About the Event:

In 2023, the World Bank estimated that 148 billion cubic meters of gas were flared at upstream oil and gas facilities and LNG liquefaction plants, contributing significantly to global methane and carbon dioxide emissions. Flaring represents not only an environmental challenge but also a missed opportunity. Current technologies make it possible to turn this challenge into a solution. By capturing wasted and stranded gas and converting it into power, operators can reduce energy costs and their emissions footprint.

Electrification offers a pathway to cutting over 80% of upstream production emissions while enhancing efficiency and lowering costs. Though challenges like grid access and high capital investment remain, a mix of established and emerging solutions is making electrification increasingly viable. More than just a technological shift, it is a strategic step toward a lower-carbon oil and gas value chain.

About the Innovators:

• Mainspring Energy manufactures and delivers a linear generator that runs on a flameless, low-temperature reaction and can operate on any blend of biogas, natural gas, hydrogen, ammonia, and propane. The company sells a 250 kW turnkey, containerized system that achieves high efficiency and low emissions profile.

• TriGen Energy is a project developer integrating oxy-fuel power generation systems that enable oil and gas companies to transform low quality and contaminated gas resources while producing clean power, CO2 for EOR, and other valuable products. The integration of CO2 capture and utilization within the power generation cycle allows for a zero-emission local power generation solution.

About the Speakers:

• Robert Stalnaker is Head of Energy Infrastructure Sales at Mainspring Energy. He previously held leadership roles at RoadSafe Traffic Systems, FPT Software, Bloom Energy, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Halliburton, focusing on sales, business development, and strategy. He holds an MBA in Global Management from the University of Phoenix and a BS in Management Information Systems from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

• Pieter Kapteijn is the CEO of TriGen Energy with over 45 years in oil and gas, focused on technology innovation and reducing environmental impact. He previously held CTO roles at Maersk Oil and Sierra Oil (Mexico) and spent part of his career at Shell. He founded Marine Performance Systems, later acquired by Alfa Laval, and holds an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Delft University of Technology.