Agenda 2024

DAY 1: MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024

0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS

0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS

0940 - 1005 FUELLING TOMORROW: NAVIGATING E-FUEL HURDLES IN TRANSPORTATION

eSAF and eMethanol as alternatives for aviation and maritime sectors, respectively
The role of e-fuels in road transportation's journey towards full electrification
European ramp-up of e-fuels and the challenges from a supplier's viewpoint

Oleksandr Siromakha
Mabanaft

1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON THE ROLE OF SYNTHETIC FUELS IN THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY

1010 - 1035 UNLOCKING SUSTAINABILITY IN AVIATION, TRUCKING, AND HEAVY INDUSTRIES WITH E-FUELS

E-fuels as a drop-in solution for existing infrastructure, highlighting lifecycle carbon neutrality
Environmental gains from e-fuels with emissions reductions, improved air quality, and reduced fossil fuel use
Technological advancements, including production processes and Arcadia eSAF innovation
The urgency of adopting e-fuels due to global climate mandates and rising market demand

Cathryn Estes
Arcadia eFuels

1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON E-FUEL LEGISLATION, FUTURE MANDATES, AND TECHNOLOGIES

1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY SYNATA BIO

1100 - 1130 PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE SUSTAINABLE FUELS FOR SHIPPING, AVIATION, AND HEAVY INDUSTRIES

Future e-fuel development regions and key insights about sustainable fuels for broad application understanding
Challenges in e-fuel development, integrating green hydrogen, sector-specific demand, and factors driving U.S. projects
E-fuels focus between Europe and the U.S., tackling costs, and sustainable alternatives for shipping, aviation, and heavy machinery
Key technical challenges in using carbon oxides to make ethanol, and how technologies address these challenges
Incentive structures, mandates, and supply-side challenges for e-fuels versus biofuels in North America and Europe

1130 - 1155 POWER-TO-X SOLUTIONS – E-FUELS FOR HEATING, POWER, MARITIME, AND AVIATION

The landscape of ethanol production in the U.S., focusing on regional availability and CO₂ sources
Synthesis of various e-Fuels like SAF, Methanol, and SNG through H₂ integration
Different equipment in the value chain of e-Fuels and synergies with MAN expertise and portfolio
Application of electrolysis, compression, reactors, and engines for power generation and maritime propulsion

Wagner Jose Oliva Canelhas
MAN Energy Solutions

1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON EQUIPMENT AND SOLUTIONS FOR E-FUEL PRODUCTION IN THE US

1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE E-FUELS EXHIBITION

1330 - 1400 PANEL DISCUSSION ON E-FUEL PRODUCTION, PRICE COMPETITIVENESS, AND FINANCING

Strategies for market entry, overcoming challenges, attracting capital, needs, and partnership opportunities for project success
Financing for e-fuel production expansion, company activity levels, project execution, and the evolving technology landscape
eSAF development, regulatory compliance, enhancing design with systems engineering, and cost comparison of pathways
Effects of 45V guidance on production scope and costs, drivers for price competitiveness, and contracting structures for financing

1400 - 1425 OVERCOMING THE THREE PILLARS CHALLENGE AND POWERING E-FUELS

Meeting high standards for carbon reduction and complying with IRA 45V guidelines for e-Fuel production
Tax credits for qualified clean hydrogen production through IRA legislation
Deliverability, incrementality, and temporal matching for power in hydrogen production

Mason Galanski
HIF USA

1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON QUALIFIED HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AND TAX CREDITS

1430 - 1455 EXECUTING THE POWER-TO-LIQUID SAF PATHWAY AND LEVERAGING BANKABLE OFFTAKE CONTRACTS

The role of power-to-liquid SAF as a scalable solution for aviation’s 2050 net-zero goals
Utilizing the carbon transformation technology to produce SP-FTK-certified SAF with significant emissions reductions
Highlighting Twelve’s partnerships with major brands and airlines to secure bankable SAF offtake agreements
Detailing the construction of the first SAF production facility at Moses Lake, WA, with plans to commence deliveries by 2025

Ashwin Jadhav
Twelve

1455 - 1500 Q&A SESSION ON TECHNOLOGY READINESS, INDUSTRY TARGETS, AND SAF FOR EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS

1500 - 1530 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

1530 - 1600 PANEL DISCUSSION ON E-FUELS MARKET AND THE NECESSITY OF GREEN TRANSITION

Market penetration signposts, mandates for e-fuels, and competition with evolving low-CI biofuels
Discussing biogenic CO₂'s role and challenges in e-fuels and exploring other interim decarbonization solutions
Addressing emissions in e-fuel infrastructure development and solutions to minimize environmental impacts during construction
Exploring e-NG market evolution, drivers, global green hydrogen trade facilitation, and policy optimization for energy transition
Technological advancements and international cooperation to improve e-fuel production efficiency and affordability
Synergies between the e-fuels market and other green technology sectors proving effective in driving the energy transition

1600 - 1625 CO₂ DIRECT WATER CAPTURE FOR E-FUEL PRODUCTION

CO₂ supply chain considerations of e-fuel facilities
Leveraging existing infrastructure of e-fuel facility
CarbonBlue's technology and the advantages for e-Fuel production

Dan Deviri
CarbonBlue

1625 - 1630 Q&A SESSION ON CO₂ SUPPLY CHAIN, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND E-FUEL FACILITIES

1630 - 1655 LOW-COST, INDUSTRIAL-SCALE, DECARBONIZED HYDROGEN FOR E-FUELS

8 Rivers' efforts in pioneering the clean energy transition through invention and commercialization
The Cormorant Clean Energy project for ultra-low-carbon hydrogen to produce ammonia, CO₂ capture, and regional investments
The e-Fuels industry's quest for cost-effective, decarbonized hydrogen and energy sources
Innovations in producing affordable hydrogen, energy, and process heat for e-fuels

Nick Borisow
8 Rivers

1655 - 1700 Q&A SESSION ON THE STRATEGIES FOR WIDER DEPLOYMENT AND ADOPTION OF E-FUELS

1700 - 1800 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION

DAY 2: TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2024

0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS

0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS

0940 - 1005 NAVIGATING THE BANKABILITY VALUE CHAIN FROM E-FUEL PRODUCTION TO UTILIZATION

Synchronizing e-fuel production with equipment transitions for seamless energy integration
Establishing robust partnerships for bankable offtake agreements to underpin investments
Examining the myth of perpetually declining fuel prices and its market impact

Andy Ralph
Arup

1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON E-FUELS INVESTMENTS AND MARKET DYNAMICS

1010 - 1035 ELECTRICITY FOR E-FUELS: VIEWS ACROSS U.S. MARKETS

Geographic impacts on e-fuel projects: electricity's location-specific role under the IRA
New and untapped e-fuel opportunities created by electricity sector policy
The latest 45V Production Tax Credit compliance implications for e-fuel production with electricity
Strategic considerations for electricity use in e-fuel production: market structures, supply options, and production configurations

Greg Gangelhoff
Energy and Environmental Economics

1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON ELECTRICITY REGIMES FOR THE E-FUEL AND PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT VALUES

1040 - 1105 UPDATES ON THE ENERGY POLICIES FOR THE E-FUELS INDUSTRY

Overview of recent EU regulatory measures incentivizing e-fuel adoption
Evaluating the impact on the e-fuels industry and various end-users
Analyzing policy effects on car manufacturing, heavy industries, and aviation sectors

Jorge Sierra
SGS INSPIRE

1105 - 1110 Q&A SESSION ON E-FUEL POLICIES AND END-USER PERSPECTIVES

1110 - 1130 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

1130 - 1155 100% DROP-IN FUELS AND THE PATHWAY TO ENERGY INDEPENDENCE

Deep use cases for locally produced e-fuels when they require no fossil fuel blending nor co-processing
Accelerating the adoption of e-fuels in global fleets without requiring any engine modifications
Zero's mission to develop 100% drop-in e-fuels and demonstrated usage across aviation and road vehicles

Jeff Benesch
Zero

1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON E-FUELS AND THEIR UTILIZATION IN HARD-TO-ABATE SECTORS

1200 - 1225 DEVELOPMENTS IN MEASUREMENT AND CUSTODY TRANSFER TECH FOR CO₂ AND H₂

Importance of measuring and transferring carbon dioxide and hydrogen in their supercritical and liquid phases
Challenges faced due to high pressure, cryogenic conditions, and chemical reactivity in these processes
Specific issues with carbon dioxide and hydrogen in transport and measurement, including safety and accuracy
Solutions from SCS Technologies and Emerson, showcasing patented technologies

Cody Johnson
SCS Technologies

1225 - 1230 Q&A SESSION ON THE REGULATIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR CO₂ AND H₂ MEASUREMENT AND TRANSFER

1230 - 1255 GREEN HYDROGEN PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Element Resources and its green hydrogen project portfolio exceeding 600,000 tpy
Lancaster Clean Energy Center – the inaugural project with 20,000 tpy capacity by 2026
Unique aspects of the projects: off-grid operation, solely renewable powered, strategic California location

Ian Dunderdale
Element Resources

1255 - 1300 Q&A SESSION ON THE POTENTIAL OF GREEN HYDROGEN IN THE USA

1300 - 1315 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW

1315 - 1430 NETWORKING LUNCH

Key topics for 2024:

Economic Outlook and Partnership Opportunities for the e-fuels industry
Explore economics and strategic partnerships driving next-generation fuel technologies and hybrid engines.
Advanced Manufacturing Techniques to enhance production efficiency
Discover energy-efficient methods for e-fuels production using recycled carbon dioxide and green hydrogen.
Infrastructure developments for Carbon Capture and green hydrogen resources
Examine the supply networks, such as long-distance pipelines and seaports, for CO₂ transportation and the availability of green hydrogen.
Unlocking sustainability in Aviation, Trucking, and Heavy Industries
Evaluate e-fuels' role in decarbonizing transportation and hard-to-abate sectors for sustainability.
Updates on energy policies for the e-fuels industry and end-user perspectives
Assess e-fuels' regulatory frameworks, examining energy policies from stakeholders' standpoints.
Case studies and success stories on acceptance of e-fuels in energy transition
Gain insights from e-fuel producers and powertrain experts through technological and economic analysis

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