Argus Fuel Oil and Alternative Marine Fuels US Summit

• What are the short and mid-term views of VLSFO demand? How might supply tightness develop in the coming months for LSVGO? 
• How are trade disruptions, sanctions against Russia, record strong freight rates and market recovery impacting fuel oil demand? 
• Where are blending components coming from in light of sanctions on Russia and how has this impacted trade flows?

Moderator:

• John Demopoulos - VP Business Development, Argus

• How might IMO2023 regulations evolve to meet decarbonisation targets more aggressively?
• What incentives will we see to accelerate technology advancement and widespread adoption of alternative fuels?
• How can the sector and policy makers best work together to accelerate decarbonization goals?

Speakers:

• Dr. Edward Carr - VP Operations, Energy and Environment Research Associates (EERA)
• Unni Einemo - Director, IMO Representative, International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA)

Moderator:

• John Demopoulos - VP Business Development, Argus

• What do the IMO and the EU have in store for marine greenhouse gasses regulations? Where does the US stand?
• Grey methanol and B20 biodiesel: the most price competitive “alternative” marine fuels presently?
• Cost of CO2 emissions; CO2 capturing scrubbers and their threat to “alternative” fuels adoption

Moderator:

• John Demopoulos - VP Business Development, Argus

• How are refiners and fuel oil suppliers adapting to volatile market conditions including the increasing demand for alternative fuel sources?
• How have trade routes changed and what impact has this had on fuel availability? How are refiners mitigating the supply gap?
• What opportunities exist for VLSFO, gas oils and distillates and what demand trends have we seen?

Speakers:

• Ramón Espinel - General Manager, Transfuel
• Patricia Zuluaga - Market Intelligence Manager, Ecopetrol

Moderator:

• John Demopoulos - VP Business Development, Argus

• What types of biofuels are being considered by the industry, and can these bridge the gap between traditional and zero emissions fuel sources?
• What can we learn from Europe’s adoption of biodiesel? Will states increase incentives and regulations to increase biodiesel use in the US?
• Will there be enough biofuels to go around? With supply competition increasing from road transport and aviation sectors, how much alternative fuel supply will be available for the bunker industry?  

Speakers:

• Jon Scharingson - Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives, Chevron Renewable Energy Group
• Yousef El Bagoury - Senior Naval Architect, CSL Group
• Howard Brand - Founder, C6 Zero
• Ananth Srinivasan - Vice President, V-TIC Services

Moderator:

• Catherine Caulfield - Business Development Manager, Oil Markets, Argus

• How is engine technology evolving, what is being implemented, and what engine buying trends are we seeing?
• What should shipowners consider when evaluating their fuel options and engine requirements?
• What is the outlook for scrubbers in the short and mid-term? Will scrubber technology ever support CO2 capture and storage?

Speakers:

• Les Gingell - VP Marine Sales, MAN ES

Moderator:

• Stefka Wechsler - Marine Fuels Editor, Argus

• Shippers, producers, and ports are already making large investments in methanol as a bunker fuel. How will the shipping industry compete with other methanol demand pathways, and can global methanol production keep up?
• Is global infrastructure prepared to handle methanol as a fuel source? What barriers to entry exist? What are the prospects of green methanol in the future?
• What are the price spreads between VLSFO and methanol? How might these economics play out in the short and mid-term?

Speakers:

• Lawrence Navin - Director of Government & Public Affairs, Methanol Institute
• Peter Schild - Director Marine Fuels, Proman

Moderator:

• Stephen Jones - SVP Oil Markets Strategy, Argus

• What has the market seen with VLSFO, marine gas oil, and high-sulfur fuel oil pricing? How has this impacted fuel buying choices?
• As we move towards decarbonization, how are shipowners evaluating alternative fuel sources and what are the benefits and risks associated with these fuels (LNG, methanol, biofuels, ammonia, hydrogen)?
• What infrastructural and logistical developments need to be considered when evaluating alternative fuel choices? How are shipowners evaluating various vessel investment options to ensure they are set up for success long-term?

Speakers:

• Michael Myers - Director of Business Development, Centerline Logistics
• Fred Finger - SVP Head of Operations, American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier
• Anshul Tuteja - AVP Fleet Optimization, Global Marine Operations, Royal Caribbean Group

Moderator:

• Stefka Wechsler - Marine Fuels Editor, Argus

• Investments in LNG vessels have soared – who is investing in LNG, what ports and regions have invested in LNG infrastructure, and when will we see new demand come online?
• How will sanctions on Russia and tightening of LNG supplies impact the market – will there be enough availability for the shipping industry?
• How can bio-LNG and synthetic LNG help further cut GHG emissions and what is the timeline for development?

Speakers:

• Michael McNamara - Vice President Global Fuel Sourcing, Carnival Corporation
• Peter Keller - Chairman, SEA-LNG
• Alfredo Chamat - General Manager, Calamari LNG

Moderator:

• John Demopoulos - VP Business Development, Argus

• How can the shipping industry compete with the fertilizer sector for ammonia supply – will we see a boost in global ammonia production capacity to support shipping?
• How do vessels and global supply networks need to evolve to support green ammonia and green hydrogen as marine fuels? What are the key challenges (safety, storage conditions, price premiums) and how will alternative fuel adoption vary by ship type?
• What is the status of green ammonia and green hydrogen projects and are production economies of scale achievable?

Speakers:

• Philip Lewis - Chief Technology Officer, Zeep
• Jakob Krummenacher - Director of Clean Energy, LSB Industries
• Blake Adair - Director, Projects - Clean Ammonia, Nutrien

Moderator:

• Catherine Caulfield - Business Development Manager, Oil Markets, Argus