Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Tom Huizinga
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.
Refining Resilience in the Eye of Regulatory Uncertainty
When NARTC’s Advisory Board convened following new U.S. tariffs, the refining sector faced a wave of regulatory uncertainty and economic volatility. Half a year later, optimism has given way to pragmatism as North American refiners focus on resilience, efficiency, and readiness for the next market cycle.
Ignazio Arces on Versalis’ Circular and Sustainable Transformation
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.
Giuseppe Ricci on Eni’s Transformation: From Refineries to Energy Parks
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.
Bruno James on Airbus’ Push for SAF and Carbon Removals
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.
Scaling sustainable aviation fuel in Latin America: drivers, hurdles, and solutions
This excerpt from the LARTC 2025 newspaper analyses the opportunities and challenges facing the development and adoption of sustanable aviation fuel (SAF).
Navigating Europe’s Refining Dilemmas: Alexander Struck on Building Resilience at Bayernoil
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.
Repsol’s Luis Cabra on Europe’s Refining Future: Balancing Decarbonisation, Competitiveness and Security
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.
The World Refining Association (WRA) and APLA Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Latin America’s Downstream Sector
The WRA is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the Latin American Petrochemical and Chemical Association (APLA) to support and elevate the downstream industry across Latin America, beginning with the upcoming Latin America Refining Technology Conference (LARTC, 23–25 September in Rio de Janeiro).
Latin America’s Petrochemical Outlook: Navigating Complexity with Resilience and Innovation
As the official event partner, LARTC and APLA have joined forces to support the growth and transformation of the petrochemical and chemical industries in Latin America. Read the full article to find out about Latin America’s petrochemical global outlook.
LARTC 2025 – Solomon Joins LARTC as Knowledge Partner
We caught up with Solomon ahead of LARTC 2025 to learn more about their focus for this year’s event, their ongoing work in the region, and what they’re most looking forward to discussing with industry peers. Read the full interview.
Quick Fire Interview with Leandro Bertona, YPF
Find out more about Leandro Bertona’s involvement at LARTC: Ask The Experts.