92verbleibende Tage
Speaking opportunities
If you would like to discuss speaking opportunities at the 2026 event, please get in touch.
Click below to view the 2026 agenda for each day
- 12:30 - 14:00
Networking lunch and Registration
Join us for an exclusive networking lunch bringing together attendees from our three flagship conferences - Biofuels, Carbon, and Green Marine Fuels. This high-value, focused setting connects key stakeholders shaping the future of energy and beyond
- 14:00 - 14:10
Chairperson's opening remarks
Speaker:
Mahua Mitra
Editor, Marine Fuels (Asia)Argus- 14:10 - 14:50
Regulation in flux: can global and regional policies keep the energy transition on course?
- With the IMO’s net-zero framework now delayed until 2026, how does uncertainty affect investment, fuel supply, and transition planning?
- How are evolving IMO and regional (EU, UK, Singapore) regulations shaping fuel-transition timelines and operational realities for shipowners?
- Can the industry realistically meet 2030 and 2050 decarbonisation targets amid growing disconnects between ambition, technology, and finance?
- How can shipowners and regulators bridge fragmented regional schemes such as FuelEU Maritime, ETS, and carbon taxation to ensure alignment?
Speakers include:
Sunil Krishnakumar
General Manager, SingaporeInternational Chamber of Shipping
Siti Zaini
Regional Manager AsiaIBIA
Joey Ng
Head of Decarbonisation and Fuel TransitionBraemar
Muhamad Fadhil
SVP Strategy and Business DevelopmentArgus- 14:50 - 15:30
KEYNOTE - Scaling beyond pilots: how can the maritime value chain coordinate fuel choices and commercial pathways?
- How can shipowners, ports, fuel producers and other key players move from pilot projects to commercially scalable adoption of low-carbon fuels?
- What strategies can align investment and infrastructure development across multiple fuel pathways (methanol, ammonia, LNG, hydrogen)?
- How can partnership models and offtake agreements balance risk and reward across the supply chain?
- What partnership or financing models can balance risk and reward across the fuel value chain?
- With IMO delays increasing, which transitional fuels and dual-fuel strategies can act as effective hedges?
Speaker:
Isabelle Ireland
Head of Corporate OperationsInterContinental Energy- 15:30 - 16:10
Networking coffee break
- 16:10 - 16:50
Infrastructure and green corridors: Is APAC ready for multi-fuel, multi-route operations?
- How can ports adapt existing bunkering and storage infrastructure to support green fuels at scale?
- Where are the biggest infrastructure and logistics gaps across Asia-Pacific routes, and what cross-border collaborations are needed to close them?
- What lessons are emerging from early green corridor initiatives (Singapore–Rotterdam, Australia–Japan, China–Singapore), and how do they reshape infrastructure planning?
- What operational strategies are needed for vessels navigating multi-fuel corridors with varying levels of fuel readiness?
Speakers include:
Naomi van den Berg
Program Manager Sustainable TransportPort of Rotterdam- 16:50 - 17:00
Chairperson's closing remarks
- 17:00 - 18:15
Evening drinks reception
- 08:00 - 09:00
Breakfast and registration
- 09:00 - 09:10
Chairperson’s opening remarks
- 09:10 - 09:50
Are shipowners ready to commit to alternative fuels – or still hedging their bets?
- How are shipping companies balancing early investment in alternative fuels versus a wait-and-see approach amid regulatory uncertainty?
- How are fuel availability, infrastructure gaps, and operational realities shaping shipowner decisions today?
- How has the postponement of the IMO decarbonization framework affected shipowners’ short- and medium-term fuel strategies?
- Are shipowners continuing to pursue fuel transitions, or are some pausing/suspending investments until greater clarity emerges?
Speakers include:
Yasuyuki Ota
General Manager, Green Marine Fuels Business TeamMitsui O.S.K. Lines
CK Ong
PresidentU-Ming Marine Transport Corporation
Natarajan Jagadeesan
General ManagerOrient Marine Co- 09:50 - 10:30
Cargo owners & charterers: the new decision-makers driving fuel choices?
- How are Scope 3 pressures influencing vessel and fuel decisions?
- What do major charterers expect from shipowners in the 2026–2030 window?
- How are green premiums and carbon-intensity-linked charter contracts evolving?
- How can owners and cargo interests collaborate to support predictable fuel demand and long-term offtake?
Speakers include:
Andrew Hoare
Head of Green ShippingFortescue
Danny Hao
Manager of Ocean and AirIkea- 10:30 - 11:15
Networking coffee break
- 11:15 - 12:00
Is methanol’s momentum real, or are major bottlenecks about to slow it down?
- What lessons are emerging from the first wave of methanol-fuelled vessels in terms of operational performance and safety?
- How are supply, production ramp-up, and technology maturity shaping the availability of conventional, bio-, and green methanol?
- How do Chinese policies, protectionism, and evolving national standards affect regional supply, pricing, and market dynamics?
- What investment signals and industry coordination are needed to accelerate bio- and green-methanol production at scale?
Speakers include:
Deepak Devendrappa
General ManagerVenture Energy Limited/Wah Kwong Energy
Nor Fairolzukry Ahmad Rasdy
Technical Sales SpecialistPetronas
Becky Zhang
Asia Methanol Lead ConsultantArgus- 12:00 - 12:40
LNG in a net-zero world - can it stay relevant as a transitional fuel?
- What factors are driving renewed interest in LNG-fuelled vessels, particularly in Asia?
- How is the industry addressing methane slip and emissions performance improvements?
- Can bio-LNG and e-LNG extend LNG’s role as a bridge fuel toward net-zero?
- How are pricing, feedstock availability, and policy frameworks shaping Asia’s LNG and biomethane outlook?
Speakers include:
Saunak Rai
General Manager
Kirill Vinokurov
Superintendent, technical and sustainabilityAnglo American
Shareen Yawanarajah
Director, Global Energy TransitionEnvironmental Defense Fund- 12:40 - 13:40
Networking lunch break
- 13:40 - 14:20
Is Ammonia really ready for global deployment or are we still early?
- How can key ammonia production hubs in Asia be linked with ports and end-users to ensure stable supply?
- What are the key safety and regulatory challenges of storing and bunkering ammonia in populated ports?
- How ready are ammonia-capable engines and bunkering systems for commercial deployment?
- What technical and policy frameworks are essential to enable large-scale ammonia adoption?
Speakers include:
Yosuke Onishi
Head of Green Shipping DeskItochu- 14:20 - 14:50
Biofuels focus: Can biofuel supply chains scale fast enough – and stay truly sustainable?
- How rapidly are biofuel bunkering volumes scaling globally and regionally, and what role is Singapore playing as a leading hub?
- How are different players managing sourcing, feedstock availability, and the sustainability of biofuels?
- What challenges are arising from trade barriers, origin disputes, and feedstock fraud (e.g., UCOME), and how are stakeholders addressing them?
- How do blend specifications, sector competition, and regulatory frameworks impact adoption and supply chain planning?
Speakers include:
Loic Brachet
Biofuels Trading LeadAramco Trading
Shawn Yeong
APAC Senior OriginatorRepsol
Ricardo Barbiellini
Director, Future Shipping Team, South East Asia & PacificBureau Veritas- 14:50 - 15:20
Is ethanol a serious contender for deep-sea shipping? Or just a niche alternative?
- How are new standards (ISO, ASTM, IMO) shaping ethanol’s competitiveness versus methanol and biofuels?
- Can ethanol provide a flexible, lower-cost pathway for dual- and tri-fuel engines?
- Could ethanol become the most cost-competitive “green molecule” for certain routes or vessel types?
- What lessons from Brazil’s massive ethanol economy can accelerate maritime adoption globally? How are ASEAN producers positioning ethanol for export into maritime markets?
Clarence Woo
Managing DirectorGlobal Centre for Green Fuels- 16:00 - 16:40
Emerging technologies - which innovations will unlock the next decarbonization leap?
- How viable are shipboard carbon capture, hydrogen, and nuclear technologies for commercial shipping, and what are the key operational and regulatory challenges?
- What are the pros and cons of different hydrogen storage and transport technologies (liquefied hydrogen, LOHC, hydrides), and which are most suitable for maritime use?
- How can nuclear propulsion become commercially viable, and what lessons can be drawn from naval and specialized vessels?
- How can wind-assisted propulsion and other energy efficiency technologies synergize with alternative fuels to improve decarbonization economics?
Speaker:
Sanjay Verma
Director, Business Development, Marine SolutionsWartsila- 16:40 - 17:10
Unlocking finance - how can capital flow amid regulatory uncertainty?
- Which technologies, vessel types, and trade routes are attracting financing in 2026, and why?
- How are decarbonization targets and evolving regulations influencing lending decisions, credit risk, and investment appetite?
- How can shipowners align operations, ESG performance, and strategic planning to meet lender expectations and secure financing?
- What innovative financing structures or partnerships can unlock capital while mitigating risk amid market and regulatory uncertainty?
Speaker:
Rajesh Subramanian
Director, Global Lead Shipping Energy TransitionINGMuhamad Fadhil
SVP Strategy and Business DevelopmentArgus- 17:10 - 17:15
Chairperson’s closing remarks