Meet Picarro's New VP of Business Development, Tal Centers!
Change, Transition, Transformation
It is said, “change is inevitable”. I agree. In my 38 years of working in the gas industry change has been constant; organizational, regulatory, societal, or a shift in customer expectations, I have personally experienced it all. In 1980’s the economy was significantly impacted by global unrest, cold war, and the housing market was hard hit with the savings in loan failures. Through the 90’s the natural gas industry was beginning to see more focus on environmental and safety regulations.
In some areas we began to see deregulation and the beginnings of utility consolidation. During this period, the companies I worked for executed two large scale mergers and acquisitions. Early in the 2000s the industry was seriously looking at the long-term gas supply in the US and explored importing supply for other regions in the world. This coupled with safety incidents, mounting environmental concerns with CO2 emissions, the sustainability of the industry was a major concern... READ MORE >>
Highlights of Alex Balkanski's Recent KeyNote
Community Highlights
Dave Moon from Cadent Gas speaks about how they are leveraging Picarro
In the words of Director of Asset Investment Dave Moon, Cadent Gas Limited aims to be “a proactive business that’s intervening before the event, rather than managing something after it’s happened.” WATCH NOW >>
Highwood Emissions launches MiQ-Highwood Index
The measurement-informed index builds upon a landmark methodology by leading academic researchers that uses of both site-level and component-level data inputs to derive regional methane emission estimates.
PHMSA’s recent notice of proposed rule making is a call to action for gas operators to embrace Advanced Mobile Leak Detection (AMLD) to meet ambitious Net Zero goals.
Picarro’s Francois Rongere speaks to the Downstream Natural Gas Initiative on the PHMSA NPRM
It was a fantastic opportunity to discuss how utilities can look at leak management differently and find opportunities to implement more risk-informed approaches. Thank you to the DSI group for making this possible!
Picarro’s Renato Winkler, PhD was invited to lead a panel for Eurogas
Picarro's Renato Winkler, PhD, leads a thought-provoking panel at Eurogas! Discover the progress and strategies in addressing methane emissions as we compare the U.S. and Europe.
MEA Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit 2023 – Are you attending the MEA 2023 Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio from August 16th - 18th? Visit the Picarro booth for a chance to connect and discover thrilling updates on our cutting-edge gas analysis solutions. We look forward to meeting you there!
Western Regional Gas Conference 2023 – Join us at the Western Regional Gas Conference 2023 in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona on August 22nd - 23rd! Picarro eagerly anticipates participating in this event, where we will have the opportunity to share our expertise and insights. We can't wait to connect with you there!
Mexico Natural Gas Forum 2023 – Excitement is in the air as Mexico Business News hosts this year's Mexico Natural Gas Forum from September 5th - 8th. Industry leaders come together to explore the boundless opportunities and sustainable future of the country's energy landscape. Make sure to stop by Picarro's booth!
AGA Operations Section Fall Committee Meetings 2023 – Gain valuable insight from industry leaders at the 2023 AGA Operations Section Fall Committee Meetings. As proud sponsors of the event, Picarro looks forward to seeing you there in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania September 18th - 21st!
Picarro Gas Community Conference 2024 – The 2024 North America Picarro Gas Community Conference is heading to stunning San Diego! Join us for this exclusive invite-only event next year. Stay tuned for more details coming soon. If you're interested in attending, reach out for more information. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!
In Case You Missed It
Guide: How to Choose a Drive Survey Vehicle – Picarro's requirements for a host vehicle are quite simple, but there are some larger considerations to make when choosing a vehicle. Check out this forum thread to learn more!
Guest Speaker: Peter Harcus, General Manager Gas & Water Networks, Jemena – Register for the PGC site and gain access to watch the PCC Spring 2023 Guest Speaker Peter Harcus, General Manager of Gas & Water Networks at Jemena. Relive the Insightful Moments and Key Takeaways from this Memorable Conference.
Flow Chart: Picarro Compliance Leak Survey Process Overview – Unveiling the Picarro Compliance Leak Survey Process Overview: A detailed exploration of its robust survey protocols for enhancing detection, management, and compliance in the gas utility sector.
Keynote: Alexandre Balkanski, CEO Picarro – In this panel from PCC Spring 2023, Picarro’s CEO, Alexandre Balkanski discusses how Picarro leads the way to net-zero for our partner-operators in his keynote presentation, “You cannot fix what you do not measure.” Take this journey with Alex as he guides the natural gas distribution industry along the path to net zero emissions by leveraging Picarro’s AMLD and analytics solutions.
Contractors and LISA Investigation – Join the conversation! Register for the Picarro Gas Community forum and engage in discussions on contractors and LISA investigation. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect and share insights with industry professionals.
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