23–25 February 2027
Amsterdam
ESF Europe: Europe's Leading Decarbonisation Event for Refining & Chemical Leaders
2027 Confirmed Sponsors
ESF Europe brings together leaders from the refining and chemical industries to advance discussions on their critical role in the global energy transition and in shaping a competitive, sustainable, and secure industrial future - one in which Europe’s downstream industries not only survive but thrive!
Amsterdam Awaits
Europe’s refining and chemicals industries are central to the energy transition, yet face growing competitive pressures. While decarbonisation remains the right objective, it must not come at the expense of industrial strength. Europe needs an industrial strategy that couples climate ambition with competitiveness, enabling investment, innovation, and sustainable growth.
From 23–25 February 2027, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators will gather in Amsterdam to address these challenges. Home to one of Europe’s largest energy and chemicals hubs, the Netherlands provides the ideal setting for the sector to unite around strengthening competitiveness, revitalising operations, and accelerating investment in innovation and sustainability.
Shaped by Industry: Five Focused Advisory Meetings
As Europe’s refining and chemical industries face growing pressure to stay competitive, decarbonise and build resilience, industry collaboration matters more than ever. New for ESF Europe 2027 – five focused advisory meetings bringing senior leaders together to shape an agenda around the sector’s most pressing priorities and opportunities.
Sustainable Fuels
Accelerating the scale-up of sustainable fuels by addressing investment, feedstock, policy & value-chain challenges, while advancing the technologies & partnerships needed to turn demand into supply.
Digitalisation & AI
Turning AI ambition into operational reality by addressing the challenges of trust, governance, workforce adoption & scalable business value.
Stakeholder Strategy
Focusing on the competitiveness of Europe’s refining & chemical industries, the policies & regulations shaping their future, & the action required to strengthen the sector’s long-term resilience.
Low Carbon Pathways & Projects
Turning low-carbon ambition into bankable, scalable projects that deliver meaningful industrial transformation.
Circularity & Sustainable Chemicals
Accelerating the commercial scale-up of circular and low-carbon chemicals, create sustained market demand and maintain industrial competitiveness.
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Key Topics
Taking a technology-neutral approach, ESF Europe is firmly established as the only event dedicated to downstream decarbonisation and sustainability and will explore all the technologies and strategies on the table including;
- Industrial, asset decarbonisation
- Low carbon technology pathways
- Sustainable fuels
- Operational excellence
- Digitalisation and AI
- Energy efficiency
- Circular, low-carbon chemicals
- Asset and process optimisation
- Carbon capture, hydrogen and ammonia
- Advanced catalysts
About ESF Europe
Launched in 2021, ESF Europe is dedicated to advancing decarbonisation and sustainability across the downstream industries.
Today, ESF Europe is firmly established as a leading platform for industry collaboration and strategic dialogue.
To date, the event has:
- Welcomed over 1,300 attendees
- Heard from 320+ expert speakers and panellists
- Had the support of over 55 unique sponsors and exhibitors
- Facilitated more than 720 one-to-one meetings
ESF Europe plays a critical role in advancing the discussion on the critical role of refining and chemicals in the global energy transition and in supporting a competitive, sustainable, and secure industrial future in which the refining and chemicals industries continue to play a leading role.
Advantage Antwerp. Absolutely.
Despite the challenging and complex market conditions we’re navigating, it was fantastic to host ESF Europe 2026 in Antwerp from 24-27 February, and be supported by industry stakeholders coming together to take charge and help pave the way for a competitive and sustainable future, one in which Europe’s refining and chemicals industries can not only survive, but thrive.
A huge thank you to every speaker, sponsor and attendee who made this year’s event what it was.
2026 Post-Show Report
24–27th February 2026 | Antwerp, BelgiumA comprehensive report of all the lessons learned during the event
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2025 Co-Host Sponsor Exclusive Interview
Andreas Leitner, OMV Senior Vice President for Innovation & Technology, gives an insightful interview and outlines the company's ambitious innovation strategy to drive its sustainability transformation.
To transform, we
innovate,
and to innovate, we collaborate
Interview with
Andreas Leitner,
OMV Senior Vice President for Innovation & Technology
Innovation is paramount as OMV’s business model transitions to become an integrated sustainable chemicals, fuels and energy company, with plans to be CO2-neutral by 2050.
Read the InterviewESF Interview Series
Testimonials
Thank you very much for inviting me to ESF. For me it is one of the most important conferences. I don't think this event should be missed.
Manager, Production Process Optimisation Department, Orlen S.A.
Very much enjoyed the session. Like the engagement and alignment on call for urgency and industry leadership. Shout out to EPC for the excellent preparation.
VP Sustainability, Chevron Phillips Chemical
ESF Europe 2023 was a fantastic conference. We thoroughly enjoyed it and had high-quality engagement from our discussions. The EPC team was proactively on-hand to make sure we were connecting with the relevant personas.
Customer Acquisition Director, Cognite
A great event, meetings with many interesting people, establishing new contacts, expanding knowledge of what is happening in the context of decarbonization and achieving zero emissions by 2050.
Business Analyst, MET DEVELOPMENT SPA
Great forum and meaningful open discussions.
Vice President Ethylene Business Group, Lummus Technology
Thank you very much again for such a great event. Very well organized, my compliments.
Fellow – Water and Waste Water Treatment, Fluor
What a great pleasure it has been to join this year’s Energy & Sustainability Forum, in Amsterdam, bringing together different stakeholders for the common target of decarbonising the Oil and Gas Downstream industry. It was amazing hearing about how it is our own responsibility across the whole industry to come together in deploying every possible measure to tackle GHG emissions, starting from energy efficiency and digitalization of current assets. Sustainable fuels, circular economy and carbon abatement measures via CCUS were definitely among the most debated topics, with SAF being really at the centre of the stage. Thanks to the Euro Petroleum Consultants for the amazing organization of this event!
Strategy & Market Analyst, Saipem
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Contact the Organisers
+44 207 357 8394 kay_mitchell@europetro.com