Conference agenda
2026 Agenda
28 April 2026
Workshop -: Commercialising marine fuel pathways: Specifications, certification and circular operations* and evening welcome drinks
- Information
* Today's sessions are open to delegates who have booked a 'Conference and Workshop Pass'.
The evening welcome drinks reception is open to all pass holders.- 09:00 - 09:45
Argus opening presentation
- 08:00 - 08:50
Morning registration and networking breakfast
- 09:00 - 09:45
Chairperson's opening remarks
Speaker:
Hussein Al-Khalisy
Associate Editor - Alternative Marine FuelsArgus- 09:45 - 10:30
Keynote by the Port: Fuel-agnostic port infrastructure: What does it take to enable multi-fuel bunkering?
- How do ports plan for bunkering multiple fuel types?
- Bunkering: What advancements in storage and safety systems are required for ammonia and methanol?
- How do you integrate renewable energy and hydrogen into port operations?
- 10:30 - 11:30
Morning networking and coffee break
- 11:30 - 12:00
Biomethane spotlight: Is biomethane the most scalable drop-in fuel for shipping?
- How does biomethane compare to LNG in terms of infrastructure compatibility?
- What drives biomethane pricing in Europe vs global markets?
- How do shipowners prove biomethane use when bunkered outside EU?
- What documentation and certification are required for compliance?
- Will biomethane remain competitive as e-methane costs decline?- 12:00 - 12:30
On Ammonia: Engine compatibility and safety: Retrofitting for alternative fuels
- What’s the timeline for ammonia-ready engines?
- How does ammonia compare to other alternative fuels in terms of energy density and engine performance?
- How do OEMs compare in terms of retrofit feasibility and cost?
- What are the critical safety protocols for ammonia bunkering and onboard handling?- 12:30 - 13:30
Lunch break
- 13:30 - 14:00
On Methanol:
- What are the drivers for methanol demand? What is the role of competing sectors (aviation, road transport) in methanol pricing and availability?
- How competitive is green methanol compared to e-methanol and fossil methanol in current markets?- 14:00 - 14:30
Dual-fuel or dedicated engines: Which strategy wins on cost and compliance?
- What are the retrofit options for methanol and ammonia engines?
- How do drop-in fuels like HVO affect engine performance?
- What is the cost-benefit analysis of dual-fuel vs dedicated fuel engines?Speakers Include:
Jorgo Chatzimarkakis
Chief Executive OfficerHydrogen Europe- 14:30 - 15:15
Evening networking and coffee break
- 15:15 - 15:40
Evidence from early deployments: What are the critical safety protocols for fuel bunkering?
- What are the operational hazards of bunkering?
- How do methanol and ammonia compare in terms of handling and storage?
- What training and infrastructure upgrades are required for ports and vessels?Speakers Include:
Kristian Mogensen
Promotion ManagerEverllence- 15:40 - 16:05
Electrolyser economics and e-Fuel cost forecasts: Reality check
- How quickly can electrolyser costs decline under current learning curves?
- What are the logistical challenges of scaling electrolyser capacity near major bunkering hubs?
- Are aggressive cost-reduction assumptions realistic for e-fuels?
- What does this mean for long-term fuel pricing and investment? How do EU and IMO regulations influence investment in electrolysers for shipping decarbonization?- 16:05 - 16:10
Chairperson's closing remarks
Speaker:
Hussein Al-Khalisy
Associate Editor - Alternative Marine FuelsArgus
Port of Antwerp-Bruges welcomes you to the drinks reception
- 16:10 - 18:00
Welcome to the Argus Green Marine Fuels Europe Conference drinks reception
Location: The Porthouse, Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Open to all registered delegates
29 April 2026
- 08:30 - 09:30
Morning registration and networking breakfast
- 09:30 - 09:45
Chairperson's opening remarks
Speaker:
Hussein Al-Khalisy
Associate Editor - Alternative Marine FuelsArgus- 09:45 - 10:15
Kickoff keynote: IMO Net zero framework and FuelEU maritime - What does the IMO’s October vote mean for shipping and fuel choices?
- How will IMO align with EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime targets?
- How will RED III impact marine fuels and compliance timelines?
- What clarity can we expect in the next few months on the October vote?Speakers Include:
Manja Ostertag
Head of BiofuelsBunker Holding Group- 10:15 - 10:45
Argus coverage: Global supply chains
- 10:45 - 11:30
Morning networking and coffee break
- 11:30 - 12:15
Fuel transition matrix: Biomethane, Methanol, Ammonia & LNG
- Will methanol remain a transitional fuel or become a long-term solution?
- How do engine manufacturers view ammonia retrofits vs newbuilds?
- What’s the outlook for biomethane and B30 blends?
- Will LNG remain cost-competitive as carbon pricing tightens under FuelEU and IMO regulations?
- How will LNG pricing volatility impact shipowners’ long-term fuel strategies?
- How do shipowners justify LNG as a transitional fuel versus jumping straight to methanol or ammonia?
Speakers Include:
Kamlesh Parida
General Manager - Markets and Strategic Partnerships EuropeFortescue- 12:15 - 12:45
Feedstocks competition and biodiesel: Can biodiesel remain a credible option under tightening lifecycle GHG accounting and well-to-wake standards?
- How does the IMO Net Zero Framework position biodiesel compared to other alternative fuels for near-term compliance?
- How can operators balance short-term compliance with long-term decarbonization strategies when relying on biodiesel?
- Will tightening sustainability criteria under RED III and FuelEU Maritime affect biodiesel’s eligibility as a compliance tool?
- How will competition for feedstocks influence the cost competitiveness of biodiesel versus e-methanol, ammonia, or LNG?- 12:45 - 14:00
Networking lunch and (WIF) Women in Marine Fuels panel
- 14:00 - 14:40
What and where to sign?: Offtake agreements, vessel compliance and multi-fuel strategies
- Which vessels will be compliant under FuelEU and IMO?
- How do shipowners manage the second-hand value of fuel oil ships?
- Is there any significant shift towards any specific fuel or away from it?
- Is LNG still a viable bridge fuel until 2030?
Speakers Include:
Hesham Nasr
Business Development Manager - Green FuelsHapag Lloyd- 14:40 - 15:15
Comparing costs: Methanol vs E-Methane vs Ammonia
- From the producer and trader perspective: What are the current drivers and how will they evolve?
- Why is e-methanol 11x more expensive than e-methane?
- How do competing sectors (aviation, road) affect marine fuel pricing?
- Which fuel is winning in the current scenario? How to navigate a multi-fuel strategy?Speakers Include:
Emile Herben
Director of Product ManagementYara Clean Ammonia- 15:15 - 16:00
Evening networking and coffee break
- 16:00 - 16:40
Electrical grids
- 16:40 - 16:45
Chairperson's closing remarks
Speaker:
Hussein Al-Khalisy
Associate Editor - Alternative Marine FuelsArgus- 16:45 - 19:00
Networking drinks reception
30 April 2026
- 09:30 - 10:10
Networking breakfast
- 10:10 - 10:15
Chairperson's opening remarks
Speaker:
Hussein Al-Khalisy
Associate Editor - Alternative Marine FuelsArgus- 10:15 - 11:00
Roundtable hour: Can shipping afford the green transition? What systemic shifts will unlock investment in alternative fuels?
- What are the key trends in shipping and green marine fuels?
- What structural shifts in finance, policy, and supply chains are needed for green fuels to thrive?
- What role will banks and financial institutions play in scaling green fuel infrastructure?Speakers Include:
Gerben Hieminga
Senior EconomistING- 11:00 - 11:30
De-Risking green fuel investments: Who pays for the transition?
- How do banks evaluate risk for multi-fuel strategies?
- What role will EU and German development funds play?
- How do we monetize interest in bio-LNG?- 11:30 - 12:30
Coffee break and in-house workshop with the Argus experts
- 12:30 - 13:00
Can China’s rapid scale-up of green marine fuels be a catalyst for Europe’s decarbonization goals?
- How do Chinese subsidies and economies of scale impact global pricing, and what does this mean for European competitiveness under FuelEU and IMO frameworks?
- How will Chinese pricing undercut European producers?
- Can certified Chinese fuels bunkered outside Europe help shipowners meet EU targets without undermining local production? What safeguards are needed?Speakers Include:
Deepak Devendrappa
General ManagerVenture Energy Limited/Wah Kwong Energy- 13:00 - 13:35
Buyer’s hour: Discussing the role of demand after COP26 and beyond
- How do we align shipping and aviation decarbonization?
- How do alliances like ZEMBA guarantee demand for green shipping?
- How do shipowners and buyers share the premium for alternative fuels?
- What’s the role of end-users like Amazon and IKEA in driving demand?- 13:35 - 13:40
Chairperson's closing remarks
Speaker:
Hussein Al-Khalisy
Associate Editor - Alternative Marine FuelsArgus- 13:40 - 14:30
Lunch
Conference concludes
Thank you for attending the 2026 Argus Green Marine Fuels Europe Conference