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Re-visit your favourite talks and panel discussions from the 2025 event!<\/em><\/p>\n

DAY 1 – <\/strong>Opening Remarks<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Matthew Johnson, <\/strong>Energy & Emissions Research Lab (EERL), Carleton University
\nWelcome & Land Acknowledgement (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Wisdom Tettey,<\/strong> President, Carleton University
\nSymposium Opening (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

James Diamond,<\/strong> Environment & Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
\nGlobal Methane Context (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Session 1: Methane Inventories I<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Sabour Baray – Research Scientist, Climate Research Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)<\/strong>
\n“Monitoring methane emissions in Western Canada from space using a constellation of satellites and inverse modelling<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Anna Hodshire – Research Scientist, Energy Institute at Colorado State University (CSU) | Incoming Associate Professor, CSU\u2019s Systems Engineering Department<\/strong>
\n“Measurement-informed inventories at scale: The Colorado Ongoing Basin Emissions projec<\/em><\/a>t<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Matthew Johnson – Scientific Director, Energy & Emissions Research Lab (EERL), Carleton University<\/strong>
\n“Measurement-based Inventories of Canada\u2019s UOG Methane Emissions: Latest Results and Trends” <\/em>(watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Felix Vogel – Senior Research Scientist, Air Quality Research Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)<\/strong>
\n“Anthropogenic CH4 emission change is detectable in spatial pattern of atmospheric CH4 over Canada: Observation-based detection of emission change<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Session 1 Panel Discussion<\/strong>
\n“Methane Inventories I”<\/em> (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Session 2: <\/strong>Methane Inventories II<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Felix Vogel – Senior Research Scientist, Air Quality Research Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)<\/strong><\/b>
\n“Environment and Climate Change Canada\u2019s Subnational Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Team \u2013 Tracking Emissions from Site to Provincial Scale”<\/em> (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Kate Howell – Research Analyst, Carbon Mapper<\/b>
\n“Using Airborne Observations to Assess Landfill Methane Variability and Reporting Frameworks<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Regina Gonzalez Moguel – Postdoctoral Researcher, McGill University<\/b>
\n“Mapping Urban Methane: Insights from Ground and Aerial Surveys in Montreal<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Erin Li – Postdoctoral Researcher, Geo Sensor Web Lab, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary<\/b>
\n“Beyond the Graticule: Spatially Explicit Methane Inventories Using Discrete Global Grids<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Session 2 Panel Discussion<\/strong>
\n“Methane Inventories II”<\/em> (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Session 3: Landfill Measurements I<\/h3>\n

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Lawson D. Gillespie – PhD Candidate, Atmospheric Physics, University of Toronto | Research Affiliate, Climate Research Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)<\/strong>
\n“Comparing Landfill Emissions Quantification Techniques at the Twin Creeks Landfill<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Rafee Hossain – Research Engineer, FluxLab, St. Francis Xavier University<\/strong>
\n“Adoption Feasibility of Landfill Methane Measurement Solutions<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Rebecca Martino – PhD Candidate, FluxLab, St. Francis Xavier University<\/strong>
\n“Optimizing the Parameters from a First Order Decay Model to Predict and Compare Measured Landfill Emission Rates in Canada<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Alanna Friesen – Landfill Gas Data Analyst, Apis Innovation<\/strong>
\n“Optimizing Methane Capture at a B.C. Landfill Using Apis smartWells<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Session 3 Panel Discussion<\/strong>
\n“Landfill Measurements I”<\/em> (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Session 4: <\/strong>Landfill Measurements II<\/h3>\n

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David Risk – Research Chair in Climate Science and Policy, Brian Mulroney Institute of Government, St. Francis Xavier University<\/strong>
\n“Defining Opportunities for Landfill Methane Reduction in Canada<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Athar Omidi – Research Associate, FluxLab, St. Francis Xavier University<\/strong>
\n“Gap in Methane Detection: SEM Falls Short in Canadian Landfills”<\/em> (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Simon Festa-Bianchet – Postdoctoral Researcher, Energy & Emissions Research Lab (EERL), Carleton University<\/strong>
\n“Monitoring Landfill Methane: A Comparison of Drone and Surface Measurement Techniques”\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Caroline J. Saul – Data & Policy Project Manager, Environmental Research & Education Foundation
\n<\/strong>“Key Landfill Emissions Research Needs & Knowledge Gaps” <\/em>(watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Session 4 Panel Discussion<\/strong>
\n“Landfill Measurements II”<\/em> (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Session 5: Oil & Gas Sources<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Mary Kang – Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, McGill University<\/b>
\n“Methane emissions from post-meter natural gas infrastructure<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Christina Ma – Senior Emissions Specialist, Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)<\/b>
\n“Estimating Alberta\u2019s Surface Casing Methane Emissions<\/em> ” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Gianni Micucci – Postdoctoral Researcher, McGill University<\/b>
\n“Geochemical Signatures of Methane Emissions from Non-Producing Oil and Gas Wells in Canada<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Trevor Webber – PhD candidate, Civil & Environmental Engineering at Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas)<\/b>
\n“Numerical Approach to Develop Emissions Factors for Underground Natural Gas Pipeline Leaks due to Excavation Damage<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Session 5 Panel Discussion<\/strong>
\n“Oil & Gas Sources” <\/em>(watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Session 6: Reporting & Data Analytics<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Dan Zimmerle – Director, Methane Emissions Program, Colorado State University (CSU)<\/b>
\n“Definition and Implications of Assuming Ergodic Behavior in Emissions Studies<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

David Tyner – Senior Research Associate, Energy & Emissions Research Lab (EERL), Carleton University<\/b>
\n“Occurrence Rates and Reoccurrence Rates of Unlit Flares in Western Canada<\/em>”<\/p>\n

Gabriel Mathias – Chemical & Software Engineer, Process Ecology<\/b>
\n“Real-Time Emissions Tracking for Smarter, Compliant, and Efficient Gas Processing<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

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DAY 2\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Plenary Presentation:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Giulia Ferrini, <\/strong>Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0, United Nations Environmental Programme\u2019s International Methane Emissions Observatory (UNEP IMEO)
\n“Introduction to OGMP 2.0 and linkages with MMRV Requirements in the EU Methane Regulation<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Session 1: Satellites & Aircraft Capabilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Sina Talebi-Moghaddam – Research Associate, University of Waterloo<\/strong>
\n“Airborne Detection and Quantification of Methane Plumes Using Long-Wavelength Infrared Hyperspectral Imaging<\/em>“<\/a><\/p>\n

Mike Thorpe – Chief Scientist, Bridger Photonics, Inc<\/strong>
\n“Performance Characterization of Aerial Gas Mapping LiDAR Scans of Snow-Covered Terrain and Infrastructure<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Jason McKeever – Science and Systems Lead, GHGSat<\/strong>
\n“Detection and Quantification of Methane Emissions at the Facility Scale from Aircraft and Satellites “<\/em> (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Dan Cusworth – Science Director, Carbon Mapper<\/strong>
\n“Carbon Mapper: Global Distributions of Super-Emitting Methane Sources”<\/em><\/p>\n

Daniel Bon – Program Manager for Energy and Public Health, Carbon Mapper<\/strong>
\n“Use of methane remote sensing data from airborne and satellite platforms by regulatory agencies in the United States”<\/em><\/p>\n

Session 1 Panel Discussion<\/strong>
\n“Satellites & Aircraft Capabilities”\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Session 2: The Effectiveness of LDAR Surveys<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Christiane Lemieux – Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, University of Waterloo<\/strong>
\n“Efficient Monte Carlo Simulation of a Leak-Detection-And-Repair Program<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Shona Wilde – Postdoctoral Researcher, Energy & Emissions Research Lab (EERL), Carleton University<\/strong>
\n“Real-World Assessment of Methane Leaks Detection and Repair (LDAR) Effectiveness<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Jin-Ya Wang – Student Researcher, Geo Sensor Web Lab, University of Calgary<\/strong>
\n“Validating LDAR Simulators Against Real-World Data: Insights from a GIS Agent-Based Modeling Architecture (GAMA) “<\/em> (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Sina Kiaei – PhD Candidate, Geo Sensor Web Lab, University of Calgary<\/strong>
\n“How can low-cost sensors enhance emission detection and measurement for super-emitters in sites lacking continuous monitoring systems?”<\/em> (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Session 4 Panel Discussion<\/strong>
\n“The Effectiveness of LDAR Surveys”<\/em> (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Session 3: Agriculture<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Andrew VanderZaag – Research Scientist at the Agro-Ecosystem Resilience, Ottawa Research and Development Centre, Science and Technology Branch of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada<\/strong>
\n“Methane Emissions From Canadian Agriculture: Measurement, Modeling, & Mitigation<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Emma Tomalty – Student Researcher, Agro-Ecosystem Resilience, Ottawa Research and Development Centre, Science and Technology Branch of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada<\/strong>
\n“Near Elimination of Methane Emissions From Livestock Slurry Using Chemical Additives<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Mohammad Salehi – PhD Candidate, Civil Engineering, Fluxlab, Memorial University of Newfoundland<\/strong>
\n“Quantifying Methane Emissions from Canadian Agricultural Biogas Facilities<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Session 3 Panel Discussion<\/strong>
\n“Agriculture” <\/em>(watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Session 4: Wetlands<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Peter Morse – Permafrost Expert at Natural Resources Canada\u2019s Geological Survey of Canada<\/strong>
\n“\u201cMethane Lakes\u201d of the Western Canadian Arctic<\/em> ” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Aneta Bieniada – Postdoctoral Researcher, Carleton University<\/strong>
\n“Ecosystem-scale methane emissions from peatlands of the Hudson Bay Lowlands<\/em>” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Nazia Tabassum – PhD Candidate, Geography (Water), University of Waterloo<\/strong>
\n“From Disturbance to Recovery: Quantifying the Impact of Seismic Lines and Restoration on Methane Emissions in Peatlands<\/em> ” (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Session 4 Panel Discussion<\/strong>
\n“<\/em>Wetlands<\/em>” <\/em>(watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Session 5: Measurement Methods<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Masoud Mahdianpari – Principal AI Scientist at C-CORE and a Professor at Memorial University<\/strong>
\n“Freely Available Satellite Data for Global Methane Monitoring: Capabilities and Challenges”<\/em> (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Mu-An Tsai – Ph.D. Candidate, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo<\/strong>
\n“Ground-based hyperspectral imaging of methane in landfills ” <\/em>(watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Simon Festa-Bianchet – Postdoctoral Researcher, Energy & Emissions Research Lab (EERL), Carleton University<\/strong>
\n“In Search of a Potential Method to Measure Flare Combustion Efficiency using Drones \u2013 First Field Results ” <\/em>(watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Afshan Khaleghi – Research Assistant, Saint Francis Xavier University<\/strong>
\n“Integrating Lagrangian Modeling and Mobile Surveys for Regional Methane Emission Assessments ” <\/em>(watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Marc Godin – Chief Technology Officer, Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC)<\/strong>
\n“Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Consortium (CanERIC) \u2013 2024 Results and Learnings ” <\/em>(watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Session 5 Panel Discussion<\/strong>
\n“Measurement Methods<\/em>“<\/em> (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Session 6: Methane Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Amanda Bryant – Senior Analyst with the Oil and Gas Program, Pembina Institute<\/strong>
\n“A Jurisdictional Comparison of Oil and Gas Methane Regulations ” <\/em>(watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Julie Doan-Pr\u00e9vost – Emissions Specialist, Alberta Energy Regulator<\/strong>
\n“Alberta\u2019s Methane Performance” <\/em>(watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Scott P. Seymour – Senior Research Analyst, Environmental Defense Fund\u00a0<\/strong><\/b>
\n“The Challenges of Choosing a Single Emission Intensity Metric for Oil and Gas Products Facilitated Group Discussion – Next Steps for Canadian Methane Action” <\/em>(watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Michael Bisaga – Technical Program Manager, Peace River Area Monitoring Program (PRAMP) Committee<\/strong>
\n“Methane Concentration Trends in the Peace River Area: 2010\u20132023” <\/em>(watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

Session 6 Panel Discussion<\/strong>
\n“Methane Policy<\/em>“<\/em> (watch online)<\/a><\/p>\n

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