Agenda

Wednesday, August 17

07:30 - 08:30
08:25 - 08:30
Opening Remarks
Moderator(s) Tom Knode, Quantum AI; Krystal Sexton, Shell
08:30 - 10:00
Session 1: Energy Transition: Future of Innovation in Decarbonizing Oil & Gas E&P
Session Chairpersons Suryanarayanan (Radha) Radhakrishnan, University of Houston

What are the recent innovations to reduce atmospheric carbon generated by the Oil & Gas industry?  What technologies are moving?  Is the pace of transition meeting the expectations of society and investors?

Panelists

Gabriel Rio, Milestone Environmental Services

Brandan Smith, SeekOps
Dr. Ramanan Krishnamoorti, University of Houston
Nathaniel Hartwig, Schlumberger
Audrey Mascarenhas, Questor
10:00 - 10:30
10:30 - 12:00
Plenary 1 - The Future of the HSES Function
Moderator(s) Tom Knode, Quantum AI

The crucial role of HSE in achieving sustainability goals: Capability, Expertise, Integration? 

 

Panelists

Edwin Verdonk, Shell

Monica Boe, Equinor

Ian Sealy, IPIECA
12:00 - 13:30
13:30 - 15:00
Session 2: Land Transportation Safety - Best Practices in Managing the Risk of Driving
Session Chairpersons Tom Knode, Quantum AI

Driving continues to present one of the greatest risks for serious injuries in our industry.  Some of the contributing factors in crashes include speed and driver behaviors, fatigue, vehicle capabilities and road conditions.  This panel will explore the latest in programs, technologies, and research that will help guide us towards better management of the hazards of driving.

 

Presentations

Burden of Motor Vehicle Incidents in the Oil and Gas Extraction Industry
Alejandra Ramirez-Cardenas, NIOSH

Use of In-Vehicle Monitoring Systems (IVMS) to Modify Driving Behavior 
Melinda Denton, Pioneer Natural Resources
IOGP Land Transport Safety Framework
John Nixon, Baker Hughes
13:30 - 15:00
Session 3: Federal and State Legislative and Regulatory Update
Session Chairpersons Angela Zivkovich, OXY

The legislative, voluntary and other emerging reqporting frameworks are changing as governments and agencies address climate issues.  This session will feature a robust discussion on the rapidly emerging issues.

Panelists

Mike Smith, Devon

Anton Rushakov, ERM

Scott Deathrage, S. Deatherage Law

Stefanie Rucker, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment- Air Polution Control Division

Gretchen Kern, Pioneer Natural Resources

 

15:00 - 15:30
15:30 - 17:00
Session 4: Delivering the Energy Systems Transition
Session Chairpersons Trey Shaffer, ERM; Krish Ravishankar, Occidental

What's the oil and gas industry doing to be on the transition pathway to Net-Zero and sustainable energy?  What are the Low-Carbon pathways for growth? How's the industry incorporating climate change physical risks (e.g. sea level rise, storm intensity) and resilience into business plans and how are we communicating these risks to stakeholders and shareholders?

Panelists

Ian Sealy, IPIECA

Dr. Ramanan Krishnamoorti, University of Houston
Audrey Mascarenhas, Questor
John Serice, ERM
Katherine Gilbert, ExxonMobil

 

15:30 - 17:00
Session 5: The Intersection of Health, Well-Being, and Engagement in the Workplace
Session Chairpersons Krystal Sexton, Shell
Presentations

Tom Knode, Quantum AI

Marcos Sanchez, Shell

17:00 - 18:30

Thursday, August 18

07:00 - 08:00
08:00 - 09:30
Plenary 2 - The Future of the HSES Function
Moderator(s) Krystal Sexton, Shell

What does the future of the HSES Function look like: Skills (hard and soft), Expertise, Data Analytics, Intangibles?

 

Panelists
Tom Knode, Quantum AI
Bridget Todd, Baker Hughes
Trey Shaffer, ERM
09:30 - 10:00
10:00 - 11:30
Session 6: The Role of Health and Well Being in ESG
Session Chairpersons Tom Knode, Quantum AI

There is a growing trend across industries in recognizing the role of holistic health, including personal well-being outside of the workplace, in keeping people safe at work.  At the same time the HSE function evolves and expands its traditional view of health and safety, there is emerging interest in human capital disclosures.  This SEC requirement, and its associated ESG Index, includes holistic health components and aspects of a culture of care.  This panel will discuss the role of health and well-being in ESGs and how companies have an opportunity to integrate HSE into the human capital disclosures.

Presentations

Krystal Sexton, Shell

Charles Corbit, ERM
11:30 - 13:00
13:30 - 15:00
Session 7: Operationalizing Sustainability
Session Chairpersons Kerry Ground, Geosyntec

Many companies are making significant investments in operationalizing sustainabiliy.  This session will explore the oil and gas industry's progress as well as the current gaps along several aspects including measurement, assessment, reporting and engagement.  Ultimately, how effective is the industry in communicating with stakeholders?

Panelists

Smitha Hariharan, Halliburton

Alex James, ERM

Carolina Ortega, Milestone Environmental Services
Krish "Ravi" Ravishankar, Oxy
Katherine Gilbert, ExxonMobil
14:30 - 15:00
15:00 - 16:30
Session 8: Environment: Water, Wildlife, Natural Capital and Nature Based Solutions, and Biodiversity
Session Chairpersons Krish "Ravi" Ravishankar, Oxy

Water conservation, use, reuse, water quality are major challenges for the industry along with maintaining biodiversity and wildlife.  This session will address the current progress and emerging issues. What are we doing to leverage the earth's natural assets and ecology to improve the sustainability of oil & gas?

Presentations

Incorporating Resource Management and Conservation Aspects in Energy Transition Strategies: Lessons Learned and Best Practices
Hong Jin, Geosyntec

Veronica Rapp, Oxy
Greg Koch, ERM
Jason Coccia, Tetra Tech
Ian Sealy, IPIECA