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Events FeedPacific 2012 International Maritime Conference
31 January 2012 - 1 February 2012
As part of the Pacific 2012 Maritime Conference, Dr Susan Pond chaired a forum on Sustainable Maritime Fuels, co-sponsored by 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.
For further details about the Pacific 2012, please refer to www.pacific2012.com.au.
Forum program, report and presentations
- Download the "Sustainable Maritime Fuels" Forum Report (PDF)
- Download the "Sustainable Maritime Fuels" Forum Program (PDF)
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
VIDEOS & INTERVIEWS
Dr David Smith analyses how Obama's public support of same sex marriage may affect his re-election chances.
Edward Blakely discusses his new book 'My Storm' and the lessons that Australians can learn from Hurricane Katrina.
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