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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.

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, 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.

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.

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.