Ethanol as a Marine Fuel Workshop

Dates: Tuesday 10 – Thursday 12 November 2026

Venue: New York Marriott Downtown

Registration and light lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Workshop: 1:00 PM – 5:35 PM EDT

Location: Marriot: New York Marriott Downtown – Treasury Room

As shipping advances through a critical phase of the energy transition, the industry is assessing practical fuel options that can support near-term decarbonisation while maintaining the demands of global trade. This focused workshop will examine the growing role of ethanol as a marine fuel, bringing together expertise from across the maritime, ethanol, agricultural and industrial sectors.

About the workshop

Ethanol is emerging as a credible addition to the marine fuel landscape. Produced at commercial scale and supported by established global supply chains, it offers a practical pathway that can complement wider decarbonisation efforts. Advances in engine technology, bunkering demonstrations, lifecycle carbon accounting and sustainability improvements across the U.S. ethanol industry are creating new opportunities for maritime deployment.

This workshop will explore the commercial, technical, regulatory and sustainability considerations that will shape ethanol’s role as a marine fuel. The programme is designed to provide delegates with a practical understanding of the full value chain, from agricultural feedstock through to onboard use.

What the workshop will cover

• Global ethanol supply, trade, policy developments and market outlook.
• Carbon intensity, lifecycle assessment and sustainability improvements across U.S. ethanol production.
• The science behind food versus fuel and the evolving policy landscape.
• Engine readiness, vessel applications and recent commercial developments.
• Shipowner perspectives on deploying ethanol as a marine fuel.
• Safety, classification and regulatory developments shaping market adoption.
• The commercial and policy actions needed to accelerate pilot projects and broader industry uptake.

Who should attend

The workshop is relevant to shipowners, bunker suppliers, ports, fuel producers, engine manufacturers, classification societies, regulators, financiers and policymakers seeking a balanced, evidence-based discussion on ethanol’s role in the maritime energy transition.

*Please note that Training tickets are sold separately from Convention tickets and places are limited to just 30 participants. You can purchase a Training ticket alongside your Convention ticket, or independently if you only wish to attend the Training.