What is ERTC Virtual?
The uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic and strict company travel policies have made it difficult to run the best physical ERTC that we wanted in Madrid this November. As such, we at the WRA have decided to create a virtual alternative for you this year, ERTC Virtual.
Whilst you work from home or locally during the pandemic, ERTC Virtual offers an online web-based platform to connect you with the refining world, to hear the latest industry updates, and interact through, Q&A, chat boxes, live sessions etc.
Download our virtual guide to get a flavour of what to expect from ERTC Virtual and how we are transitioning from a physical to online event.
Live Sessions
Your usual ERTC plenary, technical sessions and debates will be streamed live.
Chat during sessions
As usual we encourage interactivity, Q&As and polling – this will all be possible via the chat box.
Personalised Programme
You have the possibility to bookmark the sessions that interest you to create your personalised agenda.
Presentations post-event
As well as watching company presentations live, you will also be able to access the full stream of presentations post event.
Speakers
Alan Gelder
VP Refining, Chemicals & Oil Markets, Wood Mackenzie
Antonio Joyanes
SVP Refining, CEPSA
Bashir Dabbousi
Director of Technology Strategy & Planning, Saudi Aramco
Benoit Fecamp
EAME off-gas/hydrogen-rich Gas Program Manager, Solar Turbines Inc.
Fernando Alonso de la Vega
ED Refining Operations, Repsol
Jean-Marc Sohier
Science Director, Concawe
John Cooper
Secretary General, Concawe & FuelsEurope
Kim Jooste
VP Downstream Projects & Technology, MOL Group
Łukasz Koliński
Head of Unit Economic Analysis, European Commission
Nicolas Aimard
VP Refining & Chemicals, Manufacturing & Projects, Total
Tim Fitzgibbon
Senior Expert, Refining, McKinsey
Torbjørg Klara Fossum
Torbjørg Klara Fossum is VP Global CCS Solutions at Equinor. She is an expert speaker at ERTC Virtual 2020. Find out more here.
Agenda at a glance
Day 1: Tuesday Nov, 17
9:00AM - 9:15AM
Chair’s Opening Remarks & Welcome Address from WRA
9:15AM - 9:40AM
European Commission Keynote
The European Green Deal: Shaping the Future of Refining
9:40AM - 10:05AM
Wood Mackenzie Market Outlook
Refining in Unprecedented Times
10:05AM - 10:50AM
IOC Keynote
The Next Decade: Delving into the Potential Scenarios for Downstream
10:50AM - 11:35AM
Outlining the Journey for Refineries to a 2050 Carbon Neutral Europe
11:35AM - 12:20PM
Refining Post-COVID-19: Taking the Pulse of the European Market
1:20PM - 5:30PM
ERTC Virtual Technical Streams
The technical presentations for ERTC Virtual will cover:
- Carbon Capture, GHG Reduction and Other Clean Technologies
- Catalyst Technologies
- Refinery Configuration
- Petrochemicals and New Routes to Olefins
- Operational Excellence
- Digitalisation Technologies
- Clean Fuels, Biofuels & Alternative Fuels Production
- Energy Efficiency
- Global Demand & the Role of Refineries in the Energy Transition and the Circular Economy
Day 2: Wednesday Nov, 18
EXISTING ASSETS
This stream will look at what steps refiners have already taken and should take right now.
FUTURE ASSETS
This stream will explore the potential of three major technologies and how refiners are looking to incorporate them into their long-term strategies
8:50AM - 9:00AM
Chair’s Opening Remarks
8:50AM - 9:00AM
Chair’s Opening Remarks
9:00AM - 9:25AM
McKinsey Outlook Keynote
Where are the Opportunities? Refining in a Low Crude Flexibility and Low Price Environment
9:00AM - 9:25AM
Concawe Keynote
Shaping a Cleaner and Greener Refining Industry
9:25AM - 9:50AM
Biofuels Keynote
Key Insights into Complying with Sustainable Fuel Mandates
9:25AM - 9:50AM
Repsol hydrogen keynote
Implementing Low Carbon Hydrogen into Refineries
9:50AM - 10:15AM
New session announcement coming soon
9:50AM - 10:15AM
Total keynote
Total’s circular economy strategy: integrating plastic recycling in petrochemical and refining assets
10:15AM - 10:40AM
New session announcement coming soon
10:15AM - 10:40AM
Equinor keynote
Shaping the future of CCS value chains
10:40AM - 11:25AM
Petrochemicals Panel
Competitiveness and Profitability: Is Petrochemical Production a Realistic Pathway for Refiners?
11:40AM - 1:20PM
ERTC Virtual Technical Streams
The technical presentations for ERTC Virtual will cover:
- Carbon Capture, GHG Reduction and Other Clean Technologies
- Catalyst Technologies
- Refinery Configuration
- Petrochemicals and New Routes to Olefins
- Operational Excellence
- Digitalisation Technologies
- Clean Fuels, Biofuels & Alternative Fuels Production
- Energy Efficiency
- Global Demand & the Role of Refineries in the Energy Transition and the Circular Economy
2:20PM - 4:25PM
ERTC Virtual Technical Streams
The technical presentations for ERTC Virtual will cover:
- Carbon Capture, GHG Reduction and Other Clean Technologies
- Catalyst Technologies
- Refinery Configuration
- Petrochemicals and New Routes to Olefins
- Operational Excellence
- Digitalisation Technologies
- Clean Fuels, Biofuels & Alternative Fuels Production
- Energy Efficiency
- Global Demand & the Role of Refineries in the Energy Transition and the Circular Economy
4:25PM - 4:45PM
Solomon Keynote Presentation
4:45PM - 5:05PM
Fuels Europe Keynote Presentation
Understanding the Green Deal and the Carbon Budget for Transport out to 2050
Download the Virtual Guide
This virtual guide will give you a flavour of what to expect from ERTC Virtual and how we are transitioning from a physical to online event. Full information on the agenda and timings will be sent out in due course.
Refiners attending ERTC
Register for ERTC Virtual
Ticket Options
Refiner
- Access to ERTC presentations and virtual exhibition
- Access to private messaging facility and ability to set up video calls*
Supplier
- Access to ERTC presentations and virtual exhibition
Supplier Gold
- Access to ERTC presentations and virtual exhibition
- Access to private messaging facility and ability to set up video calls*
*Private messaging / video calls set up will be upon approval from the receiver on the platform.
Our team
Get in touch with us if you would like to discuss involvement opportunities on ERTC Virtual:
Sandil Sanmugam
Portfolio Director, Europe
t:+44 207 384 7744
Ivan Lukyanenka
Business Development Manager
t: +44 207 384 7995
Maxence Michaud-Daniel
Delegate Sales Manager
t: +44 207 384 7983