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Pittsburgh Regional Carbon Capture Conference

OCT 22, 2024

Couldn't make it? See presentations, highlights and photos below!

CCS Developments in the Region- Tenaska

Opportunities for CCS in Pennsylvania- DCNR

CCS Basics- Baker Hughes

Carbon Capture Overview- NETL

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Join Us

Join industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators at our upcoming carbon capture conference. This event offers a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements, strategies, and solutions in carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies.

 

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions and network with professionals working in the carbon capture space.

 

Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to the conversation around carbon reduction, this conference will equip you with the knowledge, connections, and inspiration needed to discuss carbon capture and its impact on Appalachia.

Program Sponsors

Our program wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We appreciate your commitment to the region and advancing discussions about emerging energy issues!

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Program

8:00-9:00 am – Registration and Networking

 

9:00-9:10 am – Welcoming Remarks
   
9:10-10:10 am – Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS)

  • Moderator – Joy Ruff, Executive Director, Local Government Academy 

  • Dave Luebke, Technical Director, Direct Air Capture Center National Energy Technology Laboratory

  • Kristin Carter, Assistant State Geologist, Pennsylvania Geological Survey

  • Pramit Basu, CCUS Global Discipline Lead, Baker Hughes

 

10:10-11:00 am – State Legislative and Regulatory Efforts and Challenges

  • Moderator – Max Drickey, Energy Policy Director, TeamPA Foundation

  • Kurt Klapkowski, Deputy Secretary, Office of Oil and Gas Management, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

  • Kevin Garber, Energy Attorney, Babst Calland

  • Adam Walters, Senior Advisor, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Energy Office

   
11:00-11:15 am - Break

 

11:15 am – 12:15 pm – CCS Activity in Appalachia

  • Moderator – Corey Young, Director, W&J Center for Energy Policy and Management 

  • Bret Estep, Vice President for Development, Tri-State CCS Hub project, Tenaska

  • John Litynski, Director of Carbon Capture, EQT New Ventures

  • Kim Price, Director of Public Affairs, EQT New Ventures

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