During #LACPEC2026, the panel “Bridging Research, Development & Innovation – Collaborative RD&I Models for the Future of Energy” brought together representatives from some of the leading operators active in Brazil for a strategic discussion on the challenges and opportunities to strengthen the innovation ecosystem in the energy sector.

Our special thanks to the moderator and speakers who shared their valuable experiences and perspectives:

🎤 Moderator
Raquel Mattos Cavalcanti – Repsol Sinopec Brasil

🎙️ Panelists
Julio Leite – Petrobras
Sam Cunha – TotalEnergies
Leonardo Carvalho – Shell
Andrea Achoa – Equinor
Marco Ferraz – Galp

On behalf of the SPE Brazil R&D&I Technical Committee, we would also like to thank the committee members and the companies involved for their support and internal coordination, which made the participation of their representatives in this important discussion possible. This collaboration among operators is essential to advancing innovation initiatives aligned with the industry’s real-world challenges.

We also recognize the leadership and dedication of Constantino Nino, RD&I Director, and Denis Rosa Angra, President (both from the SPE Macaé Section), for coordinating and organizing this panel as part of the #LACPEC2026 Technical Program Committee, helping foster high-level discussions on collaborative R&D&I models for the future of energy.

We remain committed to strengthening connections among industry, academia, research and technology institutions, and other ecosystem stakeholders to accelerate technological development and create value for the energy sector.

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