In Brazil, Shell Group Is Expected To Raise Its Investments In Research And Development To US$ 120 Million This Year

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 18/05/2022 at 18:26

Updated on 18/05/2022 at 18:27

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Increase of Investments in Brazil Is Due to the Rise in Oil Prices in the International Market, According to Shell Executive

Due to the increase in oil prices in the international market, Shell is expected to raise its investments in research and development in Brazil to US$ 120 million in 2022, as announced by the company’s Vice President of Corporate Relations – Flávio Rodrigues – during the online event ‘Dialogues of Rio Oil & Gas 2022’. In 2021, the amount invested by Shell in this segment in the country was US$ 80 million.

Such investments correspond to an obligation of oil companies that have oil and gas production and exploration concessions in Brazil, as they are required to allocate 1% of the gross revenue from production to research, development, and innovation (R&D&I).

Flávio Rodrigues Reminded That, As Defined by Shell, A Significant Portion of the Investment Will Be Dedicated to Low Carbon Projects

During the first edition of ‘Dialogues of Rio Oil & Gas 2022’, hosted by the Brazilian Institute of Oil (IBP) in association with the agency epbr, Rodrigues also highlighted that 30% of the invested amount will be directed toward low carbon projects. According to the Shell executive, Brazil has great potential for the carbon credits market, meaning the country can benefit from selling these credits to other nations or industries needing to meet emission reduction commitments in the agreements they have signed.

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Regarding Brazil’s Relevance to the Shell Group, Rodrigues Explained That the Country Needs to Remain Competitive

Furthermore, Flávio Rodrigues also revealed that Brazil is of significant importance to Shell – the company that announced a partnership in the lubricants sector with Raízen – as it accounts for about 10% of the company’s global cash generation. He analyzed, however, that the country needs to remain competitive to continue attracting investments. The Shell executive stated that the quicker the minimum operating conditions for new markets can be established, the easier it is for investors to digest the scenario and decide whether to invest there or not.

In this regard, Rodrigues points out that the war in Ukraine will lead to a reordering of investment allocation in energy and that, in light of this context, Brazil needs to be attentive. This is because if the country is not vigilant regarding the destination of these resources, they may end up going to countries willing to accelerate energy transition more rapidly.

In Brazil, Shell Group Is Expected To Raise Its Investments In Research And Development To US$ 120 Million This Year

Increase of Investments in Brazil Is Due to the Rise in Oil Prices in the International Market, According to Shell Executive

Flávio Rodrigues Reminded That, As Defined by Shell, A Significant Portion of the Investment Will Be Dedicated to Low Carbon Projects

Regarding Brazil’s Relevance to the Shell Group, Rodrigues Explained That the Country Needs to Remain Competitive

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