Live & Online Business Conference - 18 & 19 February 2026 Houston, TX
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While operators are regulated against flaring billions of cubic feet of gas in the Permian, ERCOT faces record demand from data centers scrambling for backup power. This conference is where those two realities finally meet.
The first forum to unite executives and operators across the gas-to-power chain — from producers and midstream to grids, buyers, financiers, and regulators.
From upstream to hyperscale data centers, this forum connects every link in the chain to make gas monetisation real.
The focus goes beyond turbines and pipelines — into deal structures, PPAs, hedges, ROI frameworks, and investor confidence.
It’s not just for majors. Independents get clear pathways too — partnerships, pooling, onsite power, innovative finance.
The outcome: a forum that is strategic and practical. Where every stakeholder, from upstream operators to hyperscale data centers, leaves with clarity on what’s next and who to potentially partner with.
Reserve your seat now — places are limited.
How Operators Are Turning Bottlenecks Into Revenue Channels
Two crises, one room: billions of cubic feet of stranded and flared gas on the supply side, and explosive data-center and industrial load on the demand side. This is the first event designed to connect them.
For operators, "gas monetization now ranks just behind capital discipline and free cash flow" on the 2026 priority list. At the same time, ERCOT is bracing for record demand from hyperscale data centers and heavy industry.
Consider these data points and facts.
ERCOT recently raised its forecast for 2030 load/peak demand growth by about 40 GW compared to its previous forecast. Meaning that the total 2030 forecast peak load is around 152 GW under the newer heightened assumptions.
Over 200 independents in the Permian alone face takeaway and flare challenges but lack scale. Partnerships and pooled projects are critical.
U.S. data center power demand is projected to double by 2030, with Texas leading in new hyperscale builds. Backup and resilient supply are top priorities.
And yet…
Over 200 independents in the Permian alone face takeaway and flare challenges but lack scale. Methane emissions rules are tightening in 2026–27, raising costs for flaring and creating urgency for alternative solutions.
As one operator recently put it
‘We’re burning cash with every flare while power prices spike across ERCOT — we urgently need solutions now.’”
The conference agenda is built to serve these priorities, giving executives not only peer insights but also the contractual, technical, and practical frameworks needed to advance monetization strategies immediately.
What Operators Are Really Learning—ERCOT Delays, Permit Bottlenecks, Tech Trade-Offs, and New Ways to Link Gas Producers with Power Buyers
Sessions will cover gas monetization, interconnection planning, technology comparisons, and structured offtake deals—including behind-the-meter PPAs.
“Our biggest risk is power security. If we can align with operators and developers on resilient supply, it changes everything.” — VP Energy Strategy, Texas Hyperscaler Ai Data Center
The agenda showcases short-term monetization models that bridge operators through to the LNG era, including behind-the-meter supply, captive power projects, and fast-tracked distributed solutions.
Smaller operators face flare penalties but lack pathways. Partnerships, pooled projects, and onsite generation are essential. This forum looks at options for junior and mid-size operators alongside majors.
Unpacking solutions such as:
- Power purchase agreements (PPAs) with AI and hyperscale data centers
- Mechanisms to demonstrate ESG-aligned repositioning of gas in capital markets
- Investor-ready narratives showing gas as part of the net-zero digital infrastructure
A select group of senior leaders is guiding the agenda to ensure it reflects real operator and buyer priorities.
· Independent E&Ps across the Permian
· Midstream operators and project developers
· ERCOT and ISO market leaders
· Hyperscaler energy teams
· Infrastructure investors and lenders
· OEMs and EPCs
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
Flare To Firm Power → How Producers And Hyperscalers Align On Reliable Supply
ERCOT Interconnect → Cutting Through The Backlog With Regulators And Developers
Financing Monetisation → Ppas, Hedges, And Blended Finance Models That Work
Small Operator Pathways → Pooling, Partnerships, And Onsite Power
ESG Pressure As Opportunity → Monetisation As Compliance And Reputation Strategy
Example Talks, Agenda Teasers & Case Studies Include
Operator/Buyer/Finance/Regulator Sessions Built Around Bankability And Interconnect Feasibility (Reflecting ERCOT Large-Load Growth And Queue Friction)
Collaborating To Address Risk When Bring Molecules To Megawatts—E&P + Midstream + OEM + IPP + Buyer + Capital
Pairing AI Hyperscalers With Operators, Developers, And Capital To Convert Load Growth Into Reliable Capacity
Panels Featuring Regulators And System Planners Sit With Operators, Financiers, And Hyperscalers To Clear Pathways Against ERCOT’s Large-Load Queue And Multi-Year Interconnection Timelines
Strategies From Regulators, Grid Operators, And Developers To Unlock Capacity Faster
Practicalities For Getting Gas-Fired Projects Permitted
How Hyperscalers Structure Behind-The-Meter PPA’s
Pooling Resources For Midstream Tie-Ins, Compression, Or Power Hubs
Building Commercial Models That Pay Back Within 12–24 Months
Cost Effective Approaches For Converting Flared Gas Into On-Site Power
Unlocking ERCOT for Permian Gas Projects
How this differs from other initiatives
Conferences have yet to put Permian upstream operators, OEMs, financiers, regulators, and large-load buyers into one deal room to clear interconnects, PPAs/hedges, and ROI.
This summit does exactly that—matching Permian gas realities with ERCOT large-load growth and the capital to make it bankable.
Other regions around the US take note - What gets solved here in Texas sets the template nationally for gas monetisation, flare reduction, and large-load reliability across the whole United States and Canada.
Speaker Announcements Coming Soon
Confirmed operator, investor, and regulator speakers will be released in the coming weeks. Expect perspectives from:
· Major and independent upstream producers
· ERCOT and state energy regulators
· Hyperscale data center energy buyers
· Infrastructure and project financiers
· Technology innovators (generation, CCUS, digital controls)
Who You’ll Meet
The only event bringing the full value chain into one room:
Operators (Majors & Independents) → monetising flared and stranded gas
Midstream & Developers → gathering, takeaway, and flexible generation
Grids & Utilities (ERCOT, ISOs, Municipals, Co-ops) → ensuring reliability and capacity
Power Producers & IPPs → delivering modular, hybrid, and distributed projects
Microgrid & DER Developers → redefining site-level resilience
Data Centers & Hyperscalers → securing firm, lower-carbon supply
Industrial Buyers (Steel, Cement, Fertiliser, Chemicals) → cutting exposure and locking in flexible supply
Emerging Offtakers (Hydrogen, Ammonia, LNG Bunkering) → expanding demand pathways
Investors & Financiers → making projects bankable
Regulators & Policymakers → shaping frameworks and clearing bottlenecks
OEMs & Service Providers → turbines, modular plants, CCUS, digital controls
Traders & Risk Managers → structuring PPAs, hedges, and risk exposure
ESG & Carbon Specialists → compliance and emissions management
What You’ll Gain
Operators: real monetisation options, from pooled projects to onsite power
Investors: access to bankable projects and credible partners
Buyers: reliable, lower-carbon backup supply to meet surging demand
OEMs & Service Providers: visibility in a deal-driven setting, not a trade show
Regulators: a platform to align market design with real project needs
The value doesn’t stop when the meeting ends. Every discussion feeds into a post-conference insights report capturing ROI models, project frameworks, and regulatory signals. Attendees also join a dedicated follow-up network to continue building partnerships.
“Capital is there, but ROI models are not. We need operators, OEMs, and buyers in the same room to make these projects bankable.” — Infrastructure Fund Partner
“Rules can enable projects, or stall them. This kind of dialogue is exactly what’s needed to align policy with market needs.” — State Energy Commissioner