Technical seminar on methane-based fuels

Held at IMO Headquarters on 12 May 2026 in hybrid format, the seminar was organized by the Project team to enhance understanding and share the latest developments in the production, safe use, and blending of methane-based fuels (i.e. LNG, bio-methane and e-methane).

Technical seminar video recording

Full video recording of presentations and discussions at the technical seminar

Use the links below to view individual presentations on the IMO HQ Youtube Channel

0:11:35 Setting the Scene – IMO’s ruleset and policies relevant for the use of methane-based fuels   : Mr. Camille Bourgeon (IMO)

0:32:35 Reducing methane emissions across the LNG value chain: learnings from the oil and gas sector : Ms. Justine Roure (Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI))

0:57:50 Scaling e-NG/e-LNG: Global production trends, challenges and integration into maritime fuel pathways  : Ms. Mariana Tostes and Mr. Rafik Ammar (e-NG Coalition)

1:30:10 Methane emissions from LNG ships: measurements from engines, fugitives and vents : Prof. Paul Balcombe (ICCT)

3:30:50 From waste to wake: Scaling bio-LNG for a net-zero maritime sector: Ms. Giulia Cecarelli (World Biogas Association)

4:02:30 Bio-methane potential: a scalable market-ready drop-in solution for immediate maritime defossilization  : Mr. Alessandro Gardemann (Brazil Biogas Association)

4:27:10 Technological developments, future scalability, and innovations in biomethane and bio-LNG in the United States : Mr. Ryan Harb (American Biogas Council)

4:54:10 LNG/methane bunkering: experience and future outlook  : Dr. Alexandra Ebbinghaus (Shell) and Mr. Ian Aitchison (SEA-LNG)

6:01:20 WinGD’s X-DF low-pressure dual-fuel marine propulsion engines technology – minimising methane emissions and general environmental footprint : Dr. Dirk Kadau (WinGD)

6:28:45 The Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII) – Practical learnings and a technology update on methane emissions in maritime  : Mr. Panos Mitrou (Lloyds Register)