization forms durable calcium carbonate barriers in annular leak paths, outperforming traditional cement
  • Sharing case studies where idle wells were remediated without rigs using low-viscosity, self-diverting fluids, and minimal intervention
  • Highlighting the environmental, technical, and economic benefits for methane mitigation and scalable deployment in large plugging programs
09:55 - 10:00
Q&A SESSION ON NEXT-GENERATION WELL SEALING TECHNOLOGIES FOR LEGACY WELL REMEDIATION
10:00 - 10:25
DRONE-BASED GEOPHYSICS AND METHANE DETECTION FOR ORPHAN WELL IDENTIFICATION
Çağatay Ty Atmaca
Atlas

Çağatay Ty Atmaca

Atlas

  • Validating how drone-based geophysics integrates magnetometry, LiDAR, and methane detection to locate legacy and orphan oil and gas wells with no surface expression
  • Explaining how Blue UAS-approved drone platforms enable safe, rapid geophysical surveys while reducing field risk and improving access to difficult or hazardous sites
  • Presenting real-world case studies showing how UAV-mounted sensors identify well locations, detect methane emissions, and support environmental assessment programs
  • Spotlighting operational benefits including faster site coverage, improved data density, lower survey costs, and enhanced safety for orphan well investigation projects
10:30 - 11:00
Q&A SESSION ON GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY STRATEGIES FOR HIDDEN WELL IDENTIFICATION
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF USING CARBON CREDITS TO REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS FROM THE PLUGGING OF ORPHAN WELLS
11:30 - 11:55
REACTIVATING IDLE HEAVY OIL WELLS FOR SUSTAINABLE VALUE CREATION
Shubham Garg
Prospera Energy Inc.

Shubham Garg

Prospera Energy Inc.

  • Evidencing how thick, high-quality reservoirs with strong porosity and permeability can be successfully reactivated through existing idle vertical wells
  • Showing how early cash flow from reactivated wells can fund secondary and tertiary recovery strategies to maximize long-term field value
  • Illuminating the role of strategic partnerships with service providers, landowners, and regulators to strengthen project economics and operational success
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON STRATEGIES TO REVIVE IDLE WELLS FOR HEAVY OIL PRODUCTION
12:00 - 12:25
METHANE EMISSIONS MITIGATION AT YOUR SITE USING ETTER CMAS TECHNOLOGY
Jon Moore
ETTER Engineering

Jon Moore

ETTER Engineering

  • Covering priority methane sources including sustained casing pressure, pneumatics, compressor seals, and other low-flow fugitive emissions
  • Solving low-flow, low-pressure methane challenges from 2 to 75 CFH and 7 to 14 inches water column where conventional options underperform
  • Delivering verified greenhouse gas reductions of 85 percent or more by capturing and managing difficult emission streams on site
  • Reporting four years of field test results from Saskatchewan and Alberta, including system sizing, features, and operating performance trends
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS FOR LOW-FLOW METHANE EMISSIONS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE ORPHAN & IDLE WELLS EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
ROLE OF CARBON CREDITS IN WELL PLUGGING FOR METHANE MITIGATION
Eric Unverzagt
Bcarbon

Eric Unverzagt

Bcarbon

  • Exposing the scale of methane emissions from orphaned and unplugged wells and why existing funding mechanisms remain insufficient
  • Breaking down how well plugging projects generate verified carbon credits through methane reduction protocols and transparent measurement frameworks
  • Establishing how carbon credit revenue can improve project economics and unlock financing pathways for large-scale well closure programmes
  • Measuring the wider co-benefits of methane mitigation, including environmental protection, community impact, and stronger long-term regulatory outcomes
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON FINANCING ORPHAN WELL PLUGGING THROUGH CARBON CREDITS
14:00 - 14:25
BEYOND CEMENT: ADVANCING PLUG AND ABANDONMENT STRATEGIES FOR ORPHAN AND IDLE WELLS
Arsalan Ansari
Darcy Partners

Arsalan Ansari

Darcy Partners

  • Scrutinizing limitations of traditional cement-only P&A methods in addressing SCVF and gas migration across North America
  • Reviewing advanced sealing materials like resins, expandable plugs, and bismuth alloys proven in recent field trials
  • Connecting next-generation abandonment technologies to CCUS-readiness and evolving North American regulatory frameworks
  • Emphasizing hybrid P&A strategies that combine cement and novel materials to deliver long-term well integrity
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON NEXT-GENERATION P&A SOLUTIONS FOR CCUS-READY WELL ABANDONMENT
14:30 - 14:55
COMBINING THROUGH-TUBING LOGGING AND LITHOSEAL TO SIMPLIFY WELL ABANDONMENTS
John Burns
Islay Subsurface & Engineering

John Burns

Islay Subsurface & Engineering

  • Tracing how through-tubing logging enables detailed well assessments without full workover operations or rig interventions
  • Underscoring LithoSeal’s natural barrier prediction for safe, targeted wellbore isolation in complex abandonment scenarios
  • Dissecting a case study where the combined solution delivered $150 million in abandonment cost savings for the operator
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATIVE METHODS FOR WELL DECOMMISSIONING
15:00 - 15:20
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:20 - 15:45
REPRESSURIZATION AND FLUIDS REDISTRIBUTION IN RESERVOIRS DURING PRODUCTION SHUTDOWN PERIODS
Emad Kaawan
Petroleum Research Center

Emad Kaawan

Petroleum Research Center

  • Probing how repeated and prolonged production shutdowns influence reservoir dynamics, including pressure build-up and fluid movement
  • Understanding the role of aquifer support in driving repressurization while contributing to increased water production and reduced oil output
  • Analyzing fluid redistribution patterns such as oil recharging and water encroachment based on well location and reservoir structure
  • Reinforcing the importance of well performance monitoring to optimise production strategies following extended shutdown periods
15:45 - 15:50
Q&A SESSION ON RESPONSE TO UNEXPECTED PRODUCTION OUTCOMES IN RESERVOIR SYSTEMS
15:50 - 16:15
WELL PLUGGING AND CARBON CREDITS: REDUCING LEGACY LIABILITIES FOR MARGINAL OPERATORS
David Stewart
Sendero Energy Solutions

David Stewart

Sendero Energy Solutions

  • Discussing why leaking marginal wells create persistent liabilities for operators and why traditional P&A is often deferred
  • Illustrating how credible methane measurement and rigorous protocols enable well plugging to qualify for carbon credit generation
  • Drawing from a validated case study where quality P&A eliminated emissions and converted a legacy well into a verified climate asset
  • Spotlighting how carbon markets can transform plugging projects into repeatable, revenue-supported solutions for operators
16:15 - 16:20
Q&A SESSION ON BENEFITS OF USING CARBON CREDITS TO FINANCE MARGINAL WELL PLUGGING
16:20 - 16:45
DRONE-ENABLED GEOSCIENCE MAPPING FOR SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE SITE CHARACTERIZATION
Ronald Bell
Drone Geoscience, LLC

Ronald Bell

Drone Geoscience, LLC

  • Capturing how drone-enabled geoscience mapping can efficiently identify and characterise orphan and idle well sites across diverse terrains
  • Applying advanced sensing technologies including LiDAR, infrared imaging, and geophysical methods to detect infrastructure and contamination
  • Leveraging drone-based magnetic and electromagnetic data to locate buried wells, pipelines, and legacy site debris with high precision
  • Integrating machine learning and AI to enhance data interpretation and deliver actionable insights for site assessment and remediation
16:45 - 16:50
Q&A SESSION ON BENIFITS OF USING DRONE AND GEOSCIENCE DATA FOR IMPROVING SITE CHARACTERISATION ACCURACY
16:50 - 17:15
CLOSING THE LOOPHOLES: THE RULEMAKING BATTLE FOR PLUGGING TEXAS’ INACTIVE WELLS
Julie Range
Commission Shift

Julie Range

Commission Shift

  • Quantifying the impact of recent legislation on accelerating the plugging of inactive wells and reducing long-term environmental risks
  • Gauging extension mechanisms that may delay plugging timelines and increase risks to groundwater and public health
  • Articulating stakeholder recommendations to strengthen rule implementation and improve regulatory effectiveness
  • Providing insights into the rulemaking process and its implications for operators, regulators, and long-term liability
17:15 - 17:20
Q&A SESSION ON HOW POLICY DECISIONS TODAY SHAPE FUTURE ORPHAN WELL LIABILITIES
17:20 - 18:20
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
08:00 - 08:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:30 - 08:40
OPENING ADDRESS
08:40 - 09:10
PANEL DISCUSSION ON INNOVATIONS IN ORPHAN AND IDLE WELL MITIGATION: NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND STRATEGIES
09:10 - 09:35
THE BEHAVIORAL GOVERNANCE CHALLENGE OF WELL CLOSURE EVIDENCE FROM PENNSYLVANIA OIL AND GAS LEGACY
Catalina Moreno
Carnegie Mellon University

Catalina Moreno

Carnegie Mellon University

  • Examine why plugging and abandonment remains one of the least governed stages of the hydrocarbon lifecycle despite available technologies and rising environmental scrutiny
  • Analyse how systematic under-bonding, fragmented liability structures and unstable funding mechanisms delay closure and externalise long-term risks to the public
  • Explore how present bias, regulatory inertia and flawed cost assumptions encourage deferral while increasing deterioration, methane risk and future remediation expense
  • Introduce a risk-based decision framework that prioritises early closure to reduce life-cycle costs, prevent orphan wells and limit inter-generational liability transfer
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON POLICY AND BONDING REFORMS TO REDUCE METHANE FROM LEGACY WELLS
09:40 - 10:05
FROM ORPHANED WELLS TO RESTORED LAND: IN-SITU BIOREMEDIATION OF HYDROCARBON AND SALT IMPACTS AT ORPHANED AND IDLE WELLSITES
Randall Stremmel
PC Bioremediation

Randall Stremmel

PC Bioremediation

  • Determining how orphaned and idle wellsites contribute to methane emissions, soil damage, and groundwater contamination risks identified by the EPA
  • Detailing how in-situ bioremediation can simultaneously treat hydrocarbon pollution and high-salinity brine impacts without excavation or landfill disposal
  • Offering field results from 2,000+ projects showing major reductions in hydrocarbons and chlorides, enabling rapid soil recovery and revegetation
  • Communicating how bioremediation can reduce closure costs and emissions while supporting plugging programs and long-term regulatory compliance
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON LOW-CARBON WELL CLOSURE THROUGH IN-SITU BIOREMEDIATION
10:10 - 10:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
10:30 - 11:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON ORPHAN & IDLE WELLS
11:00 - 11:25
NOVEL DOWNHOLE MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY FOR WELL SEALING AND REPAIR APPLICATIONS
Patrick Brant
Baylor University

Patrick Brant

Baylor University

  • Introducing a new downhole material system based on low-viscosity monomer fluids that can rapidly polymerise into durable solids
  • Conveying the capability to seal and repair orphan, abandoned, and active wells using controlled curing processes
  • Evaluating material performance in extreme conditions, including strength, durability, and long-term integrity
  • Showcasing pilot-scale validation, including application in high-risk scenarios such as blowout containment
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED POLYMER TECHNOLOGY FOR WELL INTEGRITY AND REPAIR
11:30 - 11:55
CURING TOTAL LOSSES IN FRACTURED FORMATIONS USING SACRIFICIAL FIBERGLASS PIPE
Brandon Lauderdale
Future Pipe Industries

Brandon Lauderdale

Future Pipe Industries

  • Confronting the operational challenges of drilling through severely fractured formations where conventional loss circulation methods fail to restore returns
  • Championing a methodology that uses sacrificial fiberglass pipe to place high-volume aggressive cement slurries while minimizing the risk of stuck pipe
  • Documenting how fast-setting cement systems with silicate spacers improve the effectiveness of loss circulation treatment in total loss scenarios
  • Walking through field insights on combining gravel placement and cement smearing techniques to seal cavernous formations and restore wellbore integrity
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON BENIFITS OF USING FIBERGLASS PIPE FOR RISK FREE INJECTION OF CEMENT FOR P&A
12:00 - 12:25
RISK-BASED CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS FOR ORPHAN AND IDLE WELL DECOMMISSIONING
Marzhan Abdullayeva
Independent Chemical And Process Engineering Professional

Marzhan Abdullayeva

Independent Chemical And Process Engineering Professional

  • Outlining risk assessment methodologies for orphan and long-term idle wells, including integrity, environmental, and operational risks
  • Reviews real-world applications of production and specialty chemicals to improve well cleanup, isolation, and abandonment efficiency
  • Featuring practical case studies that share lessons learned and best practices for developing low-cost and sustainable well decommissioning programs
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON COST-EFFECTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE APPROACHES FOR OPTIMIZING WELL DECOMMISSIONING
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE ORPHAN & IDLE WELLS EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON ORPHAN & IDLE WELLS
14:00 - 14:25
FROM IC TO ABANDONMENT: PROTECTING CAPITAL ALLOCATORS FROM IRR AND NAV DRIFT
Bradley Blayone
True Energy Adviser Inc

Bradley Blayone

True Energy Adviser Inc

  • Navigating how assumption drift from IC to FID can lead to IRR and NAV erosion, increasing long-term exposure to orphan and idle well liabilities
  • Identifying governance gaps, cost escalation risks, and execution misalignment that convert capital forecasts into permanent value loss
  • Proposing a data-informed oversight framework, supported by field case examples, to detect remediation exposure before financial impact crystallizes
  • Comparing abandonment versus repurposing pathways, including emerging natural hydrogen opportunities, to align regulatory compliance with capital preservation
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON MITIGATING IRR AND NAV DRIFT IN ORPHAN & IDLE WELLS
14:30 - 15:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
15:00 - 15:15
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
15:15 - 15:30
CLOSING REMARKS

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