As part of the Pacific 2012 Maritime Conference, Dr Susan Pond chaired a forum on Sustainable Maritime Fuels, co-sponsored by the Dow Sustainability Program at the United States Studies Centre and Maritime Australia Limited.
This forum included Australian and International speakers. Topics discussed included drivers and demand for fuel diversification, advanced maritime biofuels and maritime fuel infrastructure. The Sustainable Maritime Fuels Forum also had a dedicated Sustainable Maritime Fuels Showcase for exhibitors wishing to participate in this event.
Pacific 2012 IMC provided a unique opportunity for people involved in maritime and naval affairs around the world to discuss the latest developments in design, naval architecture, engineering, science and technology. With the concurrent Maritime Exposition, the event provided a meeting place for industry representatives to exchange ideas and to establish personal and business contacts.
Forum program, report and presentations
Welcome Paul Johnson MBE, Board Member of Maritime Australia
Forum Chairman’s Opening Remarks Dr Susan Pond, Dow Sustainability Program, US Studies Centre
Demand for Sustainable Maritime Fuels The Hon. Robert Hill, Dow Sustainability Program, United States Studies Centre
US Department of the Navy, Great Green Fleet Thomas Hicks, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy, United States Department of the Navy
Sources, Generation and Properties of Current and Future Maritime Fuels Professor Thomas Maschmeyer, Department Chemistry, University of Sydney
International and Australian Maritime Emissions Regulations & Control Technologies Dr Laurie Goldsworthy, Australian Maritime College, Tasmania
State and Federal Government Perspectives Professor Mary O’Kane, NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer
Perspectives of an International Shipping Conglomerate Bo Ellehave, General Manager of Sustainability Asia Pacific, Maersk Line
Petroleum Refineries Jim Rekoske, Vice President and General Manager, Renewable Energy and Chemicals, UOP, USA
Challenges in Moving to Alternative Fuels Across all Forms of Transport Jordan Groeneveld, Rare Consulting
Supporting, Complementing, Maritime Sustainable Fuel Developments - Aviation Development and Deployment Rich Altman, Executive Director, Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative
Advanced Biofuels Production in China and India Dennis Leong, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Business Development, Chemtex International Inc
Fuelling New Zealand Ferries Barrie Leay, Chairman Aquaflow Bionomics
Maritime Fuels from Algae Andrew Lawson, CEO MBD Energy Ltd
Licella’s Bio-crude - a real alternative for sustainable maritime fuels Steve Rogers, CEO, Licella Pty Limited
The Sugar Industry and Future Role in Biofuel Production Bob McCarthy, University of Queensland
First Generation Biofuels Facilities Ed Dutton, CEO, National Biodiesel Limited
Leveraging Existing Ethanol Production Infrastructure for Capital Efficient Biobased Hydrocarbons, Jet Fuel and C-4 Chemicals Jack Huttner, Executive Vice President, Gevo
Finance Sector: Aggregating Capital for Scale Up Biofuels Projects Cindy Thyfault, Founder and CEO, Westar Trade Resources
Shipping Scenarios 2030 Arnauld Filancia, Director, Middle East & Asia, Wärtsilä Corporation
US Department of the Navy Alternative Fuels Initiative Chris Tindal, P.E., CEM, Director for Operational Energy, United States Department of the Navy
Concluding Remarks and Close of Forum Susan Pond, Dow Sustainability Program, United States Studies Centre