Áron Somogyi on Advancing Refinery Performance Through Digital Twins and Advanced Modelling
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.
#1 Refining at a Crossroads: Strategic Context for Latin America Refining
World Refining Association Forecast Report 2026: Latin America Series | Latin America’s refining sector is operating in an era defined by volatility and high stakes. Global energy supply disruptions, fluctuating demand, and regional competitiveness pressures intersect with decarbonization mandates and evolving market structures…
#4 SAF and Low-Carbon Fuels — Opportunity and Complexity
World Refining Association Forecast Report 2026: Latin America Series | Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) presents both opportunity and complexity for Latin American refiners. For many refiners, co-processing renewable feedstocks in existing refinery units represents a pragmatic near-term pathway, offering lower capital intensity, faster deployment, and alignment with emerging regulatory requirements.
#3 AI in Refining: From Hype to Value Creation
World Refining Association Forecast Report 2026: Latin America Series | Artificial intelligence can reshape Latin American refining, but its potential is realized only through disciplined, strategy-led adoption…
#2 Investment Choices for Efficiency and Value Capture
World Refining Association Forecast Report 2026: Latin America Series | Capital limitations define refining in Latin America. Large, mutually exclusive investments require prioritizing efficiency, feasibility, and operational reliability while balancing short-term pressures with long-term goals, including energy security and supply chain resilience.
#1 Refining at a Crossroads: Strategic Context for Latin America Refining
World Refining Association Forecast Report 2026: Latin America Series | Latin America’s refining sector is operating in an era defined by volatility and high stakes. Global energy supply disruptions, fluctuating demand, and regional competitiveness pressures intersect with decarbonization mandates and evolving market structures…
5 Strategic Priorities Latin American Refiners Can’t Ignore
World Refining Association Forecast Report 2026: Latin America Series | Latin America’s refining sector is entering a period of significant change. Volatile global markets, evolving energy security priorities, decarbonization pressures, and increasingly complex regulatory environments are reshaping how refiners operate and invest.
Press Release: The World Refining Association Announces a Once-in-a-Generation Event: The World Downstream Forum in Bahrain
The World Refining Association (WRA), part of Clarion Events and backed by Blackstone, proudly announces the World Downstream Forum (WDF) – a once-in-a-generation global gathering celebrating 30 years of WRA leadership in the refining and petrochemical industry.
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
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.
Giuseppe Ricci on Eni’s Transformation: From Refineries to Energy Parks
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.