About Technical Conference

GPA Midstream was founded in 1921 to address the growing oil and gas industry’s need for technical standards. Since then, the association’s technical committees have developed and maintained industry standards and reference bulletins, in addition to publishing more than 200 research reports. Technical committees and work groups collaborate year-round to ensure the technical information companies use to make important operating decisions remains accurate.

GPA Midstream’s Technical Conference brings together the industry’s technical community and offers educational sessions, vital committee work, and valuable networking opportunities.

The 2026 GPA Midstream Technical Conference will take place April 20-23 at the Hilton Granite Park in Plano, Texas.

The Hilton Granite Park is a four-star waterside property and excellent host to Technical Conference the past several years. In 2025, the venue comfortably handled more than 20 committee and work group meetings, as well as presentation of dozens of research papers offering practical solutions to common industry challenges.

With restaurants and recreation steps from the hotel, this spot has become an ideal home for GPA Midstream’s annual gathering of the industry’s technical community.

Why attend? Here’s what previous attendees say about Technical Conference:

“I appreciated the community of the forums, that we all come together to create tools and resources that can be used across the industry. The lunch and learn sessions were a great intimate learning environment.”

Emilie Wyeno, Senior Process Engineer, River City Engineering

“This conference was perfect for those of us who like to socialize with industry peers while receiving all the latest and greatest technical information in the industry. I will be back and advocate for other industry veterans to join me. The timing and location could not be better.”

Jeff Stake, Executive Vice President, Processors & Engineering, NTACT Operations

“I really like the mentor-mentee program for first time attendees. Even though I have thirty-plus years of experience I was new to GPA Midstream. Getting reimbursed for half of the registration fee was helpful for me since I was between jobs.”

Leslie Ward, Senior Principal Engineer, Kiefner and Associates

2025 Technical Conference Agenda

FINAL — The 2026 schedule will be posted and updated regularly as the event takes shape. Check back in 2026 to see the schedule.

MON APR-7StartEndRoomFunction
MON8:00 AM12:00 PMBluestem 2Research Committee SG#1
MON8:00 AM12:00 PMBluestem 1Research Committee SG#2
MON10:00 AM5:30 PMFoyerRegistration
MON10:00 AM3:00 PMBluestem 3Workgroup Meeting 1
MON12:00 PM1:00 PMPrairie CNew Attendees Orientation
MON1:00 PM5:00 PMBluestem 2Research Committee SG#1
MON1:00 PM5:00 PMBluestem 1Research Committee SG#2
MON1:00 PM3:00 PMPrairie FFacility Committee Meeting
MON1:00 PM3:00 PMPrairie EPipeline Forum

  • Repurposing Existing Natural Gas Compressor Stations for Hydrogen and Hydrogen-Natural Gas Blends: Impacts, Upgrade Costs, and Station Changes -- Robert Schroeder, Sargent and Lundy

  • Electrification in the Oil and Gas Midstream Sector for Compressor Operations -- Richard Paes, Rockwell Automation

  • How AI Solutions are Reducing Maintenance Costs and Optimizing Midstream Operations -- Adam Marsden, CruxOCM
MON3:15 PM4:15 PMPrairie AOpening General Session
Keynote: How the Energy Industry Can Help Combat Human Trafficking, Annie Sovcik, Truckers Against Trafficking
MON4:30 PM5:30 PMPrairie DGPA Gives Back: Welcome Reception
TUE April-8StartEndRoomFunction
TUE8:00 AM5:00 PMFoyerRegistration
TUE8:00 AM5:00 PMBluestem 1Workgroup Meeting 1
TUE8:00 AM5:00 PMBluestem 3Workgroup Meeting 2
TUE8:00 AM9:45 AMPrairie FEmissions Committee Meeting
TUE10:00 AM12:00 PMPrairie AAnalysis Forum

  • H2S Control in Midstream Applications -- Triazine vs Iron Oxide: Optimizing Design, Performance and Maintenance -- Veronica Irurzun Conner, Merichem Technologies; David Navarrete, Mike Kennemer, Justin Lewis, Sierra Chemicals

  • GPA Recommended Practice 2119: Digital Optical Spectroscopy for Enhanced Custody Transfer -- Thomas Redlinger, Flotek Industries

  • Analysis of Natural and Refinery Gas – Recent Improvements in Analysis and Calculation Capability -- Basudeb Chakraborty, Nicole Lock, Petroleum Analyzer Company
TUE11:00 AM12:00 PMPrairie FPipeline Committee Meeting
TUE11:30 AM12:30 PMFoyerGrab & Go Lunch
TUE12:00 PM1:00 PMPrairie CLunch & Learn: sponsored by ColdStream Energy -- MaCH4 by ColdStream Energy: MaCH4 is the solution to your rich fuel challenges at compressor stations. Providing residue quality fuel and cryogenic NGL recovery you maximize profits and minimize emissions
TUE12:00 PM1:00 PMPrairie BLunch & Learn: sponsored by Coastal Chemical/Arkema: Molecular Sieves -- Optimization and Troubleshooting
TUE1:15 PM3:15 PMPrairie AMeasurement Forum

  • Aerosols In Residue Gas And Orifice Plate Meters -- Carl Hahn, Transcend Solutions

  • Enterprise Loss Prevention: The Path to Operational Excellence -- David Drerup, Operational Sustainability, LLC

  • Defining Energy Sector Cyber Preparedness with Focus on Midstream Oil and Gas Operations -- Chad Humphries, Rockwell Automation
TUE1:30 PM3:30 PMPrairie FIntegrity Committee Meeting
TUE3:30 PM5:30 PMPrairie AEmissions Forum

  • Continuous Methane Monitoring for Emissions Reduction, Operational Efficiency and Regulatory Compliance: Case Studies from Midstream Facilities -- Bonnie Ellwood, Qube Technologies

  • An Economical Approach to GHG Emissions Reduction from a Reciprocating Gas Compressor Package -- Hassan Khalid, Caterpillar, Inc.

  • Data-Driven Digital Lifecycle Models and Knowledge Management for Sustainable Midstream Operations -- Luis Gonzalez, ABL Group
TUE6:30 PM8:30 PMOff Site - FowlingNetworking Event: Fowling
WED April-9StartEndTUE April-8Function
WED8:00 AM5:00 PMFoyerRegistration
WED8:00 AM5:00 PMBluestem 1Workgroup Meeting 1
WED8:00 AM5:00 PMBluestem 3Workgroup Meeting 2
WED9:00 AM10:00 AMPrairie FChromatography School Instructors Meeting
WED9:45 AM11:45 AMPrairie AIntegrity Forum

  • Setting Practical DCS Alarms and Assessment Criteria for BAHX -- Adam McNeilly, Chart Industries

  • Midstream Fired Heater Reliability and Best Practices -- Shane Kelliher, Brian McNeill, Katelyn Gustoff, Equity Engineering Group

  • Managing Safety Gaps in Codes and Standards -- Michael John, Williams; Kevin Haley, Equity Engineering Group
WED10:15 AM12:00 PMPrairie FAnalysis Committee Meeting
WED11:30 AM12:30 PMFoyerGrab & Go Lunch
WED1:30 PM3:15 PMPrairie FMeasurement Committee Meeting
WED1:15 PM3:15 PMPrairie AFacility Forum

  • LH2, NH3, LNG & MeOH: Handling & Storage Comparison of Alternative Energy Carriers -- Nikos Xynopoulos, Linde; Nick Diamantakis, Heriot-Watt University

  • Lifecycle of the RNG Process and Upgrading Technology Evaluation -- Charles Slavin, Burns & McDonnell

  • Dehydration Technology Evaluation for Saturated CO2 Injection -- Forest Churchill, Tevin Champagne, CANUSA EPC
WED3:30 PM5:30 PMPrairie FTechnical Community Roundtable and Awards
WEDFoyerRAFFLE: immediately following TC Roundtable and Awards
THUR April-10StartEndTUE April-8Function
THU8:30 AM9:30 AMBluestem 1Technical Conference Planning Committee Debrief
THU9:30 AM12:30 PMBluestem 1Technical Executive Committee Meeting (closed)

Keynote Speaker

Annie Sovcik, Senior Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives with Truckers Against Trafficking, delivered a keynote address at GPA Midstream’s 2025 Technical Conference about how the energy industry can help combat human trafficking.

Click here for more information about Sovcik and her Technical Conference keynote.

2025 Registration Details

2025 Registration fees (subject to change in 2026):

  • GPA Midstream & GPSA Members — Early (ends March 9, 2025): $500
  • Non-Members — Early (ends March 9, 2025): $999
  • GPA Midstream & GPSA Members — Regular (beginning March 10, 2025): $750
  • Non-Members (beginning March 10, 2025)— Regular: $1,500

Questions?

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