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GPA Midstream Technical Conference

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About the conference

GPA Midstream was founded in 1921 because the industry needed technical standards. Since then, the association's technical committees have developed and maintained industry standards and reference bulletins, in addition to publishing more than 200 research reports. Technical committees and work groups are actively engaged year-round to ensure the technical information companies use to make important operating decisions remains accurate.

GPA Midstream's Technical Conference brings together the industry's technical community and offers educational sessions, vital committee work, and valuable networking opportunities.

The 2025 GPA Midstream Technical Conference returns to the Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park — a four-star waterside property that hosted more than 20 committee and work group meetings, as well as presentation of dozens of research papers offering practical solutions to common industry challenges.

2025 GPA Midstream Technical Conference
April 7-10, 2025
Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park
Plano, Texas

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Why attend? Here's what previous attendees say about Technical Conference:

“I appreciated the community of the forums, that we all come together to create tools and resources that can be used across the industry. The lunch and learn sessions were a great intimate learning environment.” Emilie Wyeno, Senior Process Engineer, River City Engineering

“This conference was perfect for those of us who like to socialize with industry peers while receiving all the latest and greatest technical information in the industry. I will be back and advocate for other industry veterans to join me. The timing and location could not be better.” Jeff Stake, Executive Vice President, Processors & Engineering, NTACT Operations

“I really like the mentor-mentee program for first time attendees. Even though I have thirty-plus years of experience I was new to GPA Midstream. Getting reimbursed for half of the registration fee was helpful for me since I was between jobs.” Leslie Ward, Senior Principal Engineer, Kiefner and Associates

2025 Technical Conference Agenda

Updated March 18, 2025


MON
APR 7

Start

End

Function

Room
MON 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Research Committee SG#1 Bluestem 2
MON 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Research Committee SG#2 Bluestem 1

MON

10:00 AM

5:30 PM

Registration

Foyer

MON

10:00 AM

3:00 PM

Workgroup Meeting 1

Bluestem 3

MON

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

New Attendees Orientation

Prairie C
MON 1:00 PM 5:00 PM Research Committee SG#1 Bluestem 2
MON 1:00 PM 5:00 PM Research Committee SG#2 Bluestem 1

MON

1:00 PM

3:00 PM

Facility Committee Meeting

Prairie F

MON

1:00 PM

3:00 PM
Pipeline Forum
- Repurposing Existing Natural Gas Compressor Stations for Hydrogen and Hydrogen-Natural Gas Blends: Impacts, Upgrade Costs, and Station Changes -- Robert Schroeder, Sargent and Lundy
- Electrification in the Oil and Gas Midstream Sector for Compressor Operations -- Richard Paes, Rockwell Automation
- How AI Solutions are Reducing Maintenance Costs and Optimizing Midstream Operations -- Adam Marsden, CruxOCM

Prairie E

MON

3:15 PM

4:15 PM
Opening General Session
Keynote: How the Energy Industry Can Help Combat Human Trafficking, Annie Sovcik, Truckers Against Trafficking

Prairie A

MON

4:30 PM

5:30 PM

GPA Gives Back: Welcome Reception

Prairie D

TUE
APR 8

Start

End

Function

Room

TUE

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

Breakfast Briefing

Prairie E

TUE

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Registration

Foyer

TUE

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Workgroup Meeting 1

Bluestem 1

TUE

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Workgroup Meeting 2

Bluestem 3

TUE

8:00 AM

9:45 AM

Emissions Committee Meeting

Prairie F

TUE

10:00 AM

12:00 PM
Analysis Forum
- H2S Control in Midstream Applications -- Triazine vs Iron Oxide: Optimizing Design, Performance and Maintenance -- Veronica Irurzun Conner, Merichem Technologies; David Navarrete, Mike Kennemer, Justin Lewis, Sierra Chemicals
- GPA Recommended Practice 2119: Digital Optical Spectroscopy for Enhanced Custody Transfer -- Thomas Redlinger, Flotek Industries
- Analysis of Natural and Refinery Gas – Recent Improvements in Analysis and Calculation Capability -- Basudeb Chakraborty, Nicole Lock, Petroleum Analyzer Company

Prairie A

TUE

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

Pipeline Committee Meeting

Prairie F

TUE

11:30 AM

12:30 PM

Grab & Go Lunch

Foyer

TUE

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

Lunch & Learn: sponsored by ColdStream Energy

Prairie C

TUE

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

Lunch & Learn: sponsored by Coastal Chemical

Prairie B

TUE

1:15 PM

3:15 PM
Measurement Forum
- Aerosols In Residue Gas And Orifice Plate Meters -- Carl Hahn, Transcend Solutions
- Enterprise Loss Prevention: The Path to Operational Excellence -- David Drerup, Operational Sustainability, LLC
- Defining Energy Sector Cyber Preparedness with Focus on Midstream Oil and Gas Operations -- Chad Humphries, Rockwell Automation

Prairie A

TUE

1:30 PM

3:30 PM
Integrity Committee Meeting
Prairie F

TUE

3:30 PM

5:30 PM
Emissions Forum
- Continuous Methane Monitoring for Emissions Reduction, Operational Efficiency and Regulatory Compliance: Case Studies from Midstream Facilities -- Bonnie Ellwood, Qube Technologies
- An Economical Approach to GHG Emissions Reduction from a Reciprocating Gas Compressor Package -- Hassan Khalid, Caterpillar, Inc.
- Data-Driven Digital Lifecycle Models and Knowledge Management for Sustainable Midstream Operations -- Luis Gonzalez, ABL Group

Prairie C

TUE

6:30 PM

8:30 PM

Networking Event: Fowling

Off Site - Fowling

WED
APR 9

Start

End

Function

Room

WED

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

Breakfast Briefing

Prairie E

WED

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Registration

Foyer

WED

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Workgroup Meeting 1

Bluestem 1

WED

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Workgroup Meeting 2

Bluestem 3

WED

9:00 AM

10:00 AM

Chromatography School Instructors Meeting

Prairie F

WED

9:45 AM

11:45 AM
Integrity Forum
- Setting Practical DCS Alarms and Assessment Criteria for BAHX -- Adam McNeilly, Chart Industries
- Midstream Fired Heater Reliability and Best Practices -- Shane Kelliher, Brian McNeill, Katelyn Gustoff, Equity Engineering Group
- Managing Safety Gaps in Codes and Standards -- Michael John, Williams; Kevin Haley, Equity Engineering Group

Prairie A

WED

10:15 AM

12:00 PM

Analysis Committee Meeting

Prairie F

WED

11:30 AM

12:30 PM

Grab & Go Lunch

Foyer

WED

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

*Sponsored* Lunch & Learn

Prairie C

WED

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

*Sponsored* Lunch & Learn

Prairie B

WED

1:00 PM

1:30 PM

Measurement Topics Roundtable

Prairie F

WED

1:30 PM

3:15 PM

Measurement Committee Meeting

Prairie F

WED

1:15 PM

3:15 PM
Facility Forum
- LH2, NH3, LNG & MeOH: Handling & Storage Comparison of Alternative Energy Carriers -- Nikos Xynopoulos, Linde; Nick Diamantakis, Heriot-Watt University
- Lifecycle of the RNG Process and Upgrading Technology Evaluation -- Charles Slavin, Burns & McDonnell
- Dehydration Technology Evaluation for Saturated CO2 Injection -- Forest Churchill, Tevin Champagne, CANUSA EPC

Prairie A

WED

3:30 PM

5:30 PM

Technical Community Roundtable and Awards

Prairie F

WED



RAFFLE: immediately following TC Roundtable and Awards

Foyer

THU
APR 10

Start

End

Function

Room

THU

8:30 AM

9:30 AM

Technical Conference Planning Committee Debrief

Bluestem 1

THU

9:30 AM

12:30 PM

Technical Executive Committee Meeting (closed)

Bluestem 1

Keynote Speaker

Annie Sovcik, Senior Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives with Truckers Against Trafficking, will give a keynote address at GPA Midstream’s 2025 Technical Conference about how the energy industry can help combat human trafficking.

Click here for more information about Sovcik and her Technical Conference keynote.

Registration Details

Register now for the 2025 GPA Midstream Technical Conference. Registration fees are below.

  • GPA Midstream & GPSA Members — Early (ends March 9, 2025): $500
  • Non-Members — Early (ends March 9, 2025): $999
  • GPA Midstream & GPSA Members — Regular (beginning March 10, 2025): $750
  • Non-Members (beginning March 10, 2025)— Regular: $1,500
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Becoming a Technical Conference sponsor is your company's opportunity to connect with midstream professionals and showcase your brand in an intimate, focused setting that allows for meaningful interactions and targeted exposure to key industry decision-makers.

Maximize your visibility and align your company with a trusted industry leader.

Still on the fence? Here's what a 2024 sponsor had to say about exhibiting at GPA Midstream's Technical Conference:

“We normally exhibit at larger events, but we saw real value in exhibiting at the GPA Midstream Technical Conference because the smaller size allowed for deeper and more detailed conversations with technical experts and decision-makers. This was a terrific event for Leica, and we’ll be back next year.” Joseph Lafranca, Industrial Plant Solutions Sales US Southwest, Leica Geosystems

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