CAPPA Luncheon - AI, Production Accounting, and the Future of Defensible Data
How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Measurement, Reporting, and Production Accounting in the Oil & Gas Industry
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Registration: 11:30 - 12:00 pm
Presentation 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Light lunch and refreshments provided.
Registration Closes Noon, Jun 19
Session Synopsis
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly finding its way into every corner of the oil and gas industry.
From environmental reporting and measurement programs to instrumentation, data validation, mass balancing, and production accounting, AI is no longer a future concept—it is becoming embedded directly into the software and workflows operators rely on every day.
This session builds on Blue Chip's previous discussions surrounding AI in the oil and gas industry and explores what production accountants need to understand as AI adoption accelerates across the sector.
Topics will include:
- How AI is being incorporated into modern production accounting and field data capture systems
- The growing importance of defensible data as AI becomes more capable of performing calculations, reconciliations, anomaly detection, and reporting
- Real-world examples of how AI can automate work traditionally performed by FDC systems and support monthly Petrinex reporting
- Opportunities for AI to identify meter anomalies, missing data, allocation concerns, and reporting discrepancies before month-end
- Risks associated with legacy software platforms that fail to evolve alongside AI capabilities
- Why operators should be thinking today about data accessibility, ownership, portability, and long-term system sustainability
- How production accounting, measurement, environmental reporting, and operations are becoming increasingly interconnected through AI-driven workflows
Speaker:
Wayne Dunnington
Wayne Dunnington is the Chief Executive Officer of Blue Chip MRC - Field Services - Controls and has spent more than a decade working in the oil and gas industry across measurement, regulatory compliance, production accounting support, environmental reporting, and operations.
Throughout his career, Wayne has worked closely with operators, production accountants, field personnel, and regulators to improve the quality, defensibility, and reliability of production and facility data. His experience spans facility audits, allocations, Petrinex reporting, measurement program development, emissions compliance, and operational data management across Western Canada.
Wayne is a former Chair of both the Grande Prairie Industry Measurement Group (IMG) and the Canadian School of Hydrocarbon Measurement (CsHm). He has also contributed to industry initiatives, regulatory writings, and technical guidance through collaboration with organizations such as CAPPA.
Passionate about helping operators simplify complex reporting requirements while improving data integrity and business performance, Wayne's recent focus has expanded to the practical application of Artificial Intelligence within the oil and gas industry. His work explores how AI can support measurement, reporting, environmental compliance, and production accounting workflows while maintaining defensible and audit-ready data.
Outside of the office, Wayne is actively involved in athlete and coach development through basketball. Most recently, he served as Head Coach of Team Alberta North's U19 Men's Basketball Team, capturing a gold medal at the Arctic Winter Games international competition.
At CAPPA, Wayne will share real-world examples of how AI is beginning to transform production accounting and measurement systems, the opportunities it presents for operators, and the steps organizations can take today to ensure their data remains accessible, defensible, and ready for the next generation of technology.
Price:
Members Free
Non-members $20 plus GST
Cancellation policy:
- Full refunds will be given up to 10 days prior to the event.
- A 50% refund will be given up to 6 days prior to the event.
- Refunds will not be provided thereafter.
There is an administration fee of $20 to cancel.
Registration, however, may be transferred to another attendee without an administration fee. Please notify CAPPA of the transfer to another attendee. The original registrant would be responsible to sort the payment out offline with the new attendee.
