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Increase revenue and reduce operating costs through decarbonization

North American industrial sectors face mounting pressure to decarbonize by 2030. Yet uncertainty around practical, scalable, and profitable net zero pathways is hindering leaders from meeting stakeholder demands.

Without immediate action, hard-to-abate sectors risk losing stakeholder confidence as well as their social license to operate, whilst passing up on multi-billion-dollar decarbonization contracts. But when executed correctly, decarbonization can lead to improved profit margins, increased revenue, and reduced operational costs.

As the only summit connecting senior decision-makers across the entire industrial value chain, Reuters Events: Industrial Decarbonization North America unites mining & metals, chemicals, transportation, and construction to break down industrial-scale siloes, overcome challenges, and gain tangible solutions on how to:

• Scale decarbonization with proven and emerging technologies
• Achieve profitability while managing capital and operational constraints
• Reduce supply chain emissions to meet compliance standards
• Collaborate with other hard-to-abate sectors to find sustainable decarbonization pathways

Now is the time to for industrial businesses to collaborate and share capabilities. Reap the rewards of decarbonization and become the catalyst accelerating North America’s net-zero transition.

Industrial Decarbonization North America 2024

Day 1 October 1 : Executive Conference Main Stage

07:30 – 09.00 Registration

07:40 – 08:50 Workshop

Women In Hard-to-Abate Industries Leadership Workshop

Celebrate and connect with female leaders in the energy industry. Join this one-hour breakfast panel discussion to hear critical insights from female executives driving change across the energy industry and explore how we can take female leadership to the next level.
Anna Siefken, Deputy Director, Federal Energy Management Program, U.S. Department of Energy
Carrie Song, Global Senior Vice President, Renewable Products, Neste
Emily Fisher, Chief Strategy Officer, Smart Electric Power Alliance
Moderator: Natalie Runyon, ESG Strategist, Thomson Reuters

08:50 – 09:00 Welcome Speech

Elijah Cho, Global Project Director, Reuters Events

09:00 – 09:20 Keynote Presentation Empowering Industrial Decarbonization Through Infrastructure Strategies

This is the moment to drive and support decarbonization initiatives within the industrial sector. We invite you to join us in examining practical measures industries can take to meet their decarbonization targets through strategic infrastructure planning. Our emphasis will be on aligning objectives with viable plans, adopting adaptable energy systems, and discussing case studies from Eaton and our customers.

– Align decarbonization goals with actionable execution plans at the plant and site level

– Utilize infrastructure upgrades and flexible energy systems to reduce carbon footprint

– Deep dive into case studies of successful decarbonization projects

Igor Stamenkovic, Vice President & General Manager, Electrical Engineering Services and Systems, Eaton

09:20 – 10:10 Keynote Panel Incorporating Symbiosis in the Hard-to-Abate Kingdom

– Deep dive into the significance of cross-sectoral collaboration in achieving carbon reduction goals and advancing sustainable technologies and solutions through shared innovation, capability-sharing, and knowledge pooling.

– Explore the value of public-private partnerships and coordinated strategies between governments and the private sector in supporting investments into alternative energy and other proven and emerging decarbonization technologies.

– Examine real cases of hard-to-abate sectors working in alliance across the industrial value chain to inspire your next wave of partnerships and investments.

Casey Nault, SVP & Chief ESG Officer, Coeur Mining

Michael LeMonds, Chief Sustainability Officer, Holcim

Carrie Song, Global Senior Vice President Renewable Products, Neste

Anna Siefken, Deputy Director, Federal Energy Management Program, U.S. Department of Energy

Moderator: Natalie Runyon, ESG Strategist, Thomson Reuters

10:10- 10:30 Fireside Chat Next Generation Materials – Driving Sustainability Focused Innovation in Plastics & the Circular Economy

– Deep dive into the benefits of bio-based plastics (carbon negative) and how they contribute to a net zero economy.

– Learn how to invest in bleeding edge science to create more sustainable solutions in chemistry and plastics.

– Understand how innovation is advancing sustainability through advanced recycling, circular materials, and waste reduction.
– Discover best practices for collaboration and partnerships formation to drive momentum and better sustainability outcomes across: industry (market leaders to start-ups), governments (federal to local), and education (university R&D to early education STEM).

Mark Nikolich, CEO, North America/VP Olefins & Polyolefins North America, Braskem America

10:30 – 11:00 Networking & Coffee Break

During this break you can network with critical players to build new business relationships and learn how you can accelerate your decarbonization goals.

11:00 – 11:20 Fireside Chat Using the Right Carbon Capture Technologies to Propel Decarbonization Projects

– Discover the carbon capture technologies that have generated ROI for industrial producers and assess their economic suitability for your organization.

– Review how carbon capture technology has propelled decarbonization projects for plants with concentrated CO2 streams, nearby CO2 infrastructure and suitable underground storage to evaluate its compatibility for your decarbonization operations.

– Understand why carbon capture is a critical but complex solution that requires significant infrastructure, policy support, and value chain coordination to be successfully implemented across energy-intensive industries.

Mei Chia, General Manager of CO2, Honeywell

Moderator: Michael Schwartz, CSO, Elysian Carbon Management

11:20 – 11:40 Presentation Scaling Up Decarbonization: North American Experience and Perspectives

– Sharing experiences from preliminary design and concepts, engagement with key policy stakeholders and leveraging global experience to implement solutions for decarbonization in the cement and concrete sector in Canada and the US.

– With the cement sector responsible for 7% of man-made CO2 emissions globally, decarbonization requires an all-in approach across multiple facets. This includes process efficiency, product innovation as well as CCUS. This segment will offer perspectives of decarbonization strategy for this industrial sector and how one company has developed a focused and comprehensive approach to implement decarbonization throughout the value chain while providing important solutions for the marketplace to ensure the successful commercial adoption of these innovative approaches.

Chris Ward, CEO, Heidelberg Materials

11:40 – 12:30 panel Navigating the Pathway to Low Carbon Fuels

– Learn how to overcome the lack of alternative green fuels and understand the importance of integrating low-carbon fuels into your operations to reduce industrial emissions.
– Discover the strategies and technologies enabling the shift to cleaner fleets and vehicles and explore how to leverage the latest fuel efficiency improvements in your operations to achieve emissions reductions and reduce high operating costs.
– Gain insights through first-hand accounts from industry leaders on how they are maximizing fuel efficiency and achieving science-based targets through fuel management and consumption.

Conrad Muller-Klingspor, Director, Business Development, Clearway Energy

Josh Raglin, Chief Sustainability Officer, Norfolk Southern

Laurence Cox, Vice President of Sustainability, PGT Trucking

Richard W. Corey, Partner, AJW, Inc.

Moderator: Adam Bedard, Vice President, Entropy, Inc.

12:30 – 14:00 Lunch, Workshops and Private Receptions

12:30 – 14:00 Workshop 1 The Transformation to Energy Efficiency and Carbon Reduction

Commercial and industrial leaders are transforming infrastructure assets for maximum productivity, savings and resiliency. For some, the solution is to pair energy efficiency technology and experienced engineering with an off-balance-sheet funding model for annual savings and reduced carbon emissions without capital expenditure. Join this session for a discussion of the principles and practicality of energy efficiency programs, recent case studies and emerging trends and best practices. Time will be set aside for audience questions. Discussion Highlights:

• Weighing the options: retrofit, replace or deferred maintenance.
• Addressing legacy systems.
• How off-balance-sheet funding works.
• Performance data and benchmark reporting.
• Green incentives and rebate programs.

Speaker: Bretton DeNomme, CCO, Ecosave 12:30 – 14:00 Workshop 2 From First-of-a-Kind to Nth-of-a-Kind: Reducing Risk and Unlocking Decarbonization at Scale

First-of-a-kind (FOAK) is the new buzzword in climate tech. New technologies are enabling cost-effective decarbonization in a way never before possible, but may present newfound challenges to industrial operators. In this session, we’ll focus on how companies can use data to better understand their decarbonization and energy needs, how financial and institutional partners unlock zero-capex FOAK projects, and how to minimize first-mover risk. We’ll discuss how you can own your own roadmap to drive FOAK projects according to your needs, all while getting ahead of the competition in implementing the next generation of clean technologies.

Speakers:
Nicole Geneau, VP of Commercial Development & Jordan Leventhal, Antora Energy
Director of Product Management and Analytics, Antora Energy

14:00 – 14:20 Case Study Hydrogen as a Solution for the Decarbonization of the Aluminum Industry

-The aluminum smelting industry is a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, producing a metal that is essential for everything from construction to transportation. However, the process of smelting aluminum is highly energy-intensive and traditionally relies on fossil fuels, particularly coal, to generate the necessary electricity. Ally Power’s HERS process represents a significant advancement in the aluminum smelting industry offering a comprehensive solution that addresses the industry’s need for clean hydrogen, efficient power generation, and sustainable waste management. By adopting this innovative technology, the aluminum smelting industry can achieve greater sustainability, reduce its environmental impact, and contribute to the global efforts in combating climate change.

Walt Alfred, Chief Executive Officer, Ally Power

14:20 – 15:10 Panel Capitalizing on Plastics Billion Dollar Decarbonization Opportunity

– Obtain insights into how to reduce plastic waste from early movers to accelerate the commercialization of your circular economy strategy.

– Secure an actionable roadmap for organizing your plastic supply chain to enable circularity and full lifecycle traceability to help you tap into the $100 billion circular

market.

– Learn how to address current issues around using lightweight plastics and composites that are not fully recyclable, and secure guidance on slashing your organization’s carbon footprint through circularity.

Dave Parrillo, VP of R&D, Dow

Tim Thiel, Global Circular Economy Manager, Covestro

Prabhjot Bal, Director of ESG, Summit Materials

Moderator: Laura Putre, Senior Editor, Industry Week, Endeavor Business Media

15:10 – 15:30 Fireside Chat Scaling to Net Zero in Industrial Decarbonization

– Hear about how a global technology company is accelerating a Hiready to deploy decarbonization technologies portfolio

– Learn about the successes and challenges associated with technology scale-ups in different industries

– Gain insights into the state of play in CCS, from where projects are being successfully deployed, to gaps in the value chain between capture and storage, and more.

Damien Gerard, VP Carbon Capture & Storage, SLB

Moderator: Michael Schwartz, CSO, Elysian Carbon Management

15:30 – 16:00 Networking & Coffee Break

Kick off your evening networking early during this break and participate in structured and proactive engagements.

16:00 – 16:20 Presentation Decarbonizing California’s Cement Industry: Strategies, Technologies, and Leadership

– Discuss the proven technologies that can have significant impact on cement decarbonization and examine their associated implementation challenges
– Deep dive into how regulatory and specifications can influence the speed and timely achievement of cement decarbonization in California and North America
– Explore and understand the responsible parties for driving cement decarbonization

Hamed Maraghechi, Vice President of R&D and Decarbonization, CalPortland Company

16:20-16:40 FIRESIDE CHAT Decarbonization Pathways after the US Election

– Mitigate the impact of the US election on your decarbonization operations to continue meeting customer demands for low carbon items.

– Evaluate the potential risks to decarbonization markets posed by the upcoming US election. Understand how changes in investment, tax credits, and funding – particularly BIL/IRA support – could impact your strategy. Stay updated on the key policy areas likely to shape priorities for 2025.

– Gain certainty into investor plans in sustainability and decarbonization in both scenarios of the presidential outcome to best prepare your strategy for 2025.

Aliya Haq, VP of US Policy and Advocacy, Breakthrough Energy

Moderator: Richard Hart, ACEEE 16:40-17:00

Case Study The Green Steel Evolution: Decarbonizing Steelmaking Through Molten Oxide Electrolysis

Steel manufacturing accounts for approximately 10% of global CO2 emissions. With many steelmakers having pledged to reach net zero by 2050, the industry needs a solution. CEO Tadeu Carneiro will detail how Boston Metal is the only company with a direct, cost-competitive and scalable approach to decarbonizing steelmaking and transforming the way metals are made. Once Boston Metal’s technology, known as Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE), becomes commercially available in 2026, steel producers will be able to cost-effectively achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions to meet the growing global demand for green steel.

Tadeu Carneiro, Chief Executive Officer, Boston Metal

17:00 – 17:15 Presentation Decarbonizing Operations & Transportation with Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

– Explain how renewable natural gas (RNG) is produced and the decarbonization fundamentals in GHG Accounting pertaining to using it
– Explore the various industrial downstream sectors in which renewable natural gas can be used
– Demonstrate RNG’s use case specifically within the transportation sector and examine existing fueling infrastructure and available vehicle options

Nicolas Yeh, Director of Sustainability, Clean Energy Fuels

17:00 – 18:30 Networking Drinks Reception

17:30 – 20:30 Eaton’s Offsite Speaker and VIP Dinners

DAY TWO | October 2 Executive Conference: Main Stage 07:50 – 09:00 Registration

08:00-08:50 WORKSHOP Realizing the Imperative to Build a U.S. Lithium Industry: New Tech Requires New Thinking, Opportunities & Strategies

The race is on to break China’s lithium stranglehold on the U.S. But given heightened environmental concerns, costs, long project timelines, and NIMBYism, it’s unlikely that the country can bring online enough lithium supplies from hard-rock mining to satisfy demand for EV and energy storage batteries required for the energy transition.

A new, more sustainable, proven and commercial technology is unlocking the near-term opportunity to establish an independent U.S. lithium industry and self-sufficient supply chain, and growing demand is driving the need to rethink our approach to lithium mining. But is it too good to be true? Hear from experts about the cost, speed to market and environmental benefits of the first commercial Direct Lithium Extraction plant in North America and the world’s first modular DLE facility.

This workshop will include a brief history of DLE, a state of play of various technologies in pilot now in the U.S., and a case study of the world’s first commercial modular facility, with a group Q&A discussion.

John Burba, Founder & Chief Technology Officer, International Battery Metals
Iris Jancik, CEO, International Battery Metals
Josh Herbert, VP of Field Operations, International Battery Metals

08:55 – 09:00 Welcoming Speech with Reuters Events

09:00 – 09:20 Fireside Chat Hesitant to Pay? Here’s a Capital Injection

– Understand how to circumvent the economic problems arising from limited regional carbon markets, problematic structuring of tax credits and lack of meaningful carbon pricing to help you overcome barriers to decarbonizing your assets economically.

– Discover how market leaders are deploying borrowed capital across their businesses, to demonstrate practical steps to using capital to accelerate your decarbonization project pipeline.

– Gain clarity from leading lenders on which decarbonization technologies, projects, and locations they are most likely to invest in to position your business as a strong candidate for low-cost capital.

Noah Deich, Senior Advisor, US Department of Energy – Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Managementc

Moderator: Michael Schwartz, CSO, Elysian Carbon Management

09:20 – 10:10 Panel Facilities, Plants & Assets – Securing Financing to Decarbonize Pathways

– Secure guidance on building cross-sectoral partnerships with investors to help you access the huge capital required to build a portfolio of conventional low-carbon plants and facilities.
– Understand how pioneering EPCs are shortening construction timelines, and which stakeholders to form partnerships with to allow you to deliver low-carbon products to your customers at the earliest opportunity.
– Find roadmaps for building complex plants in the right location to save significant time and money on deconstruction.

David Perkins, VP – Government Affairs, Heidelberg Materials

Tadeu Carneiro, Chief Executive Officer, Boston Metal

Irina Markina, Chief Decarbonization Officer, Ara Partners

William Tyndall, Partner, AJW, Inc.

Moderator: Natalie Runyon, ESG Strategist, Thomson Reuters

Adam Wallen, Senior Consultant, Loan Programs Office DOE

10:10 – 10:30 Presentation Investing in Clean Electrons and Clean Molecules to Decarbonize Heavy Industry

Heavy industry is one of the toughest sectors to decarbonize, given the cost premium to fossil-based processes. At EIP, we see investment opportunities across a portfolio of clean electrons, electrochemistry, and clean molecules solutions to tackle fuels, steel, cement, and chemicals.

– Learn how EIP are viewing the investment opportunities in these markets and trade-offs between direct electrification, hydrogen, and carbon capture solutions.

– Partnerships will be key: hear case studies of corporates and portfolio companies partnering to scale disruptive climate technology and derisk climate investments

Dr Eve Hanson, SVP, Energy Impact Partners

10:30 – 11:00 Networking & Coffee Break

During this break you can network with critical players to build new business relationships and learn how you can accelerate your decarbonization goals.

11:00 – 11:20 presentation Decarbonizing Steam Production in Facilities by Electrification

– Explore the carbon-intensive nature of space heating and domestic hot water production in facilities and the historical reliance on fossil fuels like natural gas, heating oil, and coal for these processes.
– Discuss the potential for electrification to decarbonize these key thermal systems by replacing carbon-based fuels with renewable energy, significantly reducing emissions in facility operations.
– Understand how transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy in steam production can lead to more sustainable and environmentally responsible facility management, driving progress towards net-zero goals.

Garry Patricio, VP, ES Partnerships, ENGIE North America

11:20 – 12:10 panel Forging a Reliable Industrial Supply Chain

– As demand for critical minerals like nickel, cobalt, and lithium continue to rise amidst geopolitical tension, gain market leader insights on how to establish a reliable, domestic critical mineral supply chain.

– Explore the role that reshoring and allyshoring can play in mitigating procurement obstacles to accelerate project timelines, reduce supply emissions, and enhance resilience by reducing the overreliance on foreign sources.

– Hear first-hand through case studies how North American mining companies are reducing carbon emissions, accelerating environmentally responsible mining practices, and positioning themselves as leading domestic suppliers of critical minerals.

Adam Schatzker, Vice President of Corporate Development, Canada Nickel

Killian Charles, Brunswick Exploration

Trelynd Bradley, Deputy Director for Sustainable Freight and Supply Chain, California’s Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development

Moderator: Tyler Hengen, Director of Sustainability and Environment, American Iron and Steel Institute

12:10 – 12:30 presentation Offshore Gas Pipeline Repurposing: An Option to Meet the CO2 Transportation Needs

– The asset integrity of the pipeline for CO2 transportation needs careful attention to prevent corrosion.
– CO2 specification is very important to mitigate the risk of corrosion and costs for purification.
– Safety in CO2 transportation has to be addressed to present the authority with the complete scenario and risk mitigation.

Angelo Lo Nigro, Vice President – Energy North America, RINA

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch, Workshops, and Private Receptions

12:30 – 13:30 WORKSHOP #SteelSustains: The American Steel Industry Talks Decarbonization

– Learn from two major American steel producers about innovative decarbonization activities being implemented at steel production facilities to reduce emissions and promote decarbonization
– Hear from companies within the steel supply chain about their initiatives to support the broader decarbonization efforts within the steel industry and discover how steel producers and supply chain partners are working together to drive progress towards a near-zero carbon future
– Explore the strategies and technologies being adopted across the steel industry and its supply chain to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainable practices

Phil Piggott, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Carmeuse
Jon Howley, Director of Environment and Sustainability Business Development, SSAB Americas

Laurence Cox, Vice President of Sustainability, PGT Trucking

John Hill, Senior Manager, Sustainability and Climate Strategy, Cleveland-Cliffs

Moderated by Tyler Hengen, Director of Sustainability and Environment, American Iron and Steel Institute

14:00 – 14:50 Panel Supplying Clean Energy to Meet Significant Energy Demands

– Find out how to secure cost-effective clean energy supply for energy- intensive processes to sequence your company’s decarbonization transition practically.

– Gain insights into which tried and tested options of securing clean electricity is working to match your supply and demand at your sites to continue your operations without disruption.

– Discover who to partner with for delivering significant clean energy demands at your sites and assets until power becomes cheap and widely available.

Katherine Ott, VP of Sustainability and Climate Strategy, Constellation Energy

Henry Heitzer, Director, Earthfoundry

Farnaz Amin, Head of Grid Modernization, Amazon Web Services

Michael Longo, Business Development, Anax Power

Moderator: Emily Fisher, Chief Strategy Officer, Smart Electric Power Alliance

14:50-15:10 PRESENTATION The Massive Carbon Footprint of AI

While the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution drives unprecedented growth in data center construction, the carbon footprint associated with these facilities is rapidly increasing, including massive embodied carbon emissions resulting from building materials manufacturing and construction. At the same time, the corporations behind this data center surge aim to meet ambitious net zero goals by mid-century. To bridge that gap between corporate climate pledges and these growing embodied carbon emissions, we urgently need to deploy solutions for Scope 3 emissions, particularly in building materials like concrete and steel.

As AI rises this decade, learn how stakeholders can effectively manage these emissions while scaling data center infrastructure, proactively engaging with suppliers and adopting innovative strategies to minimize environmental impact

Jesse Hudecki, Head of Carbon Product and Partnerships, CarbonCure Technologies

15:10 – 15:30 CASE STUDY Natural Gas Turboexpanders: Clean Energy From Natural Gas, Without Combustion

Learn about Anax Power’s natural gas turboexpander-generator in this climate technology showcase. Anax Power generates clean energy from natural gas, without combustion. Learn about how the company uses the pressure and flow of natural gas moving through pipelines to spin a turbine and generate clean power. Discover how Anax Power is using the natural gas turboexpander-generator to improve the efficiency of North America’s natural gas pipelines.

Michael Longo, Head of Business Development, Anax Power

15:30 – 15:50 Presentation Strengthening Supply Chains for a Clean Energy Future: DOE’s Role in Reducing Industrial Emissions

– Discover how DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) is advancing the modernization of energy infrastructure to support decarbonization efforts across industries.
– Explore the strategies MESC is employing to fortify and secure manufacturing supply chains, ensuring resilience and alignment with clean energy goals
– Learn about the initiatives that MESC is fostering to directly reduce industrial emissions, contributing to a clean and equitable energy transition

Jacob Ward, Deputy Director, Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains, U.S. Department of Energy

15:50 End of Conference