Agenda
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Speakers:
William Boatwright, Senior Manager - Logistics and Climate Solutions, Norden
Nishatabbas Rehmatulla, Principle Research Fellow, University College London Energy Institute
Nick Lurkin, Senior Adviser Climate & Environmental Affairs, Royal Association of Netherlands’ Shipowners
Moderator: Matthias Olafsson, Chief EU Representative, Methanol Institute
Speakers:
Chris Waddington, Technical Director, International Chamber of Shipping
Eric Heuvel, Founder and Partner, studio Gear Up
• Are geopolitical tensions hindering or invigorating Europe’s energy transition? How can Europe guarantee a stable and sustainable future?
• What can we learn from the current supply chain crisis? And what can we do to avoid further risks and ensure a more stable shipping industry?
• Where is renewable power likely to be available? What is the outlook for installation over the coming years?
Speakers:
Manuel Kuehn, Vice President Global Sales for Sustainable Energy Systems, Siemens Energy
Carlos Ruiz, Programme Officer – Innovation and end-use sectors, IRENA
Moderator: David Fyfe, Chief Economist, Argus
• Will there be sufficient supply of alternative fuels to meet demand in the next 5 years?
• Alternative marine fuels vs VSLFO spot prices and recent trends. What is the pricing and availability of current fossil fuels vs future alternative fuels?
• What are global bunker demand trends for the next 10 years?
Speakers:
Jack Merriott, Senior Manager, Consulting Services, Argus
Catherine Caulfield, Marine Fuels Business Development, Argus
• How can the industry certify uniformity between supply, distribution, and demand of alternative fuels to enable the transition?
• How do we correctly incentive the uptake and production of alternative fuels? What does US inflation reduction act mean to total investments going into fuel production?
• How much are customers willing to pay for green shipping premium? How can we reduce the cost gap between green and fossil fuels?
Confirmed speakers:
Alexander Hueser, Operations Lead, Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance The Aspen Institute
Michele Francioni, SVP Cost Optimization and Process Improvement, MSC Cruises
Didier de Beaumont, Commercial Manager Energy, Port of Amsterdam
Valerie Ahrens, Global Director, Sustainable Fuels, Bunker Holding
Moderator: Jesse Fahnestock, Project Director, Global Maritime Forum
(Focusing on Methanol, Ammonia, Hydrogen, LNG)
• What is the most commercially and practically viable fuel now?
• What is needed to advance these alternative fuels in the shipping industry?
• Where will the first fuel supply chains be established?
Speakers:
Ashkan Shoja-Nia, VP, Strategy & Business Development, StormFisher Hydrogen
Caspar Gooren, Director Renewable Fuels, Titan LNG
Tom Fox, SVP Commercial, HIF Global
Rianne Vriend-Vrijenhoef, Marketing Director, Proton Ventures
Moderator: Gautam Puri, VP Business Advisory, Energy Transition, Lloyd’s Register
• What types of bio-feedstocks are environmentally sustainable and available for the shipping industry? What is the efficiency and yield of these feedstocks?
• Are biofuels for bunkering feasible without government subsidies? How can regulations increase visibility and encourage the uptake of marine biofuels?
• What incentives are needed to foster investment and reduce costs in increasing the scalability of biofuels?
Speakers:
Alex Karalis, Shipping & New Fuels, Peninne Energy Group
Angel Alberdi, Secretary General, EWABA
Oguz Onalan, Head of Bunker Sales & Operations, Europe & Africa, TotalEnergies
Moderator: Cailean Macleod, Maritime Fuels Lead, European Biodiesel Board
• How can ports make sure they are ready to handle and store alternative fuels?
• How can we build up the required fuel supply infrastructure? And how do we re-establish and re-distribute risk across the value chain?
• How can we ensure a cross value chain collaborative approach? What is the role for the IMO with such green corridor initiatives?
Speakers:
Elyse Lawson, Senior Programme Manager, Green Ports & Shipping, C40 Cities
Christoffer Lillhage, Senior Business Development Manager, Port of Gothenberg
Gautam Puri, VP Business Advisory, Energy Transition, Lloyd’s Register
Jan Cuyt, Business Development Advisor, Port of Antwerp Bruges
Moderator: Jesse Fahnestock, Project Director, Global Maritime Forum
(Containers, tankers & cruise ships)
• How does freight market performance affect the fuel purchasing and investment decisions?
• How much green premium are shipping companies and their customers willing to pay for alternative fuels?
• What challenges are shipowners facing today in regard to commercial and investment decisions when it comes to ambiguity in regulation?
• What are the operational and technological challenges posed by the use of these alternative marine fuels?
Speakers:
Tom Strang, SVP, Maritime Affairs, Carnival Corporation
Pernille Saugmann, Senior Business Development Manager, Maersk
Rustin Edwards, Head of Fuel Oil Procurement, Euronav
Moderator: John Ollett, Deputy Editor, Freight, Argus
Speaker:
Peter Swift, Fellow, The Royal Institution of Naval Architects
• Are investors doing enough to support the transition considering some alternative fuels may be some time away?
• How can we bring more capital into the industry? What can ship owners do to have a fair chance of accessing green finance?
• How do we incentivise banks to support operators and investors who want to invest in technologies that move to the next stage?
Speakers:
Katalin Dobranszky, Senior Director – Innovation, Finance and Fiscal Affairs, The European Community Shipowners Association
Sara Jensen, Head of Sustainability, Danish Ship Finance
Speakers:
Rustin Edwards, Head of Fuel Oil Procurement, Euronav
Marcel Lodder, Sales Manager, MAN ES
Rene Zuidam, Senior Sales Manager Marine, Wartsila
Moderator: Jack Merriott, Senior Manager, Consulting Services, Argus