WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2026
FOCUS:
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ASSET INTEGRITY, RELIABILITY & CHEMICAL PERFORMANCE
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PIPELINE CORROSION, FLOW ASSURANCE & THROUGHPUT OPTIMIZATION
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REFINERY PROCESS CHEMICALS, FOULING CONTROL & MARGIN PROTECTION
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DIGITALIZATION, AUTOMATION & DATA-DRIVEN CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT
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WATER TREATMENT, REUSE & ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
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PFAS, EMERGING CONTAMINANTS & CHEMICAL RISK MANAGEMENT
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CO₂ TRANSPORT, CARBON MANAGEMENT & LOW-CARBON OPERATIONS
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STORAGE TERMINALS, CONTAMINATION CONTROL & ASSET PROTECTION
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MIDSTREAM–DOWNSTREAM INTEGRATION, CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY & OPERATIONAL COLLABORATION
8:00AM - 8:50AM REGISTRATION & REFRESHMENTS
8:50AM - 9:00AM GSN WELCOME & CHAIRPERSON’S OPENING REMARKS
9:00AM - 9:30AM OPENING KEYNOTE: THE CHEMICAL CHALLENGES FACING NORTH AMERICA’S MIDSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM INFRASTRUCTURE
North America's midstream and downstream sectors are facing growing pressure to improve reliability, extend asset life, reduce emissions, and optimize performance amid evolving regulatory and commercial challenges. This opening keynote will explore the key chemical management priorities shaping the industry and the strategies operators are adopting to navigate an increasingly complex operating environment.
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Managing aging infrastructure while maintaining reliability, safety, and operational performance
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Balancing chemical program effectiveness against cost pressures and evolving business priorities
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Addressing regulatory compliance, emissions reduction, and environmental stewardship requirements
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Leveraging innovation, digitalization, and advanced chemical technologies to optimize asset performance
9:30AM – 10:15AM KEYNOTE PANEL: WHERE ARE OPERATORS SPENDING ON CHEMICALS IN 2026?
As operators face increasing pressure to improve reliability, control costs, and meet evolving environmental requirements, chemical programs are becoming a strategic tool for enhancing asset performance, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This panel will explore where organizations are prioritizing chemical investments and the challenges shaping decision-making across midstream and downstream operations.
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Enhancing asset integrity, reliability, and process performance through corrosion control and optimized chemical management
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Leveraging digital monitoring, automation, and intelligent dosing strategies to improve operational efficiency and decision-making
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Navigating water treatment, environmental compliance, PFAS exposure, and emerging regulatory challenges across midstream and downstream operations
10:15AM – 10:45AM MORNING REFRESHMENT BREAK & WALKTHROUGH WITH EXHIBITORS
10:45AM – 11:15AM CORROSION ACROSS THE VALUE CHAIN: FROM PIPELINES TO REFINERIES
Corrosion remains one of the most significant threats to asset integrity across midstream and downstream operations. This session will examine the strategies, technologies, and chemical treatment programs being used to mitigate corrosion risks, extend asset life, and improve operational reliability in increasingly challenging operating environments.
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Managing corrosion risks across pipelines, terminals, and refinery assets to improve reliability and asset integrity
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Evaluating chemical treatment strategies, inhibitor performance, and monitoring technologies to optimize corrosion control
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Addressing emerging corrosion challenges associated with CO₂, H₂S, oxygen ingress, and evolving operating conditions
11:15AM – 11:45PM MIDSTREAM FOCUS: FLOW ASSURANCE, PIGGING, CLEANING & CHEMICAL TREATMENT
Maintaining flow assurance remains critical to safe, reliable, and efficient pipeline operations. This session will explore the strategies, technologies, and chemical treatment programs being used to optimize throughput, protect infrastructure, and manage operational challenges across midstream transportation systems.
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Maximizing pipeline reliability, throughput, and operational efficiency through effective flow assurance strategies
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Optimizing pigging, cleaning, and chemical treatment programs to support asset integrity and maintenance objectives
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Managing deposits, contaminants, and chemical compatibility challenges across pipeline transportation systems
11:45AM – 12:15PM DOWNSTREAM FOCUS: REFINERY PROCESS CHEMICALS & MARGIN PROTECTION
Refineries continue to face growing pressure to maximize reliability, improve efficiency, and protect margins. This session will explore how chemical management strategies can reduce operational risk, enhance asset performance, and support sustainable, cost-effective refining operations.
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Maximizing asset performance and profitability through effective refinery chemical management
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Addressing fouling, corrosion, contamination, and reliability challenges across refining operations
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Balancing operational efficiency, equipment protection, and process optimization in an increasingly competitive environment
12:15PM – 1:15PM NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK
1:15PM - 1:45PM DEMONSTRATING VALUE THROUGH HIGH-PERFORMANCE CHEMICAL PROGRAMS
In an environment where operators are expected to do more with less, chemical programs must deliver measurable improvements in reliability, efficiency, and asset performance. This session will showcase real-world case studies and lessons learned from successful chemical treatment strategies that have reduced downtime, extended equipment life, and generated tangible operational and financial benefits.
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Measurable reliability improvements through optimized chemical treatment programs
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Reducing corrosion, fouling, scaling, and unplanned downtime across critical assets
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Quantifying the operational and economic value of chemical management initiatives
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Best practices for implementing, monitoring, and sustaining high-performance chemical programs
1:45PM - 2:15PM ADVANCING OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE THROUGH DIGITALIZATION AND INTELLIGENT CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT
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Leveraging digital technologies, automation, and advanced analytics to optimize chemical treatment programs and operational performance
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Enhancing asset integrity, reliability, and maintenance strategies through remote monitoring, predictive insights, and real-time data
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Transforming decision-making by moving from manual processes to intelligent, data-driven chemical management systems
2:15PM – 2:45PM OPTIMIZING WATER MANAGEMENT FOR RELIABILITY, SUSTAINABILITY AND OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
Water remains one of the most critical resources across midstream and downstream operations, impacting asset integrity, process efficiency, regulatory compliance, and sustainability objectives. This session will examine how effective water treatment strategies can enhance operational performance, reduce risk, and support long-term environmental stewardship across industrial facilities.
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Advancing cooling and boiler water treatment programs to improve reliability and asset performance
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Managing wastewater challenges while meeting evolving regulatory and environmental requirements
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Reducing operational risk through corrosion, scaling, and microbiological control strategies
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Water reuse, recycling, and sustainability initiatives to improve efficiency and resource management
2:45PM – 3:15PM PFAS, EMERGING CONTAMINANTS & CHEMICAL RISK MANAGEMENT
As regulatory scrutiny around PFAS and other emerging contaminants continues to intensify, operators are facing growing pressure to understand, monitor, and mitigate environmental risks across their operations
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PFAS testing and monitoring requirements
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Treatment options for refinery and terminal wastewater
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Managing legacy firefighting foam contamination
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Activated carbon, ion exchange and destruction technologies
3:15PM – 3:45PM AFTERNOON NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK
3:45PM – 4:15PM ADVANCING CARBON MANAGEMENT THROUGH CO₂ TRANSPORT, PROCESSING AND LOW-CARBON OPERATIONS
As the energy sector accelerates decarbonization efforts, both midstream and downstream operators are investing in carbon capture, transportation, utilization, and storage infrastructure. From CO₂ pipelines and compression systems to refinery emissions reduction initiatives and low-carbon fuel production, chemical technologies play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This session will examine the operational, integrity, and chemical management challenges associated with carbon management across the value chain.
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Chemical and asset integrity considerations for CO₂ capture, transportation, processing, and storage infrastructure
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Managing corrosion, contaminants, water, and flow assurance challenges in CO₂ systems
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Supporting emissions reduction, operational efficiency, and environmental performance through chemical technologies
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Lessons learned from CCS, low-carbon fuels, and decarbonization projects across midstream and downstream operations
4:15PM – 4:45PM OPTIMIZING STORAGE & TERMINAL OPERATIONS THROUGH CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT AND ASSET INTEGRITY
As storage terminals face increasing pressure to improve reliability, reduce emissions, and extend asset life, effective chemical management has become a critical component of operational performance. This session will explore strategies for protecting infrastructure, minimizing operational disruptions, and supporting compliance across storage and transfer facilities.
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Corrosion mitigation and asset integrity strategies for tanks, terminals, and associated infrastructure
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Managing sludge, deposits, and contamination to improve operational efficiency and reliability
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Chemical treatment programs for storage, handling, and transfer operations
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Emissions management, environmental compliance, and sustainability initiatives across terminal assets
4:45PM – 5:30PM CLOSING PANEL: THE FUTURE OF MIDSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM CHEMICALS: INTEGRATION, INNOVATION AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
As products move from pipelines and terminals into refining and processing facilities, decisions made upstream can have significant implications for downstream operations. Greater collaboration, visibility, and communication between midstream and downstream stakeholders are becoming increasingly important to optimize performance, manage risk, and improve the effectiveness of chemical treatment programs across the value chain.
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Improving communication and operational visibility between midstream and downstream stakeholders
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Managing chemical compatibility, contaminants, and product quality across transfer and processing systems
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Using operational feedback and performance data to optimize chemical treatment strategies throughout the value chain
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Reducing operational risk and improving reliability through integrated asset management and cross-functional collaboration