• CERAWEEK 2025 | March 10-14, 2025
  • CERAWEEK
  • March 10 - 14, 2025

Kurt Barrow

S&P Global Commodity Insights

Head of Oil Markets, Midstream & Downstream Research

Responsible for research and forecasts of crude oil, NGLs, refined products, petrochemical feedstocks and emerging lower-carbon fuels.  He also has responsible for joint mobility research with S&P Mobility.  Kurt oversees a global team of experts providing data and analysis on market fundamentals, energy policy, and industry trends.  Kurt writes on a range of topics and supports executive and corporate boards with views on downstream markets, strategy and navigating the energy transition.

Sessions With Kurt Barrow

Monday, 18 March

  • 11:30am - 12:10pm (CST) / 18/mar/2024 04:30 pm - 18/mar/2024 05:10 pm

    Voices of Innovation: Cesar Norton

    Hear Kurt Barrow, Head of Oil Markets, Midstream and Downstream Research interview Cesar Norton, the CEO of HIF Global, an exciting company developing e-Fuels. What exactly are e-fuels and how is this fuel helping to transform transportation mobility?  

  • 03:45pm - 04:25pm (CST) / 18/mar/2024 08:45 pm - 18/mar/2024 09:25 pm

    Innovating the Energy Mix for Mobility
    Strategy and Business Models

    For over a century, the modern economy has been made possible by a global fossil fuel system that has delivered low-cost, scalable energy. Now after optimizing transportation fuels, engines and infrastructure, monumental changes are needed to power our future cars, trucks and airplanes while producing significantly less emissions. Batteries, biofuels and e-fuels are among the technologies competing for a share of the future mobility market, most of which will rely on incentives to gain scale. What technologies will dominate this new landscape? Will different fuels be used in different applications and regions? How are choices made by consumers and automakers influencing technology adoption and strategic options for fuel suppliers?  

Wednesday, 20 March

  • 03:20pm - 04:00pm (CST) / 20/mar/2024 08:20 pm - 20/mar/2024 09:00 pm

    Decarbonizing Downstream & Chemicals: Choices and strategies
    Downstream/Midstream/Chemicals

    Companies have embarked on the monumental task of decarbonizing downstream fuels and chemicals businesses. Multiple pathways and technologies provide potential options, but many require more effort to demonstrate commercial viability. Still, a great deal of activity is underway around the globe to retrofit or build new capacity that produces more sustainable products with a lower emissions footprint. Which technologies are ready for deployment today? How are these strategies progressing and how might the industry further innovate? Do the strategies adequately meet the needs of stakeholders

  • 04:30pm - 05:00pm (CST) / 20/mar/2024 09:30 pm - 20/mar/2024 10:00 pm

    Demanding Change: The integral role of behavior in effective climate policy
    Climate & Sustainability

    Most policy action is focused on the supply side of the energy mix to address climate change. How important is consumer behavior and the demand side of the energy equation in shaping effective climate solutions? How can individual and collective actions influence the success of climate initiatives? From consumer choices to corporate practices, delve into behavioral insights that drive sustainable change. Learn how policy frameworks can incentivize eco-friendly behaviors and foster a culture of environmental stewardship. We will also discuss the growth in data analytics and AI in driving consumer behavior across various industries. Engage with experts to understand the challenges and opportunities in promoting climate-conscious actions.