New leadership at Petrobras in the role of Energy Transition and Sustainability Chief is announced.
In a significant move, Brazilian energy giant Petrobras established the Executive Office of Energy Transition and Sustainability in 2023. This office encompasses key areas such as gas and energy processes, climate change, decarbonization, and renewable energy.
The company's commitment to diversity and gender equity reinforces its leading role in the Brazilian market. Petrobras' Executive Board now consists of five women, including one serving as president, out of a total of nine members, marking the first time in the company's history that senior management has more women than men.
Magda Chambriard, Petrobras' President, is committed to increasing female participation in all sectors of the company. She hopes to inspire other women to aspire to leadership positions, especially in the oil and gas sector. Chambriard believes that a diverse team creates a healthier and more productive work environment.
Angélica Laureano, with a 45-year career, including 37 years at Petrobras, has been appointed as the Executive Director of Energy Transition and Sustainability. Laureano has experience in the areas of Materials, Supply, Gas, and Energy.
Petrobras' latest initiatives and strategies for energy transition and sustainability focus heavily on decarbonization, renewable content in fuels, circular economy principles, and energy efficiency, especially at its Rio de Janeiro refining complexes (Reduc and Boaventura).
At the Reduc refinery, Petrobras has conducted successful tests producing jet fuel with renewable content (SAF — Sustainable Aviation Fuel) using co-processing techniques with up to 1.2% corn oil. The company also produces Diesel R5 containing 5% renewable content and has obtained authorization to test Diesel R7 with a 7% renewable blend. Petrobras is evaluating a lubricant oil re-refining project with 30,000 m³/month capacity and plans to build a new thermal power plant to replace obsolete steam and energy generation equipment.
Petrobras is also executing a $16.3 billion investment program supporting renewable energy and improved efficiency, including a pilot direct-sales program aimed at streamlining fuel distribution and reducing sector inefficiencies.
Despite the search results mentioning these recent initiatives in 2025, they do not explicitly reference Angélica Laureano’s role or leadership in Petrobras’ energy transition and sustainability strategy. While Petrobras is actively advancing decarbonization, circular economy, and efficiency projects, no direct information is available on specific initiatives or strategies under Angélica Laureano’s leadership based on current sources.
Petrobras reaffirms its commitment to achieving net-zero operational emissions by 2050. These initiatives and strategies align with Brazil’s broader goal of a just and equitable energy transition.
- Angélica Laureano, appointed as the Executive Director of Energy Transition and Sustainability at Petrobras in 2023, brings her extensive career experience in various energy sectors to lead the company's renewable energy and decarbonization strategies.
- Given her significant role in Petrobras' commitment to energy transition and sustainability, it is expected that Angélica Laureano will play a crucial part in the company's ambitious goal to achieve net-zero operational emissions by 2050.
- Petrobras' focus on women's health and wellness, as well as overall workforce diversity, aligns with Magda Chambriard's vision of increasing female participation in various sectors of the company.
- With its strong investments in renewable energy and efficiency, Petrobras' strategies for energy transition and sustainable practices are not only driving industry change but also contribute to the health-and-wellness sector through reduced carbon emissions and improved environmental conditions.
