Specialists and authorities debate the future of Brazil's energy matrix at event

FGV Energia is hosting the 12th Seminar on Brazilian Energy Matrix and Security on May 29. The event, to be held at the Fundação Getulio Vargas Cultural Center in Rio de Janeiro, establishes itself as one of the main forums for discussion on the energy sector in the country, promoting a qualified debate on Brazilian energy matrix and security. With over 165 authorities involved throughout its editions and the support of more than 40 national and international companies, the seminar stands out for promoting strategic reflections on energy transition, innovation, sustainability, and the challenges of energy security in a scenario of global transformation, having already gathered more than 3,300 participants. 

The program will address relevant topics such as: Energy Transition and Brazil's Leadership; Energy Security and Reserve Replacement; Natural Gas and Decarbonization; Renewable Sources; Climatic Events and Network Resilience; Generative Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Energy Production, Management, and Consumption; Nuclear Energy and Brazilian Energy Planning. 

The seminar will involve the following government authorities, leaders of major energy companies in the country, and experts: Magda Chambriard, president of Petrobras; Decio Oddone, CEO of Brava Energia; Olivier Bahabanian, Country Chair and General Director, TotalEnergies in Brazil; Roberto Ardenghy, president/CEO of IBP; Angélica Garcia Laureano, president of TBG; Leonardo Almeida, director of Energy Google Cloud Brazil; Claudio Makarovsky, professor and consultant; Agnes da Costa, director of Regulation and Electric Sector at ANEEL; Ângela Livino, former director of EPE and energy consultant at OLADE; Maurício Tolmasquim, executive director of Energy Transition and Sustainability at Petrobras; Thiago Barral, national secretary of Energy Transition and Planning at the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME); Thiago Prado, president of EPE; Felipe Gonçalves, superintendent of FGV Energia; Carlos Quintella, executive director of FGV Energia; Gustavo De Marchi, vice president of the Electricity Commission of the OAB; and Márcio Couto, superintendent of FGV Energia. 

FGV Energia 

FGV Energia has a consistent track record in providing knowledge to the energy and climate sector, being part of an institution ranked as the 3rd most important think tank in the world and the most influential in Latin America, according to the Global Go To Think Tank Index Report. This includes conducting seminars, participating in public consultations, engaging with stakeholders, consulting for governmental and private entities, and offering face-to-face and online courses. 

In-person event with limited spots 

12th Seminar on Brazilian Energy Matrix and Security 

Date: May 29, 2025 

Time: 9:00 AM (registration starts at 8:30 AM) to 6:00 PM 

Location: FGV Cultural Center – Praia de Botafogo, 186, Botafogo – Rio de Janeiro/RJ 

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