Session 1: Decarbonization & GHG Emissions Reductions

Decoding Well-To-Tank Emissions In Achieving Carbon-Neutral LNG
Vasant Saith, Vice President, LNG Asset Solutions, Worley

Decarbonization – Mechanical And Electrical Considerations Of Electric Motor Drivers For Large Centrifugal Compressors In LNG Applications 
Navid Binesh, Account Manager, ABB and Kalyan Malnedi, Senior Application Engineer, Elliott Group
Co-authors:
Axel Rauber, Product Manager, ABB
Shane Harvey, Application Engineering Manager, Elliott Group

Electric Motors Enable Lower Carbon LNG Production
Justin Ellrich, Principal Process Engineer – LNG Systems Leader, Black & Veatch

Moderator:
Dr Srinivasan Ambatipati, Department Head of Engineering & Computer Science, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, McNeese State University

Questions & Answers

SESSION 3: Digitalization, Automation & AI

Applying Machine Learning And Digital Twins To Reduce Emissions And Optimize Maintenance
Ramakrishna Godavarthi, Sr. Engineering Manager - Digital & Managed Services Americas, Baker Hughes
Co-authors:
Antonio Graziano, Principal Engineer, Baker Hughes
Liliana Argüello, Lead Data Scientist, Baker Hughes

Moderator:
Paul Sullivan, SVP Global LNG & FLNG, Worley

Questions & Answers

SESSION 4: New Innovations In Hydrogen & Ammonia Development

Certified Gas GHG Impact For Hydrogen Production
Joshua Romo, LCA Analyst, MIQ

New Innovations in Liquid and Gaseous Hydrogen Storage Solutions
Jeff Tounge, Development Lead, Cashman Preload Cryogenics

The New Hydrogen Economy - Challenges & Potential
Dr. Mark E. Zappi, Executive Director, Energy Institute of Louisiana, University of Louisiana
Co-authors:
Dr. Terrence Chambers, Director of the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Energy (EESE) Center, Energy Institute of Louisiana, University of Louisiana
Dr. Rafael Hernandez, Professor and Department Head, Chemical Engineering, Energy Institute of Louisiana, University of Louisiana

Moderator:
Dr Srinivasan Ambatipati, Department Head of Engineering & Computer Science, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, McNeese State University

Questions & Answers

SESSION 5: Gas & LNG Shipping, Storage & Terminals

Commonwealth LNG’s Innovative Modular Tanks
Jonathan Allcock, Senior LNG Project Engineer, Commonwealth LNG

Piloting LNG Carriers In US Regulated Waterway
Capt. Brett Palmer, President, Lake Charles Pilots

Maintaining Navigation In Energy Channels
Channing Hayden, Director of Navigation, Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District

Moderator
Dr. Mark E. Zappi, Executive Director, Energy Institute of Louisiana, University of Louisiana

Questions & Answers

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5:30pm -7:30pm Americas LNG & Gas Awards Evening 
Venue: Chart House, Golden Nugget Hotel

SESSION 7: LNG Facilities Routine Maintenance & Turn-Arounds

How To Debottleneck LNG & Gas Facilities – Managing Piping Vibration And Fatigue Failure Risk
Paul Crowther, Service Line Manager, Wood Plc
Co-author:
Chris Ayeni, Lead Mechanical Engineer, Cheniere Energy Inc

Technology Deployment: Simplified Anti-Surge Valves In LNG & Gas Value Chain Compression Application
Rakhi Oli, Global Strategy Leader-LNG & Gas, Flowserve Corporation
Jeff Parish, Control Valves Specialist -Applications & Strategy, Flowserve Corporation
Abhilash Nair, Director-Applications & Strategy, Flowserve Corporation

Single Solution Service Provider For Post Construction/Start-up Operations With On-going Routine And Turnaround Services
Gregory P Thibodeaux, Business Manager, Turner Industries

Shutdown Avoided By Successfully Deploying A Disruptive, Yet Field Proven Isolation Technology In The LNG Environment – Case Study 
Isabell Dobler Kruger, Senior Project Manager, IK Group

Moderator:
Paul Sullivan, SVP Global LNG & FLNG, Worley

Questions & Answers

SESSION 10: Breakout Session: Harnessing Technical Skills In Southwest Louisiana

The LNG Centre Of Excellence – What It Means For The Epicenter Of Americas LNG
Jason French, Executive Director, LNG Center of Excellence at McNeese State University

Questions and Answers

SESSION 12: Small Scale Gas & LNG Infrastructure

Technological Overview Of Small-Scale LNG For New Investment Opportunities In A Changing Market
Simbarashe Mambiri, Process Engineer, Polaris EPC

Opportunities and Challenges in ssLNG Development – an EPC perspective
Jeff Tounge, Development Lead, Cashman Preload Cryogenics

Moderator:
Dr Srinivasan Ambatipati, Department Head of Engineering & Computer Science, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, McNeese State University

Questions & Answers