• CERAWeek
  • March 18 - 22, 2024

Luca Volta

ExxonMobil

Marine Fuels Venture Manager

Luca Volta is the Marine Fuels Venture Manager at ExxonMobil, responsible for leading the Marine organization in developing strategic relationships with key customers and for the development of marine fuels solutions to meet ExxonMobil objectives. He is also responsible for representing Marine Fuels at a global level with key customers, suppliers, contractors, and ExxonMobil affiliates. Mr. Volta began his career with ExxonMobil as a Scientist at the Esso Research Centre in Abingdon, England, working in Fuels. Throughout his career, he has had assignments in Sales, Operations, Planning, and M&A. Mr. Volta currently serves on several boards as Director, including ExxonMobil Marine Limited (EMML) and ExxonMobil Aviation International Limited. He holds a doctorate in physical organic chemistry.


Sessions With Luca Volta

Tuesday, 12 March

  • 11:35am - 12:35pm (CST) / -

    The IMO Scramble: How big a disruption?

    Panel Transportation/Mobility Oil

    As the International Maritime Organization makes headway defining steps for the 2020 bunker fuel sulfur specification change, many questions still remain. The number of ship scrubbers installed, availability of new low-sulfur fuels in all ports, and the ability of new formulations to meet engine requirements are only some of the industry concerns. How will compliance be enforced and by whom? And can the market provide sufficient volumes around the globe? Refiners are seeking solutions, with new projects and conversion upgrades, but will excess residual streams need to be absorbed by inland markets? Also, what role does the GHG rule play in the ship owner’s strategy?