Organizational Structure

Executive Core and Operator Representatives

Executive Core

(Coordination Committee)

Responsible for leadership, strategic direction, meeting coordination, and organization of the annual technical workshop.

Constantino Nino | CNOOC 

Committee Chair 

Constantino Nino holds a Civil Engineering degree and a Master’s in Civil Engineering from PUC-Rio, along with an MBA in Project Management. He is PMP® certified and brings over 15 years of oil and gas industry experience across Latin America, including technical roles at Halliburton.
In Brazil, he has been notable for performance and quality management in integrated projects and for leading Halliburton’s digital strategy implementation. He currently serves as Well Engineering Lead for the Libra/Mero consortium at CNOOC.

Julio Leite | Petrobras 

Program Chair 

Julio Leite has been with Petrobras since 2006. An engineer with a background in telecommunications and petroleum engineering, he also holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and an executive MBA. His career spans offshore operations, systems reliability, and technology management. He currently leads innovation management initiatives that drive science and technology integration at Petrobras.

Denis Angra | SPE Macaé Section  

Executive Chair 

Denis Angra is the Digital Business and Technology Manager at Ocyan. He is a mechanical engineer with a master’s degree in production engineering, PMP and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certifications, and more than a decade of energy sector experience.
He is also President of the Macaé Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), one of the most active sections globally, and organizer of major technical events such as WSOP and the Subsea Symposium.

Technical Representatives from Operators

Adriano Motta

Equinor

Civil engineer (UENF) and mechanical technician (CEFET CSF RJ) with multiple postgraduate degrees, including two postgraduate programs in petroleum and offshore renewables engineering (IBP/2011 and UFRJ/2025), a postgraduate degree in project management (UFRJ/2016), and a Master M2 in Business/Finance (Bordeaux University/2017).
Experience in different O&G (energy) companies since 2001, working in various technical and leadership positions supporting technical execution, project management, subsea construction, pre-operations, commissioning, startup, asset operations, business development, and, over the last 10 years, serving as an R&D&I (PD&I) leader.
As a result, he has more than 20 years of experience, having worked at companies such as Equinor, TotalEnergies, Shell, Repsol Sinopec, Chevron, FMC, and Halliburton.

Arthur Melo

PRIO

I lead the Research and Development area at PRIO, where I have been working for over six years. I believe technological development is a pragmatic tool to make corporations increasingly efficient. These values are closely aligned with PRIO’s vision, where we approach Research, Development and Innovation in the same way we approach our Operations: with nonconformity and boldness, strong technical rigor, and a constant drive to do things differently.

I began my career as an offshore trainee, working across the Operations and Maintenance area (two years) and the Reservoirs area (also two years), with a strong focus on innovative topics such as Enhanced Oil Recovery, which was the subject of my Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at UFRJ, where I also completed my undergraduate studies. With this cross-functional perspective on operational challenges, I enthusiastically took on the challenge of building and strengthening the Research, Development and Innovation environment at PRIO.

Camila Farias

Shell

With more than 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, she has worked in applied research, engineering, project management, market strategy, and business development at companies such as Evonik, Vallourec, and Petrobras. Since 2020, she has worked in Shell Brasil’s Technology area, managing R&D projects in Low-Carbon Solutions and Offshore Engineering, driving emissions neutrality.
In addition, she serves as Executive Vice-Director of RCGI (Research Centre of Greenhouse Gas Innovation) at USP. She holds a Master’s in Chemical Engineering from UFMG, an MBA in Marketing & Sales from Universität Mannheim (Germany), and is a PhD candidate in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at UFRJ.

Carlos Silva

ExxonMobil

Chemical Engineer, with a postgraduate degree in Petroleum Engineering and 27 years of experience in the Oil and Gas Exploration industry. Has worked in Environmental Monitoring and Licensing; Offshore Fluids Engineering; Coordination of Operations and Technical Management of drilling fluids; Drilling waste management and regulatory compliance for offshore well licensing. Currently performs business development functions, with a focus on Research, Development and Innovation (R,D&I) programs at ExxonMobil.

Daniela Hartmann

CNPC

Graduated in Industrial Chemistry and holds a Master’s in Petrochemistry and Polymers from UFRGS. Specialization in O&G with a PhD in Polymer Science and Technology from UFRJ, and a Post-Doc in the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Program at COPPE/UFRJ.
A professional with extensive experience in research, development, and innovation in national and multinational companies, research institutes, and academia. She is currently a Senior Researcher at CNPC Brasil and coordinates the company’s R&D&I projects.

Douglas Soares

Galp

Upstream Innovation Project Manager at Galp, with more than 10 years of experience in R&D&I in Chemical Engineering and Industrial Chemistry. PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Birmingham and Master’s in Biofuels and Petrochemicals Engineering from UFRJ, working on the development of CO₂ capture technologies and hydrogen production, advancing the energy transition and the decarbonization of the oil and gas industry.

Flávia Oliveira

Petronas

Business Administration graduate with an MBA in Finance from Fundação Dom Cabral, with more than 20 years of experience in national and international companies, working in finance, project management, and people management.
She is a member of the Technology and Innovation Committee of the Brazilian Petroleum and Gas Institute (IBP) and currently holds a role in Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I / PD&I) Project Management at PETRONAS.

Jonas Gomes

TotalEnergies

Materials Engineer from UFRJ, Master’s in Production Engineering from UFF, and MBA in Contract Law from FGV. He has broad project management experience, with 12 years in the energy sector, including major EPC/EPCI projects in the oil and gas market. He currently works as an R&D project manager at TotalEnergies.

Lucas Castelli

Petrobras

Manager of Petrobras’ Technological System, responsible for R&D&I governance, strategic framework, technical standards, knowledge management, and intellectual property. A Naval Engineer and Master’s in Ocean Engineering from UFRJ, with 10 years of experience in port operations, naval integrity, and innovation portfolio management. He works with the purpose of turning technology into strategic value for Petrobras’ future.

Luísa Pimentel

Repsol Sinopec Brasil

Chemical Engineer from Universidade Federal Fluminense with experience in greenhouse-gas emissions inventory and forecasting, decarbonization strategies in operations, and process and subsea engineering applied to the oil and gas industry. Currently a researcher at Repsol Sinopec Brasil, working on direct air capture (DAC) CO₂ technology projects and decommissioning.

Paulo Chiquito

TotalEnergies

Engineer with a Master’s degree from UFPR, a specialization in Finite Elements from E-SSS, and an MBA in Strategic Innovation Management from FGV. Since 2003, he has worked on R&D&I projects in the Energy sector and other segments, with multidisciplinary experience in multinational companies and scientific institutions. Over the last 12 years, he has focused on the O&G market, leading initiatives aimed at offshore applications.
He is currently responsible for team leadership and for the R&D&I project portfolio related to Upstream Deep-Offshore and Decarbonization at TotalEnergies. SPEPDI Brasil

Rafael Valladares de Almeida

Repsol Sinopec Brasil

Graduated in Petroleum Engineering from PUC-Rio and holds a Master’s in Petroleum Engineering from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (USA). He worked for six years in Exploration & Production operations in the Sergipe-Alagoas and São Francisco basins. Since 2018, Rafael has been part of the Repsol Sinopec Brasil team, where he currently leads the R&D project portfolio focused on operational efficiency and E&P decommissioning.
He is also responsible for delivering products developed through the R&D clause for Repsol Sinopec Brasil assets and for other business units of Repsol and Sinopec.

Raquel Mattos Cavalcanti

Repsol Sinopec Brasil

With over 21 years of experience in multinational companies in Brazil and abroad, she has built a solid career in management and innovation in the energy sector, as well as expertise in finance and accounting audit at Big Four firms. She has also been a co-founder of startups, an angel investor, and a mentor. Her journey is marked by the courage to take risks, a strong sense of purpose in multiplying impact, and a passion for building connections that accelerate businesses and transform cultures. She combines strategic vision, a results-driven mindset, innovation, and global experience to generate sustainable value. She currently serves as Innovation and R&D Portfolio Manager at Repsol Sinopec Brazil, is a member of the iUP Advisory Board, the Technology and Innovation Committee of IBP, and the AMCHAM/SP Decarbonization Hub, in addition to mentoring women at Women in Energy Brazil (WIN/SPE) and serving as a judge in startup competitions. She holds a degree in Business Administration (UPE), an MBA in Project Management (FGV/RJ), PMO-CP certification (PMO Global Alliance/PMI), and specializations from Deakin University (Australia) and the University of California (USA).

Ricardo Bueno

Petronas

More than 35 years of experience working in major oil companies in the areas of drilling, completion, intervention (workover), and decommissioning, having held most positions in the upstream career, both onshore and offshore: Drilling Engineer, Offshore Supervisor, Drilling and Completion Superintendent, Drilling Manager, Operations Manager, Project Manager, Regional Manager, and Engineering Manager. Holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering (University of Brasília – UNB), with a postgraduate degree in Drilling Engineering (Petrobras) and a Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering (UNICAMP). Has experience in projects around the world, mainly in deepwater operations. Currently serves as Principal Engineering Manager at Petronas Brazil.

Thematic Technical Groups (TTGs)

Exploration

Innovative exploration technologies and practices.

Drilling & Completion

Drilling, Completion, Well Intervention, and Well Integrity.

Subsea 

Subsea systems, including wellhead integrity, subsea Christmas trees, and risers.

Production

Production technologies, including artificial lift, fluid processing, and operational efficiency.

Decommissioning & Abandonment

Innovation in decommissioning and well Plug and Abandonment (P&A).

Digital & Data

AI applications, digitalization, and monitoring.

Academia Integration

Collaboration with universities, research centers, and R&D institutions.

Operational Safety

Innovation in the operational safety domain.

Project Management

Best practices in technical project management.

Institutional & Administrative Support

Supports the committee’s coordination in logistical, administrative, and institutional communication matters.

SPE Macaé

Apoio institucional, divulgação e eventos

Secretaria SPE

Coordenação de comunicação e atas

Expected Activities of Committee Members

01

Share lessons learned and best practices from R&D&I (PD&I) projects carried out within the operator they represent.

02

Identify and propose topics for technical discussion during committee meetings.

03

Contribute to the organization of the annual technical workshop, including defining sessions, selecting speakers, or moderating panels.

04

Nominate R&D&I (PD&I) projects that can be presented or discussed within the committee, while preserving confidentiality and compliance requirements.

05

Act as the technical point of contact between the operator and the committee, ensuring information flow and internal alignment.

06

Participate in thematic technical groups (TTGs), contributing to the development of technical reports, guidelines, or studies.

07

Promote integration with universities, ST&I institutions (ICTs), and research centers, facilitating access to laboratories, data, and expertise.

08

Review and validate technical materials produced by the committee prior to external dissemination.

09

Comply with the confidentiality and technical integrity policies established by the committee and by SPE.

10

Support student development and engagement initiatives (SPE Student Chapters members) when applicable.

11

Contribute to the committee’s technical impact metrics and indicators, such as the number of projects discussed, papers presented, and partnerships established.