EUROPE'S LARGEST DOWNSTREAM EVENT FOR REFINERS AND PETROCHEMICAL STAKEHOLDERS

We are excited to be returning for 2025, with ERTC taking place in Cannes, France on 17 – 20 November 2025. Join our global refining network as we discuss the short, medium, and long-term issues affecting the downstream industry in the energy transition.
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Submit an abstract for the chance to participate in Europe's largest meeting place for downstream leaders. Submissions will be reviewed by our esteemed advisory board and evaluated based on originality and relevance to conference themes and audience
Submission Deadline: Friday 25th April
2024 AGENDA
ERTC City-Tour of Cascais
Welcome Drinks Reception: Hosted by Johnson Matthey
WRA Welcome Address
Refining Remains Resilient
How to Navigate Sustainable Fuels Investments in a Continuously Evolving Market Environment
Biofuels and Renewable Fuels Panel: Riding the Rollercoaster of a Biofuels Project
Navigating the Challenges in Achieving Circular Products
Technical Streams:
Catalyst Technologies, Operational Excellence & Process Optimisation, Refinery Configuration, In-Focus Workshops
Closing Plenary: Optimisation of Current Assets to Remain Competitive in an Uncertain Landscape
Day 1 Drinks Reception
Co-Host Welcome Address: Galp
Refining the Future: Navigating the Energy Transition in European Markets
Fireside Chat with the European Commission
The Strength of the European Green Deal: Understanding Europe’s Position on the Global Stage
Shell Industry Keynote
Taking the Pulse of the Global Downstream Market
Technical Sterams
SAF & Methanol, Energy Efficiency, Circular Economy & Petrochemical Production, Biofuels Production & Regulation
Interactive Roundtable Discussions
ERTC Gala Dinner & 2024 Industry Awards at Estoril Casino
Decarbonising Faster and at a Lower Cost
Galp: Low Carbon Fuels’ Uptake and Integration in Refining
Hydrogen & Carbon Capture Panel: Low Carbon Hydrogen as a Powerful Tool for Industrial Decarbonisation
Assessing the Financing and Investment Opportunities for Low-Carbon Technologies in Refining
Inevitable Workforce Adaptation: What will AI’s Impact Be the Refining Industry?
Technical Streams
Hydrogen & Carbon Capture, Refineries in the Energy Transition, Digitalisation & AI
CLosing Keynote: TotalEnergies Steps up Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production at Grandpuits
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ADVISORY BOARD REPORT AVAILABLE NOW
Our Advisory Board met earlier this year to discuss the prominent issues facing the industry today, and to set the key themes for ERTC 2024. The Advisory Board Report is now readily available for you to download and will give you an understanding of what to expect from ERTC this year.

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