H.E. Dr. Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi had a distinguished career in Government of the United Arab Emirates as a Diplomat. Starting as Second Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi in 1984, Dr Al Kindi was transferred to the United Nations, New York serving as U.A.E mission from 1986-1995. He represented U.A.E. at the United Nations Security Council from 1986-1987 and the U.N. General Assembly during his post. He was appointed Charge d’Affairs of the U.A.E. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia from 1995-1997. Dr. Al Kindi has served as Director of Ruler’s Office, Government of Fujairah, U.A.E. from 1997-2006. He also served in the United Arab Emirates Federal Government’s Cabinet as a Minister for Environment & Water.

Mohammed Majed Bin Al Aleeli is Director General of Department of Industry & Economy for the Government of Fujairah. Mr Majed is a member of the Board Fujairah National Bank and Arab Company for Poultry Production. Also, member of Federal Committee for Assortment and Economic Cooperation at the Ministry of Economy as well as Emergency and Natural Disaster.

Capt. Mousa Morad is Managing Director at the Port of Fujairah. He is a Master Mariner, with more than 41 years’ experience in marine related activities and management. During his tenure the Port of Fujairah, capitalizing on its strategic position outside the Straits of Hormuz, has undergone significant development both in berths and facilities and the range of its commercial activity. Capt. Mousa is also a Development Committee Member of Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), which oversees Tank Storage Development in the Emirate, and is chaired by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammad Al Sharqi, a Member of the Supreme Council of the U.A.E., and Ruler of Fujairah.

Capt Salem Al Hamoudi is the Director for Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), a position held since 2018. He has been working in oil and gas shipping and trade since 2000. Capt Salem joined Port of Fujairah in 2012 as a management member of Fujairah Oil Tanker Terminals. Prior to that, he worked at National Gas Shipping Company at the division of fleet operations of Gas tankers, part of ADNOC group; as well as in TOTAL looking after the management of offshore logistics.

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Capt. Mayed Alameeri is a seasoned maritime professional with over 20 years of experience in industry. After a career in the Merchant Navy and a period ashore in Flag State and Port State Control at the National Transport Authority, Captain Alameeri joined Port of Fujairah as a marine pilot in 2012. He was appointed Assistant Harbour Master in 2013, taking up the position of Deputy Harbour Master in December 2014. In April 2021, he assumed the role of Harbour Master. Capt. Mayed is responsible for the comprehensive management of the Marine Department, ensuring its operational continuity and the consistent delivery of quality marine services. He plays a key role in formulating the strategic vision for the maritime development and nautical management of the Port of Fujairah. He is also an active member of the local emergency management team of the National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, contributing his maritime expertise to national emergency response initiatives.

Martijn Heijboer is Senior Manager, Strategy Transformation & Business Development for the Port of Fujairah Authority, whom he joined in 2019. He started his career in the Netherlands, with one of North America’s largest industrial suppliers, Fastenal, to support its fast expansion program in Europe.  In 2010, Martijn decided to pursue his career in Jakarta, Indonesia and respectively worked as a consultant for McKinsey at NOC, Pertamina, and held various commercial & management positions with Royal Vopak.

Dave Ernsberger is co-President of S&P Global Commodity Insights and a member of S&P Global's Executive Leadership Team. Most Recently, Mr. Ernsberger was Head of Market Reporting and Trading Solutions at S&P Global Commodity Insights. In that role, he was responsible for managing Platts commodity price benchmark worldwide, including market reporting, news coverage and exchange relationships, from well-established markets like oil and gas through to emerging market environments like new Energy Transition commodities and recycled materials. Prior to that, Mr. Ernsberger served in a variety roles at Platts, include Head of Oil Content; Editorial Director for Asia (based in Singapore), and Houston Bureau Chief. He joined Platts in 1996 as a metals reporter in London, launched coverage of Europe's then-deregulating gas and electricity markets in 1999.

Lyn Tattum is Vice President, Head of Events, Training, and Media, at S&P Global Commodity Insights and Publisher of Chemical Week. Lyn’s early career was as a journalist, publisher, writer, and interviewer in the global chemical Industry. She is well known within the international chemical and plastics industry, interviewing CEOs, chairing conferences and roundtables, and regularly attending global industry events, where she has pioneered discussions on Sustainability, ESG and Diversity.

Lyn recently launched The Chemical Leadership Circle to connect industry CEOs worldwide with critical information, providing an opportunity to network, raise awareness of key issues, and exchange ideas at a time of critical global change in economy, politics, society and business.

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Adrian Tolson is the owner of 2050 Marine Energy and is widely recognized as one of the shipping’s leading marine energy experts. With almost 40 years of industry experience, he has both detailed knowledge and unique insight into the marine fuel supply chain and its many related infrastructure developments. 2050 Marine Energy was formed in late 2022 to provide commercial insight to all stakeholders in the marine fuel supply chain navigating the disruption of this decade and future transformation. Adrian has led numerous global business development projects across the marine energy sector. This includes assisting ship owners and physical suppliers on future fuel procurement and supply strategies; the development of bunkering infrastructure projects for existing and alternative fuels; as well as working with the financial and investment community on the opportunities in the future marine energy landscape. Adrian’s experience spans leadership roles with some of the industry’s largest marine fuel suppliers, including Chemoil Energy, where he was responsible for successfully driving the company through to IPO; and as Vice President and General Manager of OW Bunker where he established its physical supply operation in the USA. Elected to the board of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) in 2020, Adrian is currently its Vice-Chairman and Chairman of the IBIA’s Americas Regional Board.

Captain Dheeraj Sharma is the ABS Vice President of Marine & Offshore Regional Business Development for Middle East and Africa, based in Dubai. Dheeraj joined ABS in early 2022. Prior to ABS, Dheeraj spent almost a decade at the United Arab Chemical Carriers (UACC) as their General Manager/Owners Representative at their head office in Dubai overseeing the daily running of the 26 tankers and office teams in Singapore, Mumbai & Hong Kong. Before coming ashore, he sailed for 17 years with NOL Singapore, Kuwait Oil Tankers (KOTC) and World-Wide Shipping as Master on Shell & BP-chartered vessels. Having worked for shipowners, managers and oil majors in marine operations, safety, commercial and new building departments, Dheeraj brings a wealth of commercial shipping experience and an owner's perspective with him.

Abdul Bari Alzubaidi is the Senior Vice President of Ship Management at ADNOC L&S, with over 21 years of experience in both operational and commercial fields. He oversees the technical, marine, and crew management of ADNOC L&S's diverse fleet, including LNG and LPG carriers, tankers, dry bulk carriers, container feeders, and offshore service vessels. He began his career in 1999 as a Marine Engineer with National Gas Shipping Company Ltd (NGSCO), a subsidiary of ADNOC. In 2012, he became the UAE's first Chief Engineer on a tanker vessel. He has sailed on various vessels, including tankers, containers, LNG, and Ro-Ro vessels, before becoming Superintendent of tanker and dry bulk vessels. At ADNOC, he has held roles such as Senior Superintendent, Manager of Offshore and Marine Services, Asset Integrity Vice President, and VP of Technical OMS. He has led numerous projects, including vessel new builds, civil projects, modifications, energy management, and the establishment of workshops.

Per Funch-Nielsen is CEO at AuctionConnect, leading the development and promotion of an innovative online bunker procurement. Before joining AuctionConnect, Per served as Sales Director at OceanConnect Marine, a subsidiary of Glencore. In this role, he was responsible for promoting AuctionConnect and heading business development projects. His efforts were pivotal in preparing clients for the IMO 2020 regulations, which mandated a global reduction in sulfur content for marine fuels. Per's guidance assisted a wide range of stakeholders, including ship owners, operators, suppliers, and governments, in navigating the complexities of these new environmental standards. ​ Per is a seasoned professional in the marine energy sector and a key figure in the industry’s ongoing digital transformation, bringing over 30 years of experience. His commitment to innovation and efficiency continues to drive advancements in bunker procurement and fuel management, contributing significantly to the maritime industry's adaptation to evolving environmental and technological landscapes.

Carl Lindahl is a Maritime Contract Manager at BIMCO and has participated in the development of clauses for various initiatives, including CII, EU ETS, and FuelEU Maritime. He has also been part of the subcommittee that developed the BIMCO LNG Annex and is currently involved in the BIMCO Methanol Annex to BIMCO Bunker Terms 2018.

Colin Holloway’s career in the oil and maritime industry spans more than 30 years during which he has gained extensive knowledge of a broad range of technical, commercial, and operational activities throughout the Middle East and Africa region. This includes being appointed the Chairman of the IBIA Middle East Board. As Global Head - Technical at Cockett Group, Colin is responsible for all technical aspects of marine fuel, reselling, petroleum products and services worldwide, while being in charge of the Group’s technical strategy and approach. This includes the implementation of new systems, training, tools, policies, procedures and monitoring and maintaining Cockett Group’s ISO 9001 accreditation.

Captain Walter P. Purio is the Global Chief Executive Officer of ESCC and uODS Marine and Power, where he leads initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of conventional fossil fuels. His work centers on uODS (Ultrasonic Oxidative Desulfurisation) technology, which removes sulfur from Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), lowering harmful emissions and providing significant environmental benefits for the marine and power industries. With extensive experience in the maritime, energy, and technology sectors, Captain Purio has held senior leadership roles focused on technological innovation and environmental sustainability. He has also served as a Director of the Pilbara Ports Authority, providing strategic marine industry expertise to support Australia's economic growth. As a Co-Founder and inaugural CEO of the LNG Marine Fuel Institute, and the APAC Vice President of the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF), Captain Walter has been a champion for operational safety, security, and environmental best practices in the use of gaseous marine fuels in the maritime sector.

Iman Nasseri, Managing Director - Middle East at FGE, is based in Dubai. He holds a PhD in Economics with a focus on energy economics, earned in 2013 from the U.S. Iman specializes in downstream oil and NGLs, overseeing Middle East oil research and collaborating with the refining team, contributing to FGE's Annual World Refining Outlook since 2014. Since January 2018, he has led FGE's Middle East analysis for oil, NGLs, and power. Iman also holds a Master’s in Energy Systems Engineering from Sharif University and previously worked at Iran's Institute for International Energy Studies.

Jasmin Fichte is a dual qualified English and German Solicitor and has been specializing in marine insurance law since the start of her career in 1997. She studied law in Hamburg and maritime law in Southampton and gained valuable experience in international law firms in Hamburg and London in the respective marine insurance departments. After three years of working in the city of London, she moved to Dubai in 2002 and joined a leading marine insurance broker as legal counsel for the Middle East. She established an excellent network within the maritime community and developed her legal skills further by handling marine insurance claims, from salvage, collisions, wreck removal to cargo claims and personal injury. This gained her the reputation as one of the most experienced marine insurance experts in the region who has been ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers Global consistently as a leading expert. In 2005 Jasmin established Fichte & Co LLC, one of the leading law firms in the Middle East, with the support of the shipping community. The company has since grown to one of the largest full-service law firms and represents not only ship owners, P&I clubs, insurers and re-insurers, trading houses but also numerous clients from a variety of sectors and industries. She publishes frequent articles on diverse subjects of marine insurance, shipping, and transportation law and regularly works closely with the UAE Federal Transport Authority and the Dubai Government.

Guido Cardullo is the Head of Marine Energy of Fratelli Cosulich, a world leading bunker trading company with offices in Seoul, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore, Dubai, Athens, Genoa, Monaco, Paris and New York. Mr. Cardullo manages Fratelli Cosulich’ investments in alternative fuel vessels, including LNG, methanol, and ammonia bunker barges. Before that, he was Managing Director of the Singapore office of Fratelli Cosulich, where they operate as a physical supplier with a fleet of 5 owned bunker barges. Mr Cardullo joined Fratelli Cosulich in 2011.

Mike Hawa is a seasoned Strategy and Business Development executive with over 20 years of experience spanning Consumer Goods, Water (as a commodity), and the Energy sector—both Upstream and Downstream. His expertise in Energy covers crude oil, refined products, alternative fuels, and petrochemicals, with a strong focus on asset acquisitions, strategic partnerships, innovation, and operational optimization. Mike has successfully led negotiations, driven transformation initiatives, and spearheaded growth strategies for companies across North and West Africa, the Middle East/GCC, and Europe.

Malek Azizeh earned his Masters degree in Strategic Management from Southampton, U.K. with a special focus on Oil & Gas Midstream Strategic Developments. His career highlights includes roles at Fujairah Refinery aka VTTI Fujairah, and his previous role at the Dutch oil storage major Royal Vopak as a Senior Regional Development Manager for the Middle East, North and East Africa. In 2014, Malek was appointed as the Commercial Director of Fujairah’s most prominent and first independent third-party crude oil terminal, known as Fujairah Oil Terminal. Mr. Azizeh played a key role in the takeover Socar Aroura Terminal (SAFT FZC) in 2018 by Prostar Capital and has been renamed as GTI Fujairah since. Global Terminal Investment (GTI) is the oil and gas storage division of Prostar Capital, a shareholder of FOT along with the Chinese oil major Sinopec Kantons and the Government of Fujairah.

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Amine El Kadiri began his career in the nuclear industry with AREVA in 2011. He later spent four years in the Natural Gas and LNG sector at GAZPROM Marketing & Trading as a Key Account Manager. In 2019, Amine joined GTT as a Business Development Manager, overseeing European countries and India. In December 2023, he was appointed General Manager of GTT Middle East. He subsequently established GTT's new regional office in Doha in February 2024, where he is responsible for expanding LNG carrier, onshore storage, and LNG as fuel commercial activities. Amine holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from La Trobe University (Australia) and a Master of Science in Management from NEOMA Business School (France).

Kasper Soerensen has over 15 years of experience in the shipping and bunkering industry and is leading the Hafnia Bunker Alliance in the Middle East and Asia. Kasper has held key roles across both the shipowner and physical supplier and trader segments - including managing fuel procurement for A.P. Moeller Maersk’s container liners and tanker vessels. He also worked with Bomin in Germany and Glencore in the United Kingdom and Singapore before joining Hafnia. Kasper began his career in shipping through the A.P. Moeller–Maersk’s MISE program, gaining broad exposure across multiple departments and markets across Europe and South America. Kasper Soerensen holds a Business Diploma in Finance from Copenhagen Business School in Denmark.

Alexander Prokopakis is the Executive Director of IBIA. Under the direction of IBIA’s Chair and Board he is leading the Secretariat, heading all the activities of the organization and he is responsible for the overall management of the Association. Alexander was the founder, CEO and the architect of probunkers. Prior to founding probunkers, he served Mamidakis Brothers Group as a senior executive, leading all of the Group’s Shipping, Bunkering and Aviation activities, through its respective companies: JetOil, JetTank and STYGA Compania Naviera. Mr. Prokopakis has over 25 years of professional experience in leadership positions, over which he has attained deep knowledge and expertise mainly in the industry of shipping and bunkering.

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Chris Turner joined Integr8 Fuels in 2017, spending several years in Singapore before relocating to Dubai. With over 30 years in oil and shipping, he has held roles in laboratory management, physical supply, broking, and trading. More recently, he has focused on technical supervision of exclusive buying and helped develop quality systems for biofuel purchasing, leading to Integr8’s ISCC certification. An active IBIA Technical Working Group member, Chris is also a regular speaker and panellist at major bunkering conferences worldwide.

Devki Nandan is the Managing Director for JSW Infrastructure. He is experienced M&A and Head Of Business Development with a demonstrated history of Investments & running Business successfully in Infrastructure Sector. Skilled in Leading the business, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Accounting, Private Equity, Marketing, Legal, and Valuation. Strong Top Management professional with a MBA from from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, CFA from CFA Institute -USA, and MSc Finance from London Business School.

Muhammad Usman has 25 years of maritime industry experience, currently working as Product Manager, Fuel Advisory at Lloyds Register where he is an expert voice on marine fuels, lubes and exhaust emissions.

Captain Samir Fernandez has been involved in the maritime industry for 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 FUELS and Heavy Products Trading, responsible for Moeve´s Fuel Oil & Bitumen trading as well as global marine fuel sales, solutions for maritime decarbonisation, development of new markets, and customer experience/satisfaction.

Bilal Ashraf is Head of Energy & Marine and Government and Large Corporate (FUJ) at National Bank of Fujairah. Bilal is a vastly experienced member of the team whose focus has been on structured finance transactions. His expertise includes driving over 50 M&A transactions, structuring complex deals, restructuring, trade finance and ESG. He has operated both within conventional and Islamic finance, with a niche focus in maritime & offshore, logistics, energy, government and large corporates, and prior to NBF had roles in other banking and non-banking financial institutions, including Emirates Islamic Bank and American Express.

Jens Maul Jørgensen, Director of Bunkers and Risk Management, Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. Kg. Jens started his career in Shipping over 34 years ago since August 1990, and has experience with forwarding agencies, port agencies, vessel operations and chartering. In 1996, Jens started working for MARAG A/S (Maritime Agency Bunkers A/S) as part of the O.W. Group, until 2003. For the next 4 years he became a Bunker Manager for the ARMADA Group, before moving on to his current position as the Director of the Bunker department at Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG. (2007) Jens become a Board member of IBIA in 2010 and was the IBIA Chairman from 2014-2016. He has been a regular speaker on the event circuit, particularly at SIBCON. Jens is at present operating and buying bunkers for a fleet over 750 vessels, buying close to 3,5 million tons of bunkers and having own bunker barge in Singapore. He is also managing 3 departments/teams which incl ETS Support / Fuel EU Maritime and New Fuels beside that he also controls 14 bunker superintendents globally.

Jeroen De Vos is Global Head of Operations at Peninsula and being based in Gibraltar. He began his career in the maritime industry as a marine engineer where he gained valuable seagoing experience from various companies including the Royal Dutch Navy. Jeroen joined DNV Petroleum Services in 2000 as a Technical Advisor and wore many hats over the next decade and a half. In 2015 Jeroen became Global Technical Director at VPS when he moved to Peninsula in 2019 to build and head up the dedicated Quality Department. In 2023 Jeroen became member of IBIA’s board of directors. He is also an active member in several international working groups including ISO/TC 28/SC 4/WG 6 "Classification and specification of conventional marine fuels and marine drop-in fuels.

Anna Malamen is Finance Director at PMG Energies SA since 2016, based in the London office. Anna was IBIA board member 2022-2025. Prior to joining bunkering industry Anna worked as Vice President in investment banking in London at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley. Anna holds MSc degrees in Finance from Imperial College, Sorbonne University and University of Warwick. PMG Energies was founded in 2002. Originally physical bunker supplier in all major ports of Black Sea, today the group is better known as global bunker trading house with wider group operations including chartering, shipownership and cargo.

Wajdi Abdmessih, President of Seahawk Services, is a globally recognized expert in marine fuel testing, inspection, and quality assurance, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Throughout his career, he has personally analyzed hundreds of thousands of fuel oil samples worldwide, troubleshooting complex fuel-related challenges and guiding ship operators, fuel purchasers, and regulatory bodies through the evolving landscape of fuel quality management. A pioneer in fuel blending and regulatory compliance, Wajdi was the first to analyze and report on 0.10% sulfur fuel quality before its market introduction in January 2015. He continued his leadership by evaluating the 0.50% sulfur fuel blends introduced in 2020 and is now actively working on biofuel blending solutions to support the industry’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable fuels. To help the industry proactively manage fuel risks, Wajdi developed a proprietary methodology to detect problematic fuels, enabling fuel purchasers and operators to make informed decisions on whether to accept or reject a fuel batch. His expertise has been instrumental in preventing operational failures, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating disputes over fuel quality. Wajdi brings unparalleled real-world experience, technical expertise, and industry foresight to discussions on fuel testing methodologies, regulatory compliance, and the future of sustainable marine fuels. His ongoing work continues to shape the industry's approach to fuel quality, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility in an era of transformative change.

Steve Esau is Chief Operating Officer at SEA-LNG. Before taking up his position at SEA-LNG, Steve was Head of Energy at managing consultants, Xyntéo. He began his career as a Geophysicist in BP, subsequently working in a variety of business development, strategy and analysis roles in the company’s gas, power & renewables and energy trading businesses. Steve has also worked in the City of London, for the Intercontinental Exchange, leading the development of financial instruments for the energy sector and for management consultants Afry Energy and Caminus Energy, where he specialised in providing advice on gas and power market policy; commodity trading and risk management and Carbon Capture and Storage.

Vedran Bovan is Head of Supply & Trading at Sekavin. Vedran has a strong background in sales and operations together with experience in risk management have allowed for a more holistic approach as a trader. Recognizable leadership qualities have enforced the skill of training and guiding teams. Excellent communication skills assist in being effective and delivering under pressure, in an organized and articulate manner.

Captain Farhad P. Patel joined Sharaf Shipping Agency (SSA) in Dubai in 1999, after an illustrious 12-year seafaring career. Since then, he has established himself as one of the youngest and most dynamic leaders within the Sharaf Group, steering the organization to new heights even amidst challenging market conditions. He is renowned for his commercial acumen and innovative approach, Captain Farhad has been instrumental in establishing and heading SSA’s tanker and non-liner business. His focus on delivering pioneering solutions has consistently elevated the company’s service offerings.

Charles Shang is a leader in maritime decarbonization and sustainable energy, specializing in green methanol investment and maritime regulatory compliance. As CEO of Singapore Methanol Pte Ltd since 2023, he has driven green methanol marketing and distribution, positioning the company as a key player in sustainable fuels development & production. With 20+ years in maritime shipping and investment, Charles has led strategic partnerships and decarbonization initiatives, helping industry stakeholders navigate global maritime compliance frameworks. He is also actively investing in alternative fuel strategies, maritime tech start-ups, and R&D innitiatives, shaping the future of green shipping.

Dimitri van Eekelen is the VP Commercial at SOHAR Port and Freezone, a fast-growing port in Oman. In 2015, his journey led him to the Port of Rotterdam, where he was entrusted with the development of the container segment. A little over five years ago, Dimitri transitioned to SOHAR Port and Freezone, bringing his extensive expertise to aid in the expansion and development of the port area. His rich background in maritime logistics and trade management, coupled with a forward-thinking approach, has been instrumental in fostering robust partnerships and driving innovative strategies. Dimitri's commitment to excellence and sustainable practices continues to play a pivotal role in propelling SOHAR Port and Freezone towards achieving its long-term goals and contributing significantly to the global maritime and logistics ecosystem.

Constantinos Capetanakis is Bunker Director at Starbulk, the Chair of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), and the Chair of IBIA’s Future Fuels Working Group. He is a qualified Greek lawyer since 1997 and an English solicitor since 2002. He has served as the Legal Counsel of a major Piraeus-based shipping company listed in NYSE. Constantinos further worked as a marine litigation solicitor at an international law firm, both in London and Piraeus. Between 2004-2013 he was a shareholder and Director of a family-run shipping company, where he was responsible for the investment strategy and all managerial, commercial and legal issues. In 2014 Constantinos joined Starbulk , and is currently serving as its Bunker Director, responsible for bunkering procurement / strategy and Starbulk’s cooperation with oil, energy, and bunker industry stakeholders. In 2020 Constantinos was elected as a Board of directors member of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA). Since April 2022, Constantinos is IBIA BoD Vice-Chairman. Constantinos is also the Chairman of IBIA’s Future Fuels Working Group.

Rania Tadros is the Global Head of Maritime and Offshore at Stephenson Harwood, and the managing partner of the Dubai office. She is a renowned maritime, trade and offshore lawyer and has over 20 years’ experience servicing clients operating in these industries with a special focus on resolving disputes and advising on commercial matters. Rania has developed a reputation for assisting clients on their most complex disputes and prides herself on her ability to identify key issues and seek an effective resolution for her clients’ matters. She also has significant experience advising clients in relation to their non-contentious matters and frequently advises companies in relation to their commercial contracts and large-scale projects. She is also widely regarded as one of the leading lawyers in the Middle East, which is reflected through the various accolades she has received including The Maritime Standard's 'Woman in Shipping Award'. Furthermore, she is recognised as a leading shipping lawyer in many of the legal directories, including the Legal 500 EMEA Guide, UAE, where she is listed in the ''Hall of Fame'' and Chambers and Partners Global where she is ranked as a Band 1 Individual. Owing to her reputation and expertise in the market, Rania serves as the President of the UAE branch of the Women in Shipping and Trade Association (WISTA UAE), an international organisation serving as an advocate for women's advancement within the maritime, trading and logistics sectors. Her mission is to build a thriving professional network and community, facilitate knowledge exchange, share insights, nurture professional development, address the gender leadership gap and foster collaboration with institutions and organisations worldwide.

Kenneth Dam joined Trafigura’s fuel oil team in 2017 and in May 2019 became Co-Head of its newly formed bunkering team. In 2020, Kenneth was appointed Global Head of Bunkering for TFG Marine, a joint venture created between Trafigura and ship owning companies Frontline and Golden Ocean to supply quality marine fuels to ship owners at global strategic bunkering hubs. Before joining Trafigura, from 2011 to 2016, Kenneth worked for Monjasa and played a key role in developing its West Africa bunkering operations.

Vlassis Papapanagis is Ghief Commercial Officer for Tototheo Global, a leading provider of advanced connectivity and technology solutions aimed at enhancing performance in maritime, land, and air sectors. Vlassis has worked in various positions within sales in technology companies that are pioneers in Analytics, DaaS, and SaaS. He embarked on this journey in the early days of Predictive Analytics & Business Intelligence, and it has been an amazing experience for him to see how major B2B customers across various industries have transformed their businesses by adopting data-driven solutions to make more effective decisions and be better prepared for what is around the corner.

His Excellency Saif Ghubash serves as the Assistant Undersecretary for Petroleum, Gas & Mineral Resources in the United Arab Emirates, a role he has held since February 2023. He is responsible for shaping and overseeing strategic policy initiatives and regulatory frameworks that influence the UAE's energy sector. His focus areas include fostering the global energy transition through policies on biofuels, decarbonization, and emissions reduction. H.E. Ghubash plays a vital role as a representative in significant international energy forums, including the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). In these capacities, he collaborates with global leaders to synchronize energy strategies, enhance market stability, and promote the adoption of sustainable and renewable energy solutions. Throughout his career, H.E. Ghubash has been instrumental in aligning the nation’s energy policies with global best practices and spearheading innovative initiatives that affirm the UAE’s commitment to sustainable energy. His previous roles have capitalized on his extensive expertise in urban planning and transportation, where he has significantly influenced the strategic planning and infrastructure policy within the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of Infrastructure Development.

Jeremy Loy is a seasoned trading professional with over 19 years of experience in the commodities sector. Currently serving as Head of Fues, East at Vitol Group since July 2017, Jeremy has previously held prominent roles at Shell, including Fuel Oil & Feedstocks Trader and Fuel Oil Trader, from February 2007 to June 2017. Earlier in their career, Jeremy worked as a Trading Analyst at Louis Dreyfus Commodities and completed summer internships at Nex-G Pte Ltd and JPMorgan Chase Bank.

Law Say Huat is the General Manager of Vopak Horizon Fujairah Ltd and has more than 30 years of leadership and management experience in the oil and gas industries in Asia and Middle East.

Capt. Rahul Choudhuri is President, Strategic Partnerships at VPS & based in Singapore. He been with VPS for 33 years. VPS is at the forefront in providing testing, advisory & decarbonization services to support clients' goals of achieving sustainable operations, asset protection, preventable maintenance, plus environmental and legislative compliance. Capt. Rahul is a Member of the following Associations: Chair of the Singapore Technical Committee (TC) for Bunkering under the Standards Development Organization (SDO@SCIC) (2023-2026), Deputy Convenor for Working Group on Methanol Bunkering(2024), Chair of the National Mirror Committee for Fuel Quality Specifications review & development (2023-2026), Chair of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) Asia Board (2022-2025), Chair of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) Marine Fuels Committee (2019-2021), Vice-Chair (2021-2023) & Vice-Chair (2023-2025), Member of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) International & Technical Committees (2023-2025), Member of the Intertanko Bunker Sub-Committee (2023,2024, 2025).

Maha Abdelmajeed is Commercial Manager with VTTI Fujairah. She heads the commercial department for nearly 8 years, and it is also a member of the regional business development team for the Middle East. With over 20 years experience in the oil industry, Maha has worked across multiple commercial disciplines, ranging from supply chain to sales to carbon reducing projects to bunker trading.

Rahul Kapoor is the Global Lead, Shipping Analytics & Research for S&P Global Commodity Insights. Based in Singapore, he heads an integrated shipping analytics research and data science teams. As a business lead, he is responsible for growth of analytics products in Cargo & Vessel Intelligence and Freight Market Analytics & Alternative Fuels. A subject matter expert in the maritime industry and financial markets, Rahul is a thought leader with proven credentials in market analysis forecasting, shipping economics and commodity market developments. He is a regular speaker at major conferences and client events globally and is frequently interviewed by both print and visual media. Most recently, he was at Bloomberg Intelligence and earlier headed Drewry Financial Research Services Ltd. He has also worked as senior equities analyst at RS Platou Markets and Nomura. Rahul holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering from BITS, Pilani and a Postgraduate in Management from IMI, New Delhi, India.

Daniel Colover is the Head of Global Engagement & Intelligence for Oil and LNG at S&P Global Commodity Insights and has been based in Dubai since November 2018. Since joining S&P Global Commodity Insights in 2008 in London, Daniel has been responsible for some of the company’s major crude oil price assessments, including Dated Brent and Dubai. He also covered a variety of refined product assessments. In 2012 he moved to Singapore where he was based until his move to Dubai.

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Lauren Holtmeier is Senior Editor of Middle East News for S&P Global Commodity Insights. She has been covering the geopolitics and economies of the Middle East for nearly seven years. She has been with Platts for a year where she covers some of OPEC's biggest oil producers.

Krispen Atkinson is an Associate Director and Maritime Lead at S&P Global Commodity Insights' OMDC consulting, specializing in marine fuels and the decarbonization of the global marine fleet. With over 10 years of experience in S&P Global’s maritime team, he has a strong background of the shipping markets. Krispen has managed teams spread across the globe and is recognized as a go-to expert in seaborne trade analysis and marine bunkering. He has contributed to several studies, including "What Bunker Fuel for the High Seas" (2014), "Navigating Choppy Waters" (2018), and "Reinventing the Aircraft and the Ship" (2019).

Umesh Patil is the Director of Energy Training in the Middle East. Previously he was Director of Consulting at S&P Global Commodity Insights in Dubai. He has over 11 years of experience in R&D, technology, and business development. In his current role, Umesh focuses on the future of energy, specializing in low-carbon solutions like Biofuels, SAF, eFuels, hydrogen and ammonia economies, carbon capture and utilization, and Power-to-X technologies. Umesh has a diverse background, having worked on projects of all sizes, from the molecular level to large-scale megawatt projects. He has deep experience in the unique energy ecosystems of both Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Rowan Staden-Coats manages Platts’ Europe & Africa Residual Fuels pricing team, with a keen interest in future marine fuels. She joined S&P Global Commodity Insights in early 2020, where she covered the biodiesel and refinery feedstock markets for a short period before covering European diesel benchmarks until early 2023.

Gaurav Srivastava, Executive Director, OMD Consulting, has more than 17 years of industry experience and is based out of Dubai, UAE. Gaurav advises public and private downstream clients across Middle East and South Asia regions and has led multi-million-dollar consulting engagements spanning strategy, market studies, due diligence and investment evaluations. He has successfully led commercial due diligence studies for multi billion dollars of transactions across the energy value chains. He is responsible for end-to-end management of consulting projects starting from lead generation to proposal building to project execution to client management and satisfaction.

Dong Wang is a Senior Analyst based in S&P Global Commodity Insights Dubai office, covering Middle East oil market analytics since 2021. He is a key contributor to Middle East Refined Products Short-Term Outlook and Aramco Monthly Pricing Analysis.

Annette Hugh heads S&P Global Commodity Insight’s Market Development & Engagement (MD&E) Group with responsibility for a 40-member team of experts based six key global hubs. The MD&E Group is responsible for developing price methodologies, ensuring robust adherence to our pricing methodologies and guidelines, processes and interactions with the industry, as well as spearheading market engagement and benchmark pricing education strategies for Platts’ established and emerging benchmarks groups, which spans 11 commodity sectors. Prior to her current role, Annette established and led Platt’s Market Engagement Program, and she’s held a number of other roles within the organization including Global Director of Content Projects & Initiatives and Houston Bureau Chief. Annette also serves as a member of the following leadership teams: Commodity Insights; Market Reporting and Trading Solutions, and Houston Site LT. During her career at S&P Global, Annette has been active in People Resource Groups (PRGs) including serving as an ACP mentor to military members and their families through VALOR; serving as the Houston office Pride board advisor and as the original founder of Women’s Initiative for Networking and Success (WINS) Texas Chapter. Annette also serves outside of the company on the board of Commodity Markets Council (CMC) and on the advisory board for Arte Público Press.

Robert Perkins is Global Managing Editor, Oil, Shipping & Chemicals News for S&P Global Commodity Insights. A seasoned journalist and news manager with over 25 years of experience covering commodities, business, and economics. Robert began his career as a front-line reporter with Bloomberg in Caracas and Milan during the 1990s. He has since played a key role at S&P Global Platts, where he helped develop market-leading news coverage on the oil and energy transition beats, leveraging his expertise in data analytics and visualizations.

Anna Galtsova, senior research director with the Gas, Power and Renewables group at S&P Commodity Insights, focuses on the analysis of broad trends in gas supply, demand , export, import as well as project economics in Europe and Eurasia. Ms. Galtsova has participated in a number of long-term planning projects for the strategy departments of multiple IOCs as well as the ministries of energy and the ministries of finance. She is the author of numerous strategic publications on European and Eurasian gas industry fundamentals analysis and long-term forecasting, including supply, demand, exports (pipeline, LNG), and regulation. Ms. Galtsova regularly speaks at S&P Energy Briefings as well as CERAWeek. She is also regularly invited as a speaker at key industry events in Europe, Eurasia and Asia. Prior to joining IHS Markit, Ms. Galtsova was an equity analyst at Russian investment bank Renaissance Capital, where she covered the oil sector in Central Asia. She also worked at the Russian consulting company ERTA Analytical Group, where she conducted in-depth analysis of the Russian gas market, including asset valuation, supply/demand forecast modeling, pricing outlooks, transportation issues, and market rules and regulation. Ms. Galtsova holds a degree in economics from Moscow State Linguistic University and a certificate in financial analysis and portfolio management from the National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia.

Anuj Garg has 15 years of professional experience in the fields of shipping and commodity research, corporate investment strategies, equity research, finance, and treasury functions.  He is currently working as Associate Director, Principal Shipping Research Analyst at S&P Global, based out of Dubai. He is part of the freight rate forecasting (FRF) team, responsible for providing earnings forecast across vessel categories.  Focused on analyzing demand supply trends of the shipping industry. Emphasis on estimating shipping tonnage demand & fleet supply growth. Analyzing impact of Geo – political events on the freight market. Keeping track of the extent of adoption of alternate fuels in the shipping fleet along with impact of upcoming regulations on the shipping markets.  Prior to joining S&P Global, served as head of research at India’s largest private shipping company. He holds qualifications as an engineer and an MBA in finance, and he is currently pursuing the CFA program.