Please join us for the 15th Annual Natural Gas STAR Implementation Workshop on November 11–13, 2008. The workshop will begin with an optional off-site tour followed by an evening reception for all participants on Tuesday, November 11th. The sessions begin on Wednesday and conclude on Thursday afternoon. Sessions topics include:

• Greenhouse Gas Management Programs and Strategies
• Sector-Specific Techniques and Best Practices for Production, Processing, and Transmission and Distribution Partners
• Aerial and Ground Leak Detection Technologies
• Leak Measurement Technologies

In celebration of this “can’t miss” event, we’re hosting the workshop in the exciting Riverwalk area of beautiful San Antonio! Furthermore, to reflect how the Natural Gas STAR Program has grown and expanded to include Natural Gas STAR International, the 2008 workshop will highlight the methane emission reduction efforts of both domestic and international oil and natural gas companies.

More than 160 participants gathered at last year’s workshop to network, share information and celebrate the achievements of this important voluntary partnership, and we expect to far surpass that level of participation in this special anniversary year!

Please visit the conference Web site often for updates and additional information! http://www.epa.gov/gasstar/workshops/15th_imp_workshop.html. Online registration is now open at https://www2.ergweb.com/projects/conferences/gasstar_reg/register-gasstar08.asp.

We welcome inquiries from potential workshop sponsors. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mark Grady (meetings@erg.com) at ERG.

If you have any logistical questions please contact ERG (meetings@erg.com), the contractors organizing this year's meeting.