At a crucial moment for the energy transition and sustainability in Brazil, the law firm Tauil & Chequer Advogados, associated with Mayer Brown, is promoting the event “Post-Low-Carbon Hydrogen Legal Framework Horizons in Brazil” . The meeting brings together experts and leaders from the energy sector to discuss the impacts and opportunities generated by the Low-Carbon Hydrogen Legal Framework, exploring regulatory perspectives and the needs for innovation in research and development in the sector.
Regulation and Implementation of the Hydrogen Legal Framework
The event begins with a panel on the regulation of low-carbon hydrogen, moderated by Olavo Bentes David , advisor to the Presidency of Petrobras. Tiago Macedo , partner at Tauil & Chequer Advogados, opens the panel with an analysis of the regulatory perspectives of the recently approved Hydrogen Law, which establishes fundamental guidelines for the development of the renewable hydrogen market in Brazil.
Next, Rafael Moura , Superintendent of Technology and Environment at the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP), addresses the challenges and opportunities in research, development and innovation (RD&I) that the hydrogen industry faces. Moura highlights the importance of integrated energy hubs to enable the growth of the hydrogen sector, which needs to overcome technological and infrastructure barriers.
Brunno Loback , ANP’s Fuel Processing Superintendent, closes the panel by discussing the regulation of green hydrogen production projects, a crucial element for industrial decarbonization and meeting Brazil’s climate goals. Loback explores the technical and regulatory aspects of Construction Authorization (AC) and Operation Authorization (AO) for green hydrogen projects, emphasizing the need for a robust approach for Brazil to become competitive in renewable hydrogen production.
Challenges and International Experiences in Project Structuring
The second panel, moderated by Débora Yanasse , partner at Tauil & Chequer Advogados, examines the challenges in structuring hydrogen projects and their derivatives. Carlos Marçal , Market Intelligence Manager for Energy Transition at Petrobras, shares the company’s vision for developing the new renewable hydrogen market, highlighting Petrobras’ strategic role in leading pilot projects and strengthening the hydrogen value chain in the country. Petrobras’ experience in exploring new energy markets highlights the importance of public-private partnerships and investment in innovation to drive growth in this sector.
Gabriel Salinas , partner at Mayer Brown, closed the panel with an analysis of best practices and lessons learned from international hydrogen projects. Salinas emphasized that Brazil can benefit from global expertise, applying methodologies already tested in other countries to optimize the implementation of local projects and ensure competitiveness in the global market. He reinforced the importance of integrating public policies, private investment and international knowledge exchange to enable Brazil's energy transition.
Full Schedule:
8:30 to 9:00 - Welcome Coffee
Introduction: Alexandre R. Chequer | Partner at Tauil & Chequer Advogados associated with Mayer Brown | Post-Legal Framework Horizons for Low Carbon Hydrogen in Brazil
Panel 1
9:00 to 10:15 – Regulation of the Low-Carbon Hydrogen Legal Framework | Moderator: Olavo Bentes David | Advisor to the Presidency of Petrobras and member of the Board of Directors of Braskem
General Regulatory Perspectives of the Hydrogen Law | Speaker: Tiago Macedo | Partner at Tauil & Chequer Advogados associated with Mayer Brown
R&D&I in the Implementation of the Hydrogen Industry and Integrated Energy Hubs: Challenges and Opportunities | Speaker: Rafael Moura | Superintendent of Technology and Environment at ANP
ANP Regulation for AC and AO of Green Hydrogen Production Projects | Speaker: Brunno Loback | Superintendent of the ANP Fuel Processing Superintendence
10:15 to 10:30 | Coffee break
Panel 2
10:30 to 11:45 - Challenges in Structuring Hydrogen and Hydrogen-Based Projects | Moderator: Débora Yanasse | Partner at Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
Petrobras' Role in the Development of the New Renewable Hydrogen Market | Speaker: Carlos Marçal | Market Intelligence Manager for Energy Transition at Petrobras
The International Experience: Lessons Learned and Good Practices | Speaker: Gabriel Salinas | Partner Mayer Brown
11:45-12:00 - Q&A and Closing
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