Argus Road Fuels Europe Conference

08.30 - 09.30

Morning registration and networking

09.30 - 09.45

Chairperson’s opening remarks and live market pulse polling

Gain real-time insights into audience sentiment on critical market topics.

 

 

 

Speakers Include:

Kevin Schaefer

SVP – Germany and Central Europe

Argus Media

EUROPEAN REGULATIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

09.45 - 10.30

ETS2 and the road fuels industry: Preparing for a carbon-priced future

• How will the implementation of ETS2 reshape carbon pricing and compliance strategies for road transport fuels across Europe starting in 2027?
• What are the expected cost implications of ETS2 for fuel suppliers and how might this impact consumers in the road transport sector?
• How should road fuel companies prepare for the 2025 monitoring and 2027 compliance milestones under ETS2?

Session sponsored by CFP energy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers Include:

Serafino Capoferri

Lead Carbon Markets Analyst

Macquarie

Daiana Rohan

ETS2 Lead

CFP Energy

MEET UP STATIONS

10.30 - 11.15

Morning coffee and networking

10.30 - 11.15

Meet-up stations

Grab a coffee and take your networking to a dedicated area of the exhibition hall for targeted conversations and meet attendees in the same field as you 

 

Meeting zone 1 Diesel/gasoline

Meeting zone 2 Bio-gas [bio-LNG, bio-CNG, bio-methane] Sponsored by bmp greengas GmbH & Erdgas Südwest Bio-LNG GmbH

Meeting zone 3 HVO/Biofuels

Meeting zone 4 AdBlue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHIFTING REFINING LANDSCAPES

11.15 - 11.40

Argus market outlook: Transforming supply and demand in the European fuels sector

• How are European transport fuel markets changing under pressure from macroeconomics, the green transition and geopolitical conflict?
  
• How are green measures like RED III, CBAM and ETS 2 preparing to reshuffle the rules again?
  
• How can market participants adapt to the new world and avoid getting left behind?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers Include:

Benedict George

Editor - Oil Products

Argus

11.40 - 12.10

Fireside Chat: Europe's changing gasoline complex: ICE ban, bio-mandates, and supply continuity

• As demand for European gasoline exports declines and the ICE ban looms, what are the realistic pathways for gasoline in a decarbonized transport future?
• With the Euro 7 fuel standards coming into effect next year, what does the future of gasoline blending look like?
• How is the changing refinery landscape—such as closures in Europe and the rise of the Dangote refinery—reshaping gasoline supply chain?
   
   
   

 

Speakers Include:

Frédéric Aertsens

Sector Group Manager for Sustainable Fuels

Cefic

Atishya Nayak

Reporter - European Products

Argus

12.10 - 13.40

Networking lunch

Sponsored by Cefic

13.40 - 14.05

European Commission Keynote Address: Innovation Fund (IF) programme

Speakers Include:

Dimitrios Savvidis

Project Adviser

European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA - European Commission)

14.05 - 14.40

Argus market outlook: RED III impact on biofuels demand

This session will explore what practical challenges are being faced to meet RED3 targets and explore the impacts of the proposed and implemented targets on European biofuels demand, with a focus on the implications for the German market. 

 

 

 

 

Speakers Include:

Alex Kauffmann

Manager, Analytics & Consulting

Argus

14.40 - 15.30

Afternoon coffee and networking

BLENDING OPPORTUNITIES

15.15 - 15.45

Certification in transition: ISCC’s Role in the future of sustainable road fuels

• Which road fuels are most commonly certified under RED III, and how is ISCC adapting to include new fuel types like RFNBOs and RCFs?
• What are the latest developments in ISCC certification, including updates to eligible materials, documentation requirements, and recognition by the European Commission?
• How does ISCC interact with regulatory frameworks and other voluntary schemes, especially amid ongoing EU discussions about certification recognition and oversight? 

 

 

 

Speakers Include:

Aleksandra Błazeusz

Senior System Manager

ISCC System

15.45 - 16.40

Biofuels in the spotlight: Navigating RED III, certification, and global market shifts

• How are EU member states implementing RED III, and what are the implications for market competitiveness, regulatory alignment, and the role of the Union Database for Biofuels (UDB) in ensuring compliance and traceability?
• What strategies are stakeholders using to meet RED III targets for RFNBOs and advanced biofuels, including infrastructure scaling, sustainable feedstock sourcing, and addressing supply constraints like UCO availability?
• How are geopolitical shifts, trade policies, and energy security concerns reshaping investment flows, supply chain strategies, and the global positioning of the European biofuels sector? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers Include:

Xavier Noyon

Secretary General

European Biodiesel Board (EBB)

Detlef Evers

Managing Director

Mittelstandsverband abfallbasierter Kraftstoffe e.V. (MVaK)

Alex Kauffmann

Manager, Analytics & Consulting

Argus

16.40 - 16.55

Fuel ethers: decarbonizing European transportation and improving air quality with high-quality fuels

• How do fuel ethers help reduce CO₂ emissions and support compliance with EU climate targets?
• In what ways do ethers enable automotive OEMs to meet Euro 7 pollutant emission standards?
• How can renewable feedstocks in ether production contribute to meeting RED II / III goals?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers Include:

Hendrik Fischer

Director Advocacy and Regulatory Marketing

Evonik Oxeno GmbH

16.55 - 17.00

Chairperson’s closing remarks

17.00 - 18.00

Networking drinks reception

08.30 - 09.30

Morning networking

09.30 - 09.40

Chairperson’s opening remarks

Speakers Include:

Neil Fleming

Global Head of Editorial

Argus

09.40 - 10.00

OEM keynote panel: Strategies for the future of road fuels

• How are OEMs balancing the continued development of internal combustion engines (ICE) with the transition to electrification and other low-carbon propulsion technologies?
• What regional and global trends are shaping demand for different fuel types—such as petrol, diesel, biofuels, hydrogen, and electricity—and how are OEMs adapting their product portfolios in response?
• How are shifting customer expectations around cost, performance, and environmental impact influencing fuel preferences and OEM innovation?

 

 

 

Speakers Include:

Mehdi Ferhan

Senior Vice President for Powertrain Engineering

Volvo Trucks

10.00 - 10.30

Driving Scope 3 Decarbonization - Siemens Road Transportation on its way

Speakers Include:

Maria Stavridou

Head of Digitalization, Sustainability, Spend & Process Management

Siemens AG

INSIGHT INTO THE GROWING BIOGAS MARKETS

10.30 - 11.00

Morning coffee and networking

11.00 - 11.20

Argus market update: The Influence of RED III and GHG Quotas on Renewable Fuels

This session highlights how German climate policies are reshaping fuel economics and market behavior.

• RED III targets and national implementation: key drivers for renewable fuel demand
• GHG quota dynamics: pricing effects, certificate volatility, and strategic responses

 

 

 

Speakers Include:

Maximilian Steinhau

Senior Reporter - Oil Products

Argus

11.20 - 12.00

Biomethane & GHG quotas: Navigating supply, policy, and market dynamics

• How will evolving GHG quota frameworks across Europe shape the future of biomethane blending and cross-border supply chains?
• With biomethane supply surging and investment slowing, what are the realistic pathways to secure long-term viability for biogas plants post-2031?
• How are shifting regulations and market uncertainties affecting financing, M&A activity, and investor confidence in biomethane infrastructure across Europe?

Anew - Biomethane session host

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers Include:

Maximilian Kurth

Sales Account Manager

bmp greengas GmbH

John Cosmo Dwelle

Managing Director

Anew Climate Europe GmbH

Hagen Reiners

Editor – Oil Products

Argus Media

Thorsten Nascimento Rohling

CPO and Co-founde

agriportance GmbH

12.00 - 13.00

Networking lunch

Sponsored by Cefic

13.00 - 13.45

Unlocking the potential of Bio-LNG/CNG in European road transport

• What lessons can be drawn from Germany’s rapid bio-LNG adoption, and how can other European markets replicate this success through infrastructure and regulatory alignment?
• What regulatory and market levers are essential to unlock the full potential of bio-LNG and bio-CNG in long-haul and heavy-duty transport across Europe?
• With projections of up to 400,000 bio-LNG trucks by 2030, how can the industry ensure sustainable supply, avoid oversupply risks, and compete with established fossil fuels?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers Include:

Stefano Murace

Policy Advisor

Eurogas

Joerg Fischer

Chief Financial Officer

EnviTec Biogas AG

Holger Pastel

Managing Director

NOVATERA GmbH

E-FUELS AND HYDROGEN

13.45 - 14.30

E-fuels in the hydrogen economy – a drop in solution for transport decarbonization?

• How can e-fuels bridge the gap between current fossil-based transport fuels and future hydrogen-based systems, particularly in sectors like aviation and heavy-duty transport?
• What are the regulatory and subsidy frameworks across Europe—especially in Germany—that support the use of green hydrogen and e-fuels in refining and transport fuel blending?
• With growing realism around hydrogen deployment, how should refiners and policymakers prioritize e-fuels versus direct electrification in their decarbonization strategies?

 

 

 

Speakers Include:

Aram Pedinian Mohr

Vice President Commercial

HIF Global

Tobias Block

Head of Strategy and Content

eFuel Alliance

Daniel Kaddik

General Manager

Bundesverband freier Tankstellen (BFT)

Christian Hanke

Chief Executive Officer

German eFuel One GmbH

14.30 - 14.35

Chairperson’s closing remarks

14.35

Close of conference