This course is designed for energy professionals seeking a comprehensive overview of methane emissions management. Participants may range from beginner to experts in need of a refresher, and is considered a recommended pre-requisite for many of Highwood’s other courses. This course will cover:
• Basics and properties of methane
• Environmental impact of methane
• Sources of methane emissions (natural and anthropogenic)
• Regulatory and non-regulatory drivers of methane reduction
• Methane detection and quantification
• Methane abatement strategies and technologies
• Case studies and industry examples
• Anticipated future trends in methane emissions management

Participants will develop a high-level understanding of methane topics in O&G, including:
• The basics and properties of methane, including sources and environmental impact.
• The present status of methane research and discrepancies between research and government.
• Estimation techniques for bottom-up inventories, measurement, and reconciled inventories.
• Methane management drivers, regulations, abatement strategies, and best practices.
• Recent advancements in methane technology, data systems, and computer models.
• Future trends in regulations, markets, innovation, and influential organizations.