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Argus Green Marine Fuels Europe Conference

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April 2027
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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 of Argus Ferrous Markets, Argus

Siew Hua Seah

Global Editor, Marine Fuels
Argus
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 Transition
Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Therese Jällbrink

Head of Renewable Energy
Port 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 Officer
Verdalia Bioenergy

Steve Esau

Chief Operating Officer
SEA-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 Engines
WinGD

Sabas Martinez

General Manager
NYK 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 Development
Stormfisher Hydrogen

Jaime Casasus-Bribian

Director, Head of Projects PtX, Americas & Iberia
European 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 Group
Hydrogen 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 Manager
Everllence

Takeo Akamatsu

General Manager of Green Innovation Business Unit
ITOCHU Corporation
15:45 - 16:00

Chairperson's closing remarks

Speaker:

Siew Hua Seah, Global Editor of Argus Ferrous Markets, Argus

Siew Hua Seah

Global Editor, Marine Fuels
Argus

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 of Argus Ferrous Markets, Argus

Siew Hua Seah

Global Editor, Marine Fuels
Argus
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 - Consulting
Argus

MeiKei Lai

Manager - Consulting
Argus
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:

Placeholder

Joaquin Rodriguez Jadraque

Director Hydrogen and Clean Power
Moeve

Christopher Frank

Head of Sales North-Western Europe, North-Easter Mediterranean & C.I.S.
thyssenkrupp Uhde

Andrea Guati Rojo

Policy and Advocacy Manager
Ammonia 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

Director
Standard 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 Economist
ING

Katarina Stancova

Senior Project Manager, New Energies Coalition
CMA CGM
Siew Hua Seah, Global Editor of Argus Ferrous Markets, Argus

Siew Hua Seah

Global Editor, Marine Fuels
Argus
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 Manager
Venture Energy Limited/Wah Kwong Energy

Xin Liu

Marketing Director
China Tianying Inc.

Benson Xu

Director
Standard Development Group Limited

Becky Zhang

Asia Methanol Lead Consultant
Argus
13:30 - 13:35

Chairperson's closing remarks

Speaker:

Siew Hua Seah, Global Editor of Argus Ferrous Markets, Argus

Siew Hua Seah

Global Editor, Marine Fuels
Argus
13:30

Lunch

Conference concludes

Thank you for attending the 2026 Argus Green Marine Fuels Europe Conference