Conference Programme
Embracing the Future of Energy Mobility—two days of insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and industry discussions.
Arrival, Registration & Welcome Refreshments
Welcome and Official Opening of the Conference
Keynote Address
Honourable Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Republic of South Africa
Long Term Oil Demand Outlook
UNEP Euro4 Global Strategy
Networking Coffee Break
Clean Fuels II: Transforming South Africa's Energy and Mobility Future
Panel Discussion
On 24 June 2022, the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy promulgated the Clean Fuels II regulations, setting new petroleum product specifications and standards for implementation on 1 July 2027. This panel will examine the far-reaching implications for the petroleum industry, including required infrastructure upgrades, refining investments, regulatory readiness, and opportunities for improved air quality and technological innovation.
TotalEnergies Development of Electric Mobility to Decarbonise Transportation
Networking Lunch
Electric, Hydrogen, Hybrid: What the NEV Revolution Means for the Petroleum Sector
Panel Discussion
The global shift toward NEVs—including electric, hydrogen-powered, and hybrid technologies—is reshaping the future of mobility and fundamentally transforming traditional fuel markets. This panel will explore how NEV uptake is redefining energy demand, influencing long-term fuel consumption trends, and prompting strategic shifts within the petroleum sector—including infrastructure requirements for charging networks and hydrogen refuelling systems.
From Policy to Practice: Unlocking the Role of Biofuels in a Low Carbon Future
Panel Discussion
This panel explores the evolving role of biofuels in global and South African energy transitions, including market trends, investment signals, policy challenges, and integration into broader low-carbon strategies.
Closing Remarks
TBC
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The conference programme is subject to change.