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.
Quick Fire Interview with Fabián Verdun, YPF
Find out more about Fabián Verdun’s involvement at LARTC: Ask The Experts.
Quick Fire Interview with Carolina Porchile FCC
Find out more about Carolina Porchile’s involvement at LARTC: Ask The Experts.
Quick Fire Interview with Rodrigo Belda, YPF
Find out more about Rodrigo Belda’s involvement at LARTC: Ask The Experts.
Quick Fire Interview with Diego Agrelo, YPF
Find out more about Diego Agrelo’s involvement at LARTC: Ask The Experts.
Quick Fire Interview with Eliza Diamante, FCC
Find out more about Eliza Diamante’s involvement at LARTC: Ask The Experts.
In Conversation with YPF
In this exclusive interview, we explore the transformative power of innovation, digitalization, and operational efficiency in overcoming the nation’s energy challenges. Find out more about YPF’s involvement at LARTC: Ask The Experts.