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2022 Advisory Board Report

The ERTC advisory board meeting took place in March and it is clear that the central theme for ERTC 2022 is how European refiners will implement the vital strategic and technological decisions to remain competitive on the global stage.

In our report, you will find some interesting perspectives in light of the current conflict in Ukraine and the pivotal decade ahead. If you have not already submitted your abstract in our call for papers, it may give you the extra insight you need to align with what our executive refining network is looking for at the next ERTC.

Complete the form to download your complimentary copy of the report.  

Advisory Board Members

Ignazio Arces

Ignazio Arces

Ole-Tobias Frich

Ole-Tobias Frich

Antonio Joyanes

Antonio Joyanes

Alan Gelder

Alan Gelder

Jean Sentenac

Jean Sentenac

Peter Sramek

Peter Sramek

Andy Gosse

Andy Gosse

Jürgen Wollschläger

Jürgen Wollschläger

Detlev Woesten

Detlev Woesten

Emilio Marin

Emilio Marin

Alexander Struck

Alexander Struck

Alberto Giovanzana

Alberto Giovanzana

Berta Cabello

Berta Cabello

Bryan Glover

Bryan Glover

Manfred Mangi

Manfred Mangi

Jiří Hájek

Jiří Hájek

Koenraad Herrebout

Koenraad Herrebout

Roeland Baan

Roeland Baan

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