Maritime Week Americas 2026

18 May - 21 May

InterContinental Miramar, Panama

Building resilience in a changing world

A key hub for global shipping and marine fuels. The event will bring together bunker buyers, suppliers, traders, and other maritime professionals to discuss the industry’s most pressing issues.

Ethanol as a Marine Fuel

Tuesday 19 May

Ethanol as a Marine Fuel: U.S. Production, Sustainability and Maritime Applications

Half-day – afternoon

As the shipping industry accelerates toward decarbonisation ambitions, attention is turning to scalable, lower-carbon fuel solutions that can integrate with existing infrastructure and engine technologies. Ethanol — already traded globally at scale and supported by established regulatory frameworks — has emerged as a serious candidate in the future marine fuel mix.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to ethanol, from U.S. agricultural feedstocks and production pathways through to its practical application as a marine fuel. Participants will explore the land use debate, lifecycle emissions performance, global production volumes and supply chains, and the policy frameworks shaping ethanol markets, including the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

Moving from fundamentals to maritime application, the programme examines OEM research into dual-fuel engine development, blending characteristics with methanol, fuel handling and safety considerations, and the role ethanol can play in meeting carbon reduction targets.

Designed for shipping companies, fuel suppliers, regulators, ports, financiers and maritime service providers, this course delivers both strategic context and practical insight into ethanol’s potential in the energy transition.

WHAT DELEGATES WILL GAIN:

Develop a clear understanding of ethanol production pathways, feedstocks and sustainability considerations
Evaluate lifecycle emissions and carbon reduction potential in a maritime context
Understand global production volumes, trade flows and supply availability
Gain insight into regulatory frameworks influencing ethanol markets and marine fuel uptake
Assess the technical feasibility of ethanol in marine engines, including dual-fuel developments
Understand blending behaviour with methanol and related fuel performance characteristics
Identify safety, storage and handling considerations for shipboard use
Analyse ethanol’s role in meeting decarbonisation targets
Be equipped to make informed strategic decisions regarding ethanol adoption within their organisation

Delegate Pass: £245

The price of this event includes lunch, refreshments and course materials.

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Training Partners

11:00 am

Course registration

11:30 am

Course starts

Agriculture and production:
- feedstocks,
- production pathways, and
- land use discussion.
Sustainability:
- LCA,
- emissions reductions,
- US frameworks (e.g. RFS), and
- ethanol applications with a focus on maritime.
Production volumes, global supply chains, availability, and markets