7:30 AM

Depart from hotel lobby

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM

Breakfast

8:45 AM – 12:30 PM

Cooking

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Nasi Campur Lunch

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Registration Opens

8:45 AM – 8:55 AM

Welcoming Remarks

Vicky Villena-Denton, Editor-in-Chief, F&L Asia Ltd.
Opening address to welcome attendees, Advisory Board, VIP guests, acknowledge conference sponsors, and outline the conference agenda.

8:55 AM – 9:00 AM

Introduction by Session Chair

Dr. George Zhang, Vice President, R&D, Valvoline Global

9:00 AM – 9:20 AM

Biofuel Development of PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional in Supporting the Achievement of Net Zero Emission Targets in Indonesia

Dr. Ir. Taufik Aditiyawarman, CEO, PT Pertamina Kilang Internasional

9:20 AM – 9:40 AM

TBA

Mansi Tripathy, VP, Shell Lubricants Asia Pacific & Chair of Shell Group of Companies India

9:40 AM – 10:00 AM

TBA

Werry Prayogi, President Director, PT Pertamina Lubricants

10:00 AM – 10:20 AM

Global Outlook, Our View to 2050

Sarah Horne, Vice President, Synthetic Base Stocks, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company

10:20 AM – 10:50 AM

Morning Coffee Break

(Sponsored by SONGWON)

10:50 AM – 11:10 AM

Sustainable Fuel Technologies and Advanced Lubricants

Alok Sharma, Director (R&D) and Board Member, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

11:10 AM – 11:30 AM

Looking Back to Look Ahead

Cary Knuth, Vice President, Commercial, Chevron Oronite

11:30 AM – 11:50 AM

Re-Refining: Powering the Future of Lubricants through Sustainable Recovery and Value Creation

Joel Garrett, SVP, Safety-Kleen Oil (a division of Clean Harbors)

11:50 AM – 12:10 PM

Navigating Aerospace Sustainability: Boeing’s Path to Reducing Carbon Emissions and Sustainable Aviation Fuels

Sharmine Tan, Regional Sustainability Lead – Southeast Asia, Boeing

12:10 PM – 12:50 PM

Panel Discussion 1

12:50 PM – 2:20 PM

Networking Lunch

(Sponsored by Chevron Oronite)

2:20 PM – 2:30 PM

Introduction by Session Chair

Dr. Wenyang Zhang, Senior Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Tesla, Inc.

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM

New Engine Oil Standards to Meet Global Sustainability and Emission Goals

Bill O’Ryan, Senior Manager, EOLCS/DEF, American Petroleum Institute

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM

Advancing Fluid Technologies: Establishing Sustainable Fluid Standards for Carbon-Neutral Mobility

Venkat Deshpande, Senior Principal Engineer, Powertrain Design & Evaluation, Toyota Motor North America

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Emerging Chinese Engine Oil Specifications

William Buscher, Principal Engineer, Automotive Research, Intertek

3:15 PM – 3:30 PM

Lubricant Impact in a High-Speed Bearing Test

Alex Wang, Technology Development Manager, Driveline & Future Mobility, Lubrizol China

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Afternoon Coffee Break

(Sponsored by Chevron Premium Base Oils)

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Aspects of Engine Lubricant Operating Conditions and Fuel Economy Differentiation – In-Vehicle Comparisons of Standard Internal Combustion Engine with Two Types of Hybrid Electric

Charlotte Kehoe, Technology Manager (AsPac), bp Singapore

4:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Understanding of Lubrication for e-Drive Unit of NEV in China

Guoru Zhang, Senior Expert, R&D and Application of EV Transmission Fluids, Sinopec Lubricant Co., Ltd.

4:30 PM – 4:45 PM

An EV Fluid Design to Improve E-Axle Efficiency

Dr. Yasushi Onumata, R&D Group Manager, Automotive Oil, ENEOS Corporation

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM

Direct Fluid Cooling Thermal Management in Electric Vehicles

Minje Park, R&D Engineer, SK Innovation

5:00 PM – 5:15 PM

Tesla Simulation Approach for Lubrication System Design

Xavier Roy, CAE Lubrication Engineer, Drive System Engineering, Tesla Inc.

5:15 PM – 6:00 PM

Panel Discussion 2

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Welcoming Cocktail Reception / Poster Session

(Sponsored by Ergon)
Network with peers and explore poster presentations in a relaxed atmosphere.

8:50 AM – 9:00 AM

Introduction by Session Chair

Eric Holthusen, Director for Technology, Petrolube Group

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Sustainability and Circular Economy in Fuel and Lubrication: Discussing the Role of these Industries in Promoting Sustainability and Reducing Environmental Impact

Michael Holloway, President, 5th Order Industry LLC

9:15 AM – 9:30 AM

Regulatory Measures on the Rise – Impact on the Fuel & Lubricant Industry

Dr. Kai Pahnke, Head of Product Stewardship & Regulatory Solutions Performance Chemicals – Asia Pacific, BASF

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM

Standard Setting for Lubricant Sustainability and Carbon Foot Printing

Dennis L. Bachelder, Senior Engineer, EOLCS, American Petroleum Institute

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM

Reducing Environmental Footprints of Finished Lubricants in a Cradle-to-Gate Assessment

Oskar Vögler, Project Manager, Carbon Minds GmbH

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Morning Coffee Break

(Sponsored by SI Group)

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM

The Role of Lubricants in the Evolution of Industry 4.0 and 5.0

Kevin Delaney, Global Sales Director, Petroleum Group, Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM

Decarbonisation of Maritime Industry and the Role of Sustainable Fuels

Sanjay Verma, Director – Decarbonisation Solutions, Wartsila Singapore Pte Ltd

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM

Fostering Sustainability in the Aviation Sector of Indonesia and the Region

Sahkundiyar, Senior Specialist Bioenergy and Biofuel Development, PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production and Utilization of Fatty Acid Alkyl Ester

Prof. Yasuaki Maeda, Research Professor, Osaka Metropolitan University

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Low-Carbon Lubricant Base Oil: Pioneering a Circular and Sustainable Future in Japan

Mayuko Sumiya, Chief Staff, Lubricant Planning Department, ENEOS Corporation

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM

Panel Discussion 3

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Networking Lunch

2:00 PM – 2:05 PM

Introduction by Session Chair

TBA

2:05 PM – 2:20 PM

New Generation High-Efficiency and High-Reliability ETF Technology Development

Jackie Zhou, CTS Group Leader, Afton Chemical Asia Pte Ltd

2:20 PM – 2:35 PM

Chevron Oronite’s Solutions for Automotive Lubricant Additives to Meet Lower Carbon Requirements

Emmanuelle Faure, Global Product Line Manager, Automotive Engine Oil Additives, Small Engine Oil Additives, Viscosity Modifiers, Chevron Oronite

2:35 PM – 2:50 PM

Efficient and Sustainable Technologies for Automotive and Industrial Lubricants

Thomas Schimmel, Vice President Automotive, Evonik Oil Additives Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

2:50 PM – 3:05 PM

How to Formulate High-Performing Metalworking Fluids in a More Sustainable Way

Wilhelm Rehbein, Senior Manager, Application Technology, LANXESS Deutschland GmbH

3:05 PM – 3:35 PM

Afternoon Coffee Break

(Sponsored by Evonik Oil Additives)

3:35 PM – 3:50 PM

Upcycling Waste into Fatty Acids: A Sustainable Path to Advanced Synthetic Esters

Dilek Ersu, Senior Business Development Manager, ChainCraft B.V.

3:50 PM – 4:05 PM

Energy-Efficient Industrial Oil Assist Low Carbon Economy Development 

Jorge Ji, Senior Manager, China Industrial and Fuels, Lubrizol China

4:05 PM – 4:20 PM

Sustainable Solutions in the Base Oil Industry: Reducing Greenhouse Gases through Recycling and Renewable Materials

Inga Hermann, Sales Manager and Sustainability Lead, Ergon International Inc.

4:20 PM – 4:35 PM

The Challenge of Technology and Standardization of Fuel Economy Engine Oil Toward Carbon Neutrality

Kazuo Yamamori, Project Manager, Electrification Material Development Dept., Electrification & Environment Material Engineering Div., Toyota Motor Corporation

4:35 PM – 5:15 PM

Panel Discussion 4

5:15 PM – 5:20 PM

Closing Remarks

5:20 PM – 5:30 PM

Group Photo

7:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Cocktail Reception

8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Gala Dinner (Sponsored by Lubrizol)

A Balinese-themed dinner featuring interactive entertainment and the F&L Asia Awards Ceremony.