Platts 2nd European Bunker Fuel Conference

Posted by Platts on Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Start Date Thursday, April 14, 2011
End Date Friday, April 15, 2011

Location
Manhattan Hotel Rotterdam, The Netherlands

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Following the success of last year's inaugural event, Platts 2nd Annual European Bunker Fuel conference promises to be this year's essential forum for the industry.

Focusing on the numerous short-and longer-term challenges the industry faces, the conference will take an in-depth look at the latest strategies being adopted to address the introduction of cleaner fuels, with associated higher costs and more stringent quality and standards issues; emissions targets and fleet conversions; the emergence of new trade patterns, notably increased imports into Europe; and reduced margins.

There will be opportunities to hear leading experts speak on the key issues and to discuss with other industry participants how they are remodelling their goals and strategies in the face of this very challenging market.

With attendees set to include refiners, traders, ship-owners, suppliers and services providers, regulatory and government bodies, and oil and gas companies, the conference is also an unrivalled networking opportunity.

In addition, Platts will be hosting a pricing methodology forum. This will show exactly how Platts prices fuel oil and bunker fuel and offer the chance to share your views and give feedback.

Platts 2nd Annual European Bunker Fuel conference will provide attendees with an unrivalled opportunity to:

* Analyze the market trends within the European bunker industry
* Growing bunker fuel market — How is this going to impact Europe?
* Understand the impact of hedging upon the Bunker fuel market
* Analyze associated risks in the bunker fuel market
* Maximize the relationship between ports and ship operators
* Assess new bunker related technologies
* Address how the bunker fuel industry has been adapting to market fluctuations
* Minimize the cost of switching to low sulphur fuel

Speakers confirmed include:

* Ian Adams, Chief Executive, IBIA
* François Barbiche, Area Manager, Total Marine Fuels
* Rune Kongstein, Sales and Marketing, Director Europe, Chemoil
* Veronica Cristea, International Head of Marine, OMV Commercial
* Bart Joon, Commercial Director, World Fuel Services Europe
* Alvaro Diaz, Director Marine and Aviation, Cepsa Marine Fuels
* Niels Bjørn Mortensen, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Maersk Maritime Technology
* Paul Young, Managing Editor, Middle East, Platts
* Abdellah Dakkoune, Senior Bunker Manager, United Arab Shipping Company
* Robin Meech, Managing Director, Marine and Energy Consulting
* Eduardo Lopez, Senior Analyst, Global Oil, Demand, Oil Industry and Markets Division, International Energy Agency (IEA)
* Edmund Hughes, Marine Environment Division, International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
* Ronald Backers, Bulk Cargo and Shipping Business Developer, Port of Rotterdam Authority
* Reinhard Lüken, Secretary General, Community of Shipyards Associations, (CESA)
* Joe Raia, Managing Director, Energy, and Metals, CME Group
* Don Gregory, Director, EGCSA
* Colin Birch, Vice President, Purvin & Gertz Inc

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Events