Speakers

Reinier Grimbergen Chief Technology Officer Blue Circle Olefins

Reinier Grimbergen is an organic chemist by training and obtained his PhD in solid state chemistry at the Radboud University in Nijmegen. After his studies he joined Royal DSM, a Life Science and Material Science company and made his career in R&D and Innovation management with a focus on sustainable value creation. After having joined the Bolsius Group Reinier has moved to TNO where he was appointed as a Principal Consultant Industrial Transformation. Currently, he is CTO and co-founder of Blue Circle Olefins, a start-up focusing on the production and commercialization of circular olefins in Europe.

Peter van’t Hoff Senior Sales Manager Liquin

Peter van’t Hoff is a Senior Sales Manager at Liquin, an independent tank storage company for chemicals and biofuels in the Port of Rotterdam that operates a combined capacity of approximately 1.5 million cbm across three strategic terminals.

With a dedicated career spanning more than 40 years in the tank storage industry, Peter brings a wealth of commercial expertise and hands-on experience. Before helping shape the future of Liquin, he built his extensive track record at Vopak and Paktank, holding various international commercial roles across both the Netherlands and the United States.

Currently, Peter is commercially responsible for the storage and handling of methanol and ethanol at Liquin, managing a portfolio of more than 500,000 cbm. Driven by the energy transition and changing global demands, he closely monitors the latest developments in these dynamic markets to ensure Liquin remains a reliable, forward-thinking partner for its clients.

Hiroki Kuribara Process Engineer Toyo Engineering Corporation (TOYO)

Hiroki Kuribara is a Process Engineer at Toyo Engineering Corporation (TOYO), Japan, specializing in syngas-based technologies and low-carbon process development. Over the past six years, he has contributed to the development and execution of projects involving methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, and other sustainable energy solutions.

He has extensive experience across the full project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, front-end engineering design (FEED), detailed engineering, and plant commissioning.

His current focus is on low-carbon and green methanol projects, where he leads process studies and supports the development of innovative solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while improving plant efficiency and economics. In addition to his engineering responsibilities, he is actively involved in technology commercialization and business development initiatives related to TOYO’s methanol technologies. By combining technical expertise with practical field experience, Hiroki brings a balanced perspective on the challenges and opportunities associated with scaling sustainable process technologies.

Anton Schweitzer Business Developer bse Methanol GmbH

Anton Schweitzer is a Business Developer at bse Methanol GmbH, where he focuses on the commercial development of renewable methanol and Power-to-X projects. Over the past five years, he has been involved in the development and commercialization of e-methanol technologies, supporting project development, strategic partnerships, and market expansion. His work is dedicated to advancing sustainable methanol solutions for the chemical, energy, and maritime industries.

Felix Leworthy Chief Commercial Officer ETFuels

Felix Leworthy is Chief Commercial Officer of ETFuels, a leading developer of large-scale e-methanol and e-SAF projects across North America and Europe. He is responsible for commercial strategy, customer origination and offtake agreements working with fuel suppliers, shipping companies, airlines, investors and policymakers to accelerate the deployment of e-fuels at industrial scale.

Felix is actively involved in the development of first-of-a-kind e-fuels projects, including large-scale e-methanol production in Texas and e-SAF production in the UK. His work focuses on connecting low-cost renewable energy resources with emerging global demand for sustainable fuels, while navigating the commercial, regulatory and financing challenges required to bring projects to final investment decision.

He is a frequent speaker on e-fuels markets, project finance, maritime and aviation decarbonisation, and the policies needed to scale the industry globally.

Ruurd van der Heide Commercial Manager eFuels Rotterdam Power2X

Power2X develops, owns, and operates assets, enabling the decarbonization of energy-intensive sectors like heavy industry, aviation, and shipping. One such development is the Methanol-to-Jet (eSAF) plant, eFuels Rotterdam. For this project, our Commercial Manager, Ruurd van der Heide, is supporting the development of a >800 ktpa green methanol supply corridor, supplying feedstock to eFuels Rotterdam while also serving broader green methanol market demand.

Diego Perdones Chief Commercial Officer C2X

After studying Nautical Science and Business Administration, Diego joined the AP Moller Maersk Group in 2000. Over the course of his career, he has held multiple senior leadership positions within the company, including Managing Director of Maersk Logistics in Morocco, Commercial Director for Hong Kong and South China, CEO for Central Mediterranean, CEO for France, Iberia & Maghreb, and President for Latin America.

Diego has been involved in the development of C2X since its inception as a project within Maersk, and in October 2023 he assumed his current role as a member of the Global Executive Committee of C2X.

C2X was established by AP Moller Holding and AP Moller Maersk with the goal of accelerating the availability of green methanol at scale through the development and operation of production plants and distribution networks in strategic locations across multiple continents. Its current shareholders also include Eneos, Japan’s largest energy company. Diego has completed executive education programs at IESE and IMD. In addition to his responsibilities at C2X, he serves on the Boards of Armas Trasmediterránea and Bergé Logistics.

Diego Martínez Valente Chief Operating Officer Transition Industries LLC

Diego Martínez Valente is the Chief Operating Officer at Transition Industries LLC, where he leads the development and execution of large‑scale low‑carbon chemical projects, including their flagship Pacífico Mexinol blue/green methanol project in Mexico. With more than 25 years of international experience in the oil & gas, mining, energy and infrastructure sectors, he has held senior roles in EPC project execution and project controls across North and Latin America. A Certified Public Accountant with a Master’s in International Accounting from the University of Buenos Aires, Diego combines rigorous financial skills with deep project delivery expertise to advance bankable, sustainable industrial assets. His current focus includes ultra‑low‑carbon methanol, green marine fuels and port‑integrated chemical platforms that connect U.S. gas supply with global markets.

Reginald Fubara Founder and Chief Executive Officer HyOrc Corporation

Reginald Fubara is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HyOrc Corporation, a clean energy technology company focused on waste-to-methanol production, hydrogen and natural gas power generation, and industrial decarbonization solutions.

Over the past two decades, Reginald has been involved in the development, financing, construction, and commercialization of renewable energy projects across international markets, including East Africa and Southeast Asia. He played a leading role in bringing 16 modular geothermal power plants from concept through construction into commercial operation, providing extensive experience in scaling innovative energy technologies into real-world infrastructure projects.

Under his leadership, HyOrc has developed proprietary waste gasification and external combustion technologies capable of converting municipal waste, RDF, biomass, and other feedstocks into synthesis gas, green methanol, hydrogen-based power, and industrial heat. The company is currently advancing waste-to-methanol projects in Europe focused on energy security, emissions reduction, and resource recovery.

Matt Barcus Procurement Director Valentra

Matt Barcus is a procurement and supply chain leader with over 15 years of experience managing enterprise-wide spend across procurement, logistics, and operations. He focuses on developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives that enhance efficiency, strengthen operations, and create lasting value. Matt is known for building collaborative relationships with key suppliers and working closely with internal stakeholders to align strategies with business priorities. His experience includes supplier performance management, contract negotiation, and cross-functional leadership in complex industrial environments. He brings a practical, partnership-oriented approach to procurement, balancing commercial objectives with long-term supplier and operational success.

Dave Weber Chief Commercial Officer Valentra

Dave Weber is Chief Commercial Officer of Valentra, leading its commercial, procurement, and supply chain activities. He brings over 20 years of experience in the chemical industry, with expertise in commercial strategy and execution, cross-functional global leadership, supply chain optimization, and strategic sourcing. Dave has held positions from Logistics Manager to Procurement Manager to Commercial Manager to Sr. Business Director, with a strong track record of driving improved financial performance, execution of commercial and procurement strategies, and cross-functional collaboration.

Antonio Pérez Senior Financial Advisor Banco Santander

Antonio Pérez holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from ICAI School of Engineering in Madrid, and a Master’s in Industrial Organisation from the University of Birmingham. He has also completed executive education in management development at IE Business School.

With more than 30 years of experience in the financial sector, Antonio has developed his career at leading international financial institutions, including J.P. Morgan, BBVA and Banco Santander. Throughout his professional journey, he has held senior positions across corporate and investment banking, combining strong financial expertise with a deep understanding of industrial sectors, infrastructure and strategic investment projects.

His experience includes the origination, negotiation and structuring of debt and equity solutions, as well as the design of tailored financial strategies for major clients across industrial and infrastructure-related sectors. Leading asset finance products, tax-efficient structuring solutions and complex financing transactions for large corporations and strategic projects.

He currently serves as Senior Financial Advisor at Banco Santander in sustainable technologies, where he advises corporate clients on sustainable technologies and energy transition. In this role, he supports the development of innovative solutions in areas such as hydrogen, e-fuels, sustainable mobility, circular economy and industrial decarbonisation.

Dr. Xin Mu Deputy General Manager SYN Energy Technology Co., Ltd - a Company of Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)

Dr. Xin Mu holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS in 2008. She has over 17 years of professional experience, mainly focused on methanol-to-olefins (DMTO) technology industrialization, commercialization and licensing, with deep expertise in the process, catalysts, and the full olefin industry value chain.

Dr. Xin Mu and her team are now actively engaging in expanding global markets. With her extensive cross-cultural communication experience, she has been involved herself in bridging scientific innovation with large-scale industrial deployment, supporting the global energy transition.

Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), Chinese Academy of Sciences, has been dedicated to research and development (R&D) of CTO and MTO process for more than 40 years since the 1980s, and has achieved a series of innovations and inventions in reaction mechanisms, catalyst synthesis, process engineering, and industrialization, which ultimately have led to the development of a series of commercial DMTO technologies for massive production of light olefins from nonoil resources. Till now, there have been more than 30 licensing DMTO plants, 20 of which are now in commercial operation. The technology has diversified olefin feedstocks, supporting an annual production of over 10 million tons of olefin products and generating substantial industrial value.

Luiz Piauhylino Monteiro Filho Chief Executive Officer H2 Verde Ltda.

Luiz Piauhylino Monteiro Filho is a Brazilian and Portuguese lawyer and entrepreneur with over thirty years of experience in the energy sector, focused on the development of renewable methanol projects along the Brazil-Europe corridor. As Chief Executive Officer of H2 Verde Ltda., Brazil and Portugal, he is structuring the origination, certification, and commercialisation of biomethanol and e-methanol for the European maritime fuels market under FuelEU Maritime, EU ETS, RED III, and ISCC EU frameworks, with strategic alignment to the IMO Net-Zero Framework adopted in 2025. He combines international legal training (LL.M., The George Washington University) with hands-on experience in international commodities trading (Ethanol) and regulatory advocacy. Luiz is an active voice in the transatlantic dialogue on shipping decarbonisation and renewable molecules.

Mariana Santos Moreira Thought Leadership Director Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Mariana is the Thought Leadership Director at Chemical Market Analytics, leveraging the full portfolio of CMA’s chemical markets intelligence into informative and thought-provoking insight pieces pertinent to the whole supply chain.
Throughout her chemical market research and analysis career, Mariana served as regional/global SME of a wide breadth of sectors within the chemical industry: Aromatics (Benzene/Styrene and PX/PTA), Chemicals of the Energy Transition (Ammonia, Methanol, Hydrogen), Inorganic Chemicals (Caustic Soda, Bleaching Chemicals, Soda Ash), Polymer Films & Flexible Packaging (inc. Plastics Sustainability taskforces).
Mariana started her career at IHS, having rejoined CMA in 2024. Prior to rejoining CMA, Mariana served as Head of Aromatics, Head of Chemicals of the Energy Transition, and Films & Flexible Packaging Lead Analyst, at Wood Mackenzie.
Mariana holds an MSc in Chemical Engineering from Instituto Superior Tecnico, University of Lisbon.

Dominic Omusi Principal Research Analyst, Hydrogen Markets OPIS, a Dow Jones Company

Dominic is the Lead Analyst for Hydrogen Markets at OPIS, where he leads analysis and hydrogen thought leadership content with a focus on production dynamics, costs, and demand and supply perspectives in North America amid the broader global context.

Dominic possesses bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering and has worked across all major energy sectors such as oil and gas, power and utilities, and environmental and clean energy consulting.

He leverages his comprehensive energy background with core consulting skills of critical thinking and concise communication to generate insights and shape industry intelligence. This includes analysis & commentary, outlooks & trends, and opportunity areas for hydrogen and its complex relationship across various industrial sectors.

Dominic has led engagements in areas of hydrogen production costing and carbon intensity, deployment in power, transport and industrial sectors, critical minerals supply and energy resource requirements, as well as energy system decarbonization at corporate, provincial and national levels

Maia Dolan Director, Americas Methanol Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Maia Dolan is the Director of Methanol with the Syngas Chemicals Team at Chemical Market Analytics.

Based in New York, Marisabel (Maia) is a Director of Methanol for Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS (CMA), A Dow Jones Company in the Americas. She has more than 19 years of experience in Market Intelligence in the petrochemical industry. She has managed and led teams of research analysts in domestic and international chemical studies involving market research, economic evaluations, technology assessments, and strategic plan development and analysis.

Before joining CMA, Maia worked at S&P Global, delivering strategy, sustainability, and analytics with a focus on plastic recycling and low-carbon production processes. She also worked as a Senior Consultant for NexantECA, authoring industry-leading reports focused on economic, pricing, and technology trends and developments in areas of interest to the chemical
and allied industries.

A Honduran native, Maia received a B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Manhattan University.

Jussi Rämä Technical Sales Manager P2X Solutions Oy

Jussi Rämä works as a Technical Sales Manager at P2X Solutions Oy. Jussi has recently joined the company and comes from biomethane project developer company, where he worked as Head of Technical Sales Support with the responsibility of techno-commercial topics throughout the biomethane project development cycle.

Before that Jussi was working for Metso mining business in various sales and sales support positions in the field of services, equipment and plant deliveries.

Jussi holds M.Sc. degree in technology from Helsinki University of Technology.

Michael Samueli Executive Director, Ammonia and Urea Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Michael Samueli is the Executive Director for Ammonia-Urea within Syngas Chemicals at Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones company.

Michael is the Executive Director of Ammonia-Urea and leads the Global Ammonia Analysis service at Chemical Market Analytics, by OPIS. He is responsible for the monthly Global Ammonia Analysis report, the capacity databases, including the low-carbon project database, along with the wider long-term supply and demand balances.

He has covered ammonia, urea and other downstream products, especially including nitrate and sulphate markets, since 2018. Prior to this, Michael worked on other petrochemical markets, including methanol at S&P Global. He has also previously covered debt capital markets.

He holds a Master of Arts in Financial Journalism from City University, London.

Andrei Akzhigitov Director, EMEA Methanol Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Andrei Akzhigitov is the EMEA Methanol Director for Syngas Chemicals at Chemical Market Analytics.

His responsibilities include the weekly World Methanol Report and monthly World Methanol Analysis,  focusing on the EMEA region.

Before joining Chemical Market Analytics in February 2024, Andrei worked for over 20 years with well-known companies in the chemical sector, such as Evonik, Brenntag, Metafrax, and Sibur. He has a rich history of working on diverse methanol projects, optimizing supply chains, handling trade, spearheading derivative production, and engaging in R&D. His career has led him to work in cities like Moscow, Hanau, and Amman. Andrei has a Master’s in Chemistry from Lomonosov Moscow State University in Russia and has also completed a marketing program at Mannheim Business School in Germany.

Xiaomeng Ma Director, Asia Methanol Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Xiaomeng Ma is the Director of Asia Methanol at Chemical Market Analytics.

Xiaomeng is an experienced researcher with a strong track-record working experience in the industrial sectors spanning from petrochemical markets, and specialty chemical industries to energy and fuel industries. Xiaomeng’s current focuses are on methanol-related industries.

She is skilled in project assessment, building and implementing business strategies, and creating economic models. She has a strong professional background with a Masters in Engineering and a realistic understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the Asia chemical industry.

Remko Koster Executive Director, EMEA C4 Olefins Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Remko Koster is the Executive Director for C4 olefins and derivatives in Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Chemical Market Analytics..

During his time with the company, he has taken various roles across a broad range of product areas. With over 20 years of experience, Remko is a key resource within the business for understanding and insight into the C4 and derivatives sector of the petrochemical industry.

Within the EMEA region, he works closely with the petrochemical, oil and tire industries, bringing support and guidance throughout the petrochemical chain. His current area of focus includes oversight of the ‘Global Tire Type Indices Report’, primary input and insight for the ‘Global C4 Olefins & Elastomers Report’, as well as for the World Butadiene, MTBE, Rubber, and Butylenes analyses.

His prior experience includes more than ten years of industrial experience with SABIC, including commercial responsibilities for C4 streams and aromatics and as a global market intelligence leader for polypropylene. Remko joined our company in 2011 as a polyethylene and polypropylene consultant for EMEA, contributing to the ‘Global Plastics & Polymers Report service’ and for World Polyethylene and Polypropylene Analysis.

Remko Koster has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Mike Nash Vice President, Global Syngas Team Lead | Americas Acetyls Lead Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Mike Nash is the Vice President for Syngas Chemicals (including the methanol and acetyls practices) at Chemical Market Analytics.

Mike Nash is the vice president of Syngas Chemicals, which includes methanol and acetyls, at Chemical Market Analytics. He works with a global team of regional consultants and overlays their analyses with a worldwide perspective. His responsibilities include the weekly World Methanol Report and monthly World Methanol Analysis, as well as the weekly and monthly Global Acetyls Market Reports and the related World Analyses for methanol, acetyls and formaldehyde.

Before joining the IHS Markit base chemicals business (now known as Chemical Market Analytics) in September 2012, Mr. Nash worked for BP’s petrochemicals division for 19 years before a two-year stint in Total’s UK fuels business. He held various commercial roles within BP, including international business management, marketing, project management, and logistics, based in London, Duesseldorf, and Kuala Lumpur. His last role in Total UK was logistics director for specialties. Mr. Nash holds a Master of Arts in English language and literature from the University of Edinburgh and an MBA from Kingston University, both in the United Kingdom.