Downstream Podcast Series
Podcast with Antonio Pietri, President and Chief Executive Officer, AspenTech & Dario Scaffardi, CEO & General Manager, Saras SpA
Published on the 19th July 2022

In this episode, the World Refining Association welcomed two special guests as we build up to ERTC in Berlin in November.
We had Antonio Pietri who is President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AspenTech and Dario Scaffardi, CEO & General Manager of Saras SpA. In a wide-ranging discussion with WRA Portfolio Director, Sandil Sanmugam, we explore the central theme of this year’s ERTC, which is future-proofing refining in uncertain and volatile times. We cover COVID-19, repurposing infrastructure and the long-term role of refining in the energy mix. Enjoy!
To hear more about the Saras SpA and Aspentech collaboration, join us at ERTC in Berlin where the companies will be providing a dedicated presentation.
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