Marc-Xavier Joubert

Marc-Xavier Joubert has developed solid experience in industrial operations, strategic planning, and sustainability initiatives. Over the years, he has worked across complex industrial environments and large-scale operational programs, driving innovation and efficiency across the water and waste services value chain. As Strategy Officer, Marc-Xavier has played a pivotal role in shaping long-term growth strategies, steering organizations through market transitions, and aligning operational excellence with sustainability objectives. His expertise bridges industrial execution and strategic foresight, enabling companies to thrive amid evolving sustainability dynamics. Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Marc-Xavier serves as an Executive Committee (EXCOM) member of the Global Impact Coalition, a leading international platform dedicated to accelerating sustainable chemistry solutions and fostering collaborative impact across industries. His career within SUEZ reflects a commitment to industrial performance, strategic agility, and global collaboration, making him a recognized voice in the dialogue on global transition and future-ready operations.

Session Overview

Tuesday, 4 November

16:00

Downstream & Chemical Conference Room A 16:00 - 16:40

Future-proofing feedstock strategies: from sourcing advantage to system adaptability

Refineries and petrochemical plants are redefining feedstock strategies to enhance efficiency, sustainability and long-term profitability amid growing regulatory and commercial pressure. With feedstock diversity expanding from traditional naphtha and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to renewable liquids and waste-derived streams, sourcing flexibility is becoming a core lever for competitiveness. The ability to secure advantaged feedstocks is now a key driver of value in commodity markets, providing cost leadership and resilience in a high-pressure environment. Yet feedstock availability, consistency and infrastructure adaptability remain ongoing challenges, requiring investment in adaptable process technologies and operational agility. Catalysts continue to play a vital role in enabling feedstock diversification, especially in processing renewable and lower-quality inputs efficiently. Forward-thinking refineries and petrochemical plants must align their sourcing strategy with infrastructure adaptability, harnessing technological leaps and innovative solutions to unlock both commercial advantage and long-term sustainability.

Attendee insights:

Understand how downstream players are reshaping sourcing models, processing capabilities and risk strategies to unlock value across an increasingly complex feedstock landscape.