Midstream Engineering & Construction Conference & Expo 2026
The North American Midstream sector is seeing a surge of new and emerging opportunities for growth, including data centres, LNG export terminals, and new energy infrastructure, offering a $106 billion CAPEX investment opportunity with 11,000km of projects planned.
Attend the Midstream Engineering & Construction conference, a deep dive into building pipelines, processing facilities, storage terminals, and export infrastructure.
Mark your calendars, June 16-17, to meet senior decision-makers from pipeline and storage operators, EPCs, contractors, regulators, and processors.
Key Event Themes
Build the Infrastructure to Meet Demand from Data Centers and Exports
Transport and Store Hydrogen and CO2
Accelerate the Land Acquisition and Permitting Process
Navigate Rising Costs, Shortages, and Workforce Constraints
Midstream Engineering & Construction Agenda
Keynote Panel: Executing Midstream Projects in a High-Cost, High-Risk Environment
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Practical strategies to handle inflationary pressures and tariff impacts
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Speed-to-market project models: Structuring projects to bypass permitting bottlenecks
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Timeline and cost impact of modular construction and prefabrication
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Understanding current progressive design-build trends and implications for project delivery
Stephanie Wilson, Managing Director - Midstream Operations, Phillips 66
Senior Executive, Howard Energy Partners
Keynote Fireside Chat: How EPCs and Operators Align on Risk, Cost, and Execution
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Contract Strategy: Navigating lump-sum vs. cost-plus agreements, aligning incentives, and managing risk exposure
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Protecting project economics while maintaining agility for late design or scope changes
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Leveraging local knowledge to reduce risk and improve project outcomes
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How is current growth impacting your strategy to lock in contractors for 2027 and 2028?
Joseph Versnel, VP - Midstream, Kiewit
Eric Ormond, SVP - Project Execution, Williams
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How can industry and regulators work together to streamline FERC, NEPA, and state-level reviews while maintaining robust environmental safeguards?
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Identifying practical approaches to reduce regional disparities and harmonize permitting requirements
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How can more regulatory predictability be provided for long-term investments against the pendulum swing from one administration to another?
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Addressing the unique permitting needs of CO₂ and hydrogen pipelines
Robert Smith, VP Regulatory Affairs, Cheniere Energy
Elise Krekorian, Executive Branch & Federal Regulatory Affairs Director, Williams
Karl Augustus, Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Woodside Energy
Interview: Stakeholder Engagement as a Critical Path to Permitting Success
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Early Engagement Strategy: Structuring outreach programs from pre-FERC filing through construction
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Integrating engineering design considerations into community discussions
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Aligning with regulators to streamline reviews, avoid rework, and reduce the risk of litigation or permit delays
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Using data-driven visualizations to address public concerns and improve stakeholder trust
Ramon Watkins, Director of Community Projects and Outreach, Williams
Midstream Market Outlook: Pipeline Project Overview
Darryl Rogers, Global Head NGLs, S&P Global Energy
Panel: Scaling CO₂ Infrastructure: From Early Projects to Industry-Wide Buildout
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Design and execution considerations unique to CO₂ pipelines — pressure control, materials selection, compression, and monitoring
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Managing community perception, safety planning, and emergency response protocols for CO₂ transport assets
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Navigating an uncertain policy landscape, building offtake partnerships, and creating a viable business model for CCUS projects
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What operators, EPCs, and regulators need to do now to enable rapid buildout in the next decade
Zach Liu, Director, CCUS Subsurface, Harvestone Low Carbon Partners
Marco Gutierrez, Project Director, Gulf Companies
Siddh Parekh, Lead Process Engineer, Energy Transfer
Richard Stewart, Senior Vice President, CCS, Crescent Midstream
Charles McConnell, Executive Director, Carbon Management and Energy Sustainability, University of Houston
Fireside Chat: Water Management as the Next Midstream Growth Engine
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Exploring how gathering and disposal bottlenecks are impacting Permian and other basin development
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What treatment, recycling, and blending technologies are proving most effective, and which are most economically viable to scale?
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How to monetize water management and build it into midstream business models
Moderator: Anne Keller, Managing Director, Midstream Advisory
Laura Capper, Principal, Energy Makers Advisory Group
Panel: Strategic Shifts in Midstream: Project Acceleration, M&A, and Asset Offloading
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How consolidation affects project timelines: What happens to FEED, approvals, and execution when ownership changes mid-stream?
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How do operators determine which assets to expand, shelve, divest, or retrofit and what does this mean for engineering and construction pipelines.
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The rise of nimble players: How are smaller operators acquiring “non-core” assets and using faster decision cycles to build value through targeted brownfield and small-scale greenfield projects.
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M&A and its impact on project execution models: Standardisation, contractor frameworks, digital integration, and unified project controls.
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What does industry consolidation means for capacity, tariffs, and long-term infrastructure planning
Andy Strenkowski, Director, New Business Ventures and Capital Strategy, Western Midstream
Ben Berkowitz, Founder and Managing Director, Enable Capital Partners
Midstream Safety Fireside Chat
Details TBC
Dr. Rayni Walia, PhD, Global Head of OSR Consulting, Senior Vice President, DEKRA
Ryan Sanford, Vice President, Strategic Consulting, DEKRA
Designing & Executing for Integrity - The Next Generation of Midstream Reliability
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How to integrate inspection readiness, material selection, and coating specifications into FEED and EPC phases to minimize lifecycle risk
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Leveraging early baseline runs, high-resolution inline inspection tools and data to detect threats sooner and act faster
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Challenges and opportunities to standardize specifications across projects, geographies and regulatory areas
Luke Skaarup, Director - Pipeline Integrity Programs and Engineering, Enbridge
Grant Rubie, Director - Pipeline Programs Execution, Enbridge
Midstream Engineering & Construction, part of the EPC Show
The Midstream Conference & Exhibition is part of the Energy Projects Show (EPC Show), the largest event in North America for professionals working at the heart of major energy projects.
Bringing together six leading conferences under one roof for the first time, the EPC show will unite over 10,000 engineering, construction, commissioning, supply chain, operations & maintenance professionals to show you how to deliver and operate major energy projects successfully in today's challenging environment.
Why bring multiple communities together? Well, whether you face challenges related to craft labor shortages, disrupted supply chains, escalating costs, contracting strategies, regulatory approval, site selection, operational efficiency, and more... the event will connect you with world-leading speakers, experts, consultants, technology, equipment and solution providers who will provide you with the tools to take your energy project to the next level.
400+ industry leading exhibitors will be showcasing the very latest in cutting edge technology, equipment and services for the energy projects industry.
Whether you're looking for the latest in engineering, construction, operations or maintenance solutions to support your major energy project, the very best suppliers will be in our exhibition hall.
Over 250+ world-leading speakers featuring the most senior energy project executives in North America will be sharing their knowledge and experience directly with you.
Through a series of keynote speakers, panel sessions, presentations, workshops, and seminars you'll have the opportunity to hear from the best of the best in the energy projects industry, ensuring you'll walk away with the key knowledge you need to supercharge your project plans.
With 10,000+ energy project professionals in attendance, this event is the largest of its kind in the world. At no other event will you have the opportunity to meet as many project and plant executives across 5 major energy project industries.
$200 billion+ of proposed capital spending will be represented in the room, providing an unmissable opportunity to meet and form lasting business relationships with the key decision-makers working directly on America's most important projects.
Owner engagement and participation makes this a must attend event for the industry!
The networking sessions were incredibly fruitful, allowing me to connect with fellow professionals, potential contractors, and thought leaders in the field. The collaborative atmosphere andthe willingness of attendees to share ideas and solutions were truly inspiring!
The invitees and participants encompassed large players of industry both on the owner and contractor side of the business. This is very beneficial for the networking and relationship building with future prospects.
This event provides an excellent opportunity to showcase your services and experience learning more about ongoing projects
The LNG Export 2024 left me incredibly impressed by the caliber of industry leaders and the valuable insights they shared. The conference provided a fantastic platform for learning, networking, and staying ahead of the curve in this dynamic industry. If you're involved in the LNG sector, I highly recommend attending LNG Export in the future
A wonderful event if you are looking to engage with the EPC world.......The EPC show truly provides a real networking opportunity and connects to service providers who actually contribute to constructing projects in some form.
For me it was invaluable! I thoroughly enjoyed the networking and collaboration opportunities about specific related focus points for Operating & Maintaining LNG facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed the EPC Conference. It was a well-managed event that offered valuable networking opportunities and insightful information from knowledgeable speakers and panel discussions. A truly worthwhile experience
An incredibly well-run show, even before we got to Houston for the event. The collaboration and conversations we were able to have at our booth and through the matchmaking service were very valuable
This conference was great and far exceeded my expectations. I really enjoyed the variety of speakers and topics
Photo Gallery from the EPC Show 2025
