June marked the inaugural session of the Pro Danube Coffee Break, held online and exclusively for our valued members. This event brought together leading experts in the field of alternative fuels and proved to be a great success! These experts provided our members with invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities of alternative fuels as a key element of IWT's pathway towards climate neutrality.Key discussions points focused on the following:
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- Increase of sustainable fuels and decrease of fossil fuels dependency: our guest speakers emphasised the need for a significant shift towards alternative fuels in order to reduce the sector's reliance on fossil fuels. They highlighted current advancements and future prospects in the development and adoption of alternative fuels.
- Regulatory issues: navigating the complex landscape of regulations surrounding alternative fuels was a major point of discussion. Our guest experts discussed existing regulations, expected upcoming changes and the impact of these regulations on the sector's transit towards climate neutrality.
- Infrastructure challenges: the discussion touched upon the infrastructural requirements necessary to support the widespread adoption of alternative fuels. The experts shared with us their insights on the current state of infrastructure and the developments needed to meet future demands.
- Taxation: Taxation rules play a crucial rule in the adoption of alternative fuels. The speakers discussed how different taxation strategies can incentivise or - on the contrary - even hinder a shift towards alternative fuels.
- Pricing considerations: Pricing remains a critical factor in the adoption of alternative fuels. The discussion covered aspects such as production costs and the financial viability for the sector to make widespread use of alternative fuels.
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The informal setting of the Pro Danube Coffe Break set the scene for another kind of meeting encouraging vibrant, open talks on one of the hottest topics of the industry, providing our members with the latest information and insights.
The Pro Danube Team would like to express its gratitude to our esteemd guest speakers whose contribution made this exclusive event truly special!