Technology Showcase – SHALE INSIGHT 2026 Conference (Marcellus Shale Coalition)

The SHALE INSIGHT 2026 Technology Showcase is scheduled for September 23, from 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm and it is a part of the larger conference event that runs from September 22–24, 2026. The showcase offers a premier platform for developers of emerging technologies to present innovations to the natural gas industry and its service providers. Presenters are selected competitively by the MSC Research Collaborative.

The event is sponsored (details available via a linked flier), and it features a keynote by Patty Horvatich, Senior Vice President of Business Investment at the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance.

Format

Similar to a venture capital fair. Each selected supplier gives an 8-minute presentation followed by a 2-minute Q&A.

Presenting Companies and Technologies

1. Capwell Services, Inc. (Presenter: Andrew Lane, CEO)
   Micro vapor recovery unit designed for low and intermittent flow vents (<50 MCFD) that conventional VRUs cannot handle effectively. It uses on-skid gas accumulation and a small reciprocating compressor, is roughly half the cost of a traditional VRU, is skid-mounted/modular/hazardous-location rated, operates autonomously, and streams data to SCADA/dashboards. Protected by patents.
   
   
2. Flotek Industries/JP3 (Presenter: Roger Nounou, Emissions Data Services Leader)
   JP3 VeraCAL optical calorimeter system for characterizing flare, vent, natural gas, and field gas streams. It uses near-infrared spectroscopy in a rugged enclosure to determine C1-C6+ composition and Net Heating Value (NHV), with NIST-traceable calibration, support for low/variable pressures (0–140 psig), and a transportable cart design with remote connectivity.
   
   
3. Intertech Ci (Presenter: Scott Marks, Senior Business Development Manager)
   Integrated security and AI-powered perimeter protection solutions for E&P and midstream operators. Combines intelligent video analytics, intrusion detection, access control, remote monitoring, and alarm management to improve situational awareness, reduce risks at remote/unmanned sites, support compliance, and minimize on-site patrols.
   
   
4. Peak Values Consulting (Presenter: Edward Krueger, CEO and Founder)
   Peak Ops: A consulting-led approach to build custom operational intelligence systems using data engineering, machine learning, governed Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools, and AI agents. It integrates SCADA/Historian data and other sources to detect issues, generate contextualized summaries/alerts (e.g., problem wells, route summaries), while keeping consequential actions under human review.
   
   
5. SLB Presentation 1 (Presenter: Stephen Garcia, Emissions Technical Analyst)
   Aura OGI camera for LDAR surveys. Features high-resolution midwave infrared methane detection/quantification (down to 0.02 kg/h), no annual calibration needed, AR-supported navigation, RTK-GNSS positioning, onboard quantification, and a high-resolution streaming app for field/remote control.
   
   
6. SLB Presentation 2 (Presenter: Tanveer Shahid, Product Engineer – Smith Bits)
   PDC drill bit with integrated advanced sensors that generate high-resolution borehole images while drilling. Instrumented cutters measure forces to create a continuous 360-degree "virtual core" of the formation, resolving millimeter-scale features (fractures, bedding, etc.) in real time for better formation characterization and geo-steering.

This showcase highlights practical innovations focused on emissions control, monitoring, security, operational intelligence, and drilling efficiency for the natural gas sector.

To learn more about the event visit: SHALE INSIGHT 2026

About SHALE INSIGHT

SHALE INSIGHT offers participants unprecedented interaction with industry-leading CEOs, elected officials and thought leaders, all of whom play a critical role in crafting the public policy and technical landscape that defines shale gas development around the world. Insightful technical and public affairs sessions, national keynote addresses, and networking receptions will provide attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors unique access to the industry's most influential leaders and innovators. Registration for the SHALE INSIGHT® 2026 Conference on September 22–24 at the Erie, Pennsylvania Bayfront Convention Center is now open!

Venue

Bayfront Convention Center
1 Sassafras Pier
Erie, PA 16507
814-453-7117

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