- 13:40 - 14:10, May 1, 2025
- Galveston, Texas
Overview
As global demand for synthetic graphite accelerates—driven by EVs, EAF steel, and large-scale renewable energy storage—the U.S. and Europe face a significant supply-demand gap. This session explores how refiners can capitalize on this trend by upgrading delayed coking units to produce needle coke, a key synthetic graphite precursor.
Join Vishal Suri (Evalueserve) and Keith Magdoza (Chevron Lummus Global) as they outline the key technical and economic drivers for this transformation, including:
- Capital equipment and feedstock modifications
- Typical CAPEX and expected profit uplift
- Ideal plant conditions for successful revamp
- IRR potential of 30%–35%
- Commercial and environmental considerations
Speakers
Vishal Suri
Vice President and Client Director, Evalueserve
Keith Magdoza
Delayed Coking Process Engineer, Chevron Lummus Global
Refiners with the right complexity and strategy could tap into a high-growth, high-return opportunity—while aligning with decarbonization goals.
