Tricon Energy’s Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Torras Named 2027 Petrochemical Heritage Award Honoree

The Science History Institute is pleased to announce that Ignacio “Nacho” Torras, founder, president, and CEO of Tricon Energy, will receive the 2027 Petrochemical Heritage Award. The prestigious award will be presented on March 20, 2027, in San Antonio, Texas, at the International Petrochemical Conference held by American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM).

“We are delighted to honor ‘Nacho’ Torras,” said Institute president and CEO David Cole. “His service, leadership, and commitment to sustainability in the petrochemical sector make him the ideal recipient of the Petro Award.”

Presented annually by the Science History Institute in partnership with the Founders Club and AFPM, the Petrochemical Heritage Award recognizes an individual’s outstanding contributions to the petrochemical community. This premier award encourages emulation, inspires achievement, and promotes public understanding of modern science, industries, and economies.

About Ignacio Torras

Ignacio “Nacho” Torras is the founder, president, and CEO of Tricon Energy, a global leader in the trade and distribution of chemicals and plastics. Since founding the company in 1996, Tricon has become an industry leader with close to $19 billion in revenue as of 2026, having been ranked first among Houston’s Top Private Companies and 35th on Forbes’ 2024 Top Private Companies in America by revenue. The company has achieved this leadership around a reputation for excellence in logistics, risk management, finance, market intelligence, distribution, technical support, and sustainability, serving customers across the global supply chain.

Beyond Tricon, Torras is an active entrepreneur and philanthropist, with ventures spanning the culinary, arts, and education sectors. He is the owner of several Houston restaurants, including Michelin-starred BCN. He has also served on the boards of the Houston Grand Opera, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, and St. Thomas University, among other organizations.

In 2022, he and his wife Isabel founded the Torras Foundation, which operates exclusively for charitable purposes. Among other projects, the Torras Foundation created the Genuine Cup, which aims to use the social power of soccer to elevate the visibility for the needs and opportunities of inclusivity and independence for the neurodiverse community, as well as Genuine Connect, which aims to create a lasting impact for this community through advocacy and employability. In the fall of 2026, the Foundation also opened a full Spanish immersion preschool, SEMILLAS, with capacity for 200 students.

In 2023, Torras received the Sophia Award for Excellence by Her Majesty Queen Sophia of Spain. Originally from Barcelona, “Nacho” Torras has been married to his wife Isabel since 1988, has four children, and six grandchildren.