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Áron Somogyi on Advancing Refinery Performance Through Digital Twins and Advanced Modelling

May 12, 2026

Áron Somogyi, Business Support Expert in Quality Control & Advanced Modeling at MOL Group, explores how advanced modelling is becoming central to modern refinery decision-making. He highlights the growing role of digital twins, real-time optimisation, and data-driven models in improving process accuracy, energy efficiency, and operational visibility, while emphasising the importance of user adoption and data quality in delivering tangible results. read more

Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Tom Huizinga

Nov 6, 2025

The World Refining Association is proud to announce Tom Huizinga, Business Consultant at Avantium and CEO of Huizinga Enterprises, as the recipient of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award, a recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the global refining industry. read more

Ignazio Arces on Versalis’ Circular and Sustainable Transformation

Oct 14, 2025

Ignazio Arces, Head of Operations at Versalis, outlines the company’s shift from fossil-based chemicals to bio-based, recycled, and specialty platforms. He highlights progress in advanced recycling, bioplastics, and digitalisation, while stressing the need for systemic collaboration to scale solutions. Looking to 2030, Arces envisions Versalis as a leader in sustainable chemistry, combining operational excellence with partnerships across the value chain to drive Europe’s climate goals and industrial competitiveness. read more

Giuseppe Ricci on Eni’s Transformation: From Refineries to Energy Parks

Oct 14, 2025

Giuseppe Ricci on Eni’s Transformation from Refineries to Energy Parks. Giuseppe Ricci, Industrial Transformation COO at Eni, shares how the company is redefining the role of refineries as energy parks, balancing energy security, competitiveness, and decarbonisation. read more

Bruno James on Airbus’ Push for SAF and Carbon Removals

Oct 14, 2025

Bruno James, Head of Business Development, Airbus, on scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and driving industry collaboration. As the aviation sector accelerates its transition to net zero, Airbus is taking a leading role in advancing the use and production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). They have set an ambitious goal: 30% SAF use by 2030 and ensuring all aircraft are capable of flying with 100% SAF. Bruno James explains why regulatory certainty, investment, and cross-value chain collaboration are crucial to scaling production and reducing costs. read more

Navigating Europe’s Refining Dilemmas: Alexander Struck on Building Resilience at Bayernoil

Sep 30, 2025

Bayernoil’s Managing Director, Alexander Struck, shares how European refiners can stay competitive amid aging assets, costly green mandates, and uncertain policy. He outlines Bayernoil’s dual strategy of optimising today’s fossil operations while preparing for tomorrow’s renewable business, and stresses the need for regulatory clarity, resilient workforces, and open dialogue to secure long-term resilience. read more

Repsol’s Luis Cabra on Europe’s Refining Future: Balancing Decarbonisation, Competitiveness and Security

Sep 17, 2025

Repsol’s Luis Cabra urges a pragmatic, technology-open transition that safeguards jobs, energy security, and competitiveness. He highlights Repsol’s investments in biofuels, synthetic fuels, hydrogen, and circular economy projects, while calling for EU policies that treat fuel manufacturing as strategic to achieving net zero. read more

ERTC 2024 Key Takeaways with Sunfire

Mar 27, 2025

We caught up Sunfire, a sponsor for ERTC 2024 to get an insight into their involvement, and what ERTC 2024 meant to them. Read the full interview. read more

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