Shaping the electrofuels market

How can electrofuels move from pilot projects to large-scale deployment? This seminar brings together industry, research and policy perspectives to explore how markets, technology and standards are shaping the future of e‑fuels.

Gain insights into emerging demand across sectors such as aviation, shipping and industry, and hear how companies assess the transition. The programme also features real examples from ongoing Swedish projects, along with discussions on what is needed to scale up, from investment and regulation to standards and certification.

Keynote

From pilot to pipeline – How standards, markets and technology will shape the future of eFuels 

• Tobias Block – Chief Strategy Officer, eFuel Alliance 

This keynote will explore how the eFuel market is evolving from isolated pilots to large-scale projects, with a focus on key demand segments such as aviation, shipping, road transport and industry. It will examine how robust standards and certification frameworks can unlock investment, enable cross-border trade and build trust in eFuels, while addressing the technical, economic and structural hurdles that currently slow down deployment. 

Panel discussion:

Perspectives of future users of e-fuels – How companies assess the future of e‑fuels amid regulation, investment, and demand 

• Claes Möller – Chief Executive Officer, Tärntank Ship Management AB 
• Isabelle Nordin – Sustainability lead, SAS Scandinavian Airlines System
• Monica Johansson – Senior Fuel and circularity expert, Volvo Trucks Technology & Industrial Division 
• Sjur Haugen – Director Product Quality & Development, Circle K Global Fuels 
• Nika Alemahdi – Senior Analysis Engineer Fuels and Oils, Horse powertrain Ltd 

Four e-fuel projects in Sweden: 

Biorefinery Östrand - Cooperation to secure SAF supply in the Nordic countries 

• Patrick Pitkänen – Venture Development Lead, Power BU, St1 Oy 

Project Green Birch – Synergistic sustainable fuels from solid residues and renewable electricity 

• Erik Furusjö – Chief Technology Officer, Braathens Renavia 

Every carbon atom counts – Integrated production of bio-methanol and e-methanol from biomass and recycled CO₂ 

• Björn Gillberg – Founder and CEO of VärmlandsMetanol  

Pre-FEED study for e-NG production at Södra's pulpmill in Värö 

• Stefan Heyne – Energy Specialist, Södra Innovation & Strategy 

Panel discussion:

How to make it happen – Market, politics, technology 

• Maria Grahn – Associate professor in Energy Systems Analysis, Chalmers 
• Tobias Block – Chief Strategy Officer, eFuel Alliance 
• Patrik Klintbom – Senior Advisor, EU Engagement IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, Chair ETIP Bioenergy 
• Robert Karlsson – Head of Technology VAROPreem