21-23 SEPTEMBER | ONLINE
THE MUST ATTEND REFINING & PETROCHEMICAL EVENT HAS GONE VIRTUAL IN 2021

CO-HOST SPONSOR

WHAT TO EXPECT:

The Latin American Refining Technology Conference (LARTC), the No.1 downstream event in Latin America has gone digital in 2021. Join us and a vast range of attendees from the region’s most influential network of senior executives this September 2021 online. LARTC Virtual is a 3-day digital event focused on providing the most pressing and insightful content with an emphasis on new technologies and collaboration. In 2020 we hosted a virtual event in order to support our network and provide value in the context of covid-19. In 2021 our Latin American network remains impacted by impacted by the consequences of the pandemic. We have decided to prioritize the safety of our network by hosting our virtual event for the second successive year.

Acting as the only event in the region to attract all the major refiners in Latin America, our Refiners and Sponsors can access unparalleled networking opportunities all from the safety of their home.

REGISTER

Expert Speakers

Attendees

Days of Technical Content

Private Meetings

YOUR VIRTUAL EVENT

Live Sessions

Your usual LARTC 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.

Download our Virtual Guide

AGENDA AT A GLANCE

LARTC PRE CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

LARTC Workshops

21^st September 2021

09:30

Axens Pre Conference Workshop (Entry, subject to host approval)

A series of presentations and panels detailing the latest innovations and technologies developed and deployed by Axens in the Latin American Downstream market.

12:30

Networking Lunch

14:00

AspenTech Pre Conference Workshop (Entry, subject to host approval)

Process Optimization for a more Sustainable and Profitable Refinery

Achieve the future vision for your refinery through the adoption of digital solutions and Industrial AI. In this fast-moving seminar, learn about AspenTech’s latest updates to its self-optimizing plant strategy, that will help the refinery of today and tomorrow be more agile, more sustainable, and more profitable. Additionally, learn about concrete digitalization steps taken by leading energy and petrochemical companies in taking the first big moves down the path towards this future high performing asset.

LARTC V Day 1

2021 – Redefining the role Latin American Downstream in the Energy Transition: How the region’s Refineries are adapting to remain competitive in the short-term and to prosper in the long-term

Welcome Remarks from the WRA: Reflecting on the State of the Downstream Sector and 10 Years of LARTC.

Matt Maginnis, Portfolio Director – Americas, World Refining Association

Host Sponsor Keynote Address

Host Sponsor Keynote Address: Ecopetrol Downstream Review of the Current Landscape – Energy Transition Strategies

Keynote Leaders Panel

Sustainable Refining in the Context of the Energy Transition – An update from Lat-Am’s Downstream Leaders on their respective Energy Transition strategies, how will refineries be competitive in 10 years’ time?

Technical Solutions Panel

The Operational Solutions to the Challenges Faced by the Region’s Downstream Sector – Co-Processing, Renewable Feedstock & Biofuels Case Studies and Implementation for Long-Term Refining

Keynote Presentation

Challenges Presented to Latin American Oil Companies in the Current Climate and the Solutions for the Transition Ahead – The View from ANCAP

Technical Streams

Breakthrough Technologies: The Future of Catalysts

Driving Efficiency – Case Studies of Decarbonisation Strategy and Energy Efficiency in Latin American Refineries

Interactive Roundtable Sessions

Sign up to the roundtable you want to attend

“Circular Economy” Renewable Energy for Powering Refineries

Advances in Biofuels and Co-Processing

Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Projects

LARTC V Day 2

Refining Processes for the Future: The Digitalization, Automation and Renewed Optimisation of Refinery Processes – how are refiners driving cost and energy efficiency to recover damaged margins?

Opening Remarks from the WRA: Reflecting on the State of the Downstream Sector and 10 Years of LARTC.

Matt Maginnis, Portfolio Director Americas, WRA

Enrique Schindelheim, Regional Director, WRA

Keynote Technology Panel

Analysing the strategic benefits of Automated, Digital, AI & Remote Technologies for Downstream Operations – An Update from the region’s Refineries

Technology Case Studies Spotlight

Refiner-Led Presentations of Innovative Technology Adoption

Technical Streams

An Update on Renewable Feedstock, Carbon Capture/Reduction and Hydrogen Projects

The Latest in AI and Digitalisation Technologies Improving Margins

Downstream Energy Independence Panel

The Need to Bridge the Gap Currently Filled by Foreign Imports in Latin America – What are Refiners doing to Optimise processes, increase flexibility and decrease dependence on foreign imports of high-quality products?

DOWNLOAD THE FULL AGENDA BELOW

Download the Official Agenda

Descargue la agenda oficial

REGISTRATION

Delegate Pass

Super Early Bird Rate

$399/ Ex Vat

Live Access to three days of technical content
Hours of Keynote & Panels
On Demand Access to all panels

Book your pass

Gold Delegate Pass

Super Early Bird Rate

$899/ Ex Vat

Live Access to three days of technical content
Hours of Keynote & Panels
On Demand Access to all panels
Live speaker Q&A
121 Video Networking
Browse and connect with 300 + attendees

Book your pass

HOST PARTNER

MEDIA PARTNERS

DOWNLOAD THE ADVISORY BOARD REPORT

This year’s LARTC Advisory Board meeting took place virtually on the 3rd March and the collaboration
and contributions of the members of the board were invaluable and will be integral to the development of this year’s agenda.

The Official Advisory Board met to discuss pressing industry topics including: The impact of the pandemic on the sector,
the acceleration of the energy transition, emissions reductions solutions, petrochemical integration and capacity,
the region’s new projects and the increased adoption of digital technologies.

DOWNLOAD ADVISORY BOARD REPORT (ESP)

DOWNLOAD ADVISORY BOARD REPORT (ENG)