Where is the Market Headed? Fuel Quality, Supply, and Economics in a New Era for Bunker Fuel
05.25.2015 - NEWS

May 25, 2015 [TankTerminals.com & Platts] - Platts 12th Annual Bunker & Residual Fuel Oil conference is the original conference giving you market updates on heavy fuel, the “bottom of the barrel.”


Gain insights into the key issues moving the market for bunker and residual fuel. 

  • Impact of ECA regulations on marine fuel markets
  • A look ahead to 2025 and even tighter sulfur restrictions
  • Bunker industry trends in Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Heavy fuel oil demand in power generation
  • Financial changes and impact of the OW Bunker bankruptcy
  • Debating a possible shift to LNG power
  • Low crude prices and changes in oil storage
  • Managing risk and hedging in bunker and residual fuel

Just some of this year’s featured speakers: 

  • Peter Hall, Chief Executive, International Bunker Industry Association
  • Robin Meech, Managing Director, Marine & Energy Consulting Ltd
  • Adrian Tolson, Managing Director, Aegean Oil USA
  • Tom Watters, Managing Director, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services
  • Blake Trahan, Vice President, Houston Fuel Oil Terminal Company
  • Kevin Coyne, Gulf Coast Representative, Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry
  • Eric Carrero, Chief, Inspection Division, US Coast Guard
  • Larry Axelrod, Principal, Axelrod Energy Projects, Inc.
  • Michael McNamara, President and Managing Director, VPS Testing & Inspection
  • John Mayes, Senior Consultant, Turner Mason & Company
  • John Hatley, Vice President, Ship Power, Wärtsilä
  • Juan Alicea, Executive Director, Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority
  • Joseph Linck, CEO, NAFTA Marine Highway Company

Meet with bunker and residual fuel suppliers, traders, buyers, ship owners, and others from around the world.

Our Houston venue attracts a strong international audience —last year we had attendees from 18 different countries.

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