Innovation is the central theme of the 9th SENOP event
Sponsored by the National Electric System Operator (ONS) and organized by ENGIE, with the support of the Brazilian Committee of the Commission for Regional Energy Integration (Comitê Brasileiro da Comissão de Integração Energética Regional – BRACIER), the National Electrical Installations and Systems Operators’ Seminar (Nacional de Operadores de Sistemas e Instalações Elétricas) SENOP is the principal Brazilian forum for debates and updating the National Interconnected System operational teams in real time. This year, the seminar is to be held from September 23 to 25 in the city of Florianópolis, participation in the event already open for enrollment.
The capital of the state of Santa Catarina is known as the Brazilian Silicon Valley – thus having a close synergy with the 9th SENOP event, the core theme of which is the Operation in the Future and focusing on technology, processes and people. “The main aim of SENOP is to foster the operational excellence in the Brazilian electrical system through improvements and the professional development of the responsible teams. The program for the event has been designed to make for an intense exchange of experiences among sector professionals, particularly among energy generation, transmission and distribution companies”, comments Sinval Zaidan Gama, ONS’s Operations Director.
The panels and the technical work will be led by specialists from an array of different companies such as CELESC, AES TIETÊ, CHESF, TAESA, Itaipu, Eletrosul, ISA CTEEP, CEMIG, AQTech, ENGIE and ONS. The use of new technologies and systems will be the central focus of the meetings covering from intelligent robots for the inspection of substations to data mining, all of which will be discussed during the event. “This is an area in which information technology is increasingly present and responsible for automating a series of tasks. For this reason, the 9th SENOP event will be a moment for sharing experiences and updating all in the sector”, adds José Laydner, Chief Generation Officer at ENGIE Brasil Energia.
The full program and instructions needed for enrollment are available from the site www.senop.com.br and in the event’s app in its version for IOS and Android.
ABOUT ENGIE
ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. With its 97,000 employees, its customers, partners and stakeholders, the Group is committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions. Inspired by its purpose (“raison d’être”), ENGIE reconciles economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on its key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to its customers. Turnover in 2022: 82.6 billion Euros.
In Brazil, ENGIE, leader in 100% renewable power generation in the country, operates in generation, commercialization and transmission of electric power, gas transport and energy solutions. The Company
has in the country an installed capacity of 12,5 GW, originated from renewable sources and with low GHG emissions, such as hydro, solar and biomass power plants, and windfarms.
With the acquisition of Transportadora Associada de Gás – TAG, ENGIE now also owns the largest natural gas transportation network in the country, at 4,500 km and transecting 10 states and 191 cities.
The Group has a complete portfolio of integrated solutions focused on reducing costs and improving the infrastructure for companies and cities, such as energy efficiency, public lighting, energy monitoring and management.
With 2,800 employees, ENGIE’s turnover in Brazil in 2023 was of R$ 11.7 billion. ENGIE trades on the B3 through its energy generation and trading company, ENGIE Brasil Energia, under the ticker EGIE3. In addition to being a B3 Novo Mercado component, the Company is one of the very few companies that have been listed in the Business Sustainability Index since its creation in 2005. In 2021, ENGIE Brasil Energia was included in the Carbon-Efficient Index (ICO2), made up of IBrX 100 companies that are most transparent in terms of GHG emissions reporting and how they are preparing for a low-carbon economy.
The company also received in May 2024 the certification Great Place to Work, a recognition which validates the continuous commitment of the company to create a positive and inclusive work environment for all.
The Group is listed on the Paris and Brussels stock exchanges (ENGI) and is represented in the main financial indices (CAC 40, Euronext 100, FTSE Euro 100, MSCI Europe) and non-financial indices (DJSI World, Euronext Vigeo Eiris – Europe 120/France 20, MSCI EMU ESG screened, MSCI EUROPE ESG Universal Select, Stoxx Europe 600 ESG-X).