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Where Are the Billions for Hydrogen & Carbon Capture?

The H2-CCS Fall Conference 2025 is the seventh in the series! 

The Trump Administration has made significant changes in the energy landscape. Their impact is starting to come into focus – take advantage of the new playing field – get the latest information. 

The EPA has seen massive changes. The entire Environmental Justice program has gotten the axe along with 31 action taking place in the ‘day of deregulation.’

We still have not seen the EPA Phase I restructuring plan, submitted to the White House in March.

Then there is the issue of Class VI CCS well permits. The EPA continues to fall behind in issuing permits, and congress is proposing legislation to turn this over to the states.

Offshore wind has taken a step back with the EPA pulling the air quality permit for 1.5 GW NJ offshore wind project.

The DOE has undergone massive changes as well. LNG projects got a boost from the issuance of the DOE study on LNG exports finding no negative environmental impact. In numerous occasions the DOE has repeatedly pledged to speed up permitting. The three natural gas based hydrogen hubs appear to be moving ahead while those on renewables are challenged. 

These are just two of the Federal Departments and Agencies. And the change is more than we have seen in last decade. 

Leading Innovators will highlight their projects and why they are moving ahead. This includes Tenaska and their CCS initiatives, Battle leading the ARCH2 H2 Hub project. 

It time to take stock and see what your company’s future is in the new environment. Massive opportunities exist for those who willing to grab them!

Opening Reception

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

All registrants are invited to join us at the opening reception at Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe the evening before the conference. Meet your fellow attendees and network before the day’s events.  There is no additional cost to registrants to attend this reception. 

Closing Reception

Thursday, October 16, 2025
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

At the conclusion of our day’s agenda is a networking cocktail reception. It’s the perfect opportunity for conference attendees to get to know our speakers and other attendees better in a social, casual environment. There is no additional cost to registrants to attend this reception.

Fall 2025 Speakers: Coming soon!

Our Fall 2025 speakers are leaders and industry experts here to share their knowledge with you. We always have a tremendous line-up of speakers to share their experience and knowledge.

Our Location

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Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe
1000 Corporate Dr, Canonsburg, PA 15317

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Fall 2025 Conference Agenda
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  • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Wednesday, November 29, 2023
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Wednesday, November 29, 2023

    Evening Reception at Hotel sponsored by International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers.

  • Thursday, November 7, 2024
  • 7:15 AM Registration & Breakfast
    7:15 AM Registration & Breakfast

    Registration, breakfast and name badge pick-up.

    Sponsored by Washington County Chamber of Commerce

  • 8:00 AM: Welcome & Introduction
    8:00 AM: Welcome & Introduction

    Joe Barone, President and Founder, Shale Directories

  • 8:05 AM:  Sustainable Aviation Fuel In Pittsburgh
    8:05 AM: Sustainable Aviation Fuel In Pittsburgh

    Perry Babb, CEO and Founder, KeyState Energy

  • 8:50 AM: OMNIS Pleasants Power Update
    8:50 AM: OMNIS Pleasants Power Update

    Dr. Nansen Saleri, Ph.D., President & Chairman, OMNIS Energy

  • 9:35 AM: Sustainability: Our New World
    9:35 AM: Sustainability: Our New World

    Seth Harris, Emerson

  • 10:20 AM: Break
    10:20 AM: Break

    Sponsored by Valtronics / Mustang Sampling

  • 10:50 AM: Hydrogen Challenges in Sampling
    10:50 AM: Hydrogen Challenges in Sampling

    Ken Thompson, President, Valtronics / Mustang Sampling

  • 11:35 AM: Zero Emission Data Center

    Speaker, Fedelis New Energy

  • 12:20 PM: Lunch
  • 1:00 PM: Washington County, PA
    1:00 PM: Washington County, PA

    Honorable Larry Maggi, Washington County Commissioners

  • 1:10 PM: Chevron Deference Impact
    1:10 PM: Chevron Deference Impact

    Dallas Kratzer, Member, Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC

  • 1:25 PM: CCS Opportunity in Appalachian Basin
    1:25 PM: CCS Opportunity in Appalachian Basin

    Scott Murray, Manager, Product Development, Tenaska

  • 2:10 PM: AI Panel
    2:10 PM: AI Panel

    Tom Gellrich, CEO & Founder, Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Network

  • 2:30 PM: Site Selection Priorities
    2:30 PM: Site Selection Priorities

    Bryce Custer, NAI Burns Scalo

  • 3:00 PM: Private Equity in Data Centers
    3:00 PM: Private Equity in Data Centers

    Mike Broeker, Managing Director, Bedford Management Partners

  • 3:30 PM: ARCH2 Post DOE H2 Hub Awards
    3:30 PM: ARCH2 Post DOE H2 Hub Awards

    Shawn Bennett, Energy and Resilience Division Manager, Battelle Memorial Institute

  • 4:15 PM Closing Summary
    4:15 PM Closing Summary

    Joe Barone, President and Founder, Shale Directories

  • 4:25 PM Closing Reception