Co-Host Sponsor
Lead Supporter
What to expect at ERTC 2021?
The preparations for ERTC have already begun and we cannot wait to celebrate our 25th edition in style with our Co-host Repsol and Lead Supporter CEPSA in Madrid.
ERTC is Europe’s largest and most senior meeting place for the world’s downstream leaders, bringing together refineries and technology providers to address the short, medium and long term issues affecting the industry. Hot topics for 2021 include the recovery from a volatile 2020 and shaping refining’s role in Europe’s long-term sustainable, decarbonised energy system.
Stay tuned for more event news and announcements in the coming weeks.
Attendees
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Refiners
Expert Speakers
1-2-1 Meeting Slots
2020 Speakers

Bart Suijkerbuijk
Global Licensing Development Manager, Downstream and New Energies, Shell Catalysts & Technologies

Paolo Corvo
Head of Sales & Marketing, Business Line Biofuels & Derivatives, Clariant Produkte (Deutschland)
WRA Interview Series
Interview with Antonio Joyanes
ERTC 2020 will be held in Madrid and we are delighted to share our interview with Antonio Joyanes, SVP for Refining at CEPSA. So whilst you wait till November, have a listen to the short clip below where Antonio shares how CEPSA has gained a competitive advantage despite the COVID-19 outbreak.
Interview with John Cooper
We had a conversation with John Cooper, Director General for FuelsEurope and Concawe about how they are working with the European Commission and putting refineries at the heart of the Green Deal. John and Sandil discussed FuelsEurope’s report “Clean Fuels for All” and how the current refinery blueprint will differ significantly to the refinery of 2050.
Interview with Kim Jooste
As part of our new series of WRA interviews, have a listen to Kim Jooste, VP Downstream Projects & Technology from MOL Group. In this wide-ranging discussion, Kim explains how MOL Group is adapting in the short-term to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Interview with Alan Gelder
We recently had a conversation with Alan Gelder, VP Refining, Chemicals & Oil Markets at Wood Mackenzie. We explored the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on demand with some nifty slides to hand.
Refiners that attend ERTC

Strategic Partners
Media Partners
ERTC Rising Stars
The Rising Stars Awards have been created to celebrate the future leaders of the refining and petrochemical industry. Five young engineers will pitch their answer and ideas to our audience at ERTC on how they would revitalise the downstream sector for a role in the energy transition.
This is your chance to speak in front of the biggest and most senior downstream audience in Europe and share your vision for the industry.
Why nominate?
Nominate a colleague or put your name forward for the opportunity to:
- Develop your public-speaking skills
- Put your ideas in front of the decision-makers shaping the downstream industry
- Progress your career by winning this industry-recognised award voted by your peers
- Be profiled on DigitalRefining and PTQ, our Strategic Partners, as a Rising Star
- Receive a complimentary pass to ERTC to build on your understanding of the industry


2019 Rising Stars Winner
Read the Q&A with Damian Kwiatkowski from Grupa LOTOS

2018 Rising Stars Winner
Read the Q&A with Ross O'Brien from BP

2017 Rising Stars Winner
Read the Q&A with Pedro Medina from CEPSA
Venue & Accommodation
The Rising Stars Awards have been created to celebrate the future leaders of the refining and petrochemical industry. Five young engineers will pitch their answer and ideas to our audience at ERTC on how they would revitalise the downstream sector for a role in the energy transition.
ERTC Address
Calle del Poeta Joan Maragall, 43, 28020 Madrid, Spain
ERTC Preferential Rates
A block of rooms have been reserved for ERTC at the Melia Castilla.
We have special room rates that will be available.