GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE FUELS CONGRESS
#GAFC2023
24th - 25th May 2023 | Abu Dhabi, UAE
Enhancing Fuel Production Revolution in the New Decarbonization Era
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Event Summary
There is no doubt that we are living in revolutionary times within the energy and fuels demand areas, and the Middle East is no different to them.
Global Alternative Fuels ME Congress aims to bring together major industry representatives, such us Alternative Fuels Producers, Traditional Oil & Gas Companies, Petrochemical Producers, Investors and Industry Stakeholders, Suppliers, Technology Companies, Certification and Government Bodies to discuss major opportunities and challenges for the region and further afield.
It will link together major ME players with worldwide experts to cross share their production strategies plans, already implemented technologies, production upgrades and innovations, to bring the fuels markets to the new decarbonization era.
Agenda Committee
Haleema Alamri
Innovation Advisor, Ministry of Energy Saudi Arabia
To be updated. Stay tuned
Karl W. Feilder
CEO and Founder, Neutral Fuels, United Arab Emirates
After more than a decade making biofuels in the most challenging fossil fuel environment, and having sourced raw materials from almost every conceivable source, Feilder shares his experiences and looks forward to the next exciting decade of biofuels. “I’m not an environmentalist, I just want to save our species.” A serial tech entrepreneur and business sustainability advocate, Karl’s direct actions to mitigate climate change have resulted in over 15 million tonnes of CO2e savings from his own businesses working with global corporations, such as DHL, Del Monte, Anglo American, and McDonald’s.
Bharadwaj V. Kummamuru
Executive Director, World Bioenergy Association
Experienced professional in the field of bioenergy and renewable energy technologies including data, technologies, policies, and markets. Currently leading an industry association promoting the sustainable development of bioenergy sector in line with the goals of Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals. My current work includes publishing articles/reports/factsheets, organising events/webinars and developing collaborations with the international energy and climate community
Marcio Wagner da Silva
Transfer and Stockpiling Manager, PETROBRAS
Dr. Marcio Wagner da Silva is Process Engineer and Stockpiling Manager focusing on Crude Oil Refining Industry based in São José dos Campos, Brazil. Bachelor’s in chemical engineering from University of Maringa (UEM), Brazil and PhD. in Chemical Engineering from University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil. Has extensive experience in research, design and construction to oil and gas industry including developing and coordinating projects to operational improvements and debottlenecking to bottom barrel units, moreover Dr. Marcio Wagner have MBA in Project Management from Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), in Digital Transformation at PUC/RS, and is certified in Business from Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV).
Marten Van Haute
Alternatives Fuels Officer, Q8
Q8Research is the European R&D Hub for Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI) In my position as Alternative Fuels Officer I’m happy to passionately develop renewable transport fuel projects in close cooperation with universities and specilized industry associations. Being representative of KPI and chair of the RED task force in Hydrogen Europe I’m involved in policy work in favour of a hydrogen economy.
Shiva Vig
CEO and Founder, Biod Dubai
Shiva Vig is Group CEO of BIOD Energy (India) Pvt. Ltd. He is also State President, Haryana and India at ‘Biodiesel Association of India’. He also holds the office of Director and Owner of BioD Technology FZCO which he began in 2019 and has been actively involved in the production of a state-of-the art refiner that converts waste products to create Biodiesel since 2012.