Your event agenda
Event day one:
Tuesday 8 September
09.20
08.00
Registration, breakfast and networking
Chairperson’s opening remarks
BOOSTING E-FUEL DEVELOPMENT: FROM FIRST MOVER PROJECTS TO FULL‑SCALE MARKETS
09.20
Keynote address: Exploring synthetic fuels competitiveness in the sustainable fuels mix
As eFuel momentum grows globally, explore Europe’s competitive position, the long‑term market outlook, and the strategies needed to market a premium‑priced commodity
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With eFuels entering the market at a premium, how can we close the cost gap?
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Addressing an energy resilience narrative and how this aligns with national defence priorities
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China, India and Japan: the impact on competitiveness, technology and pricing
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What market mechanisms are helping to protect European competitiveness?
09.40
Keynote stakeholder panel: Creating a greener environment and a synthetic fuels supply chain that drives growth and market liquidity
Hear from companies across the supply chain collaborate on the best practices to drive industry growth – and what roles do different market participants play?
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What is the current demand on eFuels and what pathways are becoming more viable?
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How are local supply chains being established – from feedstocks to trading to production?
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How should synthetic fuels be included in broader regulatory frameworks?
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Valorising emerging e-molecules including eNaphtha and low-carbon chemicals
10.10
CEO project developers’ panel: How are eFuel projects scaling from modular starts to large scale pipeline and what do good business models for projects look like?
How are leading project developers approaching eFuel project design, and business cases to help secure offtakes and finance?
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What support and de‑risking tools can help first‑of‑a‑kind projects reach economic viability?
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How can we improve the timelines for APAs to help support project bankability?
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Should projects start small to de-risk production or large, to decrease costs?
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How are decentralised players accessing blending facilities?
Morning coffee and networking
10.40
REGULATORY ADOPTION TO ADVANCE THE PRODUCTION OF E-FUELS
11.30
Regulatory panel discussion: Creating a coherent EU framework and ecosystem to boost production and improve competitiveness
Explore the big EU‑level rules that shape certainty, investment signals, and competitiveness for hydrogen, e‑fuels, and SAF, and perspectives across national governments
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What does the RFNBO review mean for green hydrogen and eFuel investment decisions?
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How will the Double‑Sided Auction evolve from a German pilot to a European mechanism?
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How will the reopening of ReFuelEU Aviation reshape mandates and market certainty?
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Early Mover’s Coalition: how will this play out and what are the current details?
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How can the Industrial Accelerator Act help protect Europe’s competitiveness?
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What mandates are needed for e‑molecule imports to ensure a level playing field?
12.10
Regulatory debate: How regulatory mechanisms are helping eFuels scale through incentives and allowances
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How can the system be set up so allowances are available in advance of paying for SAF?
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How are SAF allowances derisking eFuel investments and will they be extended post 2030?
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What does the impact of CBAM impact mean for the industry?
Networking lunch
12.40
A NEW TRADING LANDSCAPE AND UTILISATION OF NEW OR EXISTING SUPPLY CHAINS
13.50
Trading panel discussion: The role of distributors in utilising existing supply chains to bring synthetic fuels to end-user markets
Join this panel and question oil majors and distributors on supply chain efficiencies in boosting market liquidity
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How are global trading activities for eFuel feedstocks and fuels developing?
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Which existing supply chain networks can be utilised with SAF suppliers and oil majors?
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How will RFNBOs be integrated into the fuel mix?
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What variables are impacting the price point including cost compliance and penalties?
14.10
Trading platform spotlight: How new platform developments are driving liquidity and narrowing the price gap
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When will trading platforms be implemented for the eFuels market?
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How is price discovery helping to create transparency and fairness in the industry?
JOINING THE DOTS: SECURING A RELIABLE SUPPLY OF RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY
14.30
Panel discussion: Securing low-carbon electricity and navigating complex projects
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What level of grid quality and stability is required to support e‑fuel production at scale?
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Is the market looking towards PPAs and how viable is nuclear power as an electricity source?
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What electricity price levels are needed to make projects more economically viable?
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Using excess electrical power and TSO management: what’s the shift to an electrical system?
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What are the commercial advantages to Book and Claim where power is cheaper?
15.00
Afternoon coffee break and interactive huddles
Join laser-focused group discussions. Collaborate with like-minded attendees and shape new strategies. Reflect on insights from the main stage and through candid and open discussions you will leave with clear, actionable takeaways.
INTERACTIVE HUDDLES
Huddle 1: Exploring sources of CO2 and setting up security of supply
Huddle 2: Applying Book and Claim and reviewing its commercial advantages
Huddle 3: A deep-dive into the regulatory market and European competitiveness
Huddle 4: Lowering the cost of electrons with new engineering catalysts and solutions
Huddle 5: The FID year: Where we are and securing future offtake agreements
16.00
THE BIG FEEDSTOCK QUESTIONS: SECURITY OF SUPPLY OF CO₂ AND GREEN HYDROGEN
Panel discussion: Accessing CO2 supply and navigating a fragmented feedstock picture
With a view from different countries across Europe, how will eFuel producers piece the CO2 puzzle together – where will security of supply come from, could it be liquidised and shipped or transported through pipelines?
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How are companies securing CO2 in a fragmented market – is flexibility with suppliers’ key?
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What CO2 sources will be utilised and will remain consistent and cost competitive over time?
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How you define biogenic CO2, mandates including carbon tax and various business cases?
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Will CCUS projects scale in line with the CO₂ demand required for eFuel production?
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Could CCUS frameworks be more systematic and more complete in a way?
16.30
Panel discussion: Securing cost-competitive green hydrogen and exploring various pathways and trading routes
Explore the competitive landscape of green hydrogen and the emerging trading dynamics between Europe’s domestic production and imports of hydrogen in carrier form.
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Assessing the cost stack and impact on power input costs: how to keep prices minimal?
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How can the industry address the challenges of additionality and temporality?
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What should new regulations around green hydrogen look like to ensure RFNBO compliance?
17.00
Chairperson’s closing remarks
17.00
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19.00
Networking Drinks reception
Join fellow participants for evening networking with canapés and special surprise entertainment to round off the day!