Brazil Biofuels Seminar: Overview of a booming market

The world is rapidly demanding a more balanced energy system that delivers stable, affordable and low carbon energy. Corporations across the globe are investing significant sums of capital to develop new technologies creating the space for a steady pace toward the energy transition. Brazil's pioneering efforts in biofuel production and its commitment to sustainable development has strongly contributed to our global decarbonization goals towards a greener, more sustainable future for generations to come.

This  Biofuels Seminar will provide valuable insights into the biofuels’ strategic role as one of the pillars to decarbonise the world. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with the Brazilian government, policymakers, relevant global industry players, the financing sector and key experts. Whether you are looking to expand your network, stay one step ahead of the market developments, or participate into the energy transition this seminar is a must-attend for professionals across the renewables sector.

Programme:

13:00 – 13:30 – Registration and Welcome Coffee

13:30 – 13:40 – Opening Remarks by Vera Innes, Chair, Brazilian Chamber of Commerce

13:40 – 14:10 –  Panel I: Brazilian government ambitions for the Biofuels sector

•    Marlon Arraes, Director, Biofuels Department, Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME)
•    Fernando Moura, Director, National Agency for Petroleum and Biofuels (ANP)
•    Flavia Marcilio, Partner, Head of Environmental and Agribusiness Practices, KLA Law (Moderator)

14:10 – 14:50 – Panel II: Investor’s view: Landscape, portfolio & growth 

•    Nigel Dunn, Senior Vice President Biofuels Growth, bp
•    Paulo Macedo, Global Director International Relations & Advocacy, Raizen
•    Carla Ferreira, Vice-Chair, Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (Moderator)

14:50 – 15:10 – Coffee Break

15:10 – 15:50 -  Panel III: Financing the Biofuels sector: Challenges & Opportunities

•    Luciana Costa, Director of Infrastructure, Energy Transition and Climate Change, BNDES
•    Elizabeth Springer, Director EMEA Clean Energy Transition, Corporate Banking, Citibank 
•    Troy Edwards, Partner, Energy and Infrastructure Sector Lead, Allen & Overy Shearman
•    Zaira Dupont, Equity and Infrastructure Finance Manager, bp (Moderator)

15:50 - Closing Remarks by Daniella Carneiro, Chair, Energy & Decarbonisation Committee, Brazilian Chamber of Commerce

16:00 – End of event