Preparing for 2026: IBIA Europe brings industry together on the future regulatory landscape

IBIA recently hosted an online meeting led by the IBIA Regional Board – Europe, examining the regulatory changes coming into force across Europe from 1 January 2026 and what they will mean for the marine fuels sector. The session attracted strong engagement from across the industry, underlining both the scale of the changes ahead and the value of timely, informed dialogue. Chaired by Charlotte Røjgaard, Chair of the IBIA Regional Board – Europe and Global Marine Fuels Director at Bureau Veritas, the meeting explored key developments including Mass Flow Meters, ADN regulations, closed sampling requirements and RED III, set within the wider European regulatory landscape.

IBIA extends its sincere thanks to all speakers for their insight and practical perspectives: Sofia Furstenberg Stott, Partner, Fürstenberg Maritime Advisory AB; Martijn Hoek, Team Leader Bunkers ARA, Bureau Veritas; Jan Christensen, Senior Director – Fuels, Lubricants & Chemicals, Hapag-Lloyd AG; Tyler Baron, CEO, Minerva Bunkering; and Constantinos Capetanakis, Chair, IBIA. We also thank all participants who contributed to the discussion, reinforcing IBIA’s role as a platform for informed, balanced and industry-led exchange. The meeting recording is available below, supporting IBIA’s ongoing commitment to providing practical guidance and knowledge-sharing as the sector prepares for these regulatory developments.

Link: https://bit.ly/IBIAEWR26