- IEA reports clean-energy investment growth despite rising costs and infrastructure limits.
- Panelists included Gradyent, Lummus Technology, EFuel Alliance, Sonatrach Raffineria Italiana, Fluor and Honeywell International.
- Collaborative SaaS and digital twins are used to support refinery transformation amid shifting crude demand.
- eFuels are highlighted as an evolving pathway to expand low-carbon fuel options.
The conversation around decarbonisation is entering a new phase, where attention is
increasingly directed towards execution and measurable outcomes. According to the
International Energy Agency, investment in clean energy continues to grow, yet
companies are facing rising costs, tighter infrastructure limits and increasing pressure to
stay competitive while moving towards lower-emission operations. The key question now
revolves around implementation.
At this point, PRC Europe 2026 comes into play, starting with the executive opening
panel dedicated to building resilience on the path to achieving net zero, setting the tone
with a focus on decisions, constraints and strategies shaping the transition today.
The discussion unfolds through the perspectives of Gradyent, Lummus Technology,
EFuel Alliance, Sonatrach Raffineria Italiana S.r.l., Fluor and Honeywell International.
Each company represents a different segment of the industry – from digital solutions and
licensing to refining operations and policy. Combined, these viewpoints create a
continuous and layered exchange, where ideas develop in relation to one another.
Several key themes emerge throughout the panel:
- Collaborative SaaS and digital twins as practical tools supporting refinery
transformation amid shifting crude demand; - Approaches that help align sustainability targets with financial performance in a
rapidly changing energy landscape; - An evolving role for eFuels in expanding low-carbon fuel pathways;
- Key challenges European refineries navigate as decarbonisation requirements
continue to tighten.
As the discussion progresses, a broader perspective becomes clearer. Different
approaches, priorities and timelines align into a more structured understanding of
industry direction. Practical cases illustrate how strategies are built step by step, while
conversations around the sessions add further depth through direct exchange.
PRC Europe 2026 offers an opportunity to join these discussions, connect with industry
peers and gain a closer view of how resilience is being shaped across the transition to a
lower-carbon future: Learn more