Rostock

Biofuels in Shipping

Symposium

April 21, 2026 | Penta Hotel | Rostock, Germany

Biofuels & Additives for the Shipping Industry

The shipping industry faces major challenges in reducing its emissions sustainably while ensuring operational safety and economic efficiency. Liquid drop-in biofuels and innovative additives offer a promising solution, but their use raises numerous technical, economic, and regulatory questions. To explore these issues with you, we have launched this conference that will provide experts and interested parties with a platform for exchange and discussion.

Contributions from official authorities, fuel providers, engine and component manufacturers, and users will cover the entire value chain and present practical experiences and the latest developments. Among others, companies such as Everllence, Infineum, Finco, and Hapag-Lloyd will present their impressions, experiences, and plans to us. The aim is to stimulate practical ideas, strengthen networks, and promote joint solutions.

The conference language is English. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or require further information.

We appreciate your interest and look forward to see you in Rostock!

“We do not know exactly where the shipping industry is heading in terms of climate-neutral fuels. However, we do know that biofuels will play a role in the future fuel mix.

What we do know:

Biofuels in general require little or no adjustments to the engine and fuel system.
They can therefore be drop-in compatible.
They are already available today.
There is an incredible number of potential feedstocks available for producing marine biofuels.

What we don’t know:

What are the exact requirements for marine biofuels beyond certain fuel standards (e.g., ISO 8217:2024)?
Which production processes are attractive?
How do biofuels that do not meet certain standards behave? Are they still ready for use?
Which non-standardized test methods do we need?
What does the process of introducing and accepting such biofuels look like?
How can additives help make marine biofuels compatible with ship hardware?
What role do fuel and additive manufacturers, distributors, shipowners, fuel system and engine manufacturers play?

We want to address all these and many other open questions at our Rostock Biofuels in Shipping Symposium. If one or more of these points have piqued your interest, we look forward to welcoming you in Rostock in April!”