Agenda 2025
24 September
Networking drinks reception
- 17:00 - 19:00
Welcome to the Argus Global Coke and Carbon drinks reception
Venue: Networking areaOpen to all registered delegates, join your peers at the welcome drinks and begin the 2025 Argus Global Coke and Carbon Conference.
25 September 2025
Morning registration and networking breakfast
- 09:00 - 10:00
Registration and breakfast
Main conference begins
- 10:00 - 10:10
Chairperson's opening remarks
Speaker:
Lauren Masterson
Editor – Energy Argus Petroleum CokeArgus- 10:10 - 10:40
Argus presents: What is driving the global coke and carbon markets?
- What are the main factors dictating the global coke markets and why are they so influential?
- How does the market continue to be split between anode and fuel grade coke?
- How have tariffs affected the global fuel and anode grade markets?
Speakers:
Lauren Masterson
Editor – Energy Argus Petroleum CokeArgus
Hadley Medlock
ReporterArgus- 10:40 - 11:10
Building sustainable supply chains in the global cement industry
- What is the global cement and clinker supply and demand outlook
- How are cement manufacturers continuing to consider alternative fuels? What are the main incentives to do so – regulatory, financial, tariffs or something else entirely?
- How are we seeing global demand and competition for cement and clinker evolve considering policy and trade tariffs?
Speakers Include:
Rodrigo Santana
Procurement ManagerCIPLAN
Ajay Modi
Associate Editor - Solid FuelsArgus
Morning networking break
- 11:10 - 11:55
Morning networking break
Conference resumes
- 11:55 - 12:25
Understanding the European refining industry’s uncertain future
- How are growing regulatory pressures in Europe to reduce emissions and promote renewable energy impacting the demand for traditional refined products such as oil and petroleum coke?
- What unique economic and geopolitical challenges does the European refining industry face?
- What opportunities are there for the European petroleum coke industry still in emerging markets such as carbon anodes, feedstocks for advanced materials and other alternative uses for coke?
Speaker:
Yury Burenko
Managing DirectorDYM Resources- 12:25 - 13:00
The weight of freight – How can the global dry bulk industry best manage risk?
- What types of bulk carriers are we seeing transporting petroleum coke across the globe? How is inland transportation evolving for the dry bulk markets?
- How are rapidly changing US tariffs on transportation industries affecting the dry bulk freight market - considering Chinese built ships, import taxes, free trade agreements and more.
- 2025 has seen union labour disputes, flooding, low water levels, tariffs, marine decarbonisation policy and much more – how is the drybulk logistics network working to manage these risks?
Dimitrios Georgantis
DirectorHowe Robinson PartnersLauren Masterson
Editor – Energy Argus Petroleum CokeArgus
Lunch break
- 13:00 - 14:30
Networking lunch break
Feedstock and heavy industries
- 14:30 - 15:15
How is the relationship between coke and coal evolving?
- What's driving supply and demand in the coal markets?
- How do coal and coke compare in terms of competitiveness as a feedstock? Considering tariffs, sulphur emissions, sanctions, availability and pricing.
- How does feedstock competition vary globally?
Speaker:
Ajay Modi
Associate Editor - Solid FuelsArgus- 15:15 - 15:50
Virtual - Heavy industries in a decarbonising world: How are steel and aluminium, cement and other companies prioritising reducing emissions whilst increasing product efficiency?
- What role does coke play as a feedstock in the metals industry? What might the future hold for feedstocks in this industry?
- How are producers tackling sustainability targets – considering recycling material, feedstocks, carbon capture, new technologies and more.
- What does the future hold for the primary markets across the globe?
- How are producers and traders preparing for carbon intensity reporting and verification requirements under CBAM and similar frameworks?Speakers Include:
Alessandro Sciamarelli
Market Analysis and Economic StudiesEuropean Steel Association (EUROFER)
Afternoon networking break
- 15:50 - 16:30
Afternoon coffee and networking break
Main conference resumes
- 16:30 - 17:00
Biocarbon market outlook:
- What are the regional market trends and drivers for the production, consumption, end-use and regulatory development for fuel and anode-grade coke?
- What impact are economic and environmental policies having on the production and consumption of coke across the world?
- What new opportunities are there for coke and carbon producers to get excited about in the future? How are markets such as steel, aluminum, and batteries developing?
Speaker:
Thomas Meth
Head of BiomassJavelin Commodities
Conference day one concludes
- 17:00 - 17:15
Chairperson's closing remarks
Speakers Include:
Lauren Masterson
Editor – Energy Argus Petroleum CokeArgus- 17:00 - 19:00
Networking drinks reception
26 September 2025
Morning registration and networking breakfast
- 09:00 - 10:00
Morning networking and breakfast
- 10:00 - 10:05
Chairperson's opening remarks
Speaker:
Lauren Masterson
Editor – Energy Argus Petroleum CokeArgus
Main conference begins
- 10:05 - 10:40
Argus presents: The global petroleum coke and coal outlook for 2026 and beyond
- What is the big picture outlook for global petroleum coke trade?
- What will be the key trends to watch in 2026 and beyond? Including competitor feedstocks, refinery maintenance, global policy and trade tariffs.
- How are market fundamentals such as supply, pricing, demand, and global trade routes expected to evolve in 2026 and beyond?
Carly Vandergriff
AnalystArgus- 10:40 - 11:15
Finding a place for carbon in the growing battery and EV supply chain
- How is carbon utilised in the battery industry?
- How can the carbon industry get contribute to the development of lithium and sodium-ion batteries for EVs and make the most of this new opportunity?
Haroldo Andrade
North America Commercial & Logistics DirectorUnimetal GroupJustin Potisit
Business Development ManagerAminco ResourcesLauren Masterson
Editor – Energy Argus Petroleum CokeArgus
Morning networking break
- 11:15 - 11:55
Morning coffee and networking break
Metals markets and coal tar pitch
- 11:55 - 12:30
The special ingredient for aluminum and steel production: Why is coal tar pitch so invaluable?
- Coal tar pitch (CTP) is a coal tar derivative which is mainly utilised as a binding material to produce carbon anodes in the aluminum smelting process, and is also vital for the graphite electrodes in electric arc furnaces used in steel production.
- What are the key differences between different pitches such as coal tar, petroleum pitch, refined and specialty pitches?
- What opportunities exist in the coal tar pitch market which is predicted to grow year on year well into the next decade?
Speakers Include:
Les Edwards
Vice President Production Control and Technical ServicesRain Carbon Inc
Conference concludes
- 12:30 - 12:45
Chairperson's closing remarks
Speaker:
Lauren Masterson
Editor – Energy Argus Petroleum CokeArgus- 12:45
Conference concludes and grab and go lunch
Thank you for attending the Argus Global Coke and Carbon Conference 2025!