Argus Road Transportation Fuels Europe Conference

08.00 - 09.00

Morning registration and networking

09.00 - 09.10

Chairperson’s opening remarks

Speakers Include:

Kevin Schaefer

SVP – Germany and Central Europe

Argus Media

European regulations and sustainability initiatives

09.10 - 09.30

Keynote address: Achieving sustainable mobility – the future of road transportation fuels in Europe

• The role of the internal combustion engine beyond 2035
• How important are road fuels in meeting decarbonisation goals, and what implications does this hold for today’s market?

09.30 - 10.00

Sustainability in road fuels: ISCC certification, emissions reduction, and traceability

• How does certification influence the market for sustainable road fuels, including biofuels, biogas, Renewable Fuels of Nonbiological Origin (RNFBO), and recycled carbon fuels?
• Sustainability requirements at the feedstock production source and certification of innovative agricultural practices
• Ensuring traceability in global supply chains: how can we maintain traceability to promote sustainability in road fuels?
• How important are road fuels in meeting decarbonisation goals, and what implications does this have for today’s market?

Speakers Include:

Aleksandra Błazeusz

System Manager

ISCC System

OEM perspectives and low carbon solutions

10.00 - 10.40

End user perspectives: Exploring future fuel investment

Insights into fleet development — strategies for reduced emissions.
• Leading OEMs and fleet operator strategies for investing in future fuels technologies
• What fuel efficiency strategies are haulage companies using in Europe to manage costs and sustainability goals?
• What innovations are being pursued by OEMs/fleet operators to address future fuel challenges?

Speakers Include:

Daniel Kaddik

General Manager

Bundesverband freier Tankstellen (BFT)

Alemar Reine

Director Transport Development

Volvo Trucks

Lars Purkarthofer

Director of Public Affairs Germany, Austria and Switzerland

UPS

10.40 - 11.10

Morning coffee and networking

10.40 - 11.10

Meet-up stations

Grab a coffee and take your networking to a dedicated area of the exhibition hall for targeted conversations and meet attendees in the same business area as you.

Meeting zone 1 - Diesel/gasoline
Meeting zone 2 - Bio-gas [bio-LNG, bio-CNG, bio-methane]
Meeting zone 3 - HVO
Meeting zone 4 - AdBlue

Shifting refining landscapes

11.10 - 11.40

Argus market updates: Shifting refinery strategies in Germany

• With increased refinery acquisition interest from international independents and the transitioning of refinery units to so-called Green Parks, what does this mean for Germany's fuels supply going forward?
• Why are independent companies without traditional marketing businesses in Germany interested in investing now? And how are established oil & gas companies adapting their green energy strategy?
• What role do government policies and regulations play in this transition?

Speakers Include:

Kevin Schaefer

SVP – Germany and Central Europe

Argus Media

Benedict George

Deputy Editor - Oil Products

Argus Media

11.40 - 12.30

European diesel market: Supply challenges, regulations, and economics

European diesel market: Supply challenges, regulations, and economics
• How have European refiners adjusted to the loss of Russian diesel imports, and how is it impacting supply and pricing?
• What are the regulatory and environmental hurdles in the European diesel market, and how are they shaping road transportation demand?
• How do economic conditions and industrial activities affect diesel demand in Europe, particularly in road transportation?

Speakers Include:

Adam Sikorski

President of the Management Board

Scott Nelson

President and Head of Trading Refinery Feedstocks & Products

Reliance International

Magdalena Streijffert

Public Affairs Manager

Preem

George Maher-Bonnet

Reporter - Oil Products

Argus

12.30 - 13.50

Networking lunch

13.5 - 14.30

Gasoline outlook: Market shifts and regulatory impacts

• How do geopolitical events and market conditions influence Europe's gasoline supply chain, and what strategies maintain stability amid these changes?
• What impact does E10 fuel adoption have on traditional gasoline in Europe, and what are the associated challenges and benefits?
• How do European regulations and decarbonization efforts affect the gasoline market, and what role do alternative fuels like biofuels and hydrogen play?

Speakers Include:

Frédéric Aertsens

Sector Group Manager for Sustainable Fuels

Cefic

Hans Wenck

Managing Director

Aussenhandelsverband für Mineralöl und Energie (AFM+E)

George Maher-Bonnet

Reporter - Oil Products

Argus

14.30 - 15.15

Afternoon coffee and networking

Regional strategies for low carbon solutions

15.15 - 16.00

Panel discussion: Biofuels spotlight - opportunities for higher blends at the pump

What market trends and regulatory frameworks are driving the adoption of higher blends of HVO and FAME in Germany and Europe?
• What are the environmental benefits and challenges associated with widespread adoption of higher blends of biodiesel, and how do they compare with conventional diesel?
• What are recent developments around HVO-100 and B-10 in Germany and the rest of Europe
• How can implementation of robust traceability measures in biodiesel production ensure sustainability, transparency and integrity throughout the supply chain?
• Views on overcoming the feedstock bottleneck and ensuring supply for the road transportation industry

Speakers Include:

Xavier Noyon

Secretary General

European Biodiesel Board (EBB)

Marco Lietz

Senior Public & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Neste

Elmar Baumann

Managing Director

VDB

Isabelle Weber

Director of Regulatory Affairs

Saipol (Avril)

16.00 - 16.30

Ministerial keynote address: Germany’s fuels market in focus

• What strategies is Germany employing to enforce stricter emissions standards, and how can these serve as a model globally?
• How Germany is leading the sustainable transportation drive, promoting E10 and HVO100 fuels, and lessons for other regions
• With investment in hydrogen infrastructure, how is Germany advancing in the transition to cleaner energy, and what global collaboration opportunities does this create?

Speakers Include:

Hartfrid Wolff

Director-General Political Staff and Communications

Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Germany

16.30 - 17.10

Panel discussion: Europe’s fuel frontier – strategies for low carbon solutions

Insights into key European markets and analysis of key regional trends – what’s your regions future fuel of choice?
• How do diverse European markets interact with one another, and what insights can we glean from their regional dynamics?
• What are the varying fuel strategies across Europe, and how do they intersect in decision-making processes and refinery discussions?
• What investments are being made, and what are the preferred fuel choices in different European regions, including considerations for low-carbon options?

Speakers Include:

Kai Bueber

Global Category Leader Diesel/Oil - Group Energy Procurement

Heidelberg Materials AG

Detlef Evers

Managing Director

Mittelstandsverband abfallbasierter Kraftstoffe e.V. (MVaK)

Kevin Schaefer

SVP – Germany and Central Europe

Argus Media

17.10 - 17.15

Chairperson’s closing remarks

Speakers Include:

Kevin Schaefer

SVP – Germany and Central Europe

Argus Media

17.15

Networking drinks reception

08.30 - 09.30

Morning networking

09.30 - 09.40

Chairperson’s opening remarks

Speakers Include:

Neil Fleming

Global Head of Editorial

Emissions reduction systems

09.40 - 10.20

Unravelling European fuel certificates – impacts and implications

• How do national mandates and renewable certificates affect supply and demand of conventional and alternative fuels in the decarbonisation process?
• How does competition between savings certificates and biocomponents affect decision making for fuel suppliers and biorefineries, given fluctuating certificate prices and regulatory uncertainties?
• What are the implications for consumers, regulatory oversight, and the adoption of renewable fuels, given concerns about the authenticity of fuel composition, especially in German stations?

Speakers Include:

Jay Morrod

Team Lead – Renewable Gas Analysis

STX Group

Wilko Eggers

Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder

Bundesverband THG Quote e.V.

Stefan Schreiber

Executive Board Member for North America

Verbio

Sophie Barthel

Editor

Argus

Role of synthetic and clean fuels

10.20 - 11.00

Panel discussion: E-Fuels – production, politics, and market dynamics

• Key e-fuel production processes, locations, efficiency, and costs.
• Political influence on e-fuel adoption, including incentives and regulations like the European Green Deal and Renewable Energy Directive.
• Impact of shifting political landscapes on e-fuel development amid the 2035 phase-out of ICE vehicles, and implications for investments and market feasibility.

Speakers Include:

Hanspeter Tiede

Chief Financial Officer

Lother Group (eFuel GmbH)

Tobias Block

Head of Strategy and Content

eFuel Alliance

Daniel Böhner

Manager for Sustainability, Policy and Development

Nordic Electrofuel AS

Stefan Kruempelmann

Hydrogen and Future Fuels Editor

Argus

11.00 - 11.40

Morning coffee and networking

11.40 - 12.10

Hydrogen in motion – Germany’s approach and challenges in Europe’s hydrogen economy

• With hydrogen emerging as a significant contender in decarbonizing transportation, how does Germany's approach to booster hydrogen technology influence the transformation of the European energy and mobility transition?
• How do government initiatives and industry collaborations, including Germany's investments, drive hydrogen's prominence in transportation fuels in Europe?
• What challenges hinder widespread hydrogen adoption?

Speakers Include:

Inga Landgrebe

Public Affairs Manager

GP JOULE Hydrogen GmbH

Insight into the growing biogas markets

12.10 - 13.30

Networking lunch

13.30 - 14.10

Spotlight on producers: How fast is biomethane becoming the fuel of choice?

• How are leading bio-methane producers in Europe leveraging advanced technologies to enhance production efficiency and sustainability?
• What role are new feedstock sources, such as algae and organic municipal waste, playing in the diversification and expansion of bio-methane production in Europe?
• What are the key investment considerations for the European bio-methane market, particularly for emerging investors seeking opportunities in this evolving sector?

Speakers Include:

Hennings Dicks

Managing Director and Cofounder

Agriportance

Neil Fleming

Global Head of Editorial

14.10 - 14.50

The Bio-LNG buzz: Insights, challenges, and developments

• Insights into market developments with regards to production possibilities, value chains and sustainability characteristics
• What are the main technological and infrastructural challenges facing widespread adoption of bio-LNG in the European HDV sector?
• What are the key regulatory frameworks and incentives provided by the EU to promote adoption of bio-LNG in heavy-duty vehicles, and what future developments and regulations are expected in this area?

Speakers Include:

Maximilian Ruhe

Managing Shareholder

RUHE Biogas

Jemima Jowett-Ive

Renewable Gas Origination Manager

Shell Energy Europe

Nik Pais Dos Satos

Senior Reporter – Oil Products

Argus

14.50 - 15.00

Chairperson’s closing remarks

Speakers Include:

Neil Fleming

Global Head of Editorial