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Xavier Ribera

Head of Communications, Government Affairs and Sustainability | BASF Tarragona, Spain

Biography

Graduated in Information Sciences, with executive training in communication, sustainability, and business management. He is a specialist in corporate communication, institutional relations, and sustainability, with extensive experience in the industrial and chemical sectors. He is currently Director of Communications, Government Affairs and Sustainability at BASF in Spain and Portugal, and actively participates in sector organizations such as FEIQUE and AEQT.

Sessions

11:00h

Conference | Innovation Hub

Decarbonize to Compete: Data and Success Stories in the Chemical Industry

Albert Ballbé i Ortí Departament d’Empresa i Treball - ACCIÓ DGI Delegate for the Industrial Decarbonization Area Moderator

Álvaro Reyes Carmona Promotor tecnológico de la Unidad de Tecnologías Químicas Technology Promoter of the Chemical Technologies Unit Speaker

Héctor Carbonell Carburos Metálicos SA (Grupo Air Products) Southern Europe Director for Onsite and Energy Transition Speaker

Jordi Pujol GasN2 Chief R+D+i Officer Speaker

Xavier Ribera BASF Head of Communications, Government Affairs and Sustainability Speaker

#decarbonisation, #funding, #hydrogen

2026-06-02 11:00 2026-06-02 12:00 Europe/Madrid Decarbonize to Compete: Data and Success Stories in the Chemical Industry Industrial decarbonization is becoming a key driver of competitiveness for the chemical industry. In this roundtable, representatives from industry and the public sector will share experiences and discuss how to address this challenge, combining strategic vision with execution. Based on up-to-date data and real cases in Catalonia and Europe, solutions such as renewable hydrogen, process electrification, and CO₂ capture will be explored. Key barriers—energy costs, infrastructure, and regulation—will also be addressed, along with related opportunities such as access to European funding and the creation of new markets. A space for dialogue to identify concrete levers to accelerate the transition without compromising competitiveness. Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció

Tue 2 11:00h - 12:00h Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció Public access

12:15h

Roundtable | Industry Showcase

The Path to Net Zero: Practical Industrial Decarbonisation Case Studies

Agustí Arnau Tuneu La Farga Industrial Development Engineering Manager Speaker

Albert Salas Grífols Director Global Energy and Environment Speaker

Joaquim Daura Schneider Electric /CEEC Vice President of CEEC and Active Energy Management - Director at Schneder Electric Moderator

Pau Vila LC Paper CEO Speaker

Xavier Ribera BASF Head of Communications, Government Affairs and Sustainability Speaker

#decarbonisation, #energyefficiency, #energytransition, #industrialelectrification

2026-06-02 12:15 2026-06-02 13:15 Europe/Madrid The Path to Net Zero: Practical Industrial Decarbonisation Case Studies How can energy-intensive industries adapt to new global climate requirements? This roundtable focuses on the viability and practical application of decarbonisation in the industrial sector, featuring strategic insights from leading companies (LC Paper, BASF, Grífols, La Farga, Schneider Electric) sharing their roadmaps. Key topics include corporate carbon footprint reduction, environmental management, process electrification, and the role of digitalisation as an energy enabler. Industry Showcase

Tue 2 12:15h - 13:15h Industry Showcase Registration for the activity during Expoquimia accreditation

11:30h

Conference | Smart Chemistry

Artificial intelligence and production plants

Javier Cortina Fernández BASF Artificial Intelligence Engineer Speaker

Juan Antonio Buero BASF AI for Commerce Lead Speaker

Xavier Ribera BASF Head of Communications, Government Affairs and Sustainability Speaker

2026-06-04 11:30 2026-06-04 12:00 Europe/Madrid Artificial intelligence and production plants

For BASF, digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) offer great opportunities to transform our operations and become more efficient. The Plant GTP project will be presented, a pioneering initiative designed in Spain that integrates AI to facilitate the operation of BASF plants worldwide.

Smart Chemistry

Thu 4 11:30h - 12:00h Smart Chemistry Public access

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Xavier Ribera

Biography

Sessions

Decarbonize to Compete: Data and Success Stories in the Chemical Industry

The Path to Net Zero: Practical Industrial Decarbonisation Case Studies

Artificial intelligence and production plants

#EXPOQUIMIA2026

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