Agenda Day 2


8:15 am - 9:00 am Morning Refreshments & Registration

9:00 am - 9:05 am Welcome Address from the LNG Bunkering Summit Asia

9:05 am - 9:10 am Opening Remarks from the Chair

9:10 am - 9:40 am From Competitive to Compliance: The Case for the Methane Pathway

  • Positioning methane-based fuels (LNG, bio-LNG, synthetic LNG) as both commercially viable and compliant with evolving emissions regulations
  • Tracing the shift from LNG as a cost-competitive marine fuel to its growing role as a tool for regulatory alignment and ESG reporting
  • Comparing the lifecycle emissions performance of methane-based fuels against future fuels under CII, EU ETS, and other regulatory frameworks
  • Highlighting investments in methane slip reduction, carbon capture, and blending strategies to future-proof the LNG pathway 

9:40 am - 10:10 am Fireside Chat: Building Regional Supply Chains for Alternative Marine Fuels in Asia

Mark Nicdao - Strategic Customer Director, Shell
Yasuyuki Ota - General Manager Green Marine Fuels Business Team, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
  • Securing local and regional supply chains for alternative marine fuels in Southeast Asia
  • Balancing short-term availability with long-term fuel transition goals
  • Collaborating across suppliers, ports, and shipowners to close the infrastructure gap
  • Aligning commercial strategies and procurement models in a multi-fuel future 
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Mark Nicdao

Strategic Customer Director
Shell

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Yasuyuki Ota

General Manager Green Marine Fuels Business Team
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

10:10 am - 10:40 am Speed Networking Session

10:40 am - 11:10 am Morning Refreshments & Registration

11:10 am - 11:40 am Decarbonisation Decisions – Fuel Pathways, Trade-Offs, and Timelines

Nacho De Miguel - Head of LNG, Alternative Fuels and Sustainability, Peninsula360
  • Comparing the feasibility, scalability, and readiness of LNG, biofuels, methanol, ammonia, and carbon capture
  • Analysing emissions impact and lifecycle performance across different decarbonisation pathways
  • Understanding infrastructure limitations and compatibility for emerging fuels
  • Balancing commercial risk with regulatory compliance in long-term fuel strategies 

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Nacho De Miguel

Head of LNG, Alternative Fuels and Sustainability
Peninsula360

11:40 am - 12:10 pm Building LNG-Ready Ports: Infrastructure, Integration & Regional Impact

Dimitri Van Eekelen - Vice President Commercial, Board Member SEA-LNG, Sohar Port and Freezone
  • Developing LNG bunkering capabilities within a multi-fuel terminal framework
  • Integrating LNG with broader industrial zone strategies
  • Aligning with regional shipping lanes and connecting to Asia-Europe trade routes
  • Regulatory, safety, and operational learnings from the Gulf context 
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Dimitri Van Eekelen

Vice President Commercial, Board Member SEA-LNG
Sohar Port and Freezone

12:10 pm - 1:10 pm Lunch Break

Take a break and use this time to network with your fellow industry peers!  

1:10 pm - 2:50 pm Roundtable A | Collaboration in Action: Accelerating the Maritime Industry’s Clean Energy Transition

Yasuyuki Ota - General Manager Green Marine Fuels Business Team, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
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Yasuyuki Ota

General Manager Green Marine Fuels Business Team
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

1:10 pm - 2:50 pm Roundtable B | Balancing Growth, Regulation, and Sustainability in the Next Era of Maritime Trade

Robert Malabar - Managing Director, Pilbara Clean Fuels
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Robert Malabar

Managing Director
Pilbara Clean Fuels

2:50 pm - 3:20 pm Afternoon Break & Refreshments

Take a break and use this time to network with your fellow industry peers at our Exhibition Hall! 

3:20 pm - 3:50 pm Case Study | The Methane Pathway Applied to the Pilbara–Asia Dry Bulk Trade Route

Robert Malabar - Managing Director, Pilbara Clean Fuels
  • This session will explore the practical application of the methane pathway to the Pilbara-to-Asia dry bulk trade corridor, highlighting the technical, logistical, and commercial implications of deploying LNG and its derivatives across this high-volume route. Drawing from recent analysis and stakeholder dialogue, the session will address:
  • Evaluating the Pilbara region’s potential as a methane-based bunkering and fuel production hub
  • Assessing emissions reduction potential and regulatory alignment for dry bulk operators on the Asia route
  • Identifying enablers and challenges in applying LNG, bio-LNG, and synthetic LNG to long-haul dry bulk operations
  • Understanding how this case study fits within the broader energy transition strategies of Australia and Asia-Pacific 
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Robert Malabar

Managing Director
Pilbara Clean Fuels

3:50 pm - 4:20 pm Panel Discussion |The Future of Ports: Decarbonisation, Digitalisation, and Strategic Reinvention

Dimitri Van Eekelen - Vice President Commercial, Board Member SEA-LNG, Sohar Port and Freezone

The shift toward digital port ecosystems: enabling visibility, optimisation, and emissions tracking

Ports as active participants in fuel transition planning—not just passive recipients
Building resilience into port operations amid global trade disruption and regulatory complexity 

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Dimitri Van Eekelen

Vice President Commercial, Board Member SEA-LNG
Sohar Port and Freezone

4:20 pm - 4:30 pm Closing Remarks from the Chair and End of Day Two