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 an M.Sc. in Power Systems.

Currently serves as 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, Regulation of the Electric Power and Natural Gas Sectors, Energy and Environmental Planning, Thermal Power Generation and Cogeneration, Distributed Generation and Renewables, Rural Electrification and Alternative Energy Sources, Economic and Financial Analysis, Electromagnetic Transients, High Voltage Testing, High Voltage and Power Equipment, Advanced Power Testing Techniques. .

Among his principal executive achievements are:

Structuring of Braskem's Energy Division: Led the structuring and management of the corporate energy program for one of the country's largest petrochemical companies. Responsible for the purchase and sale of electricity, natural gas, and mineral coal; valorization of process residual fuels; strategic relations with regulatory agencies and government bodies; investment strategies in self-generation; representation in trade associations (ABRACE and ABIAPE); development of the annual energy matrix and leadership of the Abrace Northeast Group.

Structuring of the New Business Area at Andrade & Canellas: Organized and coordinated the new business area across four strategic segments: Special Projects, Oil & Gas, Transmission Lines & Substations, and Information Technology. Provided personalized consulting for trade associations (ABRACE, ABAL, ABRAGET) and addressed large industry demands in electricity, renewables, and oil & gas. Developed executive consulting for top leadership of power-intensive companies such as ALCOA, BRASKEM, VOTORANTIM, NOVELIS, GERDAU, and CARBOCLORO.

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

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

Parallel to his executive activities, he develops academic and sector leadership activities: delivers lectures on energy & environment, oil & gas, renewable energies, and key regulatory issues; was a member of CIGRÉ working groups on switching transients; served as Brazilian delegate at Latin American Conferences on Rural Electrification; mentored undergraduate and graduate students, contributing to the training 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 acquisition of hydroelectric generation assets
Technical-economic-financial feasibility analysis of wind power projects
Analysis of solutions for implementation of Transmission Lines to supply industrial loads
Development of technical-economic-financial arrangements for self-generation

Founding Partner

Neogier Energia
2013 - Present

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

Value aggregation through innovation, leading clients to optimized contracts and energy efficiency
Development of strategic management services for generators, industries, and tertiary sector
Identification of consumption patterns and optimization opportunities
Optimized contracting of electricity and fuels
Survey of opportunities in energy efficiency projects
Technical-economic-financial arrangements for self-generation with emphasis on renewables
Management of commercialization of contractual surpluses from industrial clients

Director of Energy Trading & Regulation

Odebrecht Energia
2010 - 2013

Director responsible for energy trading and regulation.

Development and implementation of trading strategies
Regulatory management and relationships with sector agencies: ANEEL, EPE, CCEE and ONS
Representation in Trade Associations: APINE, ABIAPE, ABRACEEL
Coordination of the Energy Committee of Group Companies: BRASKEM, ETH, FOZ
Support to CEO on investment decisions in greenfield projects and acquisitions

Director of Energy

Braskem Petrochemical
2006 - 2010

Energy Director, responsible for corporate energy management.

Structuring and management of the corporate energy program
Purchase and sale of electricity, natural gas, and mineral coal
Valuation of process residual fuels
Relations with regulatory agencies, sector agents, and government bodies
Definition of investment strategies in self-generation
Representation in trade associations such as ABRACE and ABIAPE
Annual energy matrix and definition of future evolution strategies
Leadership of the Abrace Northeast Group

Elected Board Member

ABRACE - Brazilian Association of Large Energy Consumers
2007 - 2010

Elected Board Member, representing large energy consumers.

Representation of the interests of large consumers
Participation in strategic decisions for the sector
Development of sector policies

Director of New Business Development

Andrade & Canellas Consulting & Engineering
2003 - 2006

Director responsible for new business development.

Structuring of the new business area
Coordination of four knowledge areas: Special Projects, Oil & Gas, Transmission Lines & Substations, and Information Technology
Personalized consulting for trade associations: ABRACE, ABIAPE, APINE and ABAL
Meeting the strategic consulting demands of large industry in electricity, renewables, and oil & natural gas
Personalized consulting for senior executives of power-intensive companies: ALCOA, VOTORANTIM, BRASKEM, NOVELIS, GERDAU and CARBOCLORO

R&D Program Coordinator in 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.

Structuring and coordination of the R&D Program in Renewable Energies and Rural Electrification - PER
Development of projects to expand rural infrastructure, including electricity and telecommunications
Identification of new R&D lines with present and future market potential
Innovations in simplified rural networks and decentralized generation with microgrids
Development of distributed generation studies - DG
Integration of new renewable energies into the National Interconnected System - SIN
Projects with wind farms, biomass cogeneration plants, small hydroelectric plants, and solar systems

Researcher in Materials Areas and Power Testing Engineer

CEPEL - Electric Power Research Center
1986 - 1999

Researcher specialized in materials and power testing techniques.

Research on materials and equipment for electrical systems
Development of high voltage and power testing techniques
Contributions to the technological advancement of the electrical sector

Industrial Maintenance Engineer

Cia Fluminense de Tecidos
1983 - 1986

Engineer responsible for industrial maintenance.

Maintenance of industrial equipment and power substations
Optimization of industrial processes
First professional experience in industry

Publications

The Growing Participation of Sectoral Charges in Brazilian Energy Costs

Marcos Gusmão

XVIII SNPTEE, Curitiba - 2005

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Characterization of the potential sites in the Brazilian semi-arid region for implantation of helium thermal pilot system of electric power generation

Marcos Gusmão

AGRENER - 2004

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

Marcos Gusmão

XVII SNPTEE - 2003

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

Marcos Gusmão

XVII SNPTEE - 2003

Renewable Energy Sources in Brazil

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

CENERGIA - 2003

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Solar thermal energy

Marcos Gusmão

Renewable Energy Sources in Brazil - 2003

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Wind energy

Marcos Gusmão

Renewable Energy Sources in Brazil - 2003

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The Rural Electrification Program 'Light in the Countryside': Initial Results

Marcos Gusmão

4th Rural Energy Meeting - Agrener - 2002

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Programa de Eletrificação Rural 'Luz no Campo' e a Avaliação no Estado do Mato Grosso/CEMAT: caso piloto

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IV Agrener - 2002

Citations: 5

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Energia eólica

Marcos Gusmão

Fontes de energias renováveis no Brasil. Rio de Janeiro: Interciência - 2002

Citations: 5

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Caracterização dos sítios potenciais na região do semi-árido brasileiro para implantação de um sistema piloto heliotérmico de geração elétrica

Marcos Gusmão

IV Agrener - 2002

Citations: 7

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Electric power supplying for the riparian communities by using photovoltaic systems linked to the service fees of the Amazonas State, Brazil

Marcos Gusmão

IV Agrener - 2002

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Performance of a diesel generator fuelled with palm oil

Marcos Gusmão

Fuel - 2002

Citations: 388

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

Marcos Gusmão

XVI SNPTEE - 2001

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

Marcos Gusmão

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

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Estudo comparativo de microssistemas de geração baseados em combustíveis

Marcos Gusmão

IV Agrener - 2001

Citations: 6

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Manual de Aplicação de Sistemas Descentralizados de Geração de Energia Elétrica para projetos de Eletrificação Rural - Energia Biomassa

Marcos Gusmão

CEPEL/MME - 2000

Citations: 5

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Operação de um grupo gerador diesel utilizando óleo vegetal bruto como combustível

Marcos Gusmão

III Congresso Brasileiro de Planejamento Energético - 2000

Citations: 13

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

Marcos Gusmão

XVII CLER - 1999

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

Marcos Gusmão

GTON - 1999

Regional mapping for evaluation of energetic alternatives for isolated systems in the Amazon region: the Brazilian state of Amapá

Marcos Gusmão

Brazilian Energy Congress - 1999

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

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Bioelectricity: an experimental program of the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy for isolated communities and rural areas

Marcos Gusmão

Brazilian Energy Congress - 1999

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Opções à geração dieselétrica para sistemas isolados na região Norte: eólica, hidrocinética e biomassa

Marcos Gusmão

XVI SNPTEE - 1999

Citations: 6

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Fuel cells, ethanol and cogeneration: what is the ideal for Brazil?

Marcos Gusmão

Brazilian Energy Congress - 1999

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

Marcos Gusmão

PPE/COPPE/UFRJ - 1998

Research in the New Institutional Environment of the Brazilian Electric Sector

Marcos Gusmão

PPE/COPPE/UFRJ - 1998

Projection Model for Electricity Demand and Supply for Brazil in the Period 1996-2020

Marcos Gusmão

PPE/COPPE/UFRJ - 1998

Urban Solid Waste Utilization in the Context of Industrial Ecology

Marcos Gusmão

PPE/COPPE/UFRJ - 1998

Implementation of Alternative Generation Systems in the North Region

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XIV SNPTE - National Seminar on Production and Transmission of Electric Energy, Belém - 1997

Consulting Projects

Analysis of Alternatives for Feasibility of 130 MW Wind Energy Generation Project for Large Agribusiness Cooperative

Client: Agribusiness Cooperative - 2020

Specialized Consulting Services: Technical and Regulatory Support for Large Paper and Pulp Industry in Negotiations with ANEEL and Distributor Regarding 138 kV Supply of 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 Best 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 Evaluating the Risks of Physical Guarantee Reduction and Permanence in the Energy Reallocation Mechanism – MRE of the Small Hydroelectric Plant Acquired for Energy Self-Production

Client: Paper and Pulp Company - 2017

Specialized Consulting Services: Technical and Regulatory - Support for Cardboard Paper Company in Evaluating the New Factory Connection Based on the Arrangement Proposed by the Distributor at 138 kV to Allow Load Expansion

Client: Cardboard Paper Company - 2017

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

Client: Paper and Pulp Company - 2015

Strategic Planning for Thermoelectric Generation in Brazil

Client: Electric Sector - 2006

Complete strategic planning for thermoelectric generation

Business Plan in Bioelectricity for Acquisition of Surpluses

Client: Bioenergy Sector - 2006

With a view to serving power-intensive consumers

Perspectives and General Overview of Energy for Latin America

Client: International - 2006

Analysis of energy perspectives for Latin America

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

Client: Mining Sector - 2006

Rural electrification project for environmental compensation

Technical-Economic-Financial Feasibility Analysis for Implementation of an Energy Cogeneration Plant

Client: Petrochemical Sector - 2006

At Petrochemical Complex

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

Client: Generation Companies - 2005-2006

For availability in the New Energy Auctions of December 2005 and June 2006

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

Client: Electric Sector - 2005

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

Client: Gas Sector - 2005

Analysis of the secondary natural gas market

Technical-Economic Feasibility of Petroleum Coke Utilization

Client: Mining Company - 2005

Imported from US Gulf, to serve isolated mining company, replacing fuel oil used for electricity generation and process heat

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

Client: Various Industrial Clients - 2005

Corporate arrangement strategies

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

Client: Mining Company - 2004

Transported by River, to serve mining company, replacing Fuel Oil Used for Electricity Generation and Process Heat

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

Client: Cement Industry - 2004

For connecting small hydroelectric plants (PCHs) directly to a cement industry

Regulatory Analysis of the Situation of Condominiums / Industrial Complexes

Client: Various - 2004

Complete analysis of the regulatory situation for condominiums and industrial complexes

Hydropower Projects Development

Client: International - 2004

Development of hydroelectric projects

Analysis of the Evolution of Sectoral Charges in Electricity Tariffs

Client: ABRACE - 2004

Complete analysis of the evolution of sectoral charges

Technical-Regulatory Support for Access to the Basic Grid

Client: Various - 2003-2006

Negotiations with ANEEL, ONS and MME

Technical-Economic and Environmental Feasibility Analysis for Connection to the Basic Grid of the National Interconnected System (SIN) of Industrial Units: steel, food, chlor-alkali, aluminum, mining, chemical and textile

Client: Various Industries - 2003-2006

Pre-feasibility Study for Wind Energy Use

Client: Aluminum Industry - 2003

With a view to installing an electric power production plant in the area of influence of the Aluminum Industry

Evaluation of the Implementation of a Cogeneration Process in Industrial Plants of Packaging Industry

Client: Packaging Industry - 2003

With diagnosis for energy contracting taking into account options for using installed diesel generation capacity for peak energy production

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

Client: Government/Public Sector - 2003

Lectures & Presentations

Self-Production of Electrical Energy

Event: OCEPAR - Union and Organization of Cooperatives of the State of Paraná

Location: Paraná

Date: Jan 2025

Price Dynamics in the Free Energy Market

Event: OCEPAR - Union and Organization of Cooperatives of the State of Paraná

Location: Paraná

Date: Jan 2022

Energy: Present and Future Uncertainties

Event: OCEPAR - Union and Organization of Cooperatives of the State of Paraná

Location: Paraná

Date: Jan 2021

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

Event: Odebrecht Energia Workshop

Location: Odebrecht

Date: May 2020

Energy Scenario in Brazil and Perspectives for the Future

Event: Frisia Sustainability Seminar

Location: Carambei, PR

Date: Aug 2018

Energy Scenario in Brazil and Perspectives for the Future

Event: Digital Agro

Location: Brazil

Date: Jan 2018

Electric Sector Pricing Policy vs. Real Generation Cost

Event: 2nd Annual Conference on Energy Trading, IBC

Location: IBC

Date: May 2016

How to Acquire Industrial Energy with the Best Cost-Benefit

Event: 2nd Water & Energy Conference

Location: Brazil

Date: May 2014

Brazilian Energy Market and Some Lessons

Event: International Seminar

Location: Conakry, Guinea

Date: Nov 2012

Energy Challenge

Event: Electric Energy Committee of Odebrecht Organization, 1st Workshop

Location: Odebrecht

Date: Jun 2012

Brazilian Energy Market and the Role of Alternative Sources

Event: SEMINAR ON THE USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES BRAZIL

Location: Havana, Cuba

Date: Mar 2012

Challenges to South American Energy Integration

Event: INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON SOUTH AMERICAN ENERGY INTEGRATION

Location: Chamber of Deputies, Brasília

Date: Nov 2011

World - Energy Challenge

Event: Closing presentation of the FGV course for Odebrecht Energia - 1st Class

Location: FGV

Date: Sep 2011

Universalization of Access to Electricity in Brazil

Event: SEMINAR ON UNIVERSALIZATION OF ELECTRIC ENERGY SERVICES BUILDING COOPERATION BETWEEN BRAZIL AND ANGOLA

Location: Luanda

Date: Apr 2011

Sectoral Charges, Renewable Energy Sources, and Energy Efficiency

Event: Energy: Competitiveness Factor for Brazil

Location: CNI

Date: Jan 2011

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

Event: Seminar on Investments in Energy Generation

Location: Brazil

Date: Jul 2010

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

Event: 10th International Energy Meeting, FIESP

Location: São Paulo

Date: Oct 2009

Cogeneration in Brazilian Thermal Plants

Event: Thermal Power & Fuel Congress, 2nd National Congress on Thermal Generation & Fuels

Location: Brazil

Date: Aug 2009

Energy Efficiency in Industry

Event: Seminar on Opportunities and Proposals for Development of Energy Efficiency Projects in Industry

Location: CNI-PROCEEL-Eletrobrás

Date: Aug 2009

The Importance of Charges in Tariffs

Event: ENERGYTRADING BRAZIL

Location: São Paulo

Date: May 2009

ICMS & Electricity

Event: Energy Tax - Brazil Forum 2009

Location: Brazil

Date: May 2009

Competitive Energy Project

Event: Technical Seminar

Location: Brazil

Date: Oct 2008

Loss of Competitiveness of National Industry Due to Rising Energy Prices

Event: Abrace Workshop: The Electric Sector and the Large Consumer

Location: ABRACE

Date: Oct 2007

Energy Matrix, Environment and the Legislative Power

Event: Valor Econômico Seminars

Location: Brazil

Date: Oct 2007

Energy as a Competitive Factor for Large Consumers and Free Consumers

Event: 4th National Meeting of Electric Sector Agents – ENASE

Location: Brazil

Date: Sep 2007

Competitive Energy Project - A Differential Factor for Brazil

Event: 4th Brazilian Congress on Energy Efficiency and Energy Cogeneration

Location: São Paulo

Date: May 2007

Strategic Planning for Thermoelectric Generation in Brazil

Event: ABRAGET

Location: Brazil

Date: Jun 2006

The Growing Participation of Sectoral Charges in Brazilian Energy Costs

Event: XVII SNPTEE

Location: Brazil

Date: Oct 2005

Evolution of Sectoral Charges in Electricity Tariffs

Event: ENASE - National Meeting of Electric Sector Agents

Location: Brazil

Date: Nov 2004

Evolution of Sectoral Charges in Electricity Tariffs

Event: 2nd Workshop Andrade & Canellas – The New Model and Reality

Location: Andrade & Canellas

Date: Aug 2004

Technological Actions Supporting the National Rural Electrification Program Luz no Campo

Event: 3rd Workshop of the Rural Electrification Program Luz no Campo

Location: Brazil

Date: Nov 2002

Prospective Analysis of the Introduction of Alternative Energy Technologies in Brazil: Wind Energy

Event: CENERGIA

Location: Rio

Date: Aug 2002