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*Energy in Brazil: Achievements, Challenges, Policies, Opportunities*
/Mr. José Antunes, Co-Founder and COO, Engevix Corporation/
October 27th, @ 6:30-8:00pm, Refreshments at 6:00pm
Wong Auditorium, Tang Center (E51-115) - MIT
Open to the public
In terms of energy, Brazil is a study of contrasts. It boasts the
world's most successful biofuels program - developed with strong gov't
support but now largely unsubsidized - and the majority of its
electricity needs are met with renewable hydroelectric power. The
country is nonetheless the world's 4th largest GHG emitter due largely
to continued deforestation of the Amazon biome. Mr. Antunes will
present an overview of the Brazilian energy landscape, drawing from a 40
year career in the sector. He will highlight expectations and
opportunities in bioelectricity (from sugarcane bagasse), small scale
hydroelectric power, and the challenges of solar. The strong impact of
federal policy and the current drive to incorporate sustainability
concerns will round out the talk, followed by Q&A.
Engevix is one of Brazil's leading consulting engineering firms, with
annual revenues over $800M and annual revenue growth of 25%
(
www.engevix.com.br/ <http://www.engevix.com.br/>). It is especially
active in oil & gas and electricity generation and transmission. Its
subsidiary Desenvix is a leading investor in the renewable energy space
with over US$ 250M invested (500 MW capacity by 2010). In addition to
his executive role, Mr. Antunes is one of 3 controlling shareholders.
/Hosted by Prof. Richard Locke, Deputy Dean, Sloan School of Management/*.*
This talk is co-sponsored by the MIT Energy Club and Sloan Fellows 2010