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ESF North America 2026

An Innovative & Adaptive Downstream Industry
2026-05-20 ~ 2026-05-21 , Houston

ESF North America returns for its 5th edition, under the theme of "innovation and adaptation".

 

A balanced transition

Today, we’re facing a reality check. Building and scaling a decarbonized energy system is proving more challenging than expected. Low-carbon supply is growing, but not fast enough to outpace rising global demand, meaning fossil fuels will underpin energy supply for decades to come. The transition is one of evolution, with fossil fuels increasingly complemented by low-carbon alternatives to meet demand while reducing emissions.
 

Flexibility and adaptability

The transition is not linear; it is complex, multi-dimensional, and shaped by uncertainty. For the refining and chemicals industries long defined by volatility and marked by market, policy, and incentive shifts, success now depends on preparing for multiple futures. This requires diverse fuels, technologies, and pathways to drive energy diversification and strengthen resilience.
 

Resilient and competitive

In today’s fluctuating market environment, operational excellence and efficiency are critical drivers of value creation. Agility is essential, and digitalisation plays a central role in enabling faster, smarter decision-making and strengthening competitiveness.

 

ESF North America 2026 will bring together industry leaders in Houston from May 20-21 to explore how technology, innovation and collaboration can drive a resilient, competitive, and more sustainable future in which the refining and chemicals industries play a leading role.