02 June - 02 June
Eugenides Foundation, Athens, Greece
The ship.energy summit (SES26) will take place in June 2026, providing an ideal platform for global stakeholders to align on cleaner fuels, operational efficiencies, digitalisation, and the commercial realities of the energy transition.
Summit Programme
The discussions at this year’s event will very much focus on what is achievable – both in terms of newbuilds, and perhaps more importantly, in relation to conventionally-fuelled vessels already on the water. It will evaluate the impact of ratcheting European regulations on shipping’s emissions and consider the effectiveness of penalty/incentive approaches to the industry’s transition to new energy sources.
Programme details are updated regularly and are subject to change as new speakers are confirmed and themes developed.
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This session will consider the aims and the measurable outcomes to date of regional regulation, such as the EU Emissions Trading System, FuelEU Maritime, and RED III.
Speakers will also discuss the takeaways from the European Commission’s recently launched Maritime Industrial Strategy.
This first session of the ship.energy summit will also consider the regulatory hiatus at IMO.
Is the IMO’s Net Zero Framework dead in the water – and what are the prospects for consensus on a global regulation on shipping? Has the position of the IMO as a global regulator been severely undermined, and can its GHG emissions reduction timeline for shipping still remain on track?
Moderator:
Dr John Kokarakis, Technical Director M&O Bureau Veritas Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Black Sea& Adriatic
Speakers:
Trine Braathen, Director, Environmental Trading, Blue Energy Partners
Jacob Granqvist, Vice President, Maritime, Gasum
Maciej Antczak, Managing Partner, STX Group
Philippos Ioulianou, Group Director, Energy & Renewables Group, Columbia Shipmanagement & Managing Director, EmissionLink
Director, Environmental Trading
Blue Energy Partners
Trine Braathen brings over a decade of experience in carbon and renewable energy markets, supporting companies across the shipping, aviation, and industrial sectors in navigating their path toward sustainability. With deep expertise in both compliance and commercial strategy, she has helped global clients transform complex environmental challenges into measurable progress.
As Director of Environmental Trading at Blue Energy Partners, Trine leads the firm’s carbon trading and advisory services. Driven by a genuine passion for sustainability, she represents a new generation of energy leaders committed to making the green transition both achievable and impactful.
Vice President Maritime
Gasum
Since Jacob went to sea as an apprentice the focus has always been on learning the ropes of the shipping industry. Today with nearly 30 years of experience both onboard and ashore in the maritime industry, a professional sailing career later and with a Master Mariner and a Master in Maritime Law degree; Jacob ’s philosophy remains the same. By knowing something by heart you can generate visions and push the envelope to new horizons.
Today Jacob is heading the Gasum Maritime business with a clear vision of taking the bunker industry to the next level where the environment and the customers are in focus. Gasum is spearheading the LNG and biogas market in Northern Europe and currently they are setting up a closed commercial pools to facilitate the upcoming compliance demand under the FuelEU Maritime regulation.
Managing Partner
STX Group
Maciej Antczak is Managing Partner at STX Group, a leading global environmental commodities trading house specialising in market-based solutions for the energy transition and decarbonisation.
With more than a decade of experience in the environmental commodities sector, Maciej has built a strong track record in delivering commercial value, driving innovation, and developing new business structures across emerging markets. His expertise centres on identifying and positioning ahead of evolving products, regulations, and market opportunities before they reach widespread implementation.
At STX Group, he is responsible for the global development of new products and markets, structuring cross-desk and cross-commodity transactions while building and scaling new commercial teams and business platforms. He works at the intersection of commercial strategy, regulation, and policy, helping to create integrated and sustainable market positions within rapidly evolving environmental markets.
Maciej is passionate about advancing sustainability and professionalism across the environmental commodities industry and enjoys collaborating with diverse international teams to drive innovation and long-term market development.
Group Director, Energy & Renewables Group
Columbia Shipmanagement
Philippos Ioulianou is a seasoned shipping and energy executive with extensive global experience in managing teams, sales and operations in fast-paced, demanding environments.
He has served as Columbia Group’s Energy & Renewables Group Director since February 2023, and has a proven track record in leadership, business development, strategy and negotiations.
Before joining Columbia Group, Philippos spent 13 years with ABB, serving as General Manager and then Regional Sales Manager before his appointment as OEM Global Service Manager in 2017.
With an MBA, an engineering degree, diplomacy and a law degree, Philippos combines technical expertise with strategic insight. He is also deeply involved in industry leadership and the nurturing of young talents, having founded and chaired YoungShip Cyprus and served as Chairman of YoungShip International.
He is based in Switzerland.
Speakers in this session will look at the technology ‘toolbox’ for shipping, both for vessels in the existing fleet and for newbuilds. While new energy sources are often seen as the primary drivers for decarbonisation, technology innovation provides the building blocks to support the transition in the near and longer term.
Speakers in this session will assess shipping’s decarbonisation from a technology ‘ready’ perspective.
Moderator:
Steven Grotsky, M&O Bureau Veritas Sales & Marketing Vice President
Speakers:
Chris Kruger, President, AYK Energy Ltd
Kaj Portin, General Manager, Sustainable Fuels & Decarbonisation, Wärtsilä Finland
Jakob Gjørtsvang Knudsen, Promotion Manager – Two-Stroke Promotion & Customer Support, Everllence
Alexandros Karamitsos, Chief Impact Officer, Fleet Transition, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
Dominik Schnieter, CEO, WinGD
Baiqian Jiang, Technical Sales Manager, Anemoi Marine Technologies
Founder & President
AYK Energy
Mr. Kruger is an electrical engineer by training and spent 12 years in the semiconductor industry before deciding to move to batteries. In 2008 he and his team developed the first traction battery for the Fisker Carma series hybrid automobile.
He joined Corvus in 2010 as their director of engineering and developed the first DNV, LR and ABS type approved battery for marine propulsion in the industry. This battery was used in many industry firsts. From there he joined PBES as their CTO in 2015 and developed their high-power battery, the first liquid cooled battery capable of 3C RMS. In 2018 he started AYK with the intention of creating a state of the art, safe yet cost-effective battery, obtaining DNV type approval in 2021.
He and his team in AYK delivered more than 100MWh of marine battery and took the company to positive EBIDA in 2024.
General Manager, Sustainable Fuels & Decarbonisation
Wärtsilä Finland
Kaj Portin has a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Helsinki University of Technology 1993 in Finland. Kaj has been working within different development and managerial positions in R&D in Wärtsilä since 1993.
Since 2000, he has been working with new development of gas engines and alternative fuels. He is currently working as General Manager, Sustainable Fuels & Decarbonisation heading the new technology development related to gas engines, alternative fuels, and flexible engine operation.
He is currently a member of the CIMAC work group for gas engines, member of several expert groups within EU, and involved in the standardisation process of LNG quality.
Kaj is passionate to show that the internal combustion engine provides an excellent platform for sustainable shipping and power generation.
Chief Impact Officer, Fleet Transition
Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
Alexandros Karamitsos is Chief Impact Officer, Fleet Transition at the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, where he works with partners across the global maritime ecosystem to accelerate the transition to zero emission shipping. In this role he focuses on translating strategy into measurable industry impact through collaboration, innovation, and the scalable deployment of decarbonization solutions.
Prior to joining the Centre, Alexandros was Head of Sales for Medium- and Low-Speed OEMs in Asia at Accelleron Industries, based in Busan, South Korea. In this role, he led newbuilding turbocharger sales activities across the region and built strategic partnerships with key industry players.
Before that, he served as Head of Global Sales at ABB Turbocharging, where he led a global sales organization and strengthened market share through effective pricing strategies and strong customer relationships. During this time, he also spearheaded the launch of innovative digital services, including Turbo MarineCare and Turbo Insights, enhancing customer value while delivering on business targets.
Earlier in his career, Alexandros held senior roles at Maersk Line, where he was responsible for developing and executing strategies related to the 2020 Global Sulphur Cap.
He began his career at Wärtsilä (later WinGD), where he held several leadership positions, including General Manager, Business Development. He also served as program manager for engine development initiatives, launched digital solutions, and played a key role in positioning the company as a leader in the LNG engine market.
Across his career, Alexandros has extensive experience in managing large scale projects, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering sustainable business growth in complex, global organizations.
He holds an Executive MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Master’s degree in Technology and Entrepreneurship from ETH Lausanne, and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London.
CEO
WinGD
As the CEO of WinGD, Dominik leads the company’s mission of driving innovation to deliver sustainable power solutions. A champion for clean energy, Dominik’s leadership ensures WinGD remains at the forefront of the industry’s transition towards a sustainable future.
Dominik has a career spanning over three decades in the international maritime industry. Prior to being appointed CEO, he served as WinGD’s VP of Research and Development for 7.5 years, contributing significantly to the company’s technological advancements. Dominik has a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the marine engine business.
His career path has taken him both onboard and onshore, including international postings that led him and his family to China and back to Switzerland. This extensive tenure and global perspective have provided him with invaluable insights into the industry’s complexities and challenges, positioning him as a strategic leader within the company.
This focused discussion will feature bunker suppliers and traders who will discuss how they are making the shift to delivering new fuels. Do they feel that there is increasingly less urgency on this issue, how challenging is the fuel transition for ‘traditional’ bunker players, and how long will fossil fuels be a major component in the energy mix?
Moderator:
Chris Turner, Technical Manager, Integr8 Fuels
Speakers:
Joeri Gabriëls, Business Development Manager, United Bunkers
Jesper Lindegaard Sørensen, Global Head of Alternative Fuels, KPI OceanConnect
Konstantinos Tsigaras, Managing Director, Coral Marine
Technical Manager
Integr8 Fuels
Chris Turner, Technical Manager at Integr8 Fuels, joined the bunker trading firm in 2017 and is based in Dubai, UAE.
During his career spanning over 30 years in Oil & Shipping Industries, Chris has vast experience in Laboratory Management, Physical Supply, Bunker Broking, Trading and, more recently, providing technical supervision of the exclusive buying for Owners, Charterers and Operators including the development and design of online bunker resources.
Chris also sits on the International Bunker Industry Association’s (IBIA) technical working group.
Business Development Manager
United Bunkers
With a lifelong career in the fuel industry, energy has always been more than a profession for me — it’s part of who I am.
I began my journey in our family business, where I spent 13 years developing a strong operational and commercial foundation. Starting as Company Cards Team Manager, I led customer programs, strengthened client relationships, and drove revenue growth. I later transitioned into infrastructure development, overseeing the planning and construction of petrol stations — gaining hands-on experience in project management, regulatory processes, and strategic expansion.
Sales and trading naturally drew me forward, leading me to join Oilchart International as a Maritime Fuel Trader. Over the course of 8 years, I specialized in marine fuel trading, managing complex supply chains, negotiating high-value contracts, and building long-term partnerships across international markets. The fast-paced nature of bunker trading sharpened my commercial instinct, risk management capabilities, and ability to deliver value in volatile markets.
Today, the energy transition is reshaping our industry — and I am proud to be part of that transformation. As Business Development Manager at United Bunkers in Antwerp, I focus on alternative marine fuels and sustainable solutions. My role centers on developing strategic partnerships and exploring next-generation fuels such as LNG, methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, and various biofuels. I am driven by the opportunity to bridge traditional energy expertise with innovative, low-carbon solutions that will define the future of maritime fuel.
Maritime decarbonisation has intensified the dialogue and co-operation between shipowners and fuel producers.
This session will consider what collaboration on the energy transition looks like given global regulatory uncertainty – and a difficult geopolitical and economic landscape.
What does more uncertainty on the demand and supply sides mean for the development of a cohesive and well-prepared global bunkering infrastructure?
Moderator:
Lesley Bankes-Hughes, Managing Director, ship.energy
Speakers:
Álvaro San Pedro, Head of Decarbonisation and New Fuels, Repsol
Matthías Ólafsson, Executive Consultant, eFuel Alliance
Capt. Samir Fernandez, Director Marine fuels and Trading, Moeve
Nacho de Miguel, Head of Alternative Fuels & Sustainability, Peninsula
Philippos Ioulianou, Group Director, Energy & Renewables Group, Columbia Shipmanagement & Managing Director, EmissionLink
Fanny Lossy, Senior Director, Climate, Environment and Safety, European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA)
Head of Decarbonisation & New Fuels
Repsol
Álvaro San Pedro is Manager of Decarbonization and New Fuels at Repsol, where he leads initiatives to scale low-carbon fuel solutions and drive the energy transition in a hard-to-abate sector as maritime transport and with a multienergy perspective.
A Mining Engineer with an Executive MBA and a Master’s in Hydrogen Technologies, Álvaro has extensive experience in alternative fuels, maritime waste management, and circular economy strategies. At Grupo Tradebe, he led the recycled fuels division, managing MARPOL waste collection operations, while contributing to international expansion and the development of end-of-waste regulatory frameworks.
He served as President of Euroshore International, strengthening collaboration between European institutions and maritime stakeholders to advance sustainable port and fuel supply solutions.
Álvaro is actively engaged in cross-sector collaboration to align fuel supply capabilities with the evolving needs of the shipping and bunkering industries, supporting a balanced and pragmatic approach to the energy transition.
Executive Consultant
eFuel Alliance
Matthías Ólafsson has about a decade of experience in business development and government affairs. Before serving as an Executive Consultant for the eFuel Alliance and von Beust and Coll. Consultancy, Matthías held the role of Chief EU Representative of the global trade association of the methanol industry – The Methanol Institute (MI).
Prior to joining MI, he performed several commercial functions at pioneering eMethanol producer Carbon Recycling International (CRI) leading efforts aimed at expanding sales and marketing capabilities and developing markets for renewable methanol.
Matthías holds degrees in Political Science and Russian Linguistics of the University of Iceland.
Director Marine fuels and Trading
Moeve
Captain Samir Fernandez has been involved in the maritime industry for over 30 years, both at sea and ashore.
He has led global teams specialising in the management of cargo operations, marine fuel sales, procurement and fuel blending as well as fuel efficiency and sustainability for commercial shipping.
A self-confessed “geek” dabbling in the development of bespoke software solutions to improve commercial and operational efficiency, he has more recently been actively involved in the development of the logistics chain for green fuels to decarbonize shipping.
He is currently the Director of Moeve Marine Solutions and Heavy Products Trading, responsible for MOEVE´s Fuel Oil and Bitumen Trading as well as global marine fuel sales, solutions for maritime decarbonisation, development of new markets, and customer experience/satisfaction.
Head of Alternative Fuels & Sustainability
Peninsula
Nacho de Miguel has more than 25 years of experience in the energy business. He started in the industry as Bunker Trader at the Spanish oil company CEPSA, moving then to the role of Fuels Manager for Power Generation at Naturgy.
In 2004, he joined Union Fenosa Gas where he held successive senior management positions at its global LNG business.
In 2020, he moved to Peninsula to be responsible for leading the Company’s Sustainability strategy and its transition to cleaner fuels.
Group Director, Energy & Renewables Group
Columbia Shipmanagement
Philippos Ioulianou is a seasoned shipping and energy executive with extensive global experience in managing teams, sales and operations in fast-paced, demanding environments.
He has served as Columbia Group’s Energy & Renewables Group Director since February 2023, and has a proven track record in leadership, business development, strategy and negotiations.
Before joining Columbia Group, Philippos spent 13 years with ABB, serving as General Manager and then Regional Sales Manager before his appointment as OEM Global Service Manager in 2017.
With an MBA, an engineering degree, diplomacy and a law degree, Philippos combines technical expertise with strategic insight. He is also deeply involved in industry leadership and the nurturing of young talents, having founded and chaired YoungShip Cyprus and served as Chairman of YoungShip International.
He is based in Switzerland.
This session will ask a simple question: is it becoming easier or harder to access money for decarbonisation projects?
Moderator:
Christopher Aversano, Partnership Lead, Maritime Operations, Wood Mackenzie
Speakers:
Luke Jenkinson, Founder and Group CEO, Elire
Peter Borup, CEO, Quadrise
Kelly Kalogeropoulou, Global Tanker Markets Lead, Lloyd’s Register
Partnership Lead, Maritime Operations
Wood Mackenzie
Christopher Aversano is the Partnership Lead for Maritime Operations at Wood Mackenzie, a global leader in energy and commodity analytics. With nearly 30 years of experience in maritime shipping and digital transformation, he focuses on building strategic data partnerships across the bunkering, shipping, and trading communities.
Prior to joining Wood Mackenzie, Christopher was a Principal Product Manager at Veson Nautical, where he led product strategy for SaaS solutions used across the commercial shipping sector. He is also the host of The Last Dinosaur, a podcast that explores the intersection of maritime, technology, and innovation.
Christopher brings a commercial mindset, deep operational knowledge, and a passion for connecting industry players to accelerate smarter, data-driven decisions across all sectors in the maritime space.
Founder & Group CEO
ELIRE Infra Solutions
Luke Jenkinson is Founder and CEO of ELIRE Group and ELIRE Infra Solutions, leading the development of modular maritime infrastructure systems designed to support the transition toward smart ports and smart coastal cities. An Australian based in Norway and managing UK ventures across maritime and aviation, Luke brings an international perspective shaped by exposure to global infrastructure and energy trends.
His work focuses on pioneering practical, systems-based solutions that combine proven engineering techniques and existing technologies in smarter, more integrated ways. Through ELIRE Infra, he is advancing floating infrastructure platforms that enable scalable energy, utilities, and operational capabilities for ports and coastal developments, including a UK Government–supported Hydrogen Floating Power Hub demonstration.
Luke takes a commercially grounded approach to technology feasibility, working with global engineering and industry partners to deliver credible, reliable, and safe solutions. Prior to ELIRE, he founded, scaled, and successfully divested several international ventures.
CEO
Quadrise
Peter is an accomplished international CEO with over 30 years of experience in the global shipping industry. He began his career at A.P. Moller-Maersk, rising to Deputy Director, and later held senior leadership roles at major cargo operators including D/S Norden (SVP & MD Asia), Lauritzen Bulkers (President & CEO), and NORVIC Shipping International (President & CEO).
Peter has led strategic operations across key maritime hubs such as Copenhagen, Seoul, Beijing, Singapore, and Dubai. Beyond executive leadership, Peter is deeply involved in maritime innovation, serving or having served on investment committees for Rainmaking, Motion Ventures, and The Shipping Collective, and on the board of AI start-up Shipster.ai.
He holds degrees from IMD (MBA), Wharton (AMP), Copenhagen Business School (Board Program), and was a Fulbright Scholar at Georgetown University (Asia Studies).
Global Tanker Markets Lead
Lloyd’s Register
Kelly is the Global Future Fuels and Biofuels Lead at Lloyd’s Register within the Global Tanker, Emerging Oil Markets & Future Fuels segment. She is also a Tanker Market Lead, focusing on geopolitical developments, global energy flows, and their impact on shipping markets.
Her work centers on maritime decarbonization, alternative fuels, and future-fuel adoption strategies across the tanker sector, supporting shipowners and industry stakeholders in navigating the commercial, regulatory, and technical challenges of the energy transition.
Prior to this role, Kelly was part of LR’s Business Advisory team, where she supported strategic decarbonization and future-fuel projects for shipowners, ports, and maritime administrations.
She holds an MBA in International Management with a specialization in Sustainability from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and a BSc in Maritime Studies from the University of Piraeus.
This final session will focus on how ports are taking a proactive and leading role in developing a global alternative energy ecosystem.
Speakers will consider how ports are assessing their roles as energy hubs and national points of entry and exit for energy cargoes, and they will ask if momentum is being sustained on initiatives such as green corridors.
How are ports reacting to the ambitions set out in the European Commission’s Ports Strategy, published in March, and are their strategies holding firm on supporting the supply of new marine fuels and the provision of shore power?
Moderator:
Dr Stavros Karamperidis, Associate Professor in Maritime Economics, University of Plymouth
Speakers:
Airam Díaz Pastor, Deputy Director, Autoridad Portuaria de Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Allyson Browne, CEO, High Ambition Climate Collective
John Ghio, CEO & Captain of the Port, Gibraltar Port Authority
Panagiotis Anastasopoulos, President and CEO of the Patras Port Authority, President of the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME)
Associate Professor in Maritime Economics
University of Plymouth
Dr Stavros Karamperidis is the Head of Maritime Transport Research Group and Programme lead of the MSc International Logistics and Shipping programmes at the University of Plymouth. His research interest is in maritime transport and logistics with focus on decarbonisation/sustainability, digitalisation and security (physical and cyber). Stavros has helped several companies to improve their operations by helping them to build tailormade business models.
He is also regularly invited to deliver guest lectures at various Universities, organisations, companies and Merchant Maritime Academies around the globe, while he is also invited by leading broadcasters (e.g. BBC, Aljazeera) to comment on issues related to shipping and logistics. Dr Karamperidis manages projects of approximate value £2.4 million.
Deputy Director
Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Airam Díaz Pastor is the Deputy Director of the Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with an extensive career in the maritime-port sector and the cruise industry. With over 20 years of experience in port management, logistics, and international trade, he has played a key role in the strategic development of Tenerife’s ports.
Before assuming his current position in October 2024, he served for nearly a decade as the Commercial Director of the Port Authority, leading the expansion of services in sectors such as bunkering, ship repair, and cruise traffic development. His commercial vision led him to hold high-responsibility positions in the industry, including his role as Director at Miller y Cía (Boluda Corporación Marítima) and his international experience with Grimaldi Group.
His commitment to the cruise industry is reflected in his active involvement with MedCruise, the leading association of Mediterranean cruise ports, where he has served as President, Board Member, and currently, Honorary President. His leadership within the organization has contributed to strengthening connectivity and promoting Mediterranean and Atlantic ports as strategic destinations for the sector.
Fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, Airam Díaz brings a global perspective to port infrastructure development, digitalization, and sustainability in the maritime sector.
CEO
High Ambition Climate Collective
Allyson Browne is Founder and CEO of High Ambition Climate Collective (HACC), a nonprofit accelerating climate action in the energy sector with a focus on ports and shipping. An expert in renewable energy and climate policy, Allyson leads initiatives that connect innovation, policy and community-driven solutions to decarbonize critical infrastructure.
Allyson’s previous roles include Climate Campaign Director at Pacific Environment, where she led the Ports for People campaign to eliminate port and ship pollution; Director of Regulatory Affairs at SRECTrade; Chief of Staff, Energy & Environment, Newsom for California; and as a consultant on energy strategies for cities and emerging industries.
CEO & Captain of the Port
Gibraltar Port Authority
John started working in the bunker industry in 1998 when he joined Aegean Bunkering (Gibraltar) LTD when they first set up in Gibraltar in 1998.
Whilst at Aegean he actively participated in a number of expansion projects including increasing the number of bunker barges / floating storage assets, setting up a station in Morocco, obtaining bunkering and agency licences and coordination of supply operations in Gibraltar as well as supply operations in other ports.
John joined the Gibraltar Port Authority in 2011 as the Bunkering Superintendent. His role was to regulate the bunker industry. The main tool in achieving this was ensuring compliance at all times with the Bunkering Code of Practice, as well as ensuring that the code of practice reflected the best industry practices across the board through constant revisions and updates.
In 2011, John was responsible for the launch and introduction of the STS Code of Practice in Gibraltar. John was promoted to the role of Senior Port Officer (Operations Manager) in 2015 and has since been promoted to the role of Marine Officer (Deputy Captain of the Port) – January 2017.
Since 2022, John has taken on the role of CEO and Captain of the Port.
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