Argus Biofuels & Feedstocks Asia Conference

AMARUS

Amarus Group specialises in sourcing and trading advanced raw materials and biofuels, actively contributing to the global energy transition and circular economy. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in our ability to satisfy customers by providing high-quality products and ensuring timely delivery.

The Amarus team consists of experienced and dedicated professionals in the biofuels industry, with more than 25 years of experience in agriculture and renewable energy, strategically operating from key locations worldwide. They are a reliable partner, and knowledgeable about the complexities of the versatile biofuels market and associated risks.

Clarksons

Clarksons is a global leader in maritime consultancy and shipping services.

Its Specialised Products Shipbrokers offer dedicated expertise across the full spectrum of the chemical tanker chartering market — from deep sea to inland cargoes including biofuels, chemicals, edible oils and clean petroleum products.

The 100+ strong team are located across all global regions and can assist with time charters, spot charters and Contracts of Affreightment, helping customers to cut through the complexity of the Specialised Products market, deliver on objectives and exceed them every time.

We add value through our unique blend of broking and chartering knowledge, market intelligence and leading commercial data to inform an end-to-end broking service throughout the supply chain, working with clients to develop strategies with a competitive advantage.

EcoCeres

EcoCeres is a world-leading biofuel and bioproducts platform, with over a decade of experience in biomass utilization. Founded with a mission to address the challenges of climate change, by reconnecting humanity with the wonders of nature, EcoCeres has earned a reputation as a global innovator in the conversion of waste-based biomass into biofuels, biochemicals, and biomaterials. As an ISCC-certified decarbonization solution provider, the company stably produces industrial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO) through its proprietary processes.

SMBC

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region.

SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets, with over ¥243,825 billion in total assets and strong credit ratings across our global integrated network spanning 39 countries and territories, 15 of which are here in the region. Our regional reach extends from corporate and institutional companies to individual customers supported by our Multi-Franchise Strategy in Indonesia, India, Vietnam and the Philippines. We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services, encompassing a diverse range of industries. Created in 1828, the group has 84,000 employees in more than 1,600 offices and laboratories around the globe. Bureau Veritas helps its clients improve their performance by offering services and innovative solutions to ensure their assets, products, infrastructure and processes meet standards and regulations in terms of quality, health and safety, environmental protection and social responsibility. Bureau Veritas’ fuels division provides comprehensive solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the fuel industry. Services provided include fuel integrity testing, compliance auditing, fuel quality monitoring and efficiency optimisation.

Euglena

Euglena is a Japan-based biotech company, which enjoyed success as the world’s first outdoor mass cultivator of the edible microalgae euglena in 2005. With Sustainability First as its corporate philosophy and its advanced research and development capabilities, Euglena’s Healthcare Business markets functional foods and cosmetics to more than 700,000 online customers in Japan. It also produces biofuels through its Biofuel Business, while its Other Business arm operates in areas such as fertilizers, bioinformatics, farming and social business, etc. Since 2014 the company, with support from its customers and business partners in Japan, has been delivering daily 10,000 packets of Euglena biscuits containing 59 kinds of nutrition to impoverished and malnourished children in Bangladesh under the Genki Program. Euglena went public in 2012 and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime Market.

Connex

At Connex, we accelerate the energy transition — because the time for action is now. As global demand for sustainable energy grows, we take on the challenge of ensuring a reliable, transparent, and future-proof supply chain for renewable feedstocks and emission-reductive solutions.

We supply high-quality renewable feedstocks, sourcing and trading waste and residue-based materials globally. With deep market expertise, we connect suppliers and producers across industries such as transport, marine, and aviation, ensuring a steady flow of sustainable energy solutions.

Through our service, we add green value at every step, from quality control and blending to logistics and market insights. Our operational expertise ensures that each product meets the highest standards while optimising efficiency and sustainability.

We control sustainability with full transparency, governance, and certification, ensuring compliance with the strictest regulations. As ISCC-accredited professionals, we guarantee sustainability documentation, making sure every step contributes to a Net Zero future.

At Connex, sustainability is not just a commitment — it’s the foundation of everything we do.

Gibson

Gibson Shipbrokers has stood as a global leader in maritime trade for over 130 years, spearheading innovative solutions in the shipbroking industry. We are renowned for our commitment to excellence and our consistency in defining global shipping through cutting-edge expertise and a comprehensive suite of shipping and advisory services. Our expert shipbrokers specialise in biofuels/chemicals, oil/products, gas/petrochemicals, edible oils and sale and purchase and dry commodities, providing a comprehensive range of knowledge and insight into best possible shipping solutions. Guided by our principles of professionalism, progression and our One Team ethos, we strive to provide a market leading service offering. With seven offices worldwide, we offer our clients a balance of local knowledge and global expertise.

Mitsubishi Corporation

Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is one of the largest Japanese trading and investment firms, operating in more than 90 countries. Its focuses include energy, infrastructure, food, materials and environmental policy.

NEXTCHEM

NEXTCHEM is the MAIRE’s company dedicated to Sustainable Technology Solutions. Our technology solutions are designed to make the energy transition happen by slashing the environmental impact of traditional industries, leveraging our consolidated know-how in Sustainable Fertilizers & Nitrogen-Based Fuels, Low-Carbon Energy Vectors, and Sustainable Materials & Circular Solutions.

RSPO

Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is a global partnership to make palm oil sustainable.

RSPO is a non-profit organisation with more than 5,600 voluntary members representing every link in the supply chain: oil palm producers, palm oil processors and traders, consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, banks and investors, environmental or nature conservation non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and social or developmental NGOs.

RSPO members are united by a shared responsibility to sustainably transform the palm oil industry for the benefit of the environment, wildlife, and the communities involved in and influenced by the production of palm oil.

Veriflux

The global leader in traceability and sustainability management, Veriflux is the only U.S. EPA-funded platform designed for end-to-end traceability, circularity and bio optionality™. To-date, Veriflux has traced renewable products from over 350 companies in more than 20 countries, and is processing over 1.2 million unique transactions annually. The company recently announced the launch of Veriflux360, which adds to its comprehensive suite of products that enable companies to flexibly operate in and around global bio markets.

Axens

Axens group provides a complete range of solutions for the conversion of oil and biomass to cleaner fuels, the production and purification of major petrochemical intermediates, the chemical recycling of plastics, all natural gas treatment and conversion options along with water treatment and carbon capture. The offer includes technologies, equipment, furnaces, modular units, catalysts, adsorbents and related services. Axens is ideally positioned to cover the entire value chain, from feasibility study to unit start-up and follow-up throughout the entire unit life cycle.

This unique position ensures the highest level of performance with a reduced environmental footprint. Axens global offer is based on highly trained human resources, modern production facilities and an extended global network for industrial, technical supports and commercial services. Axens is an IFP Group company.

Tianzhou International Trading Group

Tianzhou International Trading Group, headquartered in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, specialises in biomass resources, using core technologies to develop green energy products. Its core business includes the R&D, production and sales of biofuels, and its key products include SAF, HVO, UCO and Bio-Naphtha.

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Control Union

Control Union is a specialist in commodity inspections, logistics, quantity and quality control, risk management and certifications, with a global presence. We have in-depth knowledge and experience of all aspects in the logistics chain in many commodities, including biofuels and biomass. Our international network of offices, laboratories and accredited agents enable us to offer a full range of logistic services worldwide.

Myande Group

Myande Group is a leading supplier of complete plants for the biodiesel, HVO feedstock pre-treatment, and bioethanol industries. It provides a one-stop engineering service covering general layout plans, process design, R&D, equipment manufacturing, data integration, installation, supervision, commissioning, and training. Myande has supplied more than 1,000 complete plants in about 80 countries since 2003.

Recycle Ledger

Recycle Ledger offers an IT system solution that manages the entire biofuel cycle, including raw materials, collection, processing, certification, and export/import, in accordance with the strengthened certification standards in the United States and Europe. Our user-friendly app, web, and IoT hybrid solution allow for the collection of discharge information from the point of Origin (PO), catering to the needs of biofuel producers, collectors, traders, and SAF producers seeking US and European certification. Please Join Recycle Ledger today to ensure a successful and stable business expansion in the rapidly evolving energy sector.