May 2024
Europe | Location tbc

Argus Green Marine Fuels Conference

Agenda

The Argus Green Marine Fuels Conference will deliver critical updates from this rapidly evolving space as the shipping industry seeks to convert its fuels to zero-carbon solutions over the next 30 years, including key milestones for GHG emission reductions in 2030 and 2050.
 
To discuss speaking opportunities, please contact: nikita.jnagal@argusmedia.com.

 

View the 2023 agenda

 

Day 1

Start End
  • 17:00
  • -
  • 19:30
  • Registration and welcome drinks reception

Day 2

Start End
  • 8:00
  • -
  • 9:00
  • Breakfast and registration

Main conference presentations

Start End
  • 9:00
  • -
  • 9:10
  • Chairperson's opening remarks Charles Jans - VP Analytics & Consulting, Argus
  • 9:10
  • -
  • 9:50
  • What role will the International Maritime Organization and national government regulation play in achieving these targets? - University College London Energy Institute, Norden, Royal Association of Netherlands’ Shipowners, Methanol Institute
• What are the latest updates and timelines for IMO 2030 and 2050 regulation? 
• How can the shipping industry accelerate its efforts to lessen GHG emissions?
• How can we create a level regulatory playing field? Will government backing be required?
• Will the IMO follow the EU’s lead in taxing carbon to enable a faster transition to green?
 

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

  • 9:50
  • -
  • 10:30
  • Fit for 55: How will the EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime and other EU legislation influence the shipping industry moving forward? - Maersk, European Commission, World Shipping Council, eFuel Alliance
• What are some of the regulatory pressures that are coming out of the FuelEU legislation?
• How many different ETS’ are shipping companies going to have to navigate in the next 5 years? Is the EU overreaching by potentially asking for carbon permits for foreign vessels? 
• How does the ETS impact freight dynamics? How much is the ETS going to cost shipping and how that will affect their shipping decisions? 

Speakers:
Rasmus Hald Philipsen, ESG Public & Regulatory Affairs Advisor, Maersk
Ricardo Batista
, Policy Officer, European Commission
Dr. Tobias Block
, Head of Strategy and Content, eFuel Alliance
Moderator: Jim Corbett
, Environmental Director Europe, World Shipping Council
  • 10:30
  • -
  • 11:15
  • Coffee Break
  • 11:15
  • -
  • 11:40
  • How can we develop a global fuel lifecycle methodology? - International Chamber of Shipping & studio Gear Up
• How is carbon intensity regulation going to develop? Is it going to be standardised?
• Emissions from combustion vs lifecycle emissions. What should the industry adopt?
• How are EEXI and CII calculated and how can we achieve compliance? Are these indices fit for purpose?
• How can we ensure a balance between inter-regional initiatives and international regulations in the shipping industry?
 

Speakers:
Chris Waddington
, Technical Director, International Chamber of Shipping
Eric Heuvel,
Founder and Partner, studio Gear Up

  • 11:40
  • -
  • 12:20
  • Shipping in the wider energy context: what has been the impact of the economic crisis and what effect will it have on the future of the shipping industry? - Siemens Energy, IRENA, Argus

• 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

  • 12:20
  • -
  • 13:40
  • Networking lunch
  • 13:40
  • -
  • 14:20
  • Argus’ global marine fuels snapshot and outlook - 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

  • 14:20
  • -
  • 15:10
  • Speed networking
  • 15:10
  • -
  • 16:00
  • Coffee break
  • 16:00
  • -
  • 16:55
  • Captains of Industry: solving the chicken and egg conundrum - Global Maritime Forum, Bunker Holding, The Aspen Institute, MSC Cruises, Port of Amsterdam

• 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

  • 16:55
  • -
  • 17:00
  • Chairperson's closing remarks Charles Jans - VP Analytics & Consulting, Argus
  • 17:30
  • -
  • 19:30
  • Drinks reception

Day 3

Start End
  • 8:00
  • -
  • 9:00
  • Breakfast and registration

Main conference presentations

Start End
  • 9:00
  • -
  • 9:05
  • Chairperson's opening remarks
  • 9:05
  • -
  • 9:20
  • CCUS: the silver bullet to maritime decarbonisation? Anthony Cottone - VP Carbon Solutions, 1PointFive
• How can we manage the practicalities of integrating CCUS technologies onboard?
• Is CO2 on-board carbon capture and storage cost and efficient? 
• Is its use practical for lifecycle emissions counting?
 
  • 9:20
  • -
  • 10:05
  • Fuel producer perspective: What are fuel producers doing to enable shippers to transition to net zero? - HIF Global, StormFisher Hydrogen, Titan LNG, Lloyd's Register, Proton Ventures

(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

  • 10:05
  • -
  • 10:50
  • How will shipping get its share of biofuels amidst competing use by other transport sectors? - TotalEnergies, Pennine Energy Group, EWABA, European Biodiesel Board

• 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

  • 10:50
  • -
  • 11:40
  • Coffee break
  • 11:40
  • -
  • 12:30
  • How can we implement green corridors to accelerate the industry’s path towards a greener future? - C40 Cities, Lloyd's Register, Port of Antwerp Bruges, Port of Gothenberg, Global Maritime Forum

• 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

  • 12:30
  • -
  • 14:00
  • Networking lunch
  • 14:00
  • -
  • 14:50
  • Shipowner’s perspective: What fuels are shipowners selecting and why? - Maersk, Carnival Corporation, Euronav, Argus

(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

  • 14:50
  • -
  • 15:10
  • How can we create energy efficient vessels by unlocking engineering solutions and fleet strategies? - The Royal Institution of Naval Architects
• Can we build more resourceful engine/ship design that would enable improved utilization of energy?
• How far have technology companies come with respect to engine development/propulsion technologies (batteries, fuel cells, wind, nuclear)?
• Would the use of low-carbon, low-sulphur alternative marine fuels make SOx scrubbers obsolete?
 

Speaker:
Peter Swift
, Fellow, The Royal Institution of Naval Architects

  • 15:10
  • -
  • 16:00
  • Coffee break
  • 16:00
  • -
  • 16:30
  • Accessing green finance and unlocking capital flows for the maritime industry - The European Community Shipowners Association & Danish Ship Finance

• 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

  • 16:30
  • -
  • 17:05
  • What are the implications for shipowners and operators regarding the investments needed for new vessels and retrofits? - MAN ES, Wartisla, Euronav, Argus
• What is the current pipeline for retrofits and new vessels? How can we overcome shipyard capacity issues for the huge retrofit demand?
• How can shipowners and shipyard/engine manufactures work together to ensure that capacity of newbuilds and retrofitting vessels can be achieved? 
• What are some of the bottlenecks to retrofitting and newbuilds and what needs to be considered?
 

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  

  • 17:05
  • -
  • 17:10
  • Closing remarks Charles Jans - VP Analytics & Consulting, Argus