Registration, coffee and networking

Market round-up: energy markets, drivers and trends

• The drivers behind movements in gas prices and the outlook to 2026
• How economic factors are impacting activity in LNG shipping and terminals
• How LNG supply and demand is changing around the world 

Debbie Turner, Senior Broker, Howe Robinson Partners 

Leaders’ panel: transitioning the transition fuel: what is the future of LNG?

• What is the longevity of LNG? Where is the market going?
• The viability of net zero strategies involving a long-term future for natural gas
• Is it worth investing in LNG infrastructure considering the emergence of renewable fuels? 

Panellists include:

Neil Dulling, Manager - Environmental Centre of Excellence Europe, MOL LNG Transport (Europe)

David Taylor, Managing Director - LNG, V.Group

Riju Cherian, General Manager, Head of Key Account Management and Operations, BW LNG

Q&A

Networking coffee break

International keynote: Eastern India’s first LNG receiving terminal: development and roadmap  
The 5-mta Dhamra LNG Terminal on India’s east coast opened in May 2023, bringing with it a brand new market for LNG. In this informative keynote you will find out about: 

• Experiences and challenges in delivering this project over the past seven years 
• How market forces have impacted the terminal development 
• What the road ahead looks like for Dhamra LNG Terminal 

LNG demand, economics and project restarts in Africa 

• The economics and policies driving the transition to gas in many African countries
• Future supply and demand for gas in Africa  
• Which LNG projects are coming back online across the continent?
• What are the opportunities for developers in the LNG space?

International keynote: market conditions, successes and challenges for Nigeria’s first FLNG facility 
UTM Offshore is leading an ambitious venture to build Nigeria’s first floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility which will be a key step in transitioning Nigeria’s energy system from crude oil to natural gas. This insightful presentation will detail: 

• The role of policy instruments and government support for the FLNG project 
• Market drivers for exploiting gas in Nigeria 
• Predicted gas volumes from the development and how much is expected to be exported 
• Partnerships in place and progress against project timelines 
• Planning for the challenges of developing Nigeria’s first FLNG project 

Q&A

Lightning talk

Networking lunch

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Commercial insights into the expansion of LNG bunkering infrastructure  

There have been well publicised developments in the LNG bunkering market in recent years, in Europe, North America and Asia. However, is this growth overstated, and what are the risks and opportunities involved in the market? Find out about: 

• The economic and regulatory drivers for the expansion of the LNG bunker market
• Data on LNG fuelled vessels in operation and on order around the world
• LNG bunkering demand projections to 2030
• Is low carbon methanol and ammonia a threat to LNG?
• The challenge for companies looking to invest in LNG bunker barges and associated terminal infrastructure 

Gary Regan, Managing Consultant, Lansdowne Moritz 

Best practice and standards for LNG bunkering: logistical models, designs and operations 

• Compatibility challenges for bunkering vessels and terminals 
• Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF) standards available for LNG bunkering 
• Progress on standards in development 
• Best practices in bunkering operations, safety and compatibility 

Speed, flexibility, and operational costs of Victrol’s small-scale bunker barges 

Victrol currently owns and operates a 3000m3 LNG bunker barge and is building a second 8000m3 self-propelled bunker barge. This presentation will give you insights into:

• Energy efficiency and performance of the barges in the Victrol fleet 
• Operational challenges involved in LNG bunkering and how they can be overcome
• Design decisions taken on the new LNG bunker barge and the rationale behind them 

Q&A

Panel: The direction of the LNG bunkering market

• What trends are we seeing with end user markets and the demand for LNG bunkering fuel? 
• How significant is the scale-up of LNG bunkering, in Europe and elsewhere in the world? 
• How reliable is the availability of LNG as a marine fuel and how is this likely to change in the coming years?  
• Combining large scale and small scale activities at ports when infrastructure is at capacity 
• How will LNG bunker fuel be affected by upcoming regulations on emissions?  What will happen with LNG as a marine fuel beyond 2030?   

Panellists include:
Nacho de Miguel, Head of LNG, Alternative Fuels and Sustainability, Peninsula

Andre Hauschildt, Sustainable Fuels Operations, Bunker Holdings 

Jan Schubert, Commercial Director – LNG Bunkering, Avenir LNG 

Thierry Clement, Business Development Manager, GTT

Mooring system snapback is dangerous, but there is a catch
Recoiling mooring lines after a parting is dangerous for vessel crew and equipment, and solutions today are ineffective at protecting against snapback. Dustin will talk you through:  

• How to determine if a snapback solution can manage the total potential energy on your vessel
• Why one size of snapback solution does not fit all and how to choose the right system for your mooring arrangements
• Real-life risks of mooring component snapback with existing systems
  

Networking coffee break

The latest methane slip monitoring technologies 

• Findings from the latest studies on methane slip from LNG vessels
• The latest technologies for exhaust gas monitoring and measurement
• How to accurately calculate methane emissions
• Next steps: methane abatement strategies

Q&A

1.    New LNG vessel design and manufacturing trends from around the world 

2.    OCIMF update on the SIRE 2.0 inspection regime and STS Transfer Guideline 

3.    Challenges (and opportunities) to adopt and build large-scale LNG carriers with alternative containment systems

4.    Hull Coatings to meet Sustainability targets

5.    Optimising Using LNG Ship-to-Ship

6.    Small scale LNG terminal compatibility and standardisation 

7.    NH3 ready LNG terminals (onshore & FSRU)

Thierry Clement, Business Development Manager, GTT

Natalia Zubenko, Business Development Manger, GTT

8.    Ensuring safe FLNG marine service operations in bad weather 

9.    Sustainable pathways to the continuous use of LNG as fuel onboard LNG Carriers 

10.    Enhancing LNG Hose Transfer operations with an innovative approach: optimise the operational time keeping the highest standard of safety

17:50

Chairman’s day one closing remarks 

19:00

Evening Drinks Reception

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Industry Dinner

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Registration, coffee and networking

Case study: Lessons learnt from the fast-tracked FSRU Piombino terminal project  
Snam’s FSRU Italia unit successfully brought the Golar Tundra FSRU into production at the Port of Piombino in Italy earlier this year, bringing with it an annual regasification capacity of 5 billion cubic metres. Find out about:  

• How Snam and its project partners were able to put the correct infrastructure in place in a shortened timeframe
• The greatest challenges of the project and how they were overcome  
• Snam’s FSRU plans 

Dario Manenti, Commercial Manager, Snam - FSRU Italia 

Case study: MOL FSRU project report 
The first offshore LNG FSRU Terminal in Hong Kong was successfully docked in April and received its first LNG in June 2023. You will hear first-hand about: 

• The FSRU project goals and vessel design 
• Adaptation of the world’s largest FSRU, Bauhinia Spirit, for its end use 
• Lessons learnt from the project  
  

Mihails Solovjovs, Voyage Manager, MOL

Best practice operational processes for FSRUs

• The pitfalls and challenges of operating an FSRU 
• Processes that need to be put in place to ensure safe and efficient operations 
• Managing the training and development of the onboard staff to upskill them in FSRU operations and also keep up their seafaring skills 

Capt Sundeep Dhaliwal, Head of LNG-LPG and FSRU Group, Wilhelmsen Ship Management  

Cyber Security on FSRUs – A cautionary tale and how to mitigate risks?
The DNV Maritime Cyber Security Advisory team has supported several customers implementing Cyber Security on FSRUs during the fast-paced developments in Europe. In this session they will share insights into:

• Unravelling the web of regulations and requirements in the FSRU cybersecurity realm
• An overview of the risks targeting critical infrastructure, with a focus on FSRUs
• Challenges and optimal conditions required to implement cyber resilience on FSRUs

Martin Cartwright, Global Business Director, Gas Carriers & FSRUs, DNV

Q&A

Lightning talk

Networking coffee break

CII emissions monitoring and reporting for LNG vessels 

• What are the consequences of CII? 
• How can use of high-quality data support the transition from reactively reporting to proactively optimizing processes on board?
• How to optimize LNG vessels to improve ratings using real-time gas data?

EU Fit for 55 regulations: what does it mean for LNG shipping? 

• How will the EU ETS work and how will the maritime sector interact with it? 
• What will FuelEU mean for the LNG carriers? What do shipping companies and terminals need to do to prepare for it?  
• The direction of EU regulations and what it will mean for maritime 

Marcos Raul Salido Portugal, Environmental Project Manager, Bureau Veritas

Lightning talk

Networking lunch

Case study: LNG now and LBM/E-LNG going forward.

• Titan at glance
• Chartered vessels
• LBM options offered now
• Amsterdam LBM plant
• Supply & Production considerations. 

The Milford Haven Opportunity CO2 transfer, liquefaction, and shipping

The presentation will provide an overview of the Milford Haven Energy Cluster and then discuss Dragon LNG’s ambition to become a net zero terminal by 2029. It will cover Dragon LNG’s operations, renewable energy projects, and plans for enabling CO2 shipping through the development of transfer, liquefaction, storage, and jetty offloading capabilities. A key focus will be the MUST project, which aims to repurpose waste heat from the nearby power station to regasify LNG and provide a conduit for other products (incl. CO2) across the Haven linking up industry to speed up decarbonisation and renewable opportunities.

Q&A

Lightning talk: Illuminating the Seas: Harnessing the Power of LED Lighting for Sustainable Shipping

Networking coffee break

Case study: net-zero LNG terminal pathways and developments 

National Grid Grain LNG is investigating options for a detailed net-zero roadmap with significant targets for 2030 and 2050. This presentation will share exclusive insights into: 

• Weighing up options for other fuel sources in the long term: looking at the status of demonstrator projects and plans for a sustainable gas grid 
• The potential for carbon capture to decarbonise the LNG terminal 
• Plans for a multi-purpose jetty with different process arms for different sustainable fuels

James Hooker, Technical Development Manager, National Grid (Grain LNG)

Case study: energy transition plan and the evolution of the Port of Barcelona 
Port of Barcelona is planning its transition from LNG bunkering supply to the future supply of new fuels, such as methanol, ammonia or hydrogen. Find out the key information on: 

• The impact of policies and initiatives of the World Port Climate Action Plan, the IMO and the European Parliament 
• The future of LNG bunkering at the port  
• Signals for the future demand for hydrogen, ammonia and methanol in Europe 
• Plans for the development of alternative fuel supplies at the Port of Barcelona 
• The development of regulations for the supply of new fuels 

Daniel Ruiz, Senior Consultant Ambiental, Port of Barcelona

Competent People – the Critical Component for Success 

David Taylor, Managing Director - LNG, V.Group

Alternative marine fuel market dynamics and projections to 2050  

• Comparison of fuel cost and availability: LNG, biofuels and ammonia 
• Future supply, demand and cost projections up to 2050 in consideration of IMO and regional regulatory compliance 
  

Masrur Choudhury, Associate Editor, LNG Freight Markets, S&P Global Commodity Insights 

Q&A

Panel: Future fuels update: recent developments and how they will influence net zero plans    

• New vessel designs and developments: how will they pave the way for a net zero future? 
• The suitability of existing onboard equipment for use with new decarbonised fuels 
• Methanol, ammonia and hydrogen: how are supplies scaling up for each fuel and when will there be enough supply to fuel the world’s shipping fleets?  
• How are net zero plans shifting in light of developments over the past 12 months?   

Panellists include:

Javier Cervera Alonso, Head of Energy Transition, Balearia 

Torfinn Gaupås, Head of Marine Fuels, Gasnor  

Steve Esau, Chief Operating Officer, SEA-LNG

Chairman’s closing remarks

Register Interest

Delegate package includes:

• Entry to both conference days

• Delegate pack

• Coffees and refreshments

• Lunches
• Industry dinner