Shipping’s Decarbonization Landscape – Signals, Delays, and What Comes Next | On Demand

Thursday November 20, 2025

9 AM Houston | 10 AM New York | 3 PM London | 5 PM Athens | 6 PM Doha | 7 PM Dubai | 11 PM Perth/Singapore

Moderator: 

Graham Hoar,  Global Head, Clean Fuels & Chemicals Advisory,  Poten & Partners

Panellists:

Robert Farmer,  Global Head, Maritime Advisory Services,  Poten & Partners

John Battaglia,  Managing Director & Global Head,  BGC Carbon Services 

The recent IMO MEPC session ended without immediate regulatory change, and the pushback from several member states has raised new questions about the pace and direction of maritime decarbonization. As regional frameworks gain momentum and clean fuel strategies continue to evolve, the sector faces growing uncertainty around compliance, fuel choices, and long-term investment. 

Join our experts from Poten & Partners and BGC on Thursday, November 20, as they unpack the implications of the MEPC outcomes and explore what this moment means for emissions regulations and strategic planning across the industry.

 Topics of discussion include: 

•  How will current and proposed emissions regulations impact conventional and alternative fuelled vessels and compliance technologies? 
•  With the continued increase in carbon intensity reductions being required, how might fuel choices and vessel operations and fleet replacement strategies be affected?
• What strategic shifts should shipowners, charterers, and investors consider for compliance and availability of low- / zero-carbon fuels?
• Will regional carbon trading markets such as the EU-ETS drive the emissions agenda for shipping absent a cohesive global decarbonization policy from the IMO? How can carbon markets create opportunities for shipping firms beyond compliance requirements?