Sunday
Sept. 20
Monday
Sept. 21
8–10:15 a.m.
Advocacy Track
Advocacy Track – Personal & Process Safety Forum
- Process Safety Metrics: TBD (Jason Waldrop, MPLX; Bryant McDowell, Phillips 66)
- Title TBD: Pigging Presentation (Rachael Zubeldia, Energy Transfer)
- Incident: Lesson Learned (Chad Brown, ONEOK)
8–8:45 a.m.
Commercial Track
Commercial Track — Powering Intelligence: How Natural Gas Is Fueling the AI Revolution
- Powering Intelligence: How Natural Gas Is Fueling the AI Revolution (Kyle Flanagan, Grey Lock Energy)
8–10:45 a.m.
Technical Track
Technical Track: Process and Research Forum
- Presentation of Donald L. Katz Award
- Summary of GPA Midstream Research Committee Membership and Current and Proposed Projects
- Renewable Natural Gas Trace Constituents – Testing to Assess Mercury Impacts on Equipment and Materials in Natural Gas Distribution Networks (Russell Burkey, Southwest Research Institute)
- Design Evolution from Selective Mercaptan and H2S Removal to Total Acid Gas Treating via Modular Sulfur Recovery Systems (Sanjay Hemanathan & Alan Jor, Enerflex; John Bourdon, Sulfur Specialists LLC; Armin Hassanzadeh, Jason Binz & Mahde Hasan, Dow)
- Increase capacity and reduce operating costs for gas plant amine units using new CAPLUS® Solvent (Gabriel Busquet & Joe Lally, Evonik; Joel Cantrall, Bryan Research & Engineering)
- From Visibility to Prediction (Paul Stockwell, Process Vision)
8:45–9:30 a.m.
All-Convention Event
Introduction to GPA Midstream and GPSA
- GPA Midstream overview (Greg Floerke, MPLX)
- GPSA overview (Gavin McIntyre, BR&E)
- Advocacy overview (Stuart Saulters)
- Technical overview (Rick Seaver, Williams)
9–9:45 a.m.
Commercial Track
Commercial Track — From Molecules to Megawatts: Why Midstream Should Lead the Electrification of Large‑Scale BTM Energy Consumers
- From Molecules to Megawatts: Why Midstream Should Lead the Electrification of Large‑Scale BTM Energy Consumers (Jeff Stake, NTACT)
10–10:45 a.m.
Commercial Track
Commercial Track — Natural Gas Storage: Industry Trends
- Natural Gas Storage: Industry Trends (Amol Wayangankar, Enkon Energy Advisors)
11–12:45 p.m.
All-Convention Event
Center Stage Luncheon
Technology entrepreneur and leading economist Dr. Pippa Malmgren will deliver the keynote address during the Center Stage Luncheon at the 2026 GPA Midstream Convention. Learn more.
Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Program begins at 11 a.m.
1–4 p.m.
Advocacy Track
Advocacy Track – Pipeline Safety Forum
- DOT Regulatory Update: PHMSA Priorities, Enforcement Trends, and the PIPES Act of 2026/ PHMSA and RRC Enforcement Trends and Updates (Chris McLaren, RCP; Haley O’Neill & Roina Rivera, Murchison O’Neill, PLLC)
- The Future of Pipeline Compliance in a Data-Driven World (Kyle Mader, Meagan Cumberland; Geo-PRIME, LLC)
- Mitigating the Effects of Increased Electric Current Interference from Grid Growth (Mark Piazza, API; Frank Onersto, Burns & McDonnell)
1–3 p.m.
Technical Track
Technical Track – Facility Design and O&M Forum, Part 1
- CFD Supported Troubleshooting and Debottlenecking of Separators and Distillation Columns in Gas Processing Facilities. How Revealing a CFD Analysis Can be? (Babak Rafi, AMACS Process Tower Internals)
- Small Scale Tests, Big Scale Consequences: Translating Corrosion Screening Data into Plant Operating Windows (Simone Lazar, Jason Binz; Dow)
- Identifying Cost Effective Solutions to Enhance Throughput and Operational Efficiency in a Gas Processing Plant (Mahdi Nouri, Triumph Gas Technology Consulting; Matt Barrage & Benjamin Brilz, MPLX)
- Understanding the Utility of Digital Twins (Gavin McIntyre, Clint Duewall, Luke Addington; Bryan Research & Engineering, LLC)
1:30–2:15 p.m.
Commercial Track
Commercial Track — LNG Overview
- LNG Overview (Jeremy Goh, Baker & O’ Brien)
3–5 p.m.
Communications Forum — Trends, Trust & Public Perception
- Roundtable: What Are They Talking About? (Moderator: Allison Stowe, Phillips 66; Panelists: Sandy Segrist, Hart Energy; Jack Burke, COMPRESSORTech2)
- Let’s Clear the Air: Inside the GPA Midstream Campaign to Educate Consumers (Kevin Broom, GPA Midstream)
- Roundtable: The Impact of Landman on Perception of the Oil and Gas Industry (Moderator: David Walkinshaw, USA Compression; Panelists: Jerrod Jones, Harvest Midstream; Amber Olah, MPLX; Matt Thompson, ColdStream Energy, LLC)
3:15–5:15 p.m.
Technical Track
Technical Track — Treating Forum
- Maximizing Plant Productivity Through Contamination Response and Control: An Integrated Approach Across Inlet Pipelines and Facility Assets (Caleb Clark, SLB)
- Maximizing Gas Plant Utilization Through Elimination of Piperazine-Related Downstream Fouling (Mark Posey & Brad Atkinson, Huntsman Corporation; Christopher Ness, Quadra Chemical)
- Debottlenecking a 200 MMscfd Cryogenic Gas Processing Plant to 320 MMscfd: A 60% Throughput Increase Using Upstream Supersonic Separation (Alexey Domakhin, 3s North America)
- Case Study on Capturing Sub-Micron Scavenger Aerosols and Solids Downstream of Flooded Contactor Systems (Aaron Shriner, Yanxiao Yuan; Pentair)
3:30–5 p.m.
Commercial Track
Commercial Track — Executive Roundtable
- Moderator: Sarah Miller, GPA Midstream
- Panelists → to be announced
Tuesday
Sept. 22
8:30–10:30 a.m.
Technical Track
Analysis, Test Methods & Product Specifications Committee Meeting
9–9:45 a.m.
Commercial Track
Commercial Track — Current Industry Status and Trends
- Current Industry Status and Trends (Jack Weixel, East Daley Analytics)
9:30–11:30 a.m.
Technical Track
Technical Track – GHG Measurement & Abatement Forum
- Feasibility of a Midstream-Specific AI Agent: Leveraging SCADA, Historical Data, and Simulations for Optimization and Performance (Duane Morrow, Shipp Engineering Services, LLC)
- Side Effects May Vary – How reducing emissions led to improved operations and safety (Ryan Rudnitzki, BHE Compression Services)
- Direct Combustion Zone Monitoring and Flare Emission Compliance: Zeeco ViZion (Clayton Francis, Zeeco)
10–10:45 a.m.
Commercial Track
Commercial Track — Global Market
- Commercial Track — Global Market (Robert Sullenger, Industrial Info Resources)
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Technical Track
Pipeline Design Operation & Maintenance Committee Meeting
Noon–1 p.m.
Sponsored Event
Lunch & Learn — Integrated Turbomachinery solutions for NGL and Fractionation Trains presented by Atlas Copco
Noon–1 p.m.
Sponsored Event
Lunch & Learn — Molecular Sieve Aging: How to Evaluate Performance and Plan for Changeouts presented by Zeochem
Noon–1 p.m.
Sponsored Event
Lunch & Learn — Reimagining Control and Supervision of Midstream Operations with Edge Computing and AI presented by Rockwell Automation
Noon–1 p.m.
Sponsored Event
Lunch & Learn — TBD presented by Nikkiso Expander Application Technology
Noon–1 p.m.
Sponsored Event
Lunch & Learn — Troubleshoot a Large Bore Gas Engine: Common Problems presented by Cooper Machinery Services
1–3:30 p.m.
Technical Track
Midstream Industry Asset and Mechanical Integrity Committee Meeting
1:30–5 p.m.
Advocacy Track
Advocacy Track – Environmental Forum
- Environmental Excellence Award Recipient Presentations
- Eliminating VOC Non-combustion Emissions from a Compressor Station (Michael Conder, Mesa Applied Technologies; Ed Trotter, Bison Oil & Gas IV, LLC, Zen Midstream LLC)
- Making Sense of the Evolving Landscape of Remote and Onsite Emission Monitoring Data (Nicole Downey, Aerscape)
- Early Adoption, Real‑World Results: Lessons Learned from NESHAP 6B and NSPS XXa Implementation (Daniel Wood, Nick Carlson; Trihydro Corporation)
1:30–3 p.m.
Commercial Track
Commercial Track — Pipeline Infrastructure Roundtable: Growing Power/Data Center Paradox
- Pipeline Infrastructure Roundtable: Growing Power/Data Center Paradox (Moderator: to be announced; Panelists: (John Suchar, Williams; TBD)
1:30–3:30 p.m.
Technical Track
Technical Track – Facility Design and O&M Forum, Part 2
- From advisory to autonomous — Phillips 66 Midstream Advanced Process Control (APC) Program (Jake Carrier, Carlos Alvarez; Phillips 66)
- Fouling in Cryogenic Unit Fouling: Testing, Troubleshooting and Case Studies (David Engel, Nexo Solutions; Mahdi Nouri, Triumph Gas Technology Consulting)
- Return of the Horsepower: Evaluating Residue vs. Refrigeration Compression in RSV plants (Timothy Oneal, Enerflex)
- NGL Recovery from High-CO₂ EOR Gas Using Single-Column Extractive Distillation (Sami Andari, Praveen Bajaj, Hitesh Shah, Gregory Hartmann, Nicolas Rodriguez, Tim Rollenhagen; Occidental Oil & Gas Corporation)
Wednesday
Sept. 23
8–Noon
Training: Current Challenges in Midstream Facility Operations
An intensive, 4-hour training session for professionals in midstream facilities. Featuring a dedicated Q&A, the course explores today’s most critical design and operational challenges, leveraging real-world case studies and project insights from diverse processing environments. Participants examine technical and commercial hurdles — including flow assurance, corrosion, foaming, fouling, contamination, throughput limitations, and maintenance. Through practical examples from recent midstream projects, the course identifies key issues and solutions, offering actionable strategies for risk mitigation, cost control, and performance optimization. This training equips engineers, operators, project managers, and technical decision-makers, equips professionals with tools to enhance operational reliability and efficiency in an evolving midstream landscape.
Presented by:
- Mahdi Nouri, Triumph Gas Technology Consulting
- David Engel, Nexo Solutions
- Michael Sheilan, Amine Experts
- Sjoerd Hoogwater, Phillips 66
8–Noon
Training: Sour Gas and Sulphur Symposium presented by Trimeric Corporation
This 4-hour training session is for professionals who manage natural gas that contains H2S and/or CO2 — “sour gas.” The session has been developed over many years by world-class experts in gas treating and sulphur processes and brings together industry leaders from highly regarded gas treating equipment and chemical suppliers and engineering companies to cover essential topics in gas treating and associated processes. Participants will be led through a summary of gas treating technology options, from small- to large-scale treating based on H2S quantities in the gas. The expert panel will then follow with a deep-dive into amine treating, Claus sulphur recovery, Claus tail gas treating, and molten sulphur handling. The content is consistent with the historical objectives of the Symposium — review core technical principles of the processes and unit operations to provide industry professionals with a sound basis for their work with gas treating and sulphur handling.
