Henrique Peretti's questions to Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA - Eletrobras (EBR) leadership • Q1 2024
Question
Henrique Peretti of JPMorgan Chase & Co. asked about Eletrobras's strategy for creating new energy demand via electrification, green hydrogen, and data centers, given Brazil's low energy prices, and whether the Amazonas Energia issue could be part of government negotiations.
Answer
Executive Italo de Carvalho Freitas Filho confirmed a strong focus on creating demand, highlighting a new trading department dedicated to this and the signing of MOUs for green hydrogen projects. He emphasized Eletrobras's 24/7 renewable hydropower as a key advantage. An executive declined to comment on including the Amazonas issue in government talks, citing confidentiality.