SPECIAL FEATURE: Pre-Conference Seminars
Wednesday 31st May 2023, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
Complimentary registration open to all operators and producers
Pathways to Commercializing Energy Transition: Balancing the Challenges and Investing in the Opportunities
Building a Sustainable Refining Ecosystem through Continuous Innovation and Strategic Partnerships
Pathways to Commercializing Energy Transition: Balancing the Challenges and Investing in the Opportunities
Wednesday, 31st May, 09:00–12:00 PDT
Providing secure, sustainable, and affordable energy has become even more urgent. How does the downstream industry respond to these challenges, where does it invest, what innovations are on the horizon, and which solutions will provide business longevity and sustainability?
Join Wood’s experts at the ESF North America pre-conference seminar as they address a range of topics including:
- Evaluating your carbon intensity and developing roadmaps for successful decarbonization
- Identifying innovative solutions to strategically decarbonize your existing asset portfolio
- Addressing circular economy through technology evolutions and digital solutions and processing waste plastics
- Producing low carbon fuels and products for the future
- Funding projects by leveraging US Department of Energy grants and the Inflation Reduction Act
Seminar Agenda
| 09:00 | Introduction | Katherine Zimmerman Decarbonization Director, Americas |
| 09:15 | Reducing Carbon Intensity – A Bridge to the Future | Nishadi Davis Principal Consultant - Carbon Advisory |
| 09:35 | The Economics of Carbon Capture | David Bahr Director Decarbonization |
| 09:55 | Funding Projects by Leveraging US Department of Energy Grants | Rebecca Jones Senior Project Manager |
| 10:15 | Technology Evolutions to Address the Circular Economy: Plastics to Coker | Luis Gordo Chief Process Engineer |
| 10:35 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:00 | Decarbonization Trends and What Operators Should be Considering | Adam Webster Sr. Power Process Consulting Engineer |
| 11:20 | ReOilTM The Solution for End-of-life Plastics | Wolfgang Hofer Technical Advisor for Plastic to Oil (OMV)Stephen McColl Business Development |
| 11:35 | Panel Discussion and Q&A | |
| 11:55 | Close | Daniel Carter President, Decarbonisation |
Driving Your Sustainability Revolution through Continuous Innovation and Strategic Partnerships
Wednesday 31st May, 13:00 – 16:00 PDT
Join us at the upcoming Honeywell UOP seminar to discover the latest sustainable technologies and solutions that are transforming the downstream industry towards a carbon-neutral future. Industry experts will discuss the latest technology innovations, strategic partnerships, and policy impacts in achieving sustainability goals. Delegates will learn about the latest emission management and reduction technologies that are essential for the net-zero future, and how they can be integrated into your operations today.
- Attendees will have the opportunity to explore topics such as:
- The simulation of energy infrastructure and carbon footprint
- The design of clean hydrogen and biofuels
- The advanced solvent carbon capture technology that turns carbon emitters into capturers
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with like-minded professionals in the industry.
Seminar Agenda
| 13:00 | Welcome & Introductions | |
| 13:10 | Changing Value Equation in Energy Transition | Byrne Norman Strategy Lead, Sustainability Technology Solutions |
| 13:30 | Innovation in the Sustainability Space | Andrea Bozzano Sr. Director - Technology Development |
| 13:50 | Blue H2/CCS Overview with XOM Case Study | Tim Ballai Senior Product Manager, Carbon Capture and Hydrogen Technologies |
| 14:10 | Coffee Break | |
| 14:30 | Platforming Technology Enabling the Hydrogen Economy Today and Tomorrow | Valentina Di Mauro Global Offering Manager, Naphtha Technologies |
| 14:50 | CCS Overview with ExxonMobil Case Study | Tim Ballai Senior Product Manager, Carbon Capture and Hydrogen Technologies |
| 15:10 | Existing Commercialization and Expanding SAF Solutions | Syed Ali Senior Offering Manager, Sustainable Technology Solutions |
| 15:40 | Group Q&A | |
| 16:00 | End of Seminar & Welcome Drinks |
