PROMOTING TECHNICAL INNOVATION IN THE NORTH AMERICAN DOWNSTREAM INDUSTRY

21 - 22 JANUARY, 2025 | HOUSTON TX
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NORTH AMERICAN REFINING TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

The North American Refining Technology Conference (NARTC) is the World Refining Association’s regional refining event with a core focus on connecting US refineries with the cutting-edge technologies that will determine the role of refining in the Energy Transition.

NARTC focuses on the concept of “Sustainable Refining” by analyzing  strategies on decarbonization & digitalization and acting as a forum for North American refiners to set the agenda and collaborate on the sector’s short to mid-term future.

Attendees

Refiners

Expert Speakers

Private Meetings

REFINERS IN ATTENDANCE

2025 ADVISORY BOARD

Dipankar Das

Dipankar Das

Group Vice President & Head of Digital & IT, Marathon Petroleum

Henrik Rasmussen

Henrik Rasmussen

Managing Director, America, Topsoe

Himal Munsif

Himal Munsif

Senior Manager, Downstream Strategy, Chevron

Ian MacGregor

Ian MacGregor

Chairman of the Board, President & CEO, North West Refining

Ido Biger

Ido Biger

Chief Technology & Data Officer, Delek US

Keith A. Couch

Keith A. Couch

Senior Director, Integrated Projects, Honeywell UOP

Mike Wright

Mike Wright

Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President, CVR Energy

Robert Pinchuk

Robert Pinchuk

Director, Low Carbon Strategy, Parkland Refining

Terrill Pitkin

Terrill Pitkin

VP of Commercial, Planning & Optimization, Par Pacific Holding, Inc.

Tim Fitzgibbon

Tim Fitzgibbon

Senior Expert of Refining, McKinsey & Company

Todd Miner

Todd Miner

Managing Advisor, Solomon Associates

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2025 AGENDA AT A GLANCE

Welcome Remarks & Axens Keynote Address

Jan 21, 2025 08:00 to 08:15

Downstream Opportunities: An Era of Energy Transition Uncertainty

Jan 21, 2025 08:15 to 08:30

Macroeconomic Outlook Throughout The Energy ‘Addition’: Building A Resilient & Competitive Business Model In 2025

Jan 21, 2025 08:30 to 09:30

Tackling Evolving Political & Regulatory Frameworks: What Measures Are Required To Mitigate Risk & Progress Energy Transition Projects In Today’s Political Landscape?

Jan 21, 2025 10:30 to 11:30

Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Accelerating SAF Production & Output Through Cross-Industry Collaboration & Cooperation

Jan 21, 2025 11:30 to 12:30

Case Study: Refiner Co-Presentation

Jan 21, 2025 12:30 to 12:45

Technical Presentation Streams

– Renewable Fuel, Biofuel & SAF Production

– Refinery Configuration & Conversion

– Process Optimization & Operational Excellence

 

Jan 21, 2025 1:45 to 3:50

Rotating Roundtable Discussions

Jan 21, 2025 4:20 to 5:20

Drinks Reception Sponsored by Sabin Metal Corporation

Jan 21, 2025 5:20 to 6:20

Case Study Presentation: Successful Applications of AI

Jan 22, 2025 07:50 to 08:05

Spotlight Presentation: CCUS & Hydrogen

Jan 22, 2025 08:05 to 08:20

Commercial Decarbonization, Digitalization & Applications of AI

Jan 22, 2025 08:20 to 09:20

Axens Technology Workshop

Jan 22, 2025 10:00 to 11:30

Honeywell UOP Technology Workshop

Jan 22, 2025 11:30 to 1:00

Technical Presentation Streams

– Decarbonization & Emission Reduction Technologies

– Digitalization

– Artificial Intelligence

 

Jan 22, 2025 2:00 to 4:05

Fireside Chat: The Perspective & Expectations Of Young Refiners

Jan 22, 2025 4:35 to 4:50

How Can The Downstream Industry Attract New, Young Talent, Who Can Manage Digital Refineries And Keep The Industry Relevant?

Jan 22, 2025 4:50 to 5:35

2024 SPEAKERS INCLUDE

Alejandro Maurer

Alejandro Maurer

Business Development Manager, Axens

Amit Gupta

Amit Gupta

Director of Furnace Technology & Sales, Axens

Andrew McMullan

Andrew McMullan

Global DX Business Line Leader, KBC

Benoît Chedal-Anglay

Benoît Chedal-Anglay

Commercial Director - Americas, Global Solutions, Axens

Bert Natalicchio

Bert Natalicchio

Managing Consultant, Technical IT Director, Petrogenium

Brad	Cook

Brad Cook

Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Sabin Metal

Brian Boeger

Brian Boeger

Sr, Technology Manager, Axens North America

Chris Riley

Chris Riley

Senior Process Engineer Sulzer

Clyde F. Payn

Clyde F. Payn

Chief Executive Officer, The Catalyst Group

Dan Gillis

Dan Gillis

Technology Director, Chevron Lummus Global

Dave Kettner

Dave Kettner

President & General Counsel, Virent Inc.

Dipankar Das

Dipankar Das

Group Vice President & Head of Digital & IT, Marathon Petroleum

Edwin Elmendorp

Edwin Elmendorp

Director, Strategic Consulting, Kinsman Group

Francisco Trespalacios

Francisco Trespalacios

CEO & Co-Founder, Prometheus.ai

Gil Cohen

Gil Cohen

CEO & Co-Founder, Imubit

Henrik Rasmussen

Henrik Rasmussen

Managing Director, America, Topsoe

Himal Munsif

Himal Munsif

Senior Manager, Downstream Strategy, Chevron

Ian MacGregor

Ian MacGregor

Chairman of the Board, President & CEO, North West Refining

Ido Biger

Ido Biger

Chief Technology & Data Officer, Delek US

Jay Stang

Jay Stang

President – Lab Operations, SH Controls

Jeff Sexton

Jeff Sexton

Head of Refining Technology, Marathon

Jeffery Biamonte

Jeffery Biamonte

Senior Business Development Manager, ExxonMobil Catalysts & Licensing

Jerry Price

Jerry Price

Managing Director, GreenStar BCS

Jillian Davidson

Jillian Davidson

Director, Industry Marketing, AspenTech

Justin Valencia

Justin Valencia

Technology & Innovation, Business Improvement Network Leader, Chevron

Keith A. Couch

Keith A. Couch

Senior Director, Integrated Projects, Honeywell UOP

Ken Chlapik

Ken Chlapik

Global Market Manager, Johnson Matthey

Leslie Johnson

Leslie Johnson

Technical Service Representative, Crystaphase

Matt McMonagle

Matt McMonagle

CEO & Founder, Novo Hydrogen

Michael McBride

Michael McBride

Solution Development Leader, Honeywell UOP

Michiel Spoor

Michiel Spoor

Principal Energy Consultant, KBC

Mike Achacoso

Mike Achacoso

VP Operations, Calumet Specialty Products

Mike Wright

Mike Wright

Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President, CVR Energy

Mukund Yallambalse

Mukund Yallambalse

Business Development Director, Axens

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

President, Petrogenium USA

Preben Nielsen

Preben Nielsen

Strategic Operations, Pontem Analytics

Rahul Khandelwal

Rahul Khandelwal

Business Director, GTC Vorro

Robert Pinchuk

Robert Pinchuk

Director, Low Carbon Strategy, Parkland Refining

Ron Hatfield

Ron Hatfield

President – Lab Operations, Beta Analytic

Sanjay Lodha

Sanjay Lodha

Global Business Director, TUBACOAT, Tubacex Group

Scott Sayles

Scott Sayles

Manager, Renewable Fuels and Alternate Feeds, Becht

Tanya Vetter

Tanya Vetter

Vice President, Strategy & Planning, ExxonMobil

Terrill Pitkin

Terrill Pitkin

VP of Commercial, Planning & Optimization, Par Pacific Holding, Inc.

Tiago Vilela

Tiago Vilela

Director, Refinery Catalyst Testing & Business Development, Avantium

Tim Duncan

Tim Duncan

Applications Engineer, Solenis

Tim Fitzgibbon

Tim Fitzgibbon

Senior Expert of Refining, McKinsey & Company

Todd Miner

Todd Miner

Managing Advisor, Solomon Associates

Troy Bredenkamp

Troy Bredenkamp

Senior Vice President – Government & Public Affairs, Renewable Fuels Association

Zafar Ali

Zafar Ali

VP Solutions Consulting, AspenTech

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WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US?

ALIGN YOUR ENERGY TRANSITION GOALS

Our agenda is tailored to help attendees set a pathway for a realistic and pragmatic approach to the energy transition in order to shape the future of refining in the North American Downstream sector.

BE ONE STEP AHEAD OF CHANGING ENERGY LEGISLATION

We provide an intimate gathering with direct access both to, and for, technology providers to display technical innovation and create new partnerships.

NETWORK WITH KEY PLAYERS

The North American Refining Technology Conference provides a networking space for the region’s downstream stakeholders to share industry knowledge, as well as engage and collaborate with peers.

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