Jose de Barros, Lummus Technology: SAF, Carbon Capture & Decarbonisation | PRC 2026

How is one of the world's oldest technology licensors — founded in 1907 — leading the charge on SAF, carbon capture and refinery-petrochemical integration? At PRC Europe 2026, Jose de Barros, Chief Decarbonisation Officer at Lummus Technology, shares insights on SAF feedstock challenges, process electrification, carbon capture economics and the future of refining-petrochemical integration. 🔍 Key topics covered: Lummus Technology: 115+ years of innovation, 160+ licensable technologies SAF market drivers in Europe: mandates, feedstock challenges & ethanol advantage Process electrification: best decarbonisation path, but economics still a barrier Carbon capture: high CAPEX/OPEX and the importance of carbon utilisation Refining-petrochemical integration: feedstock flexibility for higher margins PRC Europe as a key forum for operators, EPC firms and technology vendors 👤 Speaker: Jose de Barros — Chief Decarbonisation Officer, Lummus Technology LLC 🏢 About Lummus Technology LLC: Founded in 1907, Lummus is a global leader in process technology licensing across clean fuels, renewables, petrochemicals, polymers and gas processing — with 160+ licensed technologies and 4,100+ patents. 🌐 Learn more: https://clck.ru/3UHx3g 📌 Subscribe for more energy industry interviews from PRC Europe #LummusTechnology #SAF #Decarbonisation #CarbonCapture #ProcessElectrification #EnergyTransition #Refining #Petrochemicals #PRC Europe #bgsgroup 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Innovation DNA 01:15 SAF 02:15 Process Electrification 03:00 Carbon Capture & Carbon Utilisation Strategy 03:45 Refining-Petrochemical Integration & Feedstock Flexibility 04:30 PRC Europe