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28 April 2026
Workshop -: Commercialising marine fuel pathways: Specifications, certification and circular operations* and evening welcome drinks
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* Today's sessions are open to delegates who have booked a 'Conference and Workshop Pass'.
* An optional Bus Tour by the Port of Antwerp is running from 13:15 to 17:00 (limited seats):
Discover the dynamic heart of Europe’s largest integrated chemical cluster during an exclusive bus tour through the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
This immersive visit takes you deep into the port’s landscape, where innovation and sustainability drive the future of global logistics.
- Pass by the pioneering NextGen District, a hotspot for circular economy and clean-tech initiatives, where tomorrow’s climate solutions will be taking shape.
- Experience operations up close during a unique terminal visit at Advario and gain insight into state-of-the-art storage solutions.
- Explore the hydrogen refuelling station of CMB.TECH, where zero-emission fuel technology is powering the maritime transition.
A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at a port in full transformation — where industry meets innovation.
* The evening welcome drinks reception is open to all pass holders.- 09:00 - 09:50
Morning registration and networking breakfast
- 09:50 - 10:00
Chairperson's opening remarks
Speaker:

Siew Hua Seah
Global Editor, Marine FuelsArgus- 10:00 - 10:45
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?
Speakers Include:

Arne Strybos
Program Manager Fuel TransitionPort of Antwerp-Bruges
Therese Jällbrink
Head of Renewable EnergyPort of Gothenburg- 10:45 - 11:30
Morning networking and coffee break
- 11:30 - 12:00
The Methane Pathway – LNG, Bio-LNG, and E-Methane: Which offers the most scalable solution for shipping’s decarbonisation?
- How does biomethane compare to LNG in terms of infrastructure compatibility?
- What drives biomethane pricing in Europe vs global markets?
- What documentation and certification are required for compliance?
- Will biomethane remain competitive as e-methane costs decline?Speakers Include:

Cristiano Campi
Chief Commercial OfficerVerdalia Bioenergy
Steve Esau
Chief Operating OfficerSEA-LNG- 12:00 - 12:30
On Ammonia: Advancing the social adoption of ammonia-fueled ships
- What’s the timeline and latest achievements for ammonia-fueled engines?
- How does ammonia compare to other alternative fuels in terms of energy density and engine performance?
- What are the critical safety protocols for ammonia bunkering and onboard handling?
- Practical deployment and development progress of ammonia-fueled ships to date.Speakers Include:

Fabio Cococcetta
Product Manager EnginesWinGD
Sabas Martinez
General ManagerNYK Energy Transport (Atlantic) Ltd- 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?Speakers Include:

Ashkan Shoja-Nia
Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business DevelopmentStormfisher Hydrogen
Jaime Casasus-Bribian
Director, Head of Projects PtX, Americas & IberiaEuropean Energy- 14:00 - 14:35
Which regulatory measures are required to effectively promote the uptake of hydrogen derivatives in the maritime energy mix?
Speakers Include:

Diego Crespo Mencia
Chair, Maritime Working GroupHydrogen Europe- 14:35 - 15:15
Evening networking and coffee break
- 15:15 - 15:45
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
Takeo Akamatsu
General Manager of Green Innovation Business UnitITOCHU Corporation- 15:45 - 16:00
Chairperson's closing remarks
Speaker:

Siew Hua Seah
Global Editor, Marine FuelsArgus
Port of Antwerp-Bruges welcomes you to the drinks reception
- 17:00 - 19:00
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
30 April 2026
- 09:30 - 10:00
Networking breakfast
- 10:00 - 10:10
Chairperson's opening remarks
Speaker:

Siew Hua Seah
Global Editor, Marine FuelsArgus- 10:10 - 10:30
Argus Marine Fuel Forecasting
- How can the marine fuel mix be forecasted?
- What are the drivers and constraints of alternative marine fuel uptake?Speakers Include:

Jack Merriott
Senior Manager - ConsultingArgus
MeiKei Lai
Manager - ConsultingArgus- 10:30 - 10:45
How can the industry balance long‑term demand growth with the current high cost of green ammonia?
- What are the principal capabilities and limitations of clean or green ammonia as a marine bunkering fuel? How scalable is blue ammonia, and what infrastructure is required for full CO₂ capture and sequestration?
- How significant are the first large offtake agreements for investor confidence?
- How many ammonia plants must be built to meet IMO and global decarbonisation targets?Speakers Include:

Christopher Frank
Head of Sales North-Western Europe, North-Easter Mediterranean & C.I.S.thyssenkrupp Uhde- 10:45 - 11:30
Building a ‘Well-to-Wake (WtW) strategy: Partnerships driving green fuel projects
- How offshore wind and grid expansion can enable green hydrogen and ammonia production.
- How to evaluate risk for multi-fuel strategies? What triggers FID for green fuel projects?
- What financing structures or public-private partnerships could de-risk Sumitomo’s first-mover ammonia projects? (Government tender case study)Speakers Include:

Joaquin Rodriguez Jadraque
Director Hydrogen and Clean PowerMoeve
Christopher Frank
Head of Sales North-Western Europe, North-Easter Mediterranean & C.I.S.thyssenkrupp Uhde
Andrea Guati Rojo
Policy and Advocacy ManagerAmmonia Europe- 11:30 - 11:45
Presentation by Standard Development Group
- Could negative-CI biomethanol effectively supplement the EU's biofuel supply to address surging demand?
- How can the maritime, aviation, and road transport sectors leverage negative-CI biofuels to achieve their decarbonization goals?Speakers Include:

Benson Xu
DirectorStandard Development Group Limited- 11:45 - 12:15
Coffee break
- 12:15 - 12:45
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:

Rico Luman
Senior Sector EconomistING
Katarina Stancova
Senior Project Manager, New Energies CoalitionCMA CGM
Siew Hua Seah
Global Editor, Marine FuelsArgus- 12:45 - 13:30
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?
- What are the key influencing factors driving Chinese green fuel pricing and how will that affect European producers?
- Can certified Chinese fuels bunkered outside Europe help shipowners meet EU targets without hampering local investment? Except for pricing, what are other factors that determine shipowner’s bunkering location preference?Speakers Include:

Deepak Devendrappa
General ManagerVenture Energy Limited/Wah Kwong Energy
Xin Liu
Marketing DirectorChina Tianying Inc.
Benson Xu
DirectorStandard Development Group Limited
Becky Zhang
Asia Methanol Lead ConsultantArgus- 13:30 - 13:35
Chairperson's closing remarks
Speaker:

Siew Hua Seah
Global Editor, Marine FuelsArgus- 13:30
Lunch
Conference concludes
Thank you for attending the 2026 Argus Green Marine Fuels Europe Conference