Middle East Bunkering Convention 2026
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, UAE

Join Session Four: Doing Business Better – Reframing the Bunker Supply Business on February 3, from 15:00 to 16:00. Our expert, Julie Nelisen, Global Head of Bunker Sales at StormGeo, will be the panelist.
February 3, 2026 | 15:00 - 16:00
Marine fuel and shipping companies now have many tools at their disposal to make their businesses more efficient, agile and future-proofed. This session looks at innovations in bunker planning, fuel procurement, and how companies are ensuring that their workforces are trained for an evolving regulatory and multi-fuel future. Speakers in this session will also discuss the relationship between financial institutions and the bunker industry, exploring how operational transparency and digitalisation are increasingly seen as fundamental in financing the sector’s growth.
Moderator: Chris Turner, Technical Manager, Integr8
Kenneth Zhati Juhls, CEO, AuctionConnect
Bennett Pekkattil, Chief Financial Officer, TFG Marine
Julie Nielsen, Global Head of Bunker Sales, StormGeo
With over 18 years of maritime industry experience, Julie has excelled in diverse roles, including tanker operator, bunker buyer, oil refinery trader, and now as the Global Head of Bunker Sales at StormGeo. In a previous role, she spearheaded the establishment of an internal bunker desk for a major tanker operator, where she recognized the transformative power of digitalizing bunker management. By overcoming significant challenges, Julie demonstrated how digitalization can break down silos and optimize one of the largest operational expenses.
Julie is deeply familiar with the hurdles commercial operators face in the complex bunker industry, especially in navigating the challenges of digital transparency. At StormGeo Bunker Management, she empowers clients to make strategic changes, streamlining bunker planning and procurement for optimal results.
As the industry evolves with new regulations and increasing complexity, Julie emphasizes the urgency of innovation. She cautions that staying complacent risks falling behind competitors. With her expertise, Julie ensures her clients remain agile and ahead in this dynamic and fast-changing sector.
Featuring: Julie Nelisen, Global Head of Bunker Sales at StormGeo
