The presentation will provide an overview of the main categories of biofuels, potential operational challenges and how operators best prepare themselves before venturing into the area of biofuels.
Shipping is exploring many pathways towards decarbonisation. When it comes to choice of marine fuel, biofuel is the option for the short to medium term while being the only CAPEX free option. Due to an increasing demand for this type of marine fuel, the supply industry is exploring different biomasses and manufacturing processes. Although FAME and HVO are both well-known and standardised, other products such as biomass-to-liquid (e.g. Cashew NutShell Liquid) neither has clear specifications nor does the industry have much experience with the operational challenges such products may incur.
This 30-minute webinar begins at 12:00 UTC (See your time zone here)
Speaker:
Charlotte Rojgaard, Global Marine Fuels Director, Bureau Veritas
Charlotte has a Master of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark and an Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics from Copenhagen Business School.
Having spent 15 successful years with MAN Energy Solutions where she began her career, she moved to Singapore to enhance the technical capabilities at DNVPS eventually rising to Technical Director. Joining Bureau Veritas’ VeriFuel team in 2015 as Global Technical Manager, she has been instrumental in strengthening the company’s expertise in marine fuels whilst successfully launching and establishing VeriFuel as a well-recognised global brand.
Charlotte sits on numerous key industry committees, including ISO 8217 (products from Petroleum, synthetic and renewables sources) and ISO 6583 (methanol) while also using her expert knowledge and experience advising international working groups and authorities on industry trends such as endemic fuel cases.
In May 2024, she joined the CIMAC board as VP of working groups and since November 2024, she has chaired IBIAs newly formed European Regional Board.
15+15 webinars are a 30-minute webinar which includes a 15-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A. They take place on selected Wednesdays at 12:00 UTC.
