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Antonio Joyanes on Moeve’s Energy Park Transformation and the Future of Green Fuels in Europe

Oct 27, 2026

Antonio Joyanes, EVP Energy Parks at Moeve, shares his perspective on the future of European refining, from the challenges of global competitiveness and regulation to the opportunities presented by AI, digitalisation and emerging green fuel markets. He highlights the role of operational excellence, infrastructure and investment in helping refiners adapt to a changing energy landscape. read more

José L. Mesa on Strengthening European Refining Competitiveness Through Operational Excellence

Oct 27, 2026

José L. Mesa, VP, Refining, Terminals & Pipelines at bp, shares his perspective on the challenges facing European refining, from rising costs and global competition to the growing importance of operational excellence and flexibility. He highlights how technology, digitalisation and closer integration between refining and trading can strengthen competitiveness and maximise the value of existing assets. 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

Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Luis Cabra

Sep 29, 2026

The World Refining Association is proud to announce Luis Cabra, Executive Managing Director and Deputy CEO at Repsol, & President of FuelsEurope & Concawe, as the recipient of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award, a recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the global refining industry. read more

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

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