2. Emissions Management, Carbon Capture and Gas Certification
We invite submissions demonstrating cost-effective strategies for reducing, managing, and certifying emissions across the natural gas value chain - from production through transmission, distribution and end use. Submissions should highlight technical innovation, practical applications and research that advance emissions monitoring, reduction, carbon capture and its integration, as well as the certification of natural gas and new gases.
This theme brings together professionals working in research, development, innovation and the deployment of technical solutions. We welcome abstracts addressing advancements, challenges and emerging opportunities in the following key areas:
Detection, Monitoring & Measurement
Advances in sensor and measurement technologies (field, aerial, satellite) for methane, CO₂, H₂, NOₓ, and SOₓ; Multi-gas accuracy in blended networks and emissions mapping tools; Remote land/air detection systems (drones, fixed-wing, robotics) and vehicle-based detection technologies; Leak detection innovations for distribution networks.
Emission Reduction Across the Gas Value Chain
Methane mitigation solutions spanning production, transport, distribution and end-use technologies; Interactions between regulation and technology in emissions reduction; Approaches to reduce NOₓ, SOₓ, and CO₂ emissions.
Gas Quality & Safety:
Odorisation strategies for Gas blends, including THT behaviour in H2 mixtures, alternative odorants and safety considerations in hydrogen and mixed-gas systems.
Carbon Capture and Integration:
Carbon Capture solutions applicable across upstream, transportation, distribution and end-use assets; Innovation in integrating carbon capture systems with existing Gas infrastructure and operational systems.
Certification of Gases (Natural Gas & New Gases)
GHG Accounting & Carbon Intensity: Measurement, reporting, verification, and registration methods that support differentiated low-emission and renewable gas markets.
Tracking & Transparency: Carbon-intensity tracking, life-cycle assessment, cross-border certification, and digital tools that enhance transparency.
Market & Regulatory Frameworks: Fair cost-comparison mechanisms for emerging energy carriers, carbon-market developments, and lessons learned from real-world implementations.
Quality Standards & Compliance: Grid-entry quality requirements, real-time monitoring, testing protocols, and compliance verification for biomethane and hydrogen injection.
Metering & Billing in Gas Blends: Volume correction, calorific-value calculation, and billing accuracy in variable Gas compositions.
Certification for Distributed Production: Tools and infrastructure for certifying decentralised or small-scale Gas production systems.