13th ISA LDAR Fugitive Emissions Symposium

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 through Thursday, 23 May 2013

New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70130, United States

The last day to pre-register online was May 16, 2013.

 

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Bigger than ever—mark your calendar!

13th Annual ISA Fugitive Emissions-LDAR Symposium is scheduled for 21–23 May 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

Attend THE fugitive emission symposium for the air compliance industry and hear the latest trends, tips, and requirements directly from regulators and experts.

ISA's LDAR Symposium will provide an outstanding opportunity to gain valuable face to face technical information by leading governmental regulators and leading industry experts.

Announcing Call for Paper!

Don't miss your opportunity to share your expertise and best practices in air compliance and LDAR program solutions. The call for paper is looking for topics covering (but not limited to):

  • Environmental/LDAR Compliance
  • LDAR Design and Validation
  • Consent Decree Updates
  • Low Leak Technologies
  • Long Term Seal Abilitiy
  • and more

For complete call for paper information, download a flyer here. Abstract deadline: 3 December 2012

"The presentations at the 2012 ISA LDAR Symposium in New Orleans inspired our team, sparked our creativity, and provided us with clear, concise, and practical ideas on ways to improve our LDAR program"

-Richard Stelma, 2012 attendee


 

 

Registration Information

Registration for the 13th ISA Annual Fugitive Emissions-LDAR Symposium is now open!

Registration fees are as follows:

Symposium, ISA Member–$595
Symposium, Community Member/List–$745
Training, ISA Member–$495
Training, Affiliate Member–$565
Training, Community Member/List–$630

Registration form (pdf)

“ISA provides the best opportunity to learn about new issues, share best practices, and network with LDAR experts. New Orleans provided a fun and energetic atmosphere. We are looking forward to next year."

- Kathleen O'Kelley, 2012 attendee and exhibitor 


Who attends?

  • LDAR Program Administrators
  • LDAR Coordinators and Supervisors
  • Air Compliance and Maintenance Managers
  • Environmental and Reliability Engineers
  • Consultants
  • Monitoring Services Contractors
  • And other vendors who provide products or services to the LDAR community

Technical Program 

SPECIAL ATTRACTION THIS YEAR

Regulatory Panel Discussion - “Perspectives on LDAR Compliance

Participating Agencies typically include NEIC, EPA, TCEQ and others.

Audience participation encouraged!

LIVE at ISA LDAR- Social Events, Networking Mixer

Hosted by Avanti Environmental

ISA LDAR Symposium and Avanti Environmental are very pleased to host you at the Wednesday (22 May) evening networking event immediately following the close of the last technical session.  Connect with presenters, speakers, guests and fellow attendees in the LDAR Industry!

 

ISA’s 13th LDAR Symposium Agenda

Wednesday - 22 May, 2013

7:30 AM

Registration

7:45AM — 8:00 AM

Symposia Opening - Rodney Jones, ISA
Welcome to New Orleans by Bill Brock, ISA Louisiana Section President
Opening Remarks - Greg Walton, ISA LDAR Chair, XAct LDAR Solutions

8:00 AM — 8:30 AM Shane Kling, Environmental Intellect LLC and Rich Sobilo, BP Whiting Refinery
“Implementing New LDAR Concent Decress ”

8:30 AM — 9:00 AM

Buzz Harris and Bronson Pate, Sage Environmental
“Timing to Meet Compliance for New Rules in Regard to New and Existing Process Units?”

9:00 AM — 9:45 AM

Mike Hebert, Team Industrial Services
"Solving the LDAR Problem: Trust but Verify Squared"

9:45 AM — 11:00 AM

--- Coffee Break & Exhibits --- Sponsored bySummit

11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

Brian K. Whitley, EMSI
“Thinking Outside the Junction Box”

11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

Ken Marsh, ERM
“Planning Now for Future Uniform Standards”

12:00 PM — 1:30 PM

--- Break for Lunch & Exhibits ---

1:30 PM — 2:00 PM

Colin Sheffield, Gardian Compliance (invited)
“Keeping emissions down, completing on time repairs, without breaking the bank?”

2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Ron Frisard, Chesterton Global Learning Services
“Fundamentals of Valve Packing Installation”

2:30 PM — 3:00 PM

Blake Coleman, Emerson Process Management
“Fisher Packing Solutions for Enhance Leak Detection and Repair Programs”

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

--- Afternoon Break & Exhibits ---
Sponsored by Summit

4:00 PM — 4:45 PM

Regulatory Panel Discussion - “Perspectives on LDAR Compliance

Participating Agencies typically include NEIC, EPA, TCEQ .

Audience participation Encouraged!

5:00 PM — 7:00 PM

Symposium Evening Reception - Sponsored by Avanti

 

Thursday - 23 May, 2013

 

7:45AM — 8:00 AM

Symposia Recap
Kerry Giese, Sage Environmental Consulting

8:00 AM — 8:45 AM

Alan Matta, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Rex Moses, LDARTools
“Ensuring the Safety of LDAR Technicians”

8:45 AM — 9:30 AM

Deever Bradley, ERM
“The EPA’s New LDAR Penalty Policy”

9:30 AM — 10:00 AM

--- Coffee Break & Exhibits ---
Sponsored by Summit

10:00 AM — 10:45 AM

Tanya Jackson, Avanti Environmental
“LDAR Programs with Low LeakStandard; No Big Deal”

10:45 AM — 11:30 AM

Frankie Wood-Black, Trihydro
“Management in the face of change — Good Engineering Practices”

11:30 PM — 1:00 PM

--- Break for Lunch & Exhibits ---

1:00 PM — 1:45 PM

David Reeves and Carlos Veiga,Teadit North America
“A Leak-Free Scenario Made Possible Through A Responsive End-User/Vendor Relationship ”

1:45 PM — 2:30 PM

John Butow, ERM
“Is Low-Leak Value Technology Worth The Investment?”

2:30 PM — 3:00 PM

--- Afternoon Break & Exhibits ---
Sponsored by Summit

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

George Davet, Solon Manufacturing
“How Belleville Springs Help Reduce Fugitive Emissions”

4:00 PM — 4:45 PM

Emissions Reduction Technology Forum!
Compliance through Technology and Support

4:45 PM — 5:00 PM

Closing

 

Other Invited Speakers and Presenters Include-

-Dr. Frankie Wood-Black and Ben Leving, Trihydro Corporation
-Joe Wilwerding, Sage Environmental
-Kosta Loukeris, U.S. EPA Region 5
-Kerry Giesse, Sage Environmental
-Ken Garing, U.S. EPA, NEIC
-Jodi Howard, U.S. EPA

Training Courses—maximize your continuing education!

Take advantage of a wealth of subject matter expertise at this year’s       

13th Fugitive Emissions and LDAR Symposium!

Combine your LDAR technical conference experience with an expert-led LDAR training course. Once again, this year’s event allows you to take advantage of one or more of the following educational opportunities:

LDAR Best Practices–Advanced Edition (SP13PC) – New!

Instructor:    

Donald (Deever) Bradley, III, P.E.


Date: Monday, May 20, 2013
Time: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This one-day short course will provide a fast-paced, advanced overview with expert instruction and interpretation in a fun and relaxed environment covering frequently asked compliance questions encountered by the regulated community and LDAR contractors.  For more information or to register, click here.

 
Implementation and Maintenance of LDAR Programs for Oil and Gas Sites (SP12PC)

Instructor:

Frankie Wood-Black, Ph.D.

Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Time: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This seminar is designed for the LDAR coordinator or individual responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the LDAR program at an upstream and/or midstream oil and natural gas site. The focus will be on definition of fundamental regulations, practical implementation strategies and quality assurance/control programs, in order to appropriately comply with federal/state regulations.  For more information or to register, click here. 

**Please note that each course is held on separate days and must be paid for individually**

Individual Training Registration Rates (each course):
·         ISA Member: $495.00; Affiliate Member: $565.00; Community Member/List: $630.00

Combo -- Register for BOTH the technical conference and one of the courses above and SAVE!
·         ISA Member: $990.00; Affiliate Member: $1,175.00; Community Member/List: $1,240.00

Click here for information on location and additional session details.

 

Location and Accommodations

Same city. Different hotel.

The ISA Fugitive Emissions-LDAR Symposium has outgrown its space at the Astor Crowne Plaza and will be held at the New Orleans Marriott in 2013.

The New Orleans Marriott is ideally situated in the French Quarter and just steps away from Bourbon Street, the Convention Center, and other iconic attractions. The New Orleans Marriott Hotel offers guests a hospitable atmosphere, ideal for business and leisure travelers alike.


New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Toll free: +1 888-364-1200
Local: +1 504-581-1000
www.Marriott.com

ISA LDAR  Symposium rate:
$199 Single/Double (excluding taxes)

*Hotel reservation cut-off date: 3 May, 2013

 

 

 

"As a first time attendee to the 12th Annual ISA Fugitive Emissions-LDAR Symposium, I was truly inspired and excited to return to work on Monday with ways to not only better our company, but to be able to provide innovative ideas to share with our clients."

Tanya Jackson, 2012 attendee

 

 

2013 Exhibitors

Join these 2013 LDAR Exhibitors in New Orleans:

A1 Tags.com
A.W. Chesterton Company
AREVA –Lanyard Champion
Avanti Environmental Inc.Platinum Evening Reception Championship
CB&I
Dexter Field Services
EGC Enterprises
EMSIBronze Champion  
EnRUD Resources
Flexitallic
Garlock Sealing Technologies
Guardian Compliance
Guideware Systems
INFICON
InspectionLogic Corporation –Gold Presentation Noteset Champion
IPR-EMS
LDARtools
Leader Global Technologies
Proactive Environmental
Sage Environmental Consulting
Solon Manufacturing Company
Star Environmental
Summit Inspection Services, Inc.—Silver Coffee Break Champion
Teadit North America
Team Industrial Services
Thermo Scientific
Trihydro Corporation
Trinity Consultants

Exhibit and Championship Opportunities

2012 exhibit space sold out—book your 2013 space early!

Download the 2013 Exhibitor and Championship Prospectus.

13th Annual ISA Fugitive Emissions—Leak Detection And Repair Symposium brings you the most innovative, progressive, and technologically advanced suppliers in your industry. These companies are supporting LDAR, maintenance, and air compliance professionals by their participation, and will offer demonstrations, education, and a wealth of information. Stop by their booths to learn more about their products and services.

Position your company as a leader in air compliance technology!

After having sold out exhibit space for several years in a row, the 13th Annual ISA Fugitive Emissions-LDAR Symposium exhibit space will be bigger than ever! WIth a successful track record of bringing buyers and sellers together for more than a decade, 13th Annual ISA Fugitive Emissions-LDAR (LDAR) Symposium gives your company the inside track to all the right prospects, customers, and influential industry professionals. LDAR is the most credible, technically proven, and most well-attended event of its kind in the industry today. It has become the air compliance industry’s only conference solely dedicated to sharing best practices for Leak Detection and Repair and Directed Inspection and Maintenance programs. 

Networking is the best way to advance your company within the LDAR community. Your exhibit space/champion package includes a full conference registration, scheduled luncheons, and receptions, helping to further your own education and offering networking opportunities even while the conference is in session.

The symposium schedule is arranged so that conference sessions and exhibit hours do not overlap. Exhibitors will have the full attention of conferees when they meet with them to discuss solutions and applications during conference breaks, meals, and receptions over a two-day period.

Exhibitors will display their products and solutions while Champions of the LDAR industry will have a display and top visibility with attendees before, during, and after the symposium. Confirm your standing as a leading supplier with these key industry leaders—contact us now to reserve your exhibit space or to inquire about the various event champion levels.

Space will sell out—book early!

Download the 2013 Exhibitor and Championship Prospectus.
Download the 2013 Exhibitor and Championship Contract.

To learn more about the 13th Annual ISA Fugitive Emissions-LDAR Symposium exhibit or championship opportunites, please contact:

Carol Schafer
+1 919-990-9206
cschafer@isa.org

Andy Hayworth
+1 919-990-9255
ahayworth@isa.org

LDAR TIG

Join our ISA Fugitive Emissions, Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Technical Interest Group.

By participating in the ISA Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Technical Interest Group, LDAR professionals obtain the valuable insights from experts and enjoy the ongoing interaction with colleagues they need to stay informed on all key movements and issues within the air compliance industry.

 

The last day to pre-register online was May 16, 2013.