Global Green Shipping Conference 2024

Sustainable fuels for ships are more expensive than fossil fuels. Shipping companies must be motivated to replace traditional fuel with environmentally friendly alternatives. To achieve this, political regulation is necessary to help create a vast business opportunity, developing a new, global sustainable fuel market and kickstarting large-scale green hydrogen production. Decarbonization not only of shipping, but also of other hard-to-abate sectors such as aviation, steel, and cement. 

Global regulations are currently being negotiated in the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The negotiations are planned to result in an agreement in the spring of 2025, with implementation from 2027. 

At this thematic forum, experts from government, business, and NGO sectors will discuss how the design of the measures can create a large-scale, profitable green fuels market that will allow the maritime industry to replace fossil fuels with clean alternatives. 

Host: Freda Fung, ClimateWorks Foundation, Maritime Shipping Distinguished Fellow

Freda is a Maritime Shipping Distinguished Fellow at ClimateWorks Foundation. Over the past decade she has been serving as consultant for various international organizations to advance low/zero-emission shipping in Asia. Previously, Freda was a senior policy analyst at the International Council on Clean Transportation where her policy research supported the development and enforcement of air emission standards for vehicles and vessels. She was also an automotive analyst at Environmental Defense Fund leading research on vehicle greenhouse gas emissions regulations in the US.

Guests:

• Du Guochen, Expert at Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation (CAITEC)
• Jan-Christoph Napierski , Head of Public Affairs, MMMCZCS

Jan-Christoph Napierski is the Head of Public Affairs at the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. He is leading the Center’s work with governmental stakeholders to reach global Zero Carbon Shipping by 2050. Jan-Christoph was a Diplomat at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and Parliamentary Assistant at the European Parliament. Jan-Christoph has studied History, Political Sciences and Polish Language & Culture in Germany, Denmark, Poland and the United Kingdom and holds a Master’s degree in European Cultural Studies from Aarhus University. 

• Mr. Liu Tao, Dean of the LONGi Green Energy Industry Research Institute

Dr. Tao Liu graduated from California Institute of Technology, with over 20 years diversified experience in R&D and business development in renewable energy and chemical industry. Before joining LONGi, Dr. Liu had served as the chief scientist and the head of green hydrogen business in a leading clean energy company and a large state-owned energy group. He was also the project leader of a “National Key Research and Development Program” project on renewable energy and hydrogen technology. 

• Wang Yu, Deputy Director of China National Petroleum & Chemical Planning Institute

Vice President of the Petroleum and Chemical Industry Planning Institute, is a professor, doctor, and registered consulting engineer. Specializing in energy and chemical consulting, coal chemistry, and hydrogen energy, he has contributed to multiple national and provincial planning studies. Recently, he played a significant role in key research projects for the NDRC and MIIT regarding the development of China's coal chemical industry and the petrochemical sector's 14th Five-Year Plan.

This thematic forum will explore the shipping industry's strategies to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, focusing on technological advancements, promising green marine fuels, and necessary investments. Shipping companies will discuss the transition from fossil fuels to green alternatives, the challenges faced, and the partnerships formed to advance green technologies. Seaport operators will address the infrastructure changes required for green fuel refueling and the financial implications. Demand-side companies will share their expectations for maintaining cargo capacity, schedule reliability, and the importance of CO2-reduced shipping. The forum will also cover the cost implications and benefits of transitioning to green vessels.

Host: Detlef Langner, Logistics Sustainability Manager, Siemens Energy

Detlef Langner is Sustainability Manager at Siemens Energy, based in Erlangen, Germany. His focus is on the development of a Sustainability Center of Competence, in which logistical sustainability topics are strategically planned and prepared for operational implementation in the global logistics chain. He promotes international strategic partnerships that specifically drive decarbonization. Detlef also has many years of experience in the global supply chain at divisional, business unit and plant level.

Guests:  

• Yin Zou, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development, DHL

Yin Zou is the Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at DHL Group, leading strategy, promoting sustainable operations, and driving technological innovation. He is over 20 years at DHL and has held leadership roles across Europe, the US, and China, with significant expertise in logistics, particularly in the Chinese market. Furthermore Yin holds dual degrees in Chemistry and Economics, with a Law minor from Beijing University, and an MBA from the University of Oxford, underscoring his deep understanding of global logistics and strategy.

• Jan Kunze, VP Logistics, Siemens Energy

Jan Kunze is the VP Logistics at Siemens Energy, based in Hamburg. Jan oversees the Global Function Logistics, providing strategic vision and direction to execute the Logistics Masterplan. Key responsibilities include process harmonization and simplification, managing a global logistics network, and ensuring efficient operations across over 220 warehouse locations worldwide. Jan leads a diverse team, driving initiatives for deep decarbonization and fostering strategic partnerships.

• Dr. Luo Wenbin, Managing Director, SIPG Energy (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Dr. Luo Wenbin, Managing Director of SIPG Energy, dedicate in energy environment, port development and equipment technology in Maritime Industry. He has fully participated in the planning and construction of Ports in Shanghai. And also participated in projects of the National Science & Technology Development Plan and National Key Research Program of China. He won the Grand Prize of China Port Technology, and the First Prize of China Maritime Science, and published four monographs.

• Ni Zhifeng, Senior Engineer, Deputy General Manager, Safety and Technology Management Department, COSCO Shipping Lines Co.,LTD.

Ni Zhifeng serves as the Deputy General Manager of the Safety and Technology Management Department and is a Senior Engineer at COSCO Shipping Container Transportation Co. With a practical background of 13 years working on ships, he now focuses on the technical aspects of ship engine management and new vessel construction. His hands-on experience extends to building environmentally friendly ships and transforming existing ones for lower carbon emissions. Ni Zhifeng plays a key role in the company’s projects involving new methanol dual-fuel powered vessels of various sizes and in retrofitting existing vessels to enhance energy efficiency, supporting COSCO's efforts toward greener operations.

• Karim Fahssis, Head of Decarbonization Business, Maersk China

As a global provider of end-to-end logistics services with the goal of achieving carbon-free transportation by 2040, it is strategically important for Maersk to develop and identify the solutions that will enable us to achieve our goals. His main focus is on securing the production and procurement of green methanol in China in time for the delivery of the new Maersk vessels. He is also advising Maersk's shore-side division on its decarbonization journey. Karim Fahssis is a trained energy engineer and entrepreneur with considerable experience in renewable energy projects. He has a strong technical background and a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and standards relevant to decarbonization. Karim Fahssis is a French citizen and has been living in China with his family since 2005. He is fluent in Chinese.

In green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol markets, both Chinese domestic and overseas, there is a significant gap between the number of announced projects and projects under actual construction. The market is still in the early stage, and a healthy and rapid market development requires comprehensive consideration of technical, business, and geopolitical logics.

At this thematic forum, pioneering experts from China Energy Engineering Group Hydrogen Energy Co., Ltd., SPIC Jilin Electric Power Co., Ltd., and Shenergy Co., Ltd. will share their experiences regarding project implementation challenges and their suggestions for policymakers, grids, downstream parties, certification authorities, research institutions, and investors. Additionally, from an infrastructure perspective, Zhejiang Seaport Smart Energy Co., LTD. and Siemens Energy will discuss port facilities for green fuels, as well as the progress and roadmap of green ammonia and methanol engines.

Host: Mr. Zhang Hai Meng, Vice President, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

Haimeng Zhang is Group VP and Chief Strategy and ESG Officer of LONGi Green Tech, a leader in clean energy and green hydrogen. He has been working in sustainability in Asia since 2004, helping with strategy and growth. His experience includes 19 years as a senior partner at McKinsey. Haimeng holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a bachelor's degree in economics from Shanghai Jiao-Tong University.

Guests:  

Green Fuel Production:

• Liu Dawei, Deputy General Manager, China Energy Engineering Group Hydrogen Energy Co., Ltd.

Dr. Dawei Liu, a Ph.D. graduated from the Technical University of Denmark, is a renowned expert in biomass-based hydrogen production, with work frequently highlighted in Danish media. At China Energy Engineering Corporation, they are esteemed as a Scientific and Technological Leader and contribute as the Deputy Secretary-General of the Nordic Chapter of the European and American Returned Scholars Association. Dr. Dawei Liu also guides future innovators as an external mentor at Beijing University of Chemical Technology and offers expertise as an expert reviewer for the China International Engineering Consulting Corporation.

With a hand in leading three major research projects and shaping six national hydrogen energy standards, Dr. Dawei Liu holds over ten patents. They are credited with creating China's first 8MW alkaline water electrolysis hydrogen production testing platform, achieving certification in a record three years. Their strategic acumen has facilitated contracts over 300 billion RMB and established a comprehensive sales network for green hydrogen products, positioning the China Energy Engineering Corporation as a leader in sustainable energy.

• Ming Xudong , Deputy Party Secretary, SPIC Jilin Electric Power Co., Ltd

Ming Xudong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Labor Union of Jilin Electric Power Co. His representative projects include “Renewable Energy + PEM Hydrogen + Hydrogen Refueling” Integration Innovation Demonstration Project in Sino-Korean Demonstration Zone, Daan Wind-to-Hydrogen Biomass Coupling Green Methanol Project, and Lishu Wind-to-Hydrogen Biomass Coupling Green Methanol Project.

• Dr. Li Zhu Wen, Director of Sustainability ,China International Marine Containers (Group) Co.,Ltd

A well-known ESG expert in the industry, promoting the construction of the group's ESG management system. Having rich experience in managing large multinational corporations, with in-depth research and extensive experience in ESG strategy and management implementation, ESG information disclosure of listed companies, and industry green and low-carbon development. We have jointly published multiple green and low-carbon monographs and participated in the development of multiple sustainable development related group standards. Invited to participate in high-end forums and lectures on sustainable development in the industry. He is also a visiting scholar at BSN Dutch Business School. Served as an expert in the evaluation of the Shenzhen Mayor's Quality Award and some think tank experts.

Infrastructure:

• Zhou Jinghu, General Manager of Zhejiang Seaport Smart Energy Co., LTD.

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Senior Engineer, General Manager of Zhejiang Harbor Intelligent Energy Co. He is now engaged in the construction of water transportation harbor-vessel multi-energy fusion project, Ningbo-Yiwu new energy heavy truck operation line. His focus is on construction and operation of new energy projects.

• Ghenadie Bulat, Head of New Technologies for Gas Services, Siemens Energy

Dr. Ghenadie Bulat is the Head of New Technologies for Gas Services at Siemens Energy where he leads a global team of highly qualified experts. He drives the innovation and excellence in all disciplines required for the success of products of the future. Ghenadie joined Siemens in 2003, his experience includes more than 20 years of engineering and management within Product Development and Technology Innovation. Dr. Bulat obtained his PhD from Imperial College London, and his engineering degree from Technical University of Moldova, he is a Chartered Engineer, a Member of Institution of Mechanical Engineers, The Combustion Institute, and a visiting professor of combustion at Imperial College London.

Green fuels are facing challenges in ISCC clean energy certification. Green hydrogen encounters difficulties including accurate calculation of carbon footprint, visibility of the entire supply chain’s footprint, and high production costs. Green ammonia and methanol are with similar challenges: verifying sustainable sources of raw materials and ensuring production energy efficiency are key to obtaining clean energy certification. However, infinite opportunities also exist in these challenges. With the global trend of pursuing carbon neutrality, ISCC certification will not only bring policy support and market trust to enterprises but also open up broader application prospects for them.

At this thematic forum, experts from renowned clean energy certification parties will share their project experiences with green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol, as well as interpret the latest standards, and discuss future clean energy certification trends.

Host: Mr. Pan Hao, Deputy General Manager, State Power Investment Corporation Smart Energy Investment Co., Ltd.

Pan Hao, Deputy GM at SPIC, manages the company's smart energy projects and dual carbon strategy in urban areas. He's involved in carbon markets, carbon finance innovations, and carbon assessment systems. Active in global climate initiatives, Pan holds committee leadership positions and has a history of negotiating trade agreements. He studied at Beijing Foreign Studies University and the London School of Economics.

Guests:  

• Yu Jie, Company and position: Director of China Quality Certification Center and Dean of Dual Carbon Research Institute

Secretary General of the National Technical Committee for Environmental Standardization for Electrical and Electronic Products and Systems (TC297), Secretary General of the Technical Committee for Low Carbon Certification and Deputy Secretary General of the National Technical Committee for Carbon Emission Standardization (TC548). Engaged in environmental protection, energy conservation and emission reduction, green and low-carbon development, standardization and certification. She leads the team to develop and promote certification systems for energy-saving and low-carbon products, resource utilization products and environmental protection. 

• Wu Sheng Fu, Chairman of Chairman of Beijing Green Forest Certification Co., Ltd. (CSC)

From 1992 to May 1994, Wu Sheng Fu served as the Chief Clerk of the National Forestry Technical Equipment Import and Export Management Office in the Technical Equipment Department of the Industry Department of the Ministry of Forestry. He was Chief Representative from 1994 to 2003 of the Beijing Representative Office of Lauter Corporation in Finland. Since 2003 he is Chairman of Beijing Lvaonuo Technology Service Co., Ltd. Additionally he is Chairman of Beijing Green Forest Certification Co., Ltd. since 2016 and Chairman of Zhongbei Guojian (Beijing) Testing Technology Co., Ltd. since 2020.

• Yan Haochun, General Manager、Technical Director of the Certification Center, China Testing & Certification International Group Co., Ltd.

A professor-level senior engineer and technical director at CTC, leads the Certification and Evaluation Center and other environmental initiatives. She's contributed to China's Five-Year Plans, authored national standards, and focused on green industry development. Her work spans carbon neutrality research, low-carbon technologies, expanding CTC's reach, and innovating in key sectors like construction, chemicals, and shipping.

• Dr. Louisa Liu, Hydrogen Energy Project Manager, TÜV SÜD

Graduated from Dresden University of Technology, joined TÜV SÜD Greater China Group in 2021, responsible for the execution and business expansion of the group's hydrogen and e-fuel strategies in China. Her six years of international experience, marked by involvement in numerous collaborative projects at both national and global levels, have culminated in a significant milestone—participation in TÜV SÜD China's inaugural clean hydrogen certification project.

• Jan Kabus, Vice President Global Sales for Maritime, Offshore and Process Industries, Siemens Energy

30 years of international commissioning, planning, execution and sales of EAD business in the pulp and paper and related industries. Testing of new technologies (automation and drive platforms) in large customer projects. Developing global teams and shaping their business through disruptive market and business changes. Sustainable portfolio management and project implementation to make energy-intensive industries greener (PtX, electro-fuels, industrial power generation, energy system design, BioChem, eLNG, subsea).

Amid the rapid yet uncertain growth of the green fuel industry, this thematic forum will focus on “Transformation and Opportunities in Green Finance for the Entire Green Fuel Industry Chai”, discussing how green finance can accelerate industry chain transformation. The forum will also address challenges in implementing policies for green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol, as well as explore sustainable financing innovation to promote green shipping. The goal is to build industry consensus and work together towards a more sustainable and resilient future.

Host: Li Jing, Partner of Transaction Strategy and M&A Financing, KPMG Advisory (China) Limited.

Guests:  

• Pro. Li Zhiqing, Director of the Environmental Economics Research Center, Fudan University

Li Zhiqing, executive director of the Green Finance Research Center of Fudan University, Shanghai, deputy secretary of the Party Committee of the Faculty of Economics of Fudan University, also deputy director of the Shanghai Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Governance Policy Simulation and Evaluation and director of the Green Development Professional Committee of Shanghai Fixed Assets and Investment Research Association. Expert on biodiversity finance for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). His main research areas are green finance, environmental economics and energy and climate change economics.

• Xu Na, Deputy Supervisor of ICBC Leasing Co., Ltd.

Ms. Xu Na, a 2005 graduate of Duke University, participated in a World Bank poverty alleviation project and CitiBank strategic initiatives, and previously worked as an industry analyst at securities firms. She is now with ICBCL, where she specializes in risk management and holds ICBL's A-Level Senior Professional Credit Qualification. Ms. Xu assists the ICBCL Board in strategic research, leads ESG initiatives, publishes annual ESG reports and conducts research on green finance, transition finance, etc. She also chairs the expert panel for the “Zero-Emission Highway Cargo Transportation” project implemented by the Chinese Ministry of Transport.

• Rao Zhijia, Senior Investment Officer,Asian Development Bank

Rao Zhijia is a Senior Investment Officer at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and focuses on climate-resilient and sustainable infrastructure projects in Asia. He advocates for renewable energy and low-carbon technologies in line with ADB's climate change efforts. Rao's initiatives include financing projects that reduce emissions and promote energy efficiency and alternative fuels. He contributes to clean energy ecosystems and the transition of the maritime industry to environmentally friendly practices.

• Tony Mei, Senior China BD Manager-Hydrogen, ACWA Power

Mei Lin is responsible for the investment of low-carbon hydrogen-based chemical derivatives and hydrogen infrastructure projects in China. He graduated from Shanghai Jiaotong University, School of Mechanical Power. Through many years of experience in both traditional and new energy sectors, Mei Lin has been involved in industrial gas engineering, project management, project investment, new energy transformation corporate strategy, and downstream industrial infrastructure investment in domestic and international companies such as Air America, Linde Gas, Baowu, and Ould Oil Reserve, etc. Furthermore Mei Lin is also responsible for the investment of downstream industrial infrastructure in petrochemical warehouses and terminals.

• Dr.Ivan Li, Executive Director, CGS International Holdings 

Dr. Li Xuran, Executive Director at Galaxy International, has pioneered Hong Kong's carbon finance sector with a focus on carbon trading and green financial products. With 15 years in the industry, he's launched cross-border carbon futures, contributed to low-carbon ETF issuance, and authored over 10 SCI papers. He's also crafted Hong Kong's carbon trading rules and led innovative projects in elevator system monitoring.

• Aman Wang, Managing Director, CECEP (HK) advisory Co., Ltd.

Aman Wang recently joined the CEC team, leveraging his experience as an equity partner at KPMG and BCG to develop a consulting company focused on energy transition and carbon goals in China and globally. With a 20-year career in energy transformation and M&A, he has executed £12 billion in cross-border deals and worked on strategies for green aviation, maritime fuels, carbon trading, and supply chain decarbonization, impacting clean energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors.

Green fuels face market challenges of high costs and low technological maturity, lacking competitive advantages compared to existing technologies. Governments and international organizations should formulate policies to create a defined market space as a driver of technological advancement and cost reduction. Meanwhile, both demand and supply sides should closely monitor trends in technological maturity, project economics, and international cooperation. For a healthy and rapid market development, collaboration is required among government, users, producers, academia, and research institutions.

Guests in this panel discussion include Hainan Provincial Bureau of International Economic Development (government side), Air Liquid (green fuel user and investor side), Mingyang Group (green fuel production side), Beijing Tsinghua Industrial R&D Institute (academia side), and Methanol Institute in China. They will discuss key topics including policy measures, profitability and business logic, technological maturity and safety, and green certification etc.

Host: Mr. Zhao Zuozhi, Vice President, Siemens Energy

Since January 2023, Dr. Zuozhi Zhao has been the Head of the Asia-Pacific and Greater China Innovation Center (Shenzhen). He joined Siemens in 2009, rising to CTO of Power and Gas Division and later Global Chief Strategy Officer, handling APAC New Energy business. Prior to Siemens, he worked at GE Global Research and holds a Ph.D. from Arizona State University. Dr. Zhao is involved in academia and industry alliances.

• Dr. Tang Hua, Director of Hainan Provincial Bureau of International Economic Development

Tang Hua, an economist with a Ph.D., heading the International Economic Development Office in Hainan. She studied Electronic System Engineering (B.S., 1992) and Economics (M.B.A., 2000; Ph.D., 2004). Hua was awarded a postdoc fellowship in the USA (2005) and has experience in various administrative roles, investment promotion, high-tech industry development, and investment in technology companies in China. Furthermore, she is the author of several books, and since 2023 responsible for investment promotion in Hainan.

• Feng Zhibin, Co-President of Ming Yang Group

Feng Zhibin, born Nov 1963 in Xingtai, Hebei, holds a Master's from Renmin University's Philosophy Department and an MBA from China Europe International Business School (CEIBS). With experience at Renmin University, CCP's Central Committee, and companies like China Machinery Import and Export Corp, Sinochem Group, and Ming Yang Group, he's skilled in management, investment, and M&A. He's served as Sinochem's Assistant President, Investment Manager, and now Co-President of Ming Yang Group.

• Zhang Huangwei, National University of Singapore, Assistant Professor

His research covers combustion, low-carbon fuels and li-ion battery safety. He published over 110 journal papers in combustion and fluid mechanics. His research is funded by Singapore Ministry of Education, National Research Foundation, Land Transport Authority and NUS. Recently, he is leading and participating in hydrogen and ammonia major projects in Singapore. He serves on the editorial board of Combustion and Flame (2025-2030), Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, and Energy and AI, and the chair of the organizing committee of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Conference on Combustion. 

• Zhao Kai, Chief Representative of the Methanol Institute in China

Kai Zhao is the principal representative of the Methanol Institute in China, involved since 2015. He advocates for methanol policy, collaborates with the government and industry, and supports the methanol sector's growth. Zhao has authored numerous articles, co-authored a monograph on methanol vehicles, and contributed to developing standards for methanol products and applications.

• Zhao Bowei, Senior International Expert of Air Liquid

Graduate of Xi'an Jiaotong University, senior engineer, and Senior Director of Green Flagship Project Development at Air Liquide (China) Investment Co. His key responsibilities include the advancement of green and low-carbon projects such as green methanol, CCUS, and decarbonization of air separation units. Zhao is experienced in climate change, energy transition, and various advanced processes. Furthermore he is involved in developing domestic CCUS standards and carbon footprint certification using ISCC. His core competencies are in climate science, carbon neutrality, and sustainability.