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In this episode of the EIC Clearly podcast, host Stuart Broadley speaks with Lourenço Fróes, Coordinator of the new FPSO program at Petrobras. With over 20 years at the company, Lourenço shares insights into Petrobras’ ambitious $111 billion investment plan, which includes ten new FPSOs by 2029, refinery expansions, and major offshore projects.
The discussion explores how Petrobras is balancing scale with sustainability, delivering record-breaking production while maintaining one of the lowest carbon intensities in the industry. Lourenço also highlights the importance of local content for Brazilian shipyards, and how innovation in digitalization, subsea CO₂ separation, and project optimization is shaping the future of Petrobras.

What Is the EIC?

The Energy Industries Council (EIC) is one of the world’s largest energy trade associations. As a not-for-profit organisation, it supports more than 950 member companies involved in the global energy value chain. EIC operatesinternationally, with offices in London, Kuala Lumpur, Rio de Janeiro, Houston, Dubai, and soon, Berlin.

It is energy agnostic, supporting all parts of the energy sector. From mature renewable onshore and offshore sectors like wind, solar and hydropower; to grid infrastructure and large nuclear; to hydrocarbon sectors like oil & gas, LNG, FPSO, decommissioning, upstream, midstream and downstream; to emerging low-carbon sectors like hydrogen, carbon capture, CCUS, energy storage, BESS, biofuels, SAF (sustainable aviation fuels), and geothermal.

EIC provides a wide range of services, including access to global market intelligence, CAPEX and OPEX project data, consulting support, events, business development opportunities, and advocacy. It also facilitates connections with key decision-makers and policymakers in the energy sector worldwide.

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In this episode of the EIC Clearly podcast, host Stuart Broadley speaks with Lesley Batchelor CBE, renowned export champion and former Director General of the Institute of Export & International Trade. Together, they discuss lessons from Survive and Thrive research, the need for long-term strategies over short-term targets, the role of government and policy in enabling exporters, and the importance of passion and persistence in building global success. Drawing on decades of experience supporting businesses across the globe, Lesley shares her insights into why developing new international markets remains one of the most underused yet essential growth strategies for energy companies. Listen now and learn why international trade should be at the heart of any company’s growth journey.

What Is the EIC?

The Energy Industries Council (EIC) is one of the world’s largest energy trade associations. As a not-for-profit organisation, it supports more than 950 member companies involved in the global energy value chain. EIC operatesinternationally, with offices in London, Kuala Lumpur, Rio de Janeiro, Houston, Dubai, and soon, Berlin.

It is energy agnostic, supporting all parts of the energy sector. From mature renewable onshore and offshore sectors like wind, solar and hydropower; to grid infrastructure and large nuclear; to hydrocarbon sectors like oil & gas, LNG, FPSO, decommissioning, upstream, midstream and downstream; to emerging low-carbon sectors like hydrogen, carbon capture, CCUS, energy storage, BESS, biofuels, SAF (sustainable aviation fuels), and geothermal.

EIC provides a wide range of services, including access to global market intelligence, CAPEX and OPEX project data, consulting support, events, business development opportunities, and advocacy. It also facilitates connections with key decision-makers and policymakers in the energy sector worldwide.

Stay Connected with EIC

• Learn more about the EIC
• Explore EIC membership ⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Follow the EIC on LinkedIn

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In the first episode of EIC Energy Insights, host Stuart Broadley, CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC), is joined by market intelligence managers Sharanya Kumaramurthy, Chris Shirley, and Tom Bacon to unpack the future of offshore wind. Together, they explore key findings from recent EIC regional reports covering South America, APAC, and Europe. From shifting energy policies and supply chain bottlenecks to the promise and challenges of floating offshore wind. The discussion highlights what’s driving momentum, and what’s holding it back, through the insights of our experts. Listen now to discover how policy, economics, and innovation will shape the next phase of the energy transition.

What Is the EIC?

The Energy Industries Council (EIC) is one of the world’s largest energy trade associations. As a not-for-profit organisation, it supports more than 950 member companies involved in the global energy value chain. EIC operatesinternationally, with offices in London, Kuala Lumpur, Rio de Janeiro, Houston, Dubai, and soon, Berlin.

It is energy agnostic, supporting all parts of the energy sector. From mature renewable onshore and offshore sectors like wind, solar and hydropower; to grid infrastructure and large nuclear; to hydrocarbon sectors like oil & gas, LNG, FPSO, decommissioning, upstream, midstream and downstream; to emerging low-carbon sectors like hydrogen, carbon capture, CCUS, energy storage, BESS, biofuels, SAF (sustainable aviation fuels), and geothermal.

EIC provides a wide range of services, including access to global market intelligence, CAPEX and OPEX project data, consulting support, events, business development opportunities, and advocacy. It also facilitates connections with key decision-makers and policymakers in the energy sector worldwide.

Stay Connected with EIC

• Learn more about the EIC: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-eic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Explore EIC membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-eic.com/Membership⁠⁠⁠

• Follow the EIC on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/energy-industries-council-the-eic-⁠⁠⁠

• Stuart R Broadley HonFEI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-r-broadley-honfei-a041a58/

• Chris Shirley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-shirley-749684120/
• Sharanya Kumaramurthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharanya-kumaramurthy/
• Tom Bacon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-bacon-114bb8aa/