24–26 February 2026

Antwerp, Belgium

ESF Europe - Europe Energy & Sustainability Forum

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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Registered Delegates

27

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171

Pre-arranged
1-to-1 Meetings

64

Speakers & Panellists

2

Seminars

2

Networking Mixers

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2025 Post-Show Report

25–28th February 2025 | Vienna, Austria

A 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

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.

Interview with Andreas Leitner, OMV Senior Vice President for Innovation & Technology

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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Contact the Organisers

+44 207 357 8394      kay_mitchell@europetro.com