Speaker Programme | EIC Connect Energy Brazil

Speaker Programme

We are delighted to welcome the following speakers to our programme, please note that the following agenda is subject to change according to the availability of speakers.

In-Person Event 

Thursday, 02 July 2024 at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Please note that the following agenda is subject to change according to the availability of speakers

08:00 AM - 08:30AM
Registration and Welcome Coffee
08:30AM - 09:00AM

Opening Remarks

Welcome by:

Carlos Quintella
Executive Director - FGV Energia
Clarisse Rocha
Director – EIC South America
Anjoum Noorani
British Consul-General - British Consulate General
Heloisa Borges
Director of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Studies - EPE
09:10AM - 10:40AM

Panel 1- Pre-salt and beyond: an overview of key E&P opportunities by major players

Brazil remains Latin America's hottest E&P market, offering a wealth of opportunities in ambitious field development projects by Petrobras and IOCs in the Santos basin and elsewhere in the country. What is the current pipeline of opportunities and what does the future hold for O&G operators and contractors in the country?

Confirmed Speaker:

Moderator: Godofredo Mendes Vianna
Partner - Kincaid
Alessandro Zunino
Commercial Director LATAM – SBM Offshore
Rodrigo Rocha
Business Development Manager - Modec
Marcia Gusmão
General Manager of Surface Systems Engineering - Petrobras
Renato Araújo
Supply Manager - PRIO
10:40AM - 11:00AM
Networking Break
11:00AM - 12:15PM

Panel 2 - Fueling the Future: Emerging Technologies in Brazil's Energy Transition

Brazil is already a major clean energy player thanks to its considerable renewable energy capacity, but how can the country step up its energy transition efforts? Emerging clean energy segments such as green hydrogen and carbon capture and storage hold great potential for decarbonization. What are the key developers in the two sectors and what are the challenges they face?

Confirmed Speaker:

Moderator: Lucas Ramos
Energy Analyst (Oil&Gas) - Energy Industries Council (EIC)
Hernane Genu
Business Development Manager for Energy Transition - Raízen
Jair Toledo
Renewables Project Manager - Petrobras
Carlos Arentz
Master Consultant - Acelen
12:15PM - 13:30PM
Networking Lunch
13:30PM - 14:50PM

Panel 3 - Deep Dive: Exploring Opportunities in Brazil's Subsea Market

A major subsea player, Brazil boasts manufacturing capabilities able to supply equipment to projects in the country and abroad. What are the current SURF and SPS opportunities and what technologies are being developed in this sector?

Confirmed Speakers:

Moderator: Erik Cunha
Commercial and Marketing Director - OceanPact
Anderson Rapello dos Santos
Subsea Engineering General Manager - Petrobras
Tiago Crespo
Subsea Director - Oceaneering
Luiz Roberto Capellotto
Global Account Director - Baker Hughes
14:50PM - 16:15PM 

Panel 4 - Winds of Change: Brazil's Offshore Wind Market

With 700GW of offshore potential across its vast coastline, Brazil is one of the world's emerging offshore wind players. More than 212GW of offshore wind capacity is under environmental licensing, signaling growing interest not only by global renewable developers but also Petrobras and other oil majors. As the country works on finalising a regulatory framework for the sector, what are developers doing and how is the supply chain gearing up for this massive opportunity?

Confirmed Speaker:

Moderator: Felipe Gonçalves
Research Superintendent - FGV Energia
Ricardo de Luca
Country Director - Corio Generation
Matheus Noronha
Head of Offshore Wind Energy - ABEEólica
Luany Dantas
Country Manager Brazil - OWC Brasil
Rafael Palhares Simoncelli
Business Development Director, Brazil and South America - Ocean Winds
16:15PM - 16:35PM
Networking Break
16:35PM - 18:00PM

Panel 5 - The Bridge to the Energy Transition: The Role of Natural Gas In Brazil

Benefiting from a reduced carbon footprint vis-à-vis other fossil fuels, natural gas is often touted as the "bridge" fuel for energy transition. This certainly resonates in Brazil, where major gas power plants, pipelines and LNG facilities are under development. What are the key opportunities and challenges for natural gas players in Brazil?

Confirmed Speaker:

Moderator: Márcio Leal
Partner - Leal Cotrim Advogados
Glauco Campos
General Manager for Fuel Origination and Commercialization - Eneva
Helder Ferraz
Commercial & Regulatory Director - NTS
Flávia Barros
Commercial Director - Origem Energia
Emmanuel Delfosse
CEO - GNA
18:00PM - 18:30PM 

Closing Remarks

Speaker:

Clarisse Rocha
Director – EIC South America