Opening cocktail reception
- 16:00
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- 17:00
- Champagne speed networking
This networking event allows attendees to communicate one on one and create business relationships or potential partnerships. This networking opportunity is included with your registration. Be sure to RSVP for this on your event registration.
- 17:00
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- 19:00
- Welcome cocktail reception hosted by Amspec
Conference day 1
- 08:00
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- 09:00
- Registration and networking breakfast hosted by Intertek
- 09:00
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- 09:10
- Chair's opening remarks and antitrust compliance reminder John Demopoulos - Vice President, Business Development, Argus
- 09:10
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- 09:45
- Keynote address: What's next for the global fuel oil market? Carl Ellett - Senior Economist, PBF Energy
- What might future 0.5% fuel oil availability look like and who will supply it?
- What does fuel demand from shipowners look like?
- What are the industry’s plans for the excess resid?
- How will MGO and distillates fit into the legacy fuel oil space?
- How might bunker fuel trade flows and product demand impact pricing?
Moderator:
John Demopoulos, Vice President, North America Refined Products, Argus
- 09:45
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- 11:00
- Session 1: Panel discussion: 2020 is rapidly approaching - are shipowners prepared?
- What are the fuel supply concerns, availability and compliance options for shipowners?
- What fuel types will be available at various ports? How will shipping routes impact fuel choices?
- Are scrubbers a practical option for short-term compliance? How many shipowners have installed scrubbers?
- What does a viable, long-term solution look like?
Speakers
Peter Sand, Chief Shipping Analyst, BIMCO
Captain Melbourne Pinks, SVP Marine Services, Chembulk Tankers
Fred Finger, Vice President, Head of Operations, American Roll On Roll Off Carrier
Ananth Srinivasan, Vice President, V-TIC Services, Inc.
Moderator
John Demopoulos, Vice President, North American Refined Products, Argus
- 11:00
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- 11:30
- Networking break
- 11:30
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- 12:00
- Presentation: Monitoring IMO developments: Post 2020 Mason Hamilton - Senior Petroleum Market Analyst, EIA
- What are the trends in US refining capacity, activity and refinery utilization rates heading into 2020?
- How might 2020 impact imports, exports and inventory for distillates and residual fuel?
- How the EIA is tracking market changes related to IMO?
Moderator
Alisa Cox, Business Development Manager, Argus
- 12:00
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- 12:30
- Presentation: Uncertainty in the bunker market - will there be enough compliant fuel supply to meet demand? Marc Refos - Marketing Manager, Staatsolie
- Are refineries making sufficient investments to supply 0.5% fuel? What are the impacts on refining slates?
- What are the current conversion capacity plans and crude slate availability for 0.5% fuel oil? What might be the impact if expansions are delayed?
- What are the projections for supply of LSFO and MGO?
Moderator
Alisa Cox, Business Development Manager, Argus
- 12:30
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- 14:00
- Networking lunch
- 14:00
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- 17:00
- Workshop: Navigating MARPOL 2020
A deep dive into the options for refiners and traders in light of the upcoming IMO sulfur regulation deadline.
- what are the opportunities for refiners and how will blending options change?
- How flexible are refiners to switch crudes and how will these restrictions impact blending as we approach and pass 2020?
- The impact on light and heavy spreads for both crude and products
- Explore the various compliance options for refiners and traders
- Analyze the opportunities refiners have within blending
- Assess how light/heavy spreads are widening and who will take the high sulfur resid that they cannot convert
Workshop will be an additional fee of $395
Speakers
Stephen Jones, SVP, Global Head of Oil Products, Argus
Edward Arnold, Senior Consultant, Argus
- 13:30
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- 17:15
- Everglades safari tour
The tour includes:
- 30-40 minute guided airboat tour
- Alligator wildlife nature show
- Jungle trial, observation platform and exhibits
- Roundtrip transportation to and from the hotel
This optional networking activity is an additional $99. There are a limited amount of seats available.
- 17:00
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- 19:00
- Networking reception
Conference day 2
- 07:30
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- 08:30
- Registration and networking breakfast
- 08:30
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- 08:40
- Chair's opening remarks and antitrust compliance reminder John Demopoulos - Vice President, North American Refined Products, Argus
- 08:40
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- 09:10
- Presentation: Managing enforcement and penalty levels in year one Lieutenant Commander Samuel Danus - Port State Control Oversight, U.S. Coast Guard
- How will enforcement be managed?
- What is the Flag State role in enforcement?
- How will penalties for noncompliance vary?
- What can we expect in the first year of enforcement?
Moderator
John Demopoulos, Vice President, North American Refined Products, Argus
- 09:10
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- 10:00
- Session 2: The burning question - where will the surplus HSFO go?
- Utility demand: What does future fuel oil demand from utilities look like in the different regions? Will the price reduction in HSFO encourage its use in power plants in lieu of coal and natural gas? Would operational issues arise when switching fuels?
- Refinery demand: Which refiners are well positioned to benefit from their coking and hydrocracking capacities? Which simple refineries will struggle with securing low-sulfur feedstock?
Speakers
Gregg Anderson, Executive Director, Energy & Utilities, Utility Regulation and Competition Office, Cayman Islands
Mitchell Maloney, PE, Delayed Coker & Process Engineering Specialist, Becht Engineering Inc, former ExxonMobil
Moderator
John Demopoulos, Vice Presentation, North American Refined Products, Argus
- 10:00
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- 10:30
- Networking break
- 10:30
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- 11:30
- Session 3: Panel discussion - Marine fuel blending, compatibility, contamination and testing
- Will similar fuel blends be available at all ports to avoid compatibility issues?
- How can the industry ensure varying batches meet specification?
- How can additives help improve blends and ensure compatibility?
- How will blends conform to ISO standards?
- How do you avoid fuel contamination and compatibility issues?
- What are the testing procedures, and what specifications do you look for when evaluating fuel?
Speakers
Sai Reddy Pinappu, RDD Scientist, Baker Hughes
Shannon Boudreaux, Fuel Oil Blending Operations, AmSpec
Kevin Cote, Marine Technical Sales Manager, Innospec Fuel Specialties
Edward English, Vice President, Technical Director, Fuel Quality Services
Moderator
Alisa Cox, Business Development Manager, Argus
- 11:30
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- 12:30
- Session 4: Panel discussion - Preparing terminals and infrastructure - are global ports ready to handle multiple products and grades?
- Are global ports and terminals equipped to handle the increase in fuel demand?
- What does this mean for storage and terminal investments?
- Who has invested in new storage, terminals and infrastructure?
Speakers
Silvia de Marucci, Executive Manager Economic Analysis & Market Research, Autoridad del Canal de Panama
John Ghio, Deputy Captain of the Port, Gibraltar Port Authority
Mike Reed, Chief Commercial Officer, International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT)
Moderator
John Demopoulos, Vice President, North American Refined Products, Argus
- 12:30
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- 13:00
- Presentation: Fuel oil markets after 2020: Where will worldwide fuel oil markets be headed after MARPOL VI turbulence has passed? Edward Arnold - Senior Consultant, Argus
Moderator
John Demopoulos, Vice President, North American Refined Products, Argus
- 13:00
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- 13:10
- Chair’s closing remarks John Demopoulos - Vice President, North American Refined Products, Argus
- 13:10
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- 14:00
- Networking lunch