Biofuels Presented by SNAME Greek Section

When:  Feb 10, 2021 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM (GR)
Please note - Registration will close on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.  A link to join the webinar will be emailed to you on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. 


SNAME Greek Section is pleased to invite you to its sixth online-only meeting for the 2020-2021 season where Bill Stamatopoulos, Business Development Manager South Europe, BV VeriFuel will make a presentation on the topic of "Biofuels".
It is unclear when the shipping industry will turn to biofuels en masse, and biofuels may never be the best solution for ships traveling non-fixed routes. Still, this much is certain: biofuels will have a key, upcoming role to play in the energy transition for the global fleet; as a stepping stone to the path for decarbonization. For maritime stakeholders who are uncertain about committing to biofuels as a fuel solution, mixed fuels are another possibility. By mixing traditional carbon fuels with biofuels or synthetic fuels, known as “drop-in” fuels, ship owners can take a pragmatic step towards lowering their emissions. Current predictions hold that biofuels could supply fuel for at most 30% of the global fleet, due to factors like cost, production levels and sustainable production. For the moment, biofuels are more expensive than fossil fuels and may remain so in the short-term. The presentation will explore the benefits and the challenges of biofuels and will also address their emissions impact.

SPEAKER/PRESENTER
Bill (Vassilis) Stamatopoulos, Business Development Manager South Europe, BV VeriFuel
Bill Stamatopoulos holds a Bachelor in Business Administration and an MBA with specialization in Total Quality Management from the University of Leicester. He joined Det Norske Veritas (DNV) in 1991 and in 2010 Bill became the Regional Manager of DNV Petroleum Services for Europe, responsible for sales, lab operations, technical, surveys and consultancy. Since 2004 he is appointed at the Hellenic Organization for Standardization, Committee 66 for Petroleum Products, by the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping. Bill is a co-Author of 'Marine Fuels', a specialized book in shipping, published in 2008 and the main author of the book’s latest editions published in 2018 and 2021. During the last 20 years, Bill has given several presentations and training courses on all fuel related issues and has also been involved in bunker claims as a fuel expert. He is a member of advisory panels and working groups such as Intertanko Bunker Sub Committee and IMO MSC. From October 1st, 2015, Bill joined Bureau Veritas as Business Development Manager for the organization’s Marine Fuel Services brand, VeriFuel.

Pricing Information

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Non-member $25.00
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Section Donation $10.00