Agenda
DAY 1 - 14 October 2025
Case Study
08:40AM - 09:05AM
Global Market Outlook for E-Fuels, Hydrogen, and Renewable Fuels
- Global policy drivers and market expectations.
- Trends in project scale-up and commercial operations.
- Investment in climate for integrated fuel technologies.
- Market readiness for aviation, maritime, and industrial sectors.
Rahul Malik / Consulting Manager / S&P Global
Case Study
09:05AM - 09:30AM
Global Landscape of E-Fuels — Investment, Policy, & Deployment Trends
Tobias Block
Chief Strategy Officer, efuel-alliance
- Overview of regional investment flows and major active markets.
- Key policy frameworks shaping the global e-fuel momentum.
- Milestones in deployment: commercial facilities and upcoming projects.
Case Study
09:30AM - 09:55AM
Industry Momentum and Milestones — Progress from Pilot to Scale
Gunnar Holen
CEO, Nordic Electrofuel
- Evolution of demonstration projects into commercial-scale operations.
- Key partnerships and investments that accelerated the transition.
- Lessons learned in project delivery, infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement.
Case Study
09:55AM - 10:20AM
Scaling up E-Fuels: Economic Insights and Systemic Change Requirements to Progress from Pilot to Scale-Up
Gerben Hieminga
Senior Sector Economist, Energy, ING Bank
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Case Study
10:20AM - 10:45AM
Making E-fuels Fly: REFuelEU and the UK SAF Mandate as Deployment Drivers
Chris Malins
Owner/Consultant, Cerulogy
- A brief review of the targets for e-fuels in EU and UK SAF policy
- Understanding the value signal from the defined penalties/buy-out price
- What support is available from ETS reimbursements and the guaranteed strike price mechanism?
- Unresolved challenges
Networking Break
10:45AM - 11:15AM
Morning Coffee and Networking
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Case Study
11:15AM - 11:40AM
Scaling Power-to-X Fuels in Transport — Policy Gaps and Pathways Forward
Ulf Neuling
Senior Associate Fuels, Agora Verkehrswende
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Panel Discussion
11:40AM - 12:20PM
Shaping Global Regulations — Industry, Policy, and Market Alignment
Gerben Hieminga
Senior Sector Economist, Energy, ING Bank
- How can the global e-fuel industry align standards across regions to streamline certification and trade?
- What are the most impactful regulatory incentives currently driving project acceleration?
- How can regulators and developers collaborate more effectively in shaping future mandates?
- What risks do regulatory fragmentation and inconsistent targets pose for investment confidence?
- How do global climate goals influence national policy timelines for fuel adoption?
Case Study
12:20PM - 12:45PM
Bankability Criteria for E-Fuel Megaprojects
- Financial models and metrics are used to assess e-fuel project viability.
- Role of risk mitigation and offtake agreements in de-risking investments.
- Insights from investors on what drives confidence in new technologies.
Case Study
12:45PM - 01:10PM
Push and Pull Factors: Driving up Willingness to Pay and Driving Down Costs of E-fuels
David Olley
Senior Associate, Aurora Energy Research
- Identification and quantification of key pathways to driving up the willingness to pay for e-fuels.
- Key factors and strategies to lower the levelised cost of e-fuels.
- Impact of EU policy developments on European e-fuel project economics.
Lunch Time
01:10PM - 02:10PM
Lunch Break
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Networking Break
02:10PM - 02:20PM
One-to-one Meetings and Networking Break
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Panel Discussion
02:20PM - 03:00PM
Securing Large-Scale Project Finance — Expectations from Lenders and Investors
Martin Forman
Director, ISD New Energies & Natural Resources, EMEA, SMBC Bank International plc
- What are the key risk factors that investors and lenders consider when evaluating e-fuel projects on a scale?
- How important are long-term offtake agreements and policy certainty in ensuring bankability?
- What financing models—such as blended finance or green bonds—are proving most successful in this sector?
- How can project developers better align their strategies to meet financial institutions’ due diligence and ESG criteria?
- What role should governments play in de-risking investment, and how can the private sector engage more effectively with public funding mechanisms?
Case Study
03:00PM - 03:25PM
Advancing Green Hydrogen Electrolysis for E-Fuel Production
- Strategies for increasing electrolyzer efficiency and reliability.
- Integration of electrolysis systems into commercial e-fuel operations.
- Cost reduction pathways and innovations in technology deployment.
Case Study
03:25PM - 03:50PM
CO2 Capture Innovations — From Industrial Sources to E-Fuel Plants
Felix Habermeyer
Development Engineer, HIF Global
The presentation will focus on the crucial role of carbon procurement in e-Fuel project development.
This topic is sometimes overlooked because most effort is put into the optimization of the hydrogen production.
But, from the experience of multiple project developments throughout the last years, HIF has learned that carbon delivery and conversion poses an equally large challenge.
The presentation highlights critical aspects of the carbon pathway and discusses how HIF is solving them in our current projects.
Networking Break
03:50PM - 04:20PM
One-to -One Meetings & Networking Break
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Case Study
04:20PM - 04:45PM
Building Multi-Fuel Hubs: Integrating E-Methanol, Ammonia, and E-Kerosene Production
- Infrastructure strategies for co-locating multi-fuel production technologies.
- Synergies and trade-offs between different fuel synthesis pathways.
- Operational considerations and efficiency gains in integrated production models.
Case Study
04:45PM - 05:10PM
E-Fuels in Rail and Public Transport — Regional Projects
- Opportunities and challenges of deploying e-fuels in rail systems.
- Integration of e-fuel technologies with public transportation fleets.
- Regional policies and funding mechanisms supporting transition efforts.
Opening Panel
05:10PM - 05:50PM
The Future of Industrial Fuel Use — What’s Next for Large-Scale Deployment?
Gunnar Holen
CEO, Nordic Electrofuel
- What are the primary technical and commercial hurdles to scaling industrial e-fuel use?
- How are companies aligning fuel switching strategies with emissions targets?
- What infrastructure investments are needed to support widespread adoption?
- How can policymakers accelerate uptake without burdening heavy industries?
- What role do customers and supply chain partners play in driving demand?
Closing Remark
05:50PM - 05:55PM
Chairman’s Closing Remarks and End of Day One
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DAY 2 - 15 October 2025
Case Study
08:40AM - 09:05AM
How to Make eFuels Production eSAF-Ready?
Frank Mischler
Director, International Power-to-X Hub
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Case Study
09:05AM - 09:30AM
Aviation Fuel Buyers’ Clubs and Long-Term Offtake Models
- Benefits of aggregated demand and coordinated procurement for SAF and e-fuels.
- Structure and governance of fuel buyers’ alliances in aviation.
- Risk mitigation and long-term pricing mechanisms through offtake contracts.
Sarah Wilkin / Founder & CEO / Fly Green Alliance
Case Study
09:30AM - 09:55AM
Scaling E-Fuels for Maritime Transport: Infrastructure, Policy & Technology Challenges
- Strategies for integrating e-fuels into global maritime supply chains through port and bunkering infrastructure.
- Overcoming technical and logistical barriers to ensure safe, scalable deployment of e-fuels in shipping.
- Aligning regulatory frameworks and technological innovation to accelerate maritime decarbonization.
Richard Grzemba / Market Development Manager - PtX / Andritz
Case Study
09:55AM - 10:20AM
Fuelling Tomorrow: Overcoming E-Fuel Challenges in Transportation
Mateo Garzon Rivera
Business Development Manager, Mabanaft GmbH & Co. KG
- Who is Mabanaft and what are e-Fuels?
- Mabanaft’s e-Fuel activities (in Shipping, Aviation, etc...)
- Opportunities and Challenges
Case Study
10:20AM - 10:45AM
Scaling E-Fuels for Maritime Transport: Infrastructure, Policy & Technology Challenges
Carlo Raucci
Director, Sustainable Fuels and Strategy, Lloyd's Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub
- The impacts of IMO MEPC 83 on e-fuels market in shipping
- The potential demand and supply in Europe
- the role of green shipping corridors and first mover initiatives
- latest proposed solutions to improve project bankability
Networking Break
10:45AM - 11:15AM
Morning Coffee and Networking
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Panel Discussion
11:15AM - 11:55AM
Driving E-Fuel Integration in Aviation and Maritime — Infrastructure, Incentives & Innovation
- What are the critical infrastructure requirements for widespread adoption of e-fuels in aviation and maritime sectors?
- How are port authorities and airport operators preparing for e-fuel logistics?
- What role do subsidies, mandates, or carbon pricing play in accelerating uptake?
- How can value chain collaboration improve project bankability and fuel accessibility?
- What are the commercial risks and opportunities tied to emerging fuel pathways like e-methanol and e-ammonia?
Case Study
11:55AM - 12:20PM
Hydrogen & CO2 as Dual Feedstock — Large-Scale Plant Success
- Integration of hydrogen and carbon dioxide streams into a unified production model.
- Operational challenges and solutions in managing dual feedstock systems.
- Commercial, environmental, and policy advantages of multi-input processes.
Case Study
12:20PM - 12:45PM
Industrial Symbiosis Zones for Circular Carbon Economy
Nicolas Serrie
CEO, KHIMOD
- Integration of waste streams into circular fuel and feedstock loops.
- Benefits of co-located facilities for cost and emissions efficiency.
- Examples of successful industrial symbiosis networks supporting e-fuel scaling.
Case Study
12:45PM - 01:10PM
Scaling up Production to Meet the Growing Demand for e-fuels
Cyril Dufau-Sansot
CEO & Co-Founder, Hy2gen AG
- Building Comprehensive Infrastructure
- Strategic Partnerships
- Technological Advancements
- Cost Competitiveness
- Regulatory Support
Lunch Time
01:10PM - 02:10PM
Lunch Break
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Networking Break
02:10PM - 02:20PM
One-to-one Meetings and Networking Break
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Case Study
02:20PM - 02:45PM
Development and Techno-economic Optimization of an E-Fuels Plant
Dr. Anne Krog Jensen
Head of Process Engineering, Blue power partners A/S
- Resource, offtake, and legislation screening:
- Resource: Wind, Solar, Hydro, PPA, Carbon source (CO2, bio waste), Water
- Offtake: H2 (truck), MeOH (ship, cars), SAF (aviation), NH3 (ship, fertilizer)
- Infrastructure: Existing storage (incl caverns) and infrastructure capability
- Legislation: ETS, CBAM, company goals, etc.
Case Study
02:45PM - 03:10PM
Achieving Fossil Fuel Parity — Innovation in Green Hydrogen Electrolyzer Technology
- Advances in electrolyzer design and cost reduction in green hydrogen production
- Dynamic load response enabling real-time integration with renewable energy sources
- Manufacturing scale-up and commercialization of high-volume electrolysis systems
Marty Neese / CEO / Verdagy
Case Study
03:10PM - 03:35PM
Derisking Up-scaling Strategy of E-fuels Technology Development without a demo of the Whole Chain
The strength of our technology development approach is to minimize industrial scaling-up risks without the need for a demonstration of the whole e-fuels chain. Our strategy relies on:
- Robust design choices, easily scalable design to reach industrial capacities
- Identification of the technological challenges and perform dedicated studies to address each challenge
- Demonstration at prototype scale only for the most critical stages : electrical heater, Fischer-Tropsch reactor
Catherine Laroche / Project manager for e-fuels / IFPEN
Case Study
03:35PM - 04:00PM
The World’s First and Largest e-methanol Plant Now in Operation – Located in Kassø, Denmark
Lotte Lindeloff
Director, Project Management, Power-to-X, European Energy A/S
- How did we succeed in developing, constructing and commissioning an e-methanol plant within a period of 4 years. Learn about challenges and learnings,
- Next step: what do we see as the next steps in producing green fuels? How do we scale, decrease price and match market conditions.
Networking Break
04:00PM - 04:30PM
One-to -One Meetings & Networking Break
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Case Study
04:30PM - 04:55PM
E-Fuel Market Pricing Index Initiatives
- Design principles for transparent and reliable pricing mechanisms.
- Role of indices in enhancing investor and buyer confidence.
- Current developments and future outlook in index standardization.
Opening Panel
04:55PM - 05:35PM
Vision 2030 — Building a Global Market for E-Fuels, Hydrogen, and Synthetic Molecules
- What are the next big milestones required to unlock global e-fuel commercialization?
- How can we ensure global certification and carbon pricing frameworks support international trade?
- What infrastructure and logistics systems are needed for global-scale e-fuel deployment?
- How can public and private stakeholders collaborate to build future e-fuel markets?
- What role will synthetic molecules and hydrogen play in balancing supply-demand across regions?
Moderator
Tobias Block
Chief Strategy Officer, efuel-alliance
Panelist
Estela Corbacho
Project Director, FRV-X
Closing Remark
05:35PM - 05:45PM
Chairman’s Closing Remarks and End of Conference
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