About

Marcos Vinícius Gusmão is a senior executive in the energy sector with over 40 years of experience in the Brazilian Electric Sector, including 5 years in industry. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering with a Master of Science in Power Systems. Graduate of the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance - IBGC's Board Member Course.

He is currently the Founding Partner of Labberg and Neogier Energia, companies specializing in strategic consulting, energy management, and the development of sustainable solutions for the Brazilian market.

His expertise spans multiple critical areas of the energy sector: Energy Trading, Electricity and Natural Gas Sector Regulation, Energy and Environmental Planning, Thermal Power Generation and Cogeneration, Distributed Generation and Renewables, Rural Electrification, Economic and Financial Analyses, Electromagnetic Transients, High-Voltage Testing, High-Voltage and High-Power Equipment, and Advanced Power Testing Techniques. .

Key executive achievements include:

Entrepreneurship through Labberg and Neogier: Founded in 2013, Labberg Consulting & Holdings operates in the development of high-level solutions in the energy and fuels sectors, serving large consumers and industry companies. Derived from the combination of the words Laboratory and Energy, Labberg was created with the purpose of combining creativity and technical knowledge to offer innovative responses to complex problems. Labberg is a founding partner of Neogier Energia, a company specializing in consumption and generation management in the free market, as well as trading platforms. Neogier is the leading management firm among agribusiness cooperatives.

Structuring of Braskem's Energy Division: Led the structuring and management of the corporate energy program for one of Brazil's largest petrochemical companies. Responsibilities included purchasing and selling electricity, natural gas, and coal; valuation of residual process fuels; managing strategic relationships with regulatory agencies and government bodies; developing investment strategies for self-generation; representing the company in trade associations (ABRACE and ABIAPE); preparing the annual energy matrix book; and leading the Abrace Northeast Group.

Structuring of the New Business Development Area at Andrade & Canellas: Organized and coordinated the new business development area across four strategic segments: Special Projects, Oil & Gas, Transmission Lines & Substations, and Information Technology. Provided tailored consulting for trade associations (ABRACE, ABAL, ABRAGET) and addressed the needs of major industries in electricity, renewables, and oil & gas. Developed executive-level consulting for the C-Level executives of power-intensive companies such as ALCOA, BRASKEM, VOTORANTIM, NOVELIS, GERDAU, and CARBOCLORO.

Support to the Ministry of Mines and Energy - MME and Eletrobrás: Made decisive contributions to the structuring and launch of the 'Luz no Campo' Program, currently named 'Luz para Todos' (Electricity for All), one of the world's largest rural electrification programs.

Structuring and Coordination of R&D Program at the Electric Power Research Center - CEPEL: Established and led the research and development program in Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification (PER), contributing to the technological advancement of the Brazilian energy sector.

In parallel with his executive roles, he is involved in academic and industry leadership activities, delivering lectures on energy & environment, oil & gas, renewable energies, and key regulatory issues. He has been a member of CIGRÉ working groups on switching transients, served as a Brazilian delegate at Latin American Conferences on Rural Electrification, and mentored undergraduate and graduate students, contributing to the development of new professionals in the sector.

Professional Experience

Founding Partner

Labberg
2013 - Present

Founder and partner of Labberg Consulting and Engineering, specializing in strategic consulting services.

Technical-regulatory consulting for the acquisition of hydroelectric generation assets.
Technical, economic, and financial feasibility analysis of wind power projects.
Analysis of solutions for the implementation of Transmission Lines to supply industrial loads.
Development of technical, economic, and financial arrangements for self-generation.

Founding Partner

Neogier Energia
2013 - Present

Founder and partner of Neogier Energia, focused on energy management and innovation.

Adding value through innovation, guiding clients toward optimized contracts and enhanced energy efficiency.
Developing strategic management services for generators, industrial clients, and the tertiary sector.
Identifying consumption patterns and opportunities for optimization.
Optimizing procurement of electricity and fuels.
Identifying opportunities in energy efficiency projects.
Structuring technical, economic, and financial arrangements for self-generation with an emphasis on renewables.
Managing the sale of contractual energy surpluses for industrial clients.

Director of Energy Trading & Regulation

Odebrecht Energia
2010 - 2013

Director responsible for energy trading and regulation.

Developed and implemented energy trading strategies.
Managed regulatory affairs and relationships with sector agencies, including ANEEL, EPE, CCEE, and ONS.
Represented the company in trade associations such as APINE, ABIAPE, and ABRACEEL.
Coordinated the Energy Committee for the Group's companies: BRASKEM, ETH, and FOZ.
Provided support to the CEO on investment decisions for greenfield projects and acquisitions.

Energy Director

Braskem Petrochemical
2006 - 2010

Energy Director, responsible for corporate energy management.

Structured and managed the corporate energy program.
Oversaw the purchase and sale of electricity, natural gas, and mineral coal.
Managed the valorization of residual process fuels.
Handled relations with regulatory agencies, sector agents, and government bodies.
Defined investment strategies for self-generation.
Represented the company in trade associations such as ABRACE and ABIAPE.
Developed the annual energy matrix and defined strategies for future evolution.
Led the Abrace Northeast Group.

Elected Board Member

ABRACE - Brazilian Association of Large Energy Consumers
2007 - 2010

Elected Board Member, representing large energy consumers.

Represented the interests of large-scale energy consumers.
Participated in strategic decisions for the energy sector.
Contributed to the development of sector-wide policies.

Director of New Business Development

Andrade & Canellas Consulting & Engineering
2003 - 2006

Director responsible for new business development.

Structured the new business development area.
Coordinated four key areas: Special Projects, Oil & Gas, Transmission Lines & Substations, and Information Technology.
Provided tailored consulting for trade associations, including ABRACE, ABIAPE, APINE, and ABAL.
Addressed strategic consulting demands from major industries in electricity, renewables, and oil & natural gas.
Delivered personalized consulting for senior executives of power-intensive companies such as ALCOA, VOTORANTIM, BRASKEM, NOVELIS, GERDAU, and CARBOCLORO.

R&D Program Coordinator for Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification

CEPEL - Electric Power Research Center
1999 - 2003

Coordinator of the research and development program in renewable energy and rural electrification.

Structured and coordinated the R&D Program in Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification (PER).
Developed projects to expand rural infrastructure, including electricity and telecommunications.
Identified new R&D lines with current and future market potential.
Led innovations in simplified rural networks and decentralized generation with microgrids.
Conducted studies on distributed generation (DG).
Integrated new renewable energy sources into the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Managed projects involving wind farms, biomass cogeneration plants, small hydroelectric plants, and solar systems.

Researcher and Power Systems Testing Engineer

CEPEL - Electric Power Research Center
1986 - 1999

Specialized researcher in materials and power systems testing techniques.

Conducted research on materials and equipment for electrical power systems.
Developed high-voltage and high-power testing techniques.
Contributed to technological advancements in the electric power sector.

Industrial Maintenance Engineer

Cia Fluminense de Tecidos
1983 - 1986

Engineer responsible for industrial maintenance.

Maintained industrial equipment and electrical substations.
Optimized industrial processes.
Gained initial professional experience in the industrial sector.

Publications

The Growing Participation of Mandatory Sectoral Levies in Brazilian Energy Costs

Marcos Gusmão et al.

XVIII SNPTEE, Curitiba · 2005

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Renewable Energy Sources in Brazil

Marcos Gusmão (Coordination and Writing of Chapters 'Wind Energy' and 'Solar Thermal Energy')

CENERGIA · 2003

Citations: Book

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Meeting the Electric Energy Service Universalization Program in the North Region with the Application of Renewable Alternative Energy Sources

Marcos Gusmão et al.

XVII SNPTEE · 2003

Comparative Economic Analysis Between Options for Uninterrupted Energy Supply to Small Communities

Marcos Gusmão et al.

XVII SNPTEE · 2003

Performance of a diesel generator fuelled with palm oil

Marcos Gusmão et al.

Fuel · 2002

Citations: 388

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Energy Supply to Riverside Communities through Photovoltaic Systems Linked to Service Tariffs in the State of Amazonas, Brazil

Marcos Gusmão et al.

IV Agrener · 2002

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Characterization of Potential Sites in the Brazilian Semi-Arid Region for Implementation of a Solar Thermal Pilot System for Electric Power Generation

Marcos Gusmão et al.

IV Agrener · 2002

Citations: 7

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The Rural Electrification Program 'Luz no Campo': Initial Results

Marcos Gusmão et al.

4th Rural Energy Meeting - Agrener · 2002

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Pilot Systems for Electrification of Riverside Communities in the Amazon Using Local Energy Resources

Marcos Gusmão et al.

XVI SNPTEE - National Seminar on Production and Transmission of Electric Energy · 2001

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Practical Evaluation of the Use of Vegetable Oils In Natura as a Substitute for Diesel in Generator Sets

Marcos Gusmão et al.

XVI SNPTEE · 2001

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Application Manual for Decentralized Electric Power Generation Systems for Rural Electrification Projects - Biomass Energy

Marcos Gusmão et al.

CEPEL/MME · 2000

Citations: 5

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Fuel Cells, Ethanol and Cogeneration: Ideal for Brazil?

Marcos Gusmão et al.

Brazilian Energy Congress · 1999

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Alternatives to Diesel Generation for Isolated Systems in the North Region: Wind, Hydrokinetic, and Biomass

Marcos Gusmão et al.

XVI SNPTEE · 1999

Citations: 6

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Bioelectricity: An Experimental Program of the Ministry of Mines and Energy for Isolated Communities and Rural Areas

Marcos Gusmão et al.

Brazilian Energy Congress · 1999

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Regional Mapping for Evaluation of Energy Alternatives for Isolated Systems in the Amazon: The State of Amapá

Marcos Gusmão et al.

Brazilian Energy Congress · 1999

Citations: Award-winning work by the Brazilian Society for Energy Planning - SBPE

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Alternative Energy Systems Applied to Isolated Systems: A Possible Solution for Diesel Generation Subsidies in Brazil

Marcos Gusmão et al.

GTON · 1999

Rural Electrification in Brazil - Brazilian Technical Report at the XVII Latin American Conference on Rural Electrification

Marcos Gusmão et al.

XVII CLER · 1999

Comparative Analysis of Environmental Impacts of Electric Power Transmission Systems and Gas Pipelines

Marcos Gusmão et al.

PPE/COPPE/UFRJ · 1998

Consulting Projects

Analysis of Alternatives for Feasibility of a 130 MW Wind Energy Generation Project

Client: Agribusiness Cooperative · 2020

Specialized Consulting Services: Technical and Regulatory Support for Major Paper and Pulp Industry in Negotiations with ANEEL and the Distributor Regarding 138 kV Supply for One of Its Manufacturing Units

Client: Paper and Pulp Industry · 2018

Specialized Consulting Services: Technical and Economic Support for Paper and Pulp Company in Evaluating the Optimal Operation & Maintenance Strategy for the Small Hydroelectric Plant Acquired for Self-Production

Client: Paper and Pulp Company · 2017

Specialized Consulting Services: Technical and Regulatory Support for Paper and Pulp Company in Assessing the Risks of Physical Guarantee Reduction and Permanence in the Energy Reallocation Mechanism (MRE) for the Small Hydroelectric Plant Acquired for Self-Production

Client: Paper and Pulp Company · 2017

Specialized Consulting Services: Technical and Regulatory Support for Cardboard Company in Evaluating the New Factory Connection from the Arrangement Proposed by the Distributor at 138 kV to Enable Load Expansion

Client: Cardboard Company · 2017

Hydrological and Energy Operation Analysis for Acquisition of Small Hydroelectric Plant by Paper and Pulp Company Aiming at Regularization of Affluent Flow to Ensure Water Supply Security for Manufacturing Unit

Client: Paper and Pulp Company · 2015

Strategic Planning for Thermoelectric Generation in Brazil

Client: Electric Sector · 2006

Perspectives and General Overview of Energy for Latin America

Client: International · 2006

Decentralized Rural Electrification Project for Environmental Compensation of Mining Projects in the Amazon

Client: Mining Sector · 2006

Technical, Economic-Financial and Environmental Advisory for Companies Interested in Offering Thermoelectric Energy

Client: Generation Companies · 2005-2006

Analysis of the Evolution of CCC Levy - Fuel Consumption Account for Isolated Systems

Client: Electric Sector · 2005

Analysis of the Secondary Natural Gas Market in Brazil as Contribution to the Gas Law

Client: Natural Gas Sector · 2005

Technical-Economic Feasibility of Petroleum Coke Utilization

Client: Mining Company · 2005

Advisory to Various Industrial Clients on Electric Energy Self-Production Opportunities

Client: Various Industrial Clients · 2005

Technical-Economic-Financial and Environmental Feasibility of Natural Gas Utilization from Uatumã Reserve - AM

Client: Mining Company · 2004

Technical-Economic and Environmental Feasibility for Implementation of Dedicated Transmission Line

Client: Cement Industry · 2004

Regulatory Analysis of the Situation of Condominiums / Industrial Complexes

Client: Various · 2004

Hydropower Projects Development

Client: International · 2004

Analysis of the Evolution of Sectoral Levies in Electricity Tariffs

Client: ABRACE · 2004

Technical-Regulatory Support for Access to the Main Grid

Client: Various · 2003-2006

Technical-Economic and Environmental Feasibility Analysis for Connection to the Main Grid of the National Interconnected System (SIN) for Industrial Plants: Steel, Food, Chlor-Alkali, Aluminum, Mining, Chemical and Textile

Client: Various Industries · 2003-2006

Pre-Feasibility Study for Wind Energy Utilization

Client: Aluminum Industry · 2003

Socio-Environmental Feasibility Analysis of the Electrification Project for the Left Bank of the Amazon River with Sub-Fluvial Crossing

Client: Mining Company · 2003

Lectures & Presentations

Self-Production of Electrical Energy

OCEPAR - Union and Organization of Cooperatives of the State of Paraná · Paraná · Jan 2025

Price Dynamics in the Free Energy Market

OCEPAR - Union and Organization of Cooperatives of the State of Paraná · Paraná · Jan 2022

Energy: Present and Future Uncertainties

OCEPAR - Union and Organization of Cooperatives of the State of Paraná · Paraná · Jan 2021

Energy Scenario in Brazil and Perspectives for the Future

Digital Agro · Brazil · Jan 2018

Electric Sector Pricing Policy vs. Real Generation Cost

2nd Annual Conference on Energy Trading, IBC · IBC · May 2016

Brazilian Energy Market and Some Lessons

International Seminar · Conakry, Guinea · Nov 2012

Energy Challenge

Electric Energy Committee of Odebrecht Organization, 1st Workshop · Odebrecht · Jun 2012

Brazilian Energy Market and the Role of Alternative Sources

Seminar on the Use of Renewable Energy Sources Brazil · Havana, Cuba · Mar 2012

Challenges to South American Energy Integration

International Seminar on South American Energy Integration · Chamber of Deputies, Brasília · Nov 2011

World - Energy Challenge

Closing Presentation of the FGV MBA for Odebrecht Energia - 1st Class · FGV · Sep 2011

Universalization of Access to Electricity in Brazil

Seminar on Universalization of Electric Energy Services - Building Cooperation Between Brazil and Angola · Luanda · Apr 2011

Sectoral Levies, Renewable Energy Sources, and Energy Efficiency

Energy: Competitiveness Factor for Brazil · CNI · Jan 2011

General Overview of the Brazilian Electric Sector - Regulatory and Commercial Aspects

Seminar on Investments in Energy Generation · Brazil · Jul 2010

Business Opportunities in the Gas & Oil Sector – The Chemical Industry's Perspective

10th International Energy Meeting, FIESP · São Paulo · Oct 2009

Energy Efficiency in Industry

Seminar on Opportunities and Proposals for Development of Energy Efficiency Projects in Industry · CNI-PROCEEL-Eletrobrás · Aug 2009

The Importance of Levies in Tariffs

ENERGYTRADING BRAZIL · São Paulo · May 2009

ICMS & Electricity

Energy Tax - Brazil Forum 2009 · Brazil · May 2009

Loss of Competitiveness of National Industry Due to Rising Energy Prices

Abrace Workshop: The Electric Sector and the Large Consumer · ABRACE · Oct 2007

Energy Matrix, Environment and the Legislative Power

Valor Econômico Seminars · Brazil · Oct 2007

Energy as a Competitive Factor for Large Consumers and Free Consumers

4th National Meeting of Electric Sector Agents – ENASE · Brazil · Sep 2007

Competitive Energy Project - A Differential Factor for Brazil

4th Brazilian Congress on Energy Efficiency and Energy Cogeneration · São Paulo · May 2007

Strategic Planning for Thermoelectric Generation in Brazil

ABRAGET · Brazil · Jun 2006

The Growing Participation of Mandatory Sectoral Levies in Brazilian Energy Costs

XVII SNPTEE · Brazil · Oct 2005

Evolution of Sectoral Levies in Electricity Tariffs

ENASE - National Meeting of Electric Sector Agents · Brazil · Nov 2004

Technological Actions Supporting the National Rural Electrification Program Luz no Campo

3rd Workshop of the Rural Electrification Program Luz no Campo · Brazil · Nov 2002