ship.energy summit 2025 to tackle ‘last mile delivery’ of low-carbon bunker fuels

ship.energy on Wednesday (21 May) announced that its 2025 summit is set to take place at the Port of Barcelona from 10 to 11 June, uniting key players across the energy, port, and technology sectors to address one of the most critical barriers to maritime decarbonisation: the ‘last mile delivery’ of low-carbon marine fuels.

With European and international regulatory pressure mounting – including the rollout of FuelEU Maritime, the EU Emissions Trading System, and expected new IMO fuel standards – the industry is being pushed harder than ever to cut greenhouse gas emissions or face increasing penalties.

However, regulations alone cannot drive meaningful change. The summit’s central theme, Going the last mile: Uniting energy, port and technology stakeholders to deliver shipping’s energy transition, will explore how different sectors must collaborate to ensure that alternative fuels reach vessels when and where they are needed.

Attendees can expect insight-rich sessions covering:

• The role of ports – from major bunkering hubs to smaller regional ports – in enabling fuel infrastructure and supporting first movers.
• Progress and bottlenecks in fuel supply chains.
• How shipping can strengthen demand signals to energy providers, shipbuilders and financiers.
• The latest technological innovations supporting the last mile – both shipboard and shoreside.

Real-world case studies and a focus on Iberian-led initiatives will anchor discussions in practical examples, underscoring the region’s role in advancing maritime decarbonisation.

Note: More information and registration can be found here.

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Published: 22 May, 2025