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Unlocking Energy Value using Benchmarking, Treasure Hunts and Roadmaps

Sustainability


This presentation will discuss the role of benchmarking across refinery peer groups to assess energy inefficiencies and strengths, and will then explore how one refiner performed a deep dive into a major refinery process unit and realized a number of low cost/high value energy reduction opportunities for evaluation. Stepping beyond initial evaluation, with potential energy reductions quantified, road mapping is then explored as a tool used to help allocate resources to allow refiners to strategically move towards organizational energy and sustainability goals.

Moderator:
Karen Green, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Speakers:
Allan Buikema, Solomon Insight
Robert Tsai, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Chao Wang, Marathon Petroleum Corporatio
Speakers
Karen Green
Allan Buikema
Robert Tsai
Chao Wang
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Sustainability

Consumer Choice: Future of the Automotive Industry

Sustainability


The initial surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption has plateaued due to pricing, tax incentive uncertainty, challenges with charging infrastructure, repair costs, and range limitations. Sales of hybrid vehicles (HVs) have recently increased. HVs provide consumers with a choice that balances the efficiency of EVs with the performance of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Consumers will inevitably compare all powertrain technologies to ICE vehicles regarding affordability, reliability, and performance. Recent policy changes have shifted the market toward cautious mainstream consumers. As technology and regulations evolve, consumer decisions will continue to be influenced by cost, reliability, performance, and environmental impact. In this session, an industry expert will present data and insights on current and future decisions.

Moderator:
Matt Goodman, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Speaker:
John Howard, Experian Automotive
Speakers
Matthew Z. Goodman
John Howard
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Sustainability

Fueling the Low-Carbon Fuels Transition: Policy Complexity, Global Demand, and the Role of Agriculture

Sustainability


As global demand for renewable fuels accelerates, regulatory frameworks are becoming more complex — and increasingly focused on driving deeper greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions and improved carbon intensity (CI) scores. This two-part panel will first explore the evolving landscape of biofuel policies and their emphasis on CI performance. The second part will shift to a practical perspective, highlighting how modern farming practices and closer collaboration between refiners and agricultural stakeholders can significantly reduce CI at the source. Together, these insights demonstrate a path toward scalable, low-carbon renewable fuel solutions built on policy alignment and supply chain innovation.

Moderator:
Doug Beshara, Merrick & Company

Speakers:
Chad Asmus, BASF
Kristine Klavers, EcoEngineers
Speakers
Doug Beshara
Chad Asmus
Kristine Klavers
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Sustainability

Vegetable Oil Processing in an FCCU and U.S. HEFA Co-Processing

Sustainability, FCC


Facilitators:
Cliff Avery, Ketjen Corpotation
CJ Farley, TPM Solutions

1. Commercial Results of 100% Vegetable Oil Processing in an FCCU
Speaker: Andrea de Rezende Pinho, Petróleo Brasileiro S/A - PETROBRAS

In 2023, Petrobras and the Riograndense Refinery (RPR) successfully processed 100% vegetable oil in a Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit. Petrobras' technology is based on three pillars: i) triglycerides, such as soybean oil used in the commercial test, ii) ReNewFCC line catalyst and iii) unique operating conditions compared to conventional FCCUs. Biogenic products such as renewable aromatic hydrocarbons (BTX - benzene, toluene and xylene), renewable LPG, and renewable propylene were produced during the commercial trial. Commercial yields, quality of the products, operational challenges and technical adaptations for the trial will be presented.

2. U.S. HEFA Co-processing – Past, Present, and Future Projects
Speaker: Eamon Cullinane, Turner, Mason & Company

HEFA co-processing at U.S. oil refineries has historically not seen the same success as standalone RD/SAF refinery conversions. So why has co-processing in the U.S. been limited in the past and why might we see more of it in the future? We will explore historical production levels of co-processing, economics vs standalone RD/SAF facilities, the regulatory landscape and credit incentives (RINs, BTC, CFPC/45Z, CA LCFS, etc.) driving these economics, and future prospects of co-processing in the U.S.
Speakers
Eamon Cullinane
Andrea de Rezende Pinho
Clifford D Avery
CJ Farley
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Sustainability
FCC

Renewables Q&A — Pt. 1

Sustainability


Facilitator:
Eric Legare, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Panelists:
William Bandy, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Delbert Grotewold, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Nathan Jannasch, Chevron U.S.A, Inc.
Matthew Kawabe, Topsoe, Inc.
Kamyar Keyvanloo, Phillips 66

Many new facilities were commissioned recently to produce renewable diesel and SAF from renewable feedstocks to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels while taking advantage of state and federal credits. Operating experience in this technology has been gathered by operators and their suppliers. This session will capture some of that expertise and share it with the audience in a traditional Q&A format. An experienced panel of Renewables experts from Operating and Technology companies will answer member supplied questions on operations, technology, reliability and lessons learned. Those in attendance are sure to gain valuable knowledge on this important topic.
Speakers
Eric M Legare
William J Bandy III
Delbert R Grotewold
Nathan Jannasch
Matthew Kawabe
Kamyar Keyvanloo
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Sustainability

Understanding the Challenges in Renewable Fuels Pretreatment Water and Wastewater Management

Sustainability


Facilitator:
Dan Harbs, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions

Speakers:
Benoit Guerin, Veolia North America
Jamal Y. Shamas, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Our expert panelists Jamal Shamas of Marathon Petroleum and Benoit Guerin of Veolia North America are going to give technical presentations on issues experienced with the management of the wastewater generated by renewable fuels pretreatment units. This will include recent experiences, and successful solutions implemented to address these challenges. We want to encourage attendees to please come with questions as we will have an audience Question and Answer session at the end.
Speakers
Warren D. Harbs
Benoit Guerin
Jamal Y. Shamas
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Sustainability