24–26 February 2026
Antwerp, Belgium
ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY FORUM24–26 February 2026
Decarbonising the Downstream Industry
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Welcome to ESF Europe 2026
Decarbonising Europe’s downstream industries is a cornerstone of the broader clean industrial transformation. As 2050 draws another year closer and the urgency to scale solutions grows, accelerating the energy transition demands collective momentum, bold action, and cross-sector collaboration.
The decarbonisation of products, processes and plants remains one of the most complex challenges facing Europe's downstream sectors. Yet the European Union’s Clean Industrial Deal offers a clear framework to support industries such as refining and chemicals, outlining concrete actions to turn decarbonisation into a driver of growth, competitiveness, and innovation.
From 24–26 February 2026, we will gather industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators in Antwerp - the birthplace of the Antwerp Declaration. As one of Europe’s key industrial hubs, Antwerp is an ideal location to advance the discussion on the critical role of refining and chemicals in the global energy transition and in shaping a competitive, sustainable, and secure industrial future in which the refining and chemicals industries continue to play a leading role.
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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:
- Fuels and Technology Pathways
(incl. Gasification, Fischer-Tropsch, HEFA, e-Fuels, PtL, AtJ) - Renewable Chemicals and Biobased Plastics
- Carbon Capture, Hydrogen (incl. electrolysis) and Ammonia
(incl. cracking and gasification) - Energy and Operational Efficiency
(incl. heat exchanger technologies)
- Circular Solutions and Advanced Recycling Technologies
(incl. gasification/POX, Pyrolysis) - Digitisation and AI
- Asset and Process Optimisation
(incl. wastewater treatment) - Catalyst Technologies
From theory to practice! As net-zero targets edge another year closer, technology application in action is paramount.
Case studies, co-presentations with clients and practical examples of technology application and implementation will be favoured!
What a week in Wien!
A big thank you to:
- Co-hosts OMV for the best hospitality, and welcome to Vienna. It's been great collaborating.
- All of our sponsors for trusting, investing, and supporting the development of a sustainable energy future in which the refining and chemicals industries continue to play a leading role.
- All of our speakers and panellists for your thought leadership, insights, perspectives, and curiosities.
- And last but not least, everyone who joined us in Vienna and contributed to the growth and success of the event.
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2025 Post-Show Report
25–28th February 2025 | Vienna, AustriaA comprehensive report of all the lessons learned during the event
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2025 Advisory Meeting Takeaways Report
Meeting held on the 3rd October 2024
Highlights and key takeaways from the 90 minute discussion
Download Now2025 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.
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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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+44 207 357 8394 kay_mitchell@europetro.com