Argus Clean Ammonia Asia Conference

08.00 - 09.00

Morning registration and networking

09.00 - 09.05

Argus welcome and chairperson’s opening remarks

Speakers Include:

Shyla Bector

Conference Producer

Argus

09.05 - 09.20

METI's Vision for Clean Energy: Japan's Role in Advancing Asia's Ammonia Industry

• What are Japan's strategic goals and initiatives for importing and utilizing clean ammonia by 2030 and 2050?
• How does Japan's Contract for Difference (CfD) policy support the clean ammonia market, and what are the recent developments and benefits for the industry?
• How are regional collaborations and technological innovations shaping the clean ammonia market in Asia?

 

Speakers Include:

Daisuke Hirota

Director, Hydrogen and Ammonia Division

Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (Meti)

09.20 - 09.35

IHI Case study

• How is IHI at the forefront of ammonia utilization technology to promote the expansion of clean ammonia use?

• What international standardization efforts are underway to promote global decarbonization in the power sector through the use of clean ammonia?

• What are the key factors in creating a new value chain that contributes to the realization of a clean ammonia-based society?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers Include:

Nobuhiko Kubota

Chief Technology Officer

IHI Corporation

09.35 - 10.20

Ammonia regulatory shake up: What is the trajectory of growth for the clean ammonia industry in Asia?

Exploring the latest updates on Japan's contracts for difference tender and South Korea's Clean Hydrogen Portfolio Standard, and their implications for the clean ammonia market.

• What implications do the tender processes for clean ammonia and hydrogen in Japan and South Korea have for the market, and how are these processes affecting the industry's growth and future pricing?
• How does foreign exchange risk influence the premium of clean ammonia products?
• What is the role of government in terms of in growing the clean ammonia industry through regulations and policy incentives?

 

 

 

Speakers Include:

Shigeru (Sam) Muraki

President

Clean Fuel Ammonia Association

Kohei Toyoda

Director General for Energy Transformation Strategy

Japan Bank for International Cooperation, JBIC

Yoshikazu Kobayashi

Senior Economist, Manager, Oil Group, Fossil Fuels & Electric Power Industry Unit

The Institute of Energy Economics (IEEJ)

Andrea Valentini

VP - Business Development Ammonia

Argus

10.20 - 11.30

Coffee and networking

11.30 - 12.10

Pioneering the future: Bridging risk and collaboration in clean ammonia offtake agreements

• How can lenders, offtakers and financiers collaborate to overcome barriers to entry and ensure successful offtake agreements in the clean ammonia industry?
• What are the key enablers and constraints for offtakers to commit beyond 15 years, and why should lenders take the risk if the most informed players will not?
• How do financial institutions manage risk post-offtake, and what role do they play in long-term financing for the clean ammonia sector?

Speakers Include:

Yuichiro Yoi

Principal Investment Specialist

Asian Development Bank

Kon Wai Seng

Commercial Director Asia Pacific Low Carbon Solutions

ExxonMobil

Tim Cheyne

SVP - Global Head of Agriculture, Fertilizers, Ammonia, DEF

Argus

Case Study Series

12.10 - 13.00

The key ingredients to make your project fly

A series of case studies: Successes, challenges, present status and aspirations for future projects.

• Hear from offtakers: What are the successes and challenges they have faced? Explore various projects and observe the success rates demonstrated through diverse initiatives.
• What measures are being implemented to address delays in project financial closures, failure to reach final investment decisions, and rising costs in the clean ammonia sector?
• How can the industry work together to advance progress and promote greater adoption of clean fuels?

Speakers Include:

Jong Chen Foo

Head of Global Ammonia

Woodside Energy

Kon Wai Seng

Commercial Director Asia Pacific Low Carbon Solutions

ExxonMobil

Tim Cheyne

SVP - Global Head of Agriculture, Fertilizers, Ammonia, DEF

Argus

Meet Up Stations

13.00 - 13.30

Meet up stations

Grab a coffee and take your networking to a dedicated area of the exhibition hall where you can have targeted conversations with attendees with the same interests as you. 

• Meeting zone 1 - Blue/green ammonia developments
• Meeting zone 2 - Financing and lending
• Meeting zone 3 - Pricing mechanisms
• Meeting zone 4 - Maritime and port developments

 

13.30 - 14.20

Lunch

Regional Updates

14.20 - 14.50

Argus views: Clean ammonia production and supply around the globe

Speakers Include:

Andrea Valentini

VP - Business Development Ammonia

Argus

14.50 - 15.20

China’s ambitious green ammonia development: A game changer for the clean ammonia market?

• Who are the major players in China’s rapid green ammonia development and how and where are they exporting ammonia?
• How do China’s local municipalities and central government contribute to ammonia industry subsidies, and what can other countries learn from China? 
• How will China’s carbon tax policy, starting in 2026, impact industry players and influence their choices between fossil fuels and low-carbon fuels?

Speakers Include:

Rui Chen

Vice President/Ammonia Product Manager

Ampro (Shanghai) Chem Co. Ltd.

15.20 - 15.40

How can new policy catalyse growth in Australia’s clean ammonia industry?

• How will the Future Made in Australia Bill 2024 and the country’s hydrogen production tax incentive impact the investment landscape for green hydrogen projects in Australia — which will be crucial for clean ammonia production. What are the expected outcomes by 2030?
• What are the potential challenges and opportunities for Australia in becoming a global leader in ammonia production, particularly in terms of infrastructure development and international trade partnerships?
• How do new policies, such as the hydrogen production tax incentive, support Australia's decarbonisation goals and reduce emissions in sectors such as steel production?

Speakers Include:

Richard Colwill

Head of Engineering & Innovation

InterContinental Energy

15.40 - 16.10

Coffee and networking

Pioneering technologies advancing the clean ammonia industry

16.10 - 16.50

Ammonia cracking: Current projects, hydrogen alternatives and market pathways

• Hear from leading developers as they delve into the current status and future plans for ammonia cracking projects, including technical insights and demonstration plant updates.
• What are the current alternatives for generating hydrogen through steam reforming, including cracking, partial cracking and direct burning?
• How can ammonia cracking technologies be scaled and integrated with existing energy infrastructure, and what are their potential market pathways and economic impacts?

Speakers Include:

Christian Renk

Head of Technology, Innovation & Sustainability (TIS)

thyssenkrupp Uhde

Priyan Mistry

Business Development Manager - Ammonia Cracking Technology & Catalysts

Matthey

Ryota Shimura

General Manager of Process Engineering

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Tim Cheyne

SVP - Global Head of Agriculture, Fertilizers, Ammonia, DEF

Argus

16.50 - 17.10

Electrolyser and catalyst innovations: Reducing costs and advancing green ammonia

• What are the most recent updates in electrolyser and catalyst technology and how do they impact cost efficiency?
• How can the latest technologies in electrolysers and catalysts help reduce cost curves?
• What is the business case for green ammonia using low-temperature solid-oxide electrolyser cells by 2030, and what are the real-world operating advantages?

Speakers Include:

Lukas Du

Engineering Head

LONGI Hydrogen

17.10

End of day

17.10 - 18.30

Drinks reception

08.15 - 09.15

Morning registration and breakfast

09.15 - 10.00

Ammonia pricing workshop: A deep dive into carbon-adjusted ammonia pricing

This workshop explains Argus’ methodology for calculating its carbon-adjusted price of ammonia (CAPA), how it is being used by the market — including helping with risk management — and how it will impact and incentivise businesses.

• Hear analysis of Argus’ CAPA assessments, including what CAPA is and how it reflects the future impact of the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism.
• What is CAPA’s relevance beyond Europe?
• How can the Japan and Korea Low-Carbon Ammonia Benchmark help potential offtakers in Japan and South Korea?

Speakers Include:

Andrea Valentini

VP - Business Development Ammonia

Argus

Lizzy Lancaster

Deputy Editor - Ammonia

Argus

10.00 - 10.05

Chairperson’s opening remarks

Ammonia for the maritime industry

10.05 - 10.45

Tackling decarbonisation: Key regulatory changes and ammonia’s role in maritime fuel evolution

• How will the new International Maritime Organisation guidelines, launching in April 2025, impact the future use of clean ammonia as a marine fuel, and what preparations are needed for safe bunkering?
• What are the financial investments and collaborative efforts required to develop infrastructure and a value chain for ammonia in the maritime industry?
• How are environmental impact assessments being conducted to ensure the safe and sustainable use of clean ammonia as a marine fuel?

Speakers Include:

Samuel Soo

Regional Director (Japan & Korea)

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)

Nirva Ghelani

Maritime Decarbonisation Lead

BHP

Lizzy Lancaster

Deputy Editor - Ammonia

Argus

Kazumasa Kodani

Project Lead - Carbon Solution Development Unit

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.

10.45 - 11.00

Case study: Engine developments

• What are the latest engine developments in the maritime industry and how will they contribute to the adoption of ammonia as a marine fuel?
• What are the considerations for ammonia bunkering prospects, given the lower energy price and calorific value of ammonia?
• What regulatory frameworks are essential to ensure the safe and efficient operation of ammonia-powered engines on maritime vessels?

Speakers Include:

Lars T. Danielsen

Promotion Manager

MAN Energy Solutions

11.00 - 11.45

Morning break

Infrastructure and port development

11.45 - 12.30

What is needed for the marine-related sectors to implement clean ammonia in ports where it is available?

• What regulatory, standards, and infrastructure challenges exist for developing ammonia bunkering and port facilities globally? Are there additional requirements in Japan and Korea?
• How quickly can clean ammonia infrastructure and pipelines be developed in Asia, particularly in Japan and Korea?
• Who are the key stakeholders involved in developing ammonia receiving terminals, and what are their plans for accommodating ammonia carriers?

 

 

Speakers Include:

Lars Schaumann

Managing Director

Vopak

Kang-Ki Lee

Managing Director

Zollner Energy Systems Gm bH

Shinichi Hanayama

Senior Researcher

Planning & Design Center for Greener Ships (GSC)

Mahua Mitra

Editor, Marine Fuels (Asia)

Argus

12.30 - 12.45

Novel jetty-less solutions to transfer refrigerated ammonia

• How can existing oil and gas (O&G) technologies be repurposed for use in clean fuels?
• What are the advantages and applications of jetty-less systems?
• What are the steps to obtain an Approval in Principle (AiP)?

 

 

 

Speakers Include:

Juan Guarin

Business Development Manager

SOFEC, Inc.

12.45 - 12.50

Interactive clean ammonia market roundup: Key takeaways from across the market

• Join Argus’ clean ammonia team to discuss some of the key takeaways from the event and heat what they are most looking forward to for the market in the next year.
• Delegate insights: Hear first hand from fellow delegates as we gather and unveil survey data collected through polling platform Slido during the conference.

12.50 - 13.30

Lunch

13.30

End of conference