LNG Bunkering North America Summit Session Details

8:00 am - 8:30 am REGISTRATION AND WELCOME NETWORKING

8:30 am - 8:45 am CHAIR'S OPENING REMARKS

8:45 am - 9:30 am PANEL: REGULATORY STANDPOINT - IMO

Following last year's postponement of an IMO decision on the Net Zero Framework implementation, the industry has been forced to consider group action in an attempt to establish a global framework. The US position at the IMO, and the extent to which the industry can influence policy direction, remains critical to how the LNG and RNG pathways can develop. With investment being paused until regulatory clarity arrives, this panel will bring together those actively working to lobby for a global framework. Join the panel to understand:

- What is the current state of IMO discussions, and what's the latest on the US position?

- How will the framework need to evolve before an agreement can be made?

- What is the impact on the LNG pathway, including RNG's ability to enter the shipping market?

9:30 am - 10:10 am PANEL: LNG INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE US

10:10 am - 10:40 am PRESENTATION: LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS – LNG AND ALTERNATIVES

Well-to-wake vs tank-to-wake life cycle analyses are determining the competitiveness of fuels, especially with bioLNG viability depending on how emissions are calculated and recognised. According to SGMF LCA findings, LNG reduces tank-to-wake GHG emissions up to 29% compared to MGO 0.1 (which has greatly improved since their 2022 LCA) and so this proves the importance of calculations, and also of methane slip efforts. With a lack of global standards, how will RNG compare with this, and how can shipowners make informed decisions with true well-to-wake data? Join this session to understand how LCAs can help shipowners make informed decisions on their fuel strategies and determine their reliability.

10:40 am - 11:30 am MORNING COFFEE BREAK

11:30 am - 12:10 pm PANEL: METHANE SLIP DEVELOPMENTS

Methane slip remains one of the most debated challenges for LNG future viability as a marine fuel. As technology evolves and regulatory focus at the IMO is beginning to include methane emissions, this panel will explore how the industry is addressing emissions at source, and what this means for the long-term credibility of the LNG pathway.

- What new advancements in technology are happening which can be applied to LNG shipping?

- Are regulatory frameworks likely to tighten and how soon will this impact shipowners?

- What risks are posed if methane slip does not soon enter global regulatory frameworks?

12:10 pm - 12:30 pm PRESENTATION hosted by SEASIDE LNG

12:30 pm - 1:45 pm LUNCH AND NETWORKING - HOSTED BY FINCANTIERI BAY SHIPBUILDING

1:45 pm - 2:30 pm PANEL: RNG IN SHIPPING – FROM SUPPLY POTENTIAL TO MARKET ADOPTION

As demand for bio-LNG grows within the bunkering market, North America is emerging as a key region for renewable natural gas (RNG) production. While supply potential continues to increase, the pathway into maritime remains complex due to certification challenges, uncertainty around global regulatory settings, competing demand from other sectors, and questions around how RNG can physically reach ships at scale.

Bringing together RNG producers, industry associations, suppliers, and shipowners, this panel will explore the realities of scaling RNG within the maritime sector. From production growth and market demand, to certification, carbon intensity scoring, and delivery logistics, join this discussion to understand what is needed to move RNG from an emerging opportunity to a viable marine fuel.

Join this session to hear:

- What is the current and projected supply of RNG in North America?

- What are the biggest barriers to entering the marine fuel market?

- How does shipping compete with other sectors for RNG supply?

- What role will certification, carbon intensity scoring, and mass balance systems play in unlocking demand?

- Who needs to take the first step: producers, suppliers, regulators, or shipowners?

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm PRESENTATION: WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE EU – ETS AND FUEL EU MARITIME

While LNG Bunkering North America focuses on the North American market, global shipping is increasingly being influenced by European regulation. FuelEU Maritime and the EU ETS are already affecting fuel procurement decisions, vessel deployment, compliance costs, and the commercial attractiveness of LNG and bio-LNG. At the same time, North American producers looking to supply bio-LNG into international markets are facing growing challenges around certification, carbon intensity calculations, and fuel traceability.

Join this session to understand:

- How FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS are influencing the fuel decisions of global shipowners

- How compliance costs are impacting LNG and bio-LNG competitiveness

- What certification requirements North American producers need to understand when supplying Europe

- What lessons can be learned from the first years of implementation

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK

3:45 pm - 4:15 pm PRESENTATION: FROM MOLECULE TO MARINE FUEL - LNG SUPPLY CHAINS

4:15 pm - 4:45 pm PANEL: LNG GROWTH IN THE CRUISE INDUSTRY

The cruise sector has been one of the earliest adopters of LNG as a marine fuel, driving infrastructure investment and helping to establish LNG supply networks throughout North America and the Caribbean. However, as fleets continue to grow and global fuel markets become increasingly volatile, operators are now facing new challenges around supply security, fuel procurement, infrastructure availability, and long-term compliance strategies.

Bringing together leading cruise operators and LNG market participants, this panel will explore the next phase of LNG growth in the cruise market and the role suppliers must play in supporting that journey.

- How has LNG adoption within the cruise industry evolved over the last decade?

- What are the biggest supply and infrastructure challenges facing operators today?

- How have recent market disruptions impacted LNG procurement strategies?

- What role will bio-LNG and lower-carbon LNG play in future cruise operations?

- Are ports and suppliers keeping pace with cruise demand growth?

Main Conference Day One

Conference Day One