Explore the developments, opportunities and innovations in LNG as a marine fuel market

 

 

DAY ONE

 

08:00 Registration, coffee and networking

 

09:00 Welcome from the conference chairman
John Snyder, Editor, LNG Shipping & Terminals

 

SESSION 1: THE AMERICAS LNG MARKET UPDATE

An in-depth analysis of the LNG industry and its recent development in the Americas. The impact of new requirements for greener fuels and the role of LNG in shipping’s goal of decarbonisation.

 

09:10 LNG market update: Current status and future projection

• LNG market analysis: Demand and supply
• LNG Bunkering: What’s the overall size of the global LNG as fuel market?
• Effects of the IMO 2020 emissions regulations on LNG as a marine fuel
• Fundamental drivers for LNG growth

09:30 Commercial aspects of LNG bunkering and green finance

• Availability and development of LNG bunkering infrastructure
• What financing is available to support LNG bunkering infrastructure?
• Innovative ways to secure financing as long-term sales contracts for LNG projects

09:50 Q&A

10:10 Opening panel discussion – the adoption of LNG as fuel. What are the drivers for standardisation?

• The role of LNG in shipping’s goal of decarbonisation
• Assessing the LNG bunkering supply chain. What are the potential bottlenecks to overcome?
• What are the next steps towards standardisation?

Angus Campbell, Corporate Director Energy Projects, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement

11:00 Networking coffee break in the exhibition area

 

SESSION 2: REGULATION OF LNG BUNKERING

Regulatory bodies could influence the growth of LNG bunkering through tax code or policies. This session will cover the recent regulation developments and government initiatives in supporting LNG bunkering.

 

11:40 US LNG bunkering industry regulatory challenges

While support for LNG as fuel continues to gain traction in Europe and Asia, the present U.S. administration has not supported the climate-change movement. This presentation will explore the current state of U.S. regulatory policies affecting the use and promotion of LNG as fuel, and address the legal challenges affecting this industry domestically.

12:00 Pathways to address unique safety and security risks associated with LNG in vessel operations including Port Regulations

• Leakage of LNG during LNG shipping or bunkering
• Handling of boil-off gas including the vapour return to the LNG bunkering ship
• Evaluating security risks of LNG bunkering

Marc Montemerlo, Chief, Hazardous Materials Division, U.S. Coast Guard

 

12:20 LNG facilities in the Americas - Complying with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s regulations for Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals

• USA
• Canada
• Latin America

12:40 Q&A

 

13:00 Networking lunch break in the exhibition area

 

SESSION 3: PORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

Supporting the LNG industry developments, this session will focus on terminal infrastructure facilities, suppliers, terminal developments and, in general, the transformation of LNG hubs to meet the needs of increasing demand for LNG as a marine fuel.

14:10 Bunkering availability in ports

From a shipowner perspective, the biggest challenge is ensuring LNG is available in ports servicing LNG fuelled vessels. To date shipowners with LNG fuelled vessels run them on regular routes with known LNG availability. What ports are developing LNG bunkering options?

Ricardo Schiappacasse, Director, Forest Products and Specialty Cargoes, Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)

 

14:30 Small-scale LNG infrastructure in the USA

• What small-scale liquefaction capacity is available in the Americas?
• The need and development of small-scale LNG
• Distribution and regasification functions of small-scale LNG

Tim Casey, SVP LNG, Northstar Midstream

14:50 Preparing terminal for operation

• Feasibility to develop LNG bunkering facility
• Selecting the most suitable bunkering option
• Project and systems preparation for safety operation

15:10 Q&A

 

15:30 Networking coffee break in the exhibition area

 

SESSION 4: BUNKERING OPTIONS

Advantages of different LNG bunkering options and associated technologies whether considering shorter bunkering time, limited investment costs and flexibility and manoeuvrability.

 

16:10 Shore-to-ship LNG bunkering

• Compensating limited berth access for larger LNG-fuelled vessels
• Suitability of shore-ship bunkering options for inland shipping

16:30 Ship-to-ship LNG bunkering

• Handling ship-to-ship interfaces
• Adjusting to operational locations
• Solving compatibility: issues, tests and management
• Utilising high manoeuvrability

16:50 Expanding access to LNG via trucks

• Examining truck loading capabilities
• What are the infrastructure requirements at ports?
• Increasing the bunkering volume and transferred volume

Freddy Obando, Head of LNG - Central America and the Caribbean, AES Corporation

 

17:10 Q&A

 

17:30 Panel discussion – How global developments are affecting LNG terminals

• The increase in LNG production – is it time to consider small-scale floating terminal solutions?
• Examining the demand for terminal capacity
• The impact of potential new types of customers driving flexible contract solutions

18:20 Closing remarks from the conference chairman

 

18:30 Close of day one

DAY TWO

 

08:00 Registration, coffee and networking

09:00 Welcome from the conference chairman
John Snyder, Editor, LNG Shipping & Terminals

SESSION 5: SHIPOWNER CASE STUDIES

Lessons learnt from major players in the industry on selecting LNG as alternative fuel, fleet development and future goals.

 

09:10 Shipowners panel debate - Assessing potential risks when switching to LNG-fuelled fleet

• Why some shipowners have switched to LNG over other options to reducing emissions?
• Assessing the financial case for investing in an LNG-fuelled fleet
• The options to reduce associated cost with investment in newbuild LNG vessels

Ed Carr, Senior Vice President, LNG and Offshore - North & South America, MOL (Americas)

10:10 Networking coffee break in the exhibition area

 

10:50 The right selection of the containment system

The selection of the containment system also starts to be an important topic as some membrane ships are already under construction and more in line to be built in near future.

• Bunker vessels
• LNG-fuelled vessels

Coleman Cosgrove, VP, Marine Operations, Crowley Liner Services

 

11:10 Designing LNG-fuelled vessels

• Analysing the design requirements for LNG-fuelled vessels
• Focusing on safety
• The challenges of designing and constructing LNG bunker vessels

Dain Detillier, General Manager LNG Facility, Harvey Gulf International Marine

11:30 LNG bunker quality testing best practice

There are many uncertainties how to standardise LNG bunkering. Focus on fuel sampling and testing as well as onboard storage and treatment.

Paul Fitzpatrick, Port Engineer, Isla Bella, TOTE Services

11:50 Q&A

 

12:10 Networking lunch break in the exhibition area

 

SESSION 6: LNG TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT

Technological advances and innovations in the LNG industry and how technology can help natural gas to stay competitive. The focus on new technologies and projects in the field of LNG bunkering ships and more specifically with regards to transfer systems, re-liquefaction systems and safe mooring.

 

13:20 Transfer systems

• Key considerations for pre-bunkering
• Overcoming hazards associated with LNG transfer operations
• Innovative solutions to minimise human errors

13:40 Re-liquefaction systems

• Suitability and feasibility of the re-liquefaction system design
• Focusing on demand for flexible re-liquefaction capacity
• Boil-Off Gas (BOG) minimization for LNG bunkering vessel

14:00 Designing safe mooring during LNG bunkering operation

• Inadequate mooring or mooring line failure
• Examining mooring analysis tools
• Automated vacuum mooring technology

14:20 Assessing the risk of SIMOPS while bunkering with LNG

• Optimising bunker processes
• Ensuring the safety of a SIMOPS operation

14:40 Q&A

 

15:00 Networking coffee break in the exhibition area

 

SESSION 7: KEY FACTORS TO CONSIDER FOR THE RAPID INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

As the industry continues to develop, there are many factors to consider and evaluate, especially into the long-term, including competition from other alternative fuels such as LBG, hydrogen and ammonia as well as other financial, economic and investment matters.

 

15:40 Industry leaders panel discussion

• What are the expectations regarding LNG bunkering market development over the next 12 months?
• Factors the industry needs to explore to face the challenges
• Vessel designing vs retrofitting
• Driving terminal activity to increase bunkering availability
• Alternative fuels for 2030 and 2050 for further reduction in the GHG emissions

Moderator: Tatiana Fayzullina, Managing Director, ELEVATE LNG
Peter Keller, Chair, SEA-LNG

Carlos Guerrero, Global Market Leader Gas Carriers and Oil Tankers, Bureau Veritas

16:40 Closing remarks from the conference chairman

 

16:50 End of conference

 

 

*Programme subject to changes/amendments

Exhibition

Your exhibitor package includes the following:

• 3 x 2m stand space
• Table and chairs
• Access to electricity
• Entry on the delegate handbook printed floorplan
• 1 x free delegate for each day you are exhibiting
• Free upload of technical white paper on Riviera’s Maritime Knowledge Bank
• A minimum of 3 networking sessions per day in the exhibition area

If you are interested in exhibiting at the conference, please contact:

Ian Pow, Brand Manager on [email protected] or call +44 20 8370 7011

 

Sponsor

 

Whether your goals are to increase your market share, launch your latest product, increase your brand awareness or hear first-hand what strategy your potential customers are taking on LNG bunkering and refuelling technologies, this event is an ideal opportunity to deliver your message to, and hear from, key decision makers.

Conference sponsorship represents an unrivalled opportunity to engage with your target audience in a focused setting.

Networking and business opportunities: this event will foster crucial senior-level contacts and relationships.

A broader range of sponsorship opportunities means that we have the package to suit your needs and your budget.

If you are interested in discussing the sponsorship opportunities at this conference please contact:

Ian Pow on +44 208 370 7011 or by email on [email protected]

 

 

Silver Sponsor

 

Why attend

• Gain insight into the bunkering options for the LNG-fuelled fleet and associated technologies
• Discover new standards to address unique safety and security risks associated with LNG in vessel operations
• Network with industry leaders in the LNG bunkering and LNG-fuelled vessel market
• Be prepared to take advantage of opportunities and for future challenges

Attendees will include:

• Vessel owners/operators/managers
• Terminal/Ports
• Ship designers and builders
• Utilities companies
• Equipment manufacturers
• Regulators
• Class societies
• Industry service providers: brokers, traders, analysts, lawyers and consultants
• Industry associations