About the Event

If you missed any of Darcy's Sustainability research coverage in 2023… you missed a lot! What industry trends dominated the news in Sustainability in 2023? Which technology Innovators emerged with impactful and innovative solutions? How did energy operators deploy technology to address their largest problems? What problems did your peers ask Darcy about? This Event will provide the answer to all of these questions (and more!). In this recap of 2023, we will cover:

• Key Trends in Sustainability 2023: We will summarize which topics had the most traction and momentum in 2023, based on Darcy's unique viewpoint in the market. This includes conversations with our 10,000+ energy industry members, in-depth interviews with hundreds of technology startups, custom requests from our members, and the numerous Darcy Live Events that we put on throughout the year.
• Top 10 Innovators: We will provide a curated list of the 10 technology Innovators that we have selected to highlight during our "Best of 2023" Event. This list considers which Innovators are seeing interest on Darcy Connect, based on your clicks, follows, messages, and interactions, combined with Darcy's view on impact and novelty.
• 2024 Sneak Preview: We will provide a sneak preview of Darcy's Sustainability Research coverage in 2024, including an overview of which trends/topics we expect to be impactful for our members. Don't miss it!

Key Themes in 2023:

• Policy and Market Behavior: The oil and gas industry stands at the crossroads of transformative challenges, influenced by innovations in digitalization, sensor technology, and the voluntary carbon markets. Capital markets and regulatory bodies are catching up with technological innovations in the ESG realm, pushing the industry to more rapidly meet Net Zero goals and demonstrate sustainability and environmental responsibility. Operators closely examine policy and market behavior to adapt to the various dynamics, and navigate this changing landscape, positioning themselves for a resilient future.
• Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) Technologies: The economic benefits derived from energy savings from WHR systems combined with government incentives for WHR projects propel the industry towards embracing this technology. Darcy has seen a growing interest in WHR technology inquiries, likely motivated by these incentives and the availability of innovative technology methods such as Organic Rankine Cycle systems.
• Low-Carbon Equipment Design: The equipment used in the upstream sector is now being updated to embrace low-carbon designs, reflecting a commitment to sustainability. Investments in low-carbon technologies and advancements in methane detection technologies are becoming integral to industry strategies. This shift is driven by the imperative of regulatory compliance to reduce or limit greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing the industry's dedication to meeting environmental standards. Simultaneously, the focus on energy efficiency improvements in equipment not only reduces energy consumption but also minimizes carbon emissions, aligning with broader goals of sustainability and responsible resource management within the oil and gas sector. Operators are increasingly keen to understand the key equipment necessary for fostering a low-carbon oil and gas industry.

About the Speakers

• Policy & Market Behavior: Gani Sagingaliyev, Managing Director at Manti Resources, Inc. and Co-Founder of ESG Dynamics, will be talking about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the waste emissions charge (aka methane fee) and giving operators tips on how to identify potential data discrepancies in public records.
• Low Carbon Equipment Design: Jamie Brick, the newly appointed leader of Daphne Technology USA, LLC, will be talking about the methane slip problem, how recent regulations such as NSPS OOOOb/c and IRA relate to the methane slip problem and avenues to solve.