Agenda 2026
16 September
Networking drinks reception
- 17:15 - 18:45
Nationals Vs. Phillies: Evening Baseball Experience (TBC)
Open to all registered delegates, join your peers at the welcome drinks and begin the 2026 Argus Global Coke and Carbon Conference.Enjoy an evening at the ballpark with premium seating, pre-game food and drinks in a private section, and great networking in a lively setting. Attendees will depart the hotel by coach (5:00–5:15pm) for a short 15-minute transfer, enjoy hosted F&B from 5:30–6:45pm before heading to infield or corner seats for the game, with return transport provided post-game or flexible self-return options available (minimum 100 participants required).
17 September
- 09:00 - 09:50
Registration and welcome refreshments
- 09:50 - 10:00
Chairperson's opening remarks
Speaker:
Lauren Masterson
Editor – Energy Argus Petroleum CokeArgus- 10:00 - 10:45
Argus presents: Geopolitics and petcoke: How instability shapes supply and demand?
Speakers:
Lauren Masterson
Editor – Energy Argus Petroleum CokeArgus
Hadley Medlock
ReporterArgus- 10:45 - 11:15
Hot topic: Will CBAM fundamentally reshape petcoke demand in Europe and redirect global carbon flows?
- 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?
- 11:15 - 12:00
Morning networking break
- 12:00 - 12:40
Petcoke vs Coal: How is competition evolving amid volatility and shifting trade flows?
- How are price fluctuations including recent Middle East disruptions and sharp $15–20/t corrections reshaping the competitiveness of petcoke versus coal?
- To what extent are buyers, particularly in India and Turkey, switching between petcoke and coal, and are these shifts temporary or structural?
- As petcoke prices swing from tight supply premiums (delta of ~$20) back into decline, how are procurement strategies and demand patterns adapting?- 12:40 - 13:15
The Needle Coke and Anode Coke Bottleneck
- 13:15 - 14:30
Networking lunch break
- 14:30 - 15:00
Hear from aluminium association: Big picture market trends
- How are consumer preferences shifting?
- What are the biggest risks to anode supply security, and how are aluminium producers adapting sourcing strategies?
- How will carbon regulation and sustainability targets affect anode raw materials, quality requirements and long‑term demand?Speakers Include:
Matt Meenan
VP External AffairsThe Aluminum Association- 15:00 - 15:30
Cement industry: Is petcoke still the fuel of choice?
- How are cement and metals producers navigating volatility in petcoke pricing and securing reliable supply?
- To what extent are carbon costs and sustainability pressures forcing a shift away from petcoke or changing fuel strategies?
- How are procurement teams balancing cost, quality, and emissions as market conditions evolve?
- What alternatives are being considered, and how competitive are they compared to petcoke today?Speaker:
Aly Abubakr Zidan
Procurement DirectorArabian Cement Company- 15:30
Chairperson's closing remarks
Speakers Include:
Lauren Masterson
Editor – Energy Argus Petroleum CokeArgus- 15:30 - 17:30
Brewery tour at DC Brau (TBC)
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes brewery tour at DC Brau, complete with open-bar tasting, expert insights, and networking with brewers—followed by a relaxed happy hour back at the hotel. Enjoy seamless logistics with return transfers, guided commentary, and small-group rotations through the production facility for a fully immersive experience.
- 17:30 - 18:30
Networking drinks reception
Please join us for happy hour!🥂 ✨
18 September
- 09:30 - 10:10
Morning networking and breakfast
- 10:10 - 10:25
Chairperson's opening remarks
Setting the Stage: Day Two Kick-Off
Polling:
“Will global petcoke supply tighten by 2030?”
“Will aluminium or cement drive market demand more?”
“What’s the biggest threat: regulation, logistics, or competition?”
“Who will dominate demand? India or China?”
“What is one assumption in our industry that is completely wrong?”
Exclusive insights exchange:
- One opportunity no one else has seen yet
- One risk everyone is underestimatingSpeaker:
Lauren Masterson
Editor – Energy Argus Petroleum CokeArgus- 10:25 - 11:00
Ports and logistics and freight
Speakers Include:
Eric Battersby
Commercial & Business Development ManagerPort of Corpus Christi- 11:00 - 11:30
Argus presents: The global petroleum coke and coal outlook for 2027 and beyond
- What is the big picture outlook for the global petroleum coke market?
- What will be the key trends to watch in 2027 and beyond?
- How are market fundamentals such as supply, pricing, demand, and global trade routes expected to evolve in 2027 and beyond?Carly Vandergriff
AnalystArgus- 11:30 - 12:00
Coffee break and in-house workshop with the Argus experts
- 12:00 - 12:30
Can bio‑carbon and alternative feedstocks realistically compete with petcoke in cost, scale and performance or will they remain a niche decarbonisation tool?
Thomas Meth
Head of BiomassJavelin Commodities- 12:30 - 13:00
Indian demand centre: How is growth reshaping petcoke demand?
- 13:00 - 13:05
Chairperson's closing remarks
Speaker:
Lauren Masterson
Editor – Energy Argus Petroleum CokeArgus- 13:00
Conference concludes and grab and go lunch
Thank you for attending the Argus Global Coke and Carbon Conference 2026!