Shell sets up integrated structure for energy business in Brazil

Shell Brasil, a multinational oil company, announced on Monday (5) that it will have a new structure to commercialize and generate electricity. According to the multinational, which has been targeting the renewable sources sector in Brazil, the measure aims to create an integrated model in electricity in the country.

According to the company, the new structure is already in operation. It will be responsible for serving the generation and storage of renewable energy and natural gas, in addition to marketing and optimizing sales to end consumers of integrated energy solutions under the Shell brand.

Regarding investments in solar energy, the Shell has already requested a grant for the installation of photovoltaic solar plants in Minas Gerais. André Araújo, president of Shell Brazil, stated that the energy transition is bringing significant changes to consumers’ needs.

“We need to be in tune with this evolution, in line with the trends of increasing electrification and decarbonization of the economy. This integrated model gives our customers in the country access to the diversity of products and services, the scale and presence that Shell has in the global energy market”, he highlighted.

Also according to Shell, the model will be led by the director of New Energies at Shell Brasil, Guilherme Perdigão. In addition to him, Gabriela Oliveira remains responsible for the development of renewable projects, while Carolina Bunting leads the sales and origination team, and Michael Mohring is in charge of the tranding desk.

The company should be the first in the country to use pre-salt natural gas, as it already has a plant under construction. In the country, Shell is also developing a thermoelectric plant in Macaé (RJ), in partnership with Pátria Investimentos and Mitsubishi Power System.