GPA Midstream Technical Conference

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 2026 GPA Midstream Technical Conference will take place April 20-23 at the Hilton Granite Park in Plano, Texas.

The Hilton Granite Park is a four-star waterside property and excellent host to Technical Conference the past several years. In 2025, the venue comfortably handled more than 20 committee and work group meetings, as well as presentation of dozens of research papers offering practical solutions to common industry challenges.

With restaurants and recreation steps from the hotel, this spot has become an ideal home for GPA Midstream's annual gathering of the industry's technical community.

Learn more about the 2025 GPA Midstream Technical Conference.

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

FINAL — The 2026 schedule will be posted and updated regularly as the event takes shape. Check back in 2026 to see the upcoming schedule.

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	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 -- MaCH4 by ColdStream Energy: MaCH4 is the solution to your rich fuel challenges at compressor stations. Providing residue quality fuel and cryogenic NGL recovery you maximize profits and minimize emissions	Prairie C
TUE	12:00 PM	1:00 PM	Lunch & Learn: sponsored by Coastal Chemical/Arkema: Molecular Sieves -- Optimization and Troubleshooting	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 A
TUE	6:30 PM	8:30 PM	Networking Event: Fowling	Off Site - Fowling
WED APR 9	Start	End	Function	Room
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	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, delivered 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.

2025 Registration Details

2025 Registration fees (subject to change in 2026):

• 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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