2012 was a year of contrasts for Brazil. To start with, FDI was record but the country is not cheap anymore. Momentum is still positive. 7 out of 10 business leaders interviewed by the E&Y attractiveness survey point Brazil as the most attractive place to establish operations in Latin America. Is it a good result? Considering the size of the Brazilian economy,Continue reading “Brazil: our highlights of 2012”
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How difficult is it to hire in Brazil? The EDF view
A room full of lawyers and business executives gathered in Paris to discuss protectionism in Brazil. Heavy weights companies like EDF, SAFRAN and Credit Agricole among others, brought their experience in day-to-day issues. Guillaume de FORCEVILLE, new markets director of EDF, said it was not difficult to find qualified workers in the energy sector. HisContinue reading “How difficult is it to hire in Brazil? The EDF view”
Betting on electricity boom in Brazil, DistribuTECH launches local show in 2012
DistribuTECH, North America’s No. 1 electricity transmission and distribution show, will launch its South American version in 2012. DistribuTECH Brasil is organized in four tracks: The Power Delivery Business, Advanced Metering, System Automation, and System Operation. The show takes place from Sept. 25-27 at the Riocentro Exhibition & Convention Center. “We’re about to see a huge boomContinue reading “Betting on electricity boom in Brazil, DistribuTECH launches local show in 2012”
Ethanol fuel: a Brazilian distinguishing feature between hope and contradiction 1/2
Part one. Brazilian economical and energetic development are everyday more impressive. Today this big country is the second biggest Ethanol fuel producer in the world. This fuel is a derivative from sugar cane. 36 years ago, Brazil started a brand new energetic policy with the Pro Alcool program in 1975. At launch time, this programContinue reading “Ethanol fuel: a Brazilian distinguishing feature between hope and contradiction 1/2”
Brazilian and Chinese companies sign agreement on renewable energy projects
China Three Gorges Project Corporation (CTGPC) and Brazilian Furnas signed a cooperation agreement to develop projects in the renewable energy business. The plan is to work together not only in Brazil and China but also in the rest of the world. “The intention is to make Furnas the main agent in Eletrobras’ internationalisation process asContinue reading “Brazilian and Chinese companies sign agreement on renewable energy projects”
