Elena Scaltritti

As Group Commercial Officer, Elena Scaltritti heads the Global Commercial organization at Topsoe, driving the company's decarbonization agenda and ensuring key solutions for the energy transition are delivered to the global market. Her position gives her unique insights into new market demands, evolving industry trends and C-level conversations, as well as expertise in the latest innovative technologies and future solutions that are key to delivering the energy transition. Ms. Scaltritti is a versatile, seasoned conference speaker and sought-after panelist for global thought leadership events and industry conferences. She is a member of the World Refining Association's Conference advisory board and a regular contributor to sustainability and energy publications. Prior to joining Topsoe, Ms. Scaltritti served as Executive Vice President at Songwon Industrial Group, Head of the Group Commercial division, and served on the Group Executive Committee. Ms. Scaltritti holds a BSc in Organic Chemistry from the University of Milan and an MBA from POLIMI School of Management in Milan.

Session Overview

Thursday, 6 November

12:00

Downstream & Chemical Conference Room B 12:00 - 12:40

Alternative fuels and bio-based chemicals: aligning production with market demand

As investment in alternative fuels and bio-based chemicals accelerates, a critical question is emerging: are these solutions being matched to where they are most viable and urgently needed? While production technologies are advancing rapidly, the downstream and chemical segments are grappling with misalignment between what’s being produced and what end markets are prepared to absorb. Asia’s capacity to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), for example, is projected to outstrip regional demand, leading to potential oversupply and export reliance. In parallel, producers of bio-based chemicals are scaling capabilities without matching uptake, as end-use sectors remain hesitant due to infrastructure constraints, pricing pressure and limited incentives for the use of low-carbon materials. While the disconnect between cost-effective production and strong demand raises commercial risks, it also presents opportunities for industries and innovators to advance in strategic offtake agreements, cross-border collaboration and targeted innovation - helping to bridge the gap between feedstock-driven supply and market readiness.

Attendee insights:

Learn how alternative fuel and chemical production can more closely align with market demand, and explore the strategies needed to better synchronise market readiness and supply.