Wells P&A Technical Advisor at Petrobras

Marcelo Matos holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a MSc degree in Decommissioning from the University of Aberdeen. He joined Petrobras in 2008 as Equipment Engineer and became a specialist in Petroleum Engineering in 2011. With a background as company man supervising offshore operations and as P&A Design Engineer, he is currently P&A Advisor for Offshore Wells at Petrobras’ corporate division and was responsible for coordinating the latest review of the Brazilian Industry Well Abandonment Guidelines.

Decommissioning Coordinator at ANP

With a background in Mechanical Technology and a degree in Electrical Engineering, he has been with the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) since 2005. His expertise spans production measurement, operational safety, and well integrity. Currently, he serves as the Decommissioning Coordinator for E&P facilities.

BRZ Trade & Custom Compliance Lead at SLB

With 20 years of experience working with Special Regimes for import in Brazil and the last 8 years dedicated to Customs Compliance, Bianca brings extensive expertise in regulatory and trade compliance within the oil and gas industry.

She is a Member Consult of CDAD – Customs Law Commission at OAB/RJ and Coordinator in the Customs Committee at Abespetro (Brazilian Association of Petroleum Goods and Services Companies). In her role as Customs Compliance Lead at SLB, Bianca works closely with complex regulatory frameworks that support operations and logistics across the energy sector.

As part of the TECHNICAL COMMITTEE, Bianca contributes her expertise to support the technical development of the symposium and strengthen discussions on regulatory and operational aspects relevant to decommissioning projects.

Adjunct Professor at the Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)

Newton Narciso Pereira is an Adjunct Professor at the Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), working at the Industrial Metallurgical Engineering School of Volta Redonda (EEIMVR). He is affiliated with the Center for Studies in Sustainable Systems (CESS/UFF) at UFF.

He coordinates the project “Lean Thinking Method for Platform Cleaning and Decommissioning,” in partnership with Petrobras/CENPES.

He is a recipient of the CNPq Productivity Fellowship in Technological Development and Innovative Extension, Level 2, for the 2025–2029 period. He was also recognized as a “Young Scientist of Our State” by the Research Support Foundation of the State of Rio de Janeiro (FAPERJ) from 2022 to 2025.

Integration and Compliance Coordinator at Petrobras

Rebeca de Souza holds a Law degree from the Catholic University of Petrópolis, a Master’s degree in City Law from the State University of Rio de Janeiro, and a postgraduate degree in Business Law from IBMEC. She has been working at Petrobras since 2008, where she has specialized in Environmental Law and Occupational Health and Safety. Since 2024, she has been serving as Integration and Compliance Coordinator in the Strategic Support for Decommissioning Projects Department at Petrobras.

Sr Completions Engineer at TotalEnergies

Raphael is a Senior Completions Engineer with more than 13 years experience in the Oil & Gas industry, dedicating the first years of his carreer as Cementing and Production Enhancement Field Engineer, both onshore and offshore. Later, Raphael occupied roles of operational management, sales and commercial activities, as well as research and development.

Abandonment Consultant, focusing on specialized well project engineering at Petrobras

David Morais Patoleia Junior holds a B.S. in Telecommunications Engineering from Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) and completed his postgraduate studies in Petroleum Engineering in 2014. He began his career in the well completion sector before transitioning into the operations of maintenance and abandonment interventions. With a solid background in offshore operations, he currently serves as an Abandonment Consultant, focusing on specialized well project engineering.

Account Manager for Well Services at Archer Brazil

Petroleum Engineer from Universidad del Zulia, with an MBA from Universidad Blas Pascal and Universitat Central de Catalunya, and a MicroMaster in Supply Chain Management from MITx. Kendry is Account Manager for Well Services at Archer Brazil, with more than 10 years of international experience in well intervention, offshore operations, and operations management. At Archer, he has become increasingly involved in P&A activities, supporting technology development for optimized abandonment operations. He also serves as Deputy of the VP of Technical Committees Office at SPE Brazil, and is a proud father of a baby boy, passionate about learning, mentoring, and developing future energy professionals.

Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UFRJ

Prof. Dr. A. C. Nóbrega is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte. She earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from UFRN in 2008 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at INSA Toulouse, France, in 2016. Professor Nóbrega specializes in advanced, sustainable cementitious materials for oil-well cementing and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage applications, including under HPHT conditions. Her research also investigates binder durability and the corrosion of the cement–metal interface under aggressive conditions. She leads research at the Cement Laboratory within the Technology Center in Oil Well Cementing of UFRN.

UK RP Sales at SLB

Daniel Steen Haase Sørensen is a Chemical Engineering graduate from the Technical University of Denmark with extensive experience in wireline, intervention, and abandonment operations across Europe, North Africa, and Russia. He has held technical and project roles supporting major operators and leading intervention planning and execution. Since 2021, Daniel has focused on customer-facing work in the UK P&A and intervention sector, leveraging his background in advanced intervention technologies to improve efficiency and operational outcomes.

Subsurface Coordinator & Front-End Lead for D&R Brazil at Shell

He is an experienced integrator professional in the oil industry, with a robust background in wells maturation and operations. Over the past 17 years, he has played different roles in the industry, transitioning from Deep Water to Unconventional, and from Exploration and Development to D&R. He is driven to achieve high performance levels and consistently seeks opportunities to enhance his skills. His strength lies in seamlessly working across multidisciplinary technical and non-technical areas, focusing on value creation through safety and operational excellence.

Technology Business Development VP at Archer WellServices

Fernando Zapata-Bermudez is the Technology Business Development VP at Archer WellServices in Stavanger, Norway. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and an MBA from IESEG School in Paris. With 25 years of experience in well interventions and well integrity, his research papers focuses on ultrasonic and electromagnetics for well cementing, corrosion, and permanent well P&A

Technical Sales Manager at OneSubsea

Phillip holds a bachelors of chemical engineering and joined SLB first in 2003 in research & development of drilling fluids, then began his career in well interventionfrom 2005 with SLB’s coiled tubing division, and for the past 10 years has worked in OneSubsea global technical sales for well access systems.

Tech Advisor at Petrobras

Graduated in Civil Engineering, specialized in Petroleum Engineering, and holds a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He joined Petrobras in 2010 with background as a completion design engineer and currently working with innovative solutions for P&A and WO at Petrobras’ R&D center.

Strategic Support Manager for Decommissioning at Petrobras

Edson Valverde holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from São Paulo State University (Unesp). He began his career at Petrobras in 2011, focusing on topside facilities engineering. In 2016, he transitioned to the decommissioning department, dedicating his expertise to offshore production platforms. Over the years, Edson has held several management positions related to decommissioning and currently serves as the Strategic Support Manager for Decommissioning, a role he has embraced since 2024. He is also Chair of the IBP Decommissioning Committee and Petrobras’ representative at the IOGP Decommissioning Committee. Edson is passionate about integrating sustainability into decommissioning projects and driving positive change in this area. He is married to Suzane and is a proud father to Mariana and Julia.

Business Development Manager at Claxton Engineering

With a diversified career of over 30 years in Oil & Gas, Carlo works for Claxton and was previously with Weatherford and Modex Energy (OEG). He specializes in fixed structures decommissioning, including wells, subsea, regulatory, logistics, dismantling and recycling. He holds an Executive MBA from Coppead and is fluent in five languages. Outside of work, he dedicates time to community projects and classical music, and recharges through biking, singing, arts, literature and moments at home with family and friends.

Technical-Strategic Integration Coordinator for Decommissioning at Petrobras

Felipe Araujo is a Production Engineer with an MBA in Project Management. He has been working at Petrobras since 2012, where he has held roles in Well Operations, economic evaluation of assets, and, since 2021, in Decommissioning Projects. Currently, he serves as the Coordinator of Technical-Strategic Integration for Decommissioning, leading the formulation of strategic and corporate guidelines regarding technical and operational aspects, as well as divestments and revitalizations. He coordinates processes for the dissemination of best practices, introduction of new technologies, and capture of improvement opportunities, in interface with the market and partnerships.

Technical Advisor at Halliburton

Joined the company in 2003, initially in Coil Tubing operations, later building a career in Pipeline Pre-commissioning services in Angola and the UK.
In Brazil, worked as Project Manager and Project Engineer on key deepwater projects in the country, responsible for customized solutions, job design, and equipment preparation for decommissioning services

Safety and Risk Director at EnvironPact

He holds a PhD in Engineering and an MSc from the Lloyd’s Register Foundation Centre for Safety and Reliability Engineering (University of Aberdeen, UK), with a background in Petroleum and Environmental Engineering from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

With nearly 20 years of experience, he has developed and implemented risk-based safety strategies across the full asset lifecycle, from engineering design to operations and decommissioning. His expertise spans environmental studies and management, process safety, integrity management, emergency preparedness, and both qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodologies.

He currently serves as Director at EnvironPact, where he leads multidisciplinary teams delivering risk and safety consulting and applied research. He also acts as HSE and Risk Management Director at OceanPact Serviços Marítimos, contributing to the safe and efficient execution of offshore decommissioning projects.

Innovation and New Business Manager at Foresea

Joao is a Mechanical Engineer (UFSC) with an MBA in Business Management (FGV). He began his career in oilfield operations, maintaining drilling and production equipment, before moving into leadership roles in contract management, sales, business development, and innovation at global companies such as Transocean, GE, Schlumberger, Helix, 4Subsea, and Repsol Sinopec. He now leads Innovation & New Business at Foresea, driving technology and creativity to shape the future of drilling. A proud father of Pedro (12) and Lucas (8), João is motivated by the belief that innovation is key to building a better world for the next generation.

Project Management Product Line Sales Manager – Brazil at Halliburton

Camilo Iglesias is a petroleum engineer with more than 15 years of experience in well construction, formation evaluation, and integrated projects across different regions. He began his career at Halliburton in 2007, in Colombia, and currently serves as Sales Manager for the Project Management (PSL) product line in Brazil, leading commercial strategies and the development of multidisciplinary solutions for the oil and gas sector.
His professional background combines a strong technical foundation—covering drilling, petrophysics, and reservoir characterization—with executive education in business, finance, and project management from institutions such as Harvard, George Washington University, and UFRJ.
An active member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) since 2004, Camilo is recognized for promoting operational integration, innovation, and sustainability in projects that connect technology with value creation in the energy sector.

Maintenance and Abandonment Services Manager – Well Services at Petrobras

Holds a B.S. in engeneering (civil) from Federal University of Paraná and postgraduade in Petroleum Engineering from Federal University of Bahia and Petrobras University. Mr. Kamitani joined Petrobras in 2005 and worked 10 years as company man and well design engineer at the Campos Basin oilfield area. After this period ,he managed the workover and P&A interventions at Campos Basin. Since 2019, he has been in charge of well services operations for workover and P&A at Petrobras offshore wells.

Senior Supply Chain Manager at Shell

Luis Gustavo Storino is a senior Supply Chain leader with over 25 years’ experience in the global Oil & Gas sector, specializing in large-scale upstream and deepwater projects in Brazil and the USA. He has a proven track record in strategic sourcing, high-value negotiations, dispute resolution and contract management, consistently delivering value, managing risk, and enabling successful project execution.

Operations Director at Helix Energy Solutions Group

Sam is Operations Director for Helix do Brasil, managing their purpose built well intervention units. Sam also leads the project team responsible for engineering, planning and executing integrated well decommissioning campaigns in Brazil for the Subsea Services Alliance. He has 15 years of international experience in well intervention, with roles in engineering, capital build projects and operations management. Sam holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Heriot-Watt University and an MBA from Imperial College London, in the UK.

Early Engagement Leader Americas (OFSE HQ) at Baker Hughes

Tatiane is a Business Development, Sales, and Contract Manager with more than 20 years of industry experience. Recognized for her strong customer focus and early-stage engagement, she has supported clients in building feasible, integrated business models across well construction and P&A scopes. Her current focus is on knowledge transfer to help make fully integrated decommissioning a practical reality in Brazil.

Manager at Petrobras

Guiller Ecar Lacerda is a Production Engineer, Lawyer, and Reliability Consultant with postgraduate degrees in Public Law and Business Management. A Sector Manager at Petrobras with a long career in the Campos Basin, he leads the maintenance and decommissioning of topside equipment across 12 platforms. Specialist in maintenance planning and spare parts management, he combines innovation and efficiency in offshore decommissioning, optimizing resources and ensuring operational continuity in complex asset retirement management projects.

Group Decommissioning Manager at SBM Offshore

Accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in the Oil & Gas and manufacturing industries. Effective skills proved by understanding client needs and delivering safe, reliable and cost effective operations as well as lifecycle projects. Demonstrated leadership ability in forging corporate vision, developing high performance multicultural teams and executing strategic programs. A process driven, fiscally conservative and ethical manager focused on maximizing resources.

Sustainable Asset Disposal Manager at Petrobras

Bruno Geneseli holds a degree in Environmental Control from UNICAMP, an MBA in Contractual Management of Goods and Services, and an MBA in Strategic Cost Management. He has worked in Petrobras’ Supply Chain area since 2006 and currently serves as Manager of Sustainable Asset Disposal. Since 2021, he has been directly involved in vessel recycling initiatives, focusing on floating production units. In the last two years, his role has expanded to the management and supervision of FPSO recycling projects, with a strategic emphasis on contractual governance, safety performance, and transparency throughout the entire recycling cycle.

Executive Manager at Altera

Ivan Rongel has 20 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry. He holds a degree in Naval Engineering from UFRJ and a postgraduate degree in Oil & Gas and Energy Transition from FGV. He has led strategic offshore projects with strong multidisciplinary coordination across Operations, EPCI and Engineering phases. More recently, he has focused on brownfield projects, including life extension and decommissioning activities, driving value, risk reduction and safe end-of-life solutions for offshore assets. He is currently acting as Executive Manager for Altera in Brazil.

Executive Manager at Altera

Ivan Rongel has 20 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry. He holds a degree in Naval Engineering from UFRJ and a postgraduate degree in Oil & Gas and Energy Transition from FGV. He has led strategic offshore projects with strong multidisciplinary coordination across Operations, EPCI and Engineering phases. More recently, he has focused on brownfield projects, including life extension and decommissioning activities, driving value, risk reduction and safe end-of-life solutions for offshore assets. He is currently acting as Executive Manager for Altera in Brazil.

Senior Maintenance and Integrity Engineer at Shell

Mechanical engineer, postgraduate in offshore systems from UFRJ, 18 years of experience in the oil and gas market performing work in the area of ​​equipment manufacturing, maintenance & reliability, EPCI and decommissioning.

Subsea Equipment Engineer at Petrobras

Eduardo Nicolosi is a mechanical engineer with a master’s degree in manufacturing engineering. He has been working in PETROBRAS’s subsea engineering sector since 2007, where he has been involved in more than a dozen projects related to the decommissioning of subsea pipelines, umbilicals, and manifolds. He is currently responsible for the training and knowledge management program for offshore decommissioning projects at PETROBRAS.

Regional Segment Director LATAM – Subsea (SSPS OFSE) at Baker Hughes

With extensive experience in the subsea segment across Latin America, Priscila has built a strong track record leading high-performance teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering integrated subsea solutions in complex offshore environments. Her strategic vision and technical expertise will play a key role in fostering high-level discussions on the future of subsea activities within the decommissioning landscape.

Subsea Decomissioning Project Manager at Petrobras

Amanda is a Subsea Decommissioning Project Manager at Petrobras, responsible for projects in Espírito Santo, Santos, Búzios, Libra, and PDIDs in the Campos Basin. She is an Electrical Engineer with a PMP certification and a MBA in Project Management and Business Management. With over 13 years of experience in the Oil and Gas sector, Amanda is an expert in project implementation, enterprise management and contract execution. She currently manages a Portfolio of 27 subsea decommissioning projects and the subsea scope in 28 well abandonments, totaling $3,8 billion dollars.

Senior Decommissioning Subsea Engineer at Trident Energy

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from UFF and an MBA in Project Management and Leadership from PUCRS. Started my career in 2014 at Subsea7, focusing on subsea installations and later leading operations on a PLSV vessel. In 2024, transitioned from the service sector to Trident Energy. Currently working on the decommissioning of flexible pipelines and equipment, overseeing the entire project lifecycle—from procurement and mobilization to the start of offshore operations in early 2026.

Senior Sales Manager at Baker Hughes

Luiz Felipe Bretas Rozo is a Senior Sales and Business Development professional at Baker Hughes, with a strong focus on offshore decommissioning markets. He works on commercial strategy, bid development, and partner engagement for complex late‑life and decommissioning programs. With deep exposure to subsea and offshore operations, Luiz Felipe bridges market needs with value‑driven solutions, supporting safe, efficient, and economically viable decommissioning strategies.

Founder – GION Digital

Jorge Luis Seleme Mariano is a senior executive with over 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas, industrial technology, and digital transformation. Co-Founder and former Chief Operating & Growth Officer, and former VP of U.S. Operations & Market Expansion at Vidya Technology, with a background in digital twin, asset integrity, industrial analytics, and AI applications for asset integrity and decision support. Author of more than 13 technical publications presented at international industry conferences focused on digital transformation and applied technology in complex industrial environments.

CEO at Brava Energia

Graduated in Mechanical Engineering and holding a postgraduate degree in Business Management for Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy, he has 41 years of experience in the energy industry, including 35 years with Petrobras. Throughout his career, he also served at the Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro and held the position of Vice President of Investments at Braskem.

He has built a distinguished career leading strategic projects in Brazil and abroad, with prominent roles within Petrobras’ Executive of Exploration & Production and Production Development. As Executive Manager for Deepwater Operations, he was responsible for the operational management of the Campos and Espírito Santo Basins.

In the Production Development area, he led major transformation programs across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and pre-operations, being responsible for the delivery of several production units, as well as the expansion of refining and natural gas processing facilities.

He also served as Executive Director of Technology, Engineering and Innovation at Petrobras and currently holds the position of Offshore Operations Director at Brava Energia.

General Manager of the Asset Management Unit for Decommissioning in Deepwater at Petrobras

Déborah Lemes is a Production Engineer from UFRJ and holds a master’s degree from UFF, with 30 years’ experience in large multinational companies. She has a solid background in the oil & gas and consumer goods industries. Déborah has been with Petrobras since 2006 and currently serves as General Manager of Decommissioning Assets, overseeing 12 platforms and a workforce of 3,000 employees. She has held leadership positions in Logistics R&D and business consulting, with a focus on processes and organizational development.

General Manager for Conceptualization and Implementation of Ultra-Deepwater Projects at Petrobras

Fábio Passarelli holds a postgraduate degree in Process Engineering and has built a 26-year career in the oil industry, with previous experience at Companhia Brasileira de Petróleo Ipiranga and the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP), before joining PETROBRAS. He currently serves as the General Manager for Conceptualization and Implementation of Ultra-Deepwater Projects, leading strategic initiatives and developing E&P projects to expand the technological frontier of oil, gas, and energy production.

A specialist in large-scale projects and innovative solutions, Fábio is known for his ability to integrate multidisciplinary teams, accelerate the adoption of new technologies, and drive complex, high-impact projects. He is recognized for his technical vision and innovative mindset, being the inventor of the HISEP system and responsible for implementing technologies such as the CTV (Cargo Transfer Vessel) and Offshore GTL (Gas-to-Liquids), which are reshaping paradigms in the energy industry.

Executive Manager of Industrial Policy at IBP

Pedro Alem Filho is a civil engineer from the University of São Paulo with a master’s in production engineering (COPPE/UFRJ), an MBA in project management (FGV-RJ), and specialization in tax management. Since 2014, he has served as Executive Manager at the Brazilian Petroleum Institute (IBP). He previously held senior roles at CNI, the Ministry of Communications, ABDI, and Finep. He also served as Secretary Executive of FUNTTEL and participated in multiple national councils on industry, technology, and competitiveness.

Field Development Coordinator at PRIO

Petroleum Engineer graduated from UFRJ, with 9 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and a postgraduate degree in Project Management from PUC-RJ. Experienced in offshore supervision of drilling and well completion operations. Over the last 4 years at PRIO, focused on mature field redevelopment, managing production increase and production maintenance projects, with strong exposure to field execution and operational interfaces.