The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) will undergo a leadership change starting November 10, with the appointment of Amanda Duarte Gondim.
The ANP is entering a strategic transition in its governing body. The agency’s current Superintendent of Technology and Environment, Amanda Duarte Gondim, has been formally called to assume the role of Deputy Director on November 10.
This move follows the end of Fernando Wandscheer de Moura Alves’s term, who will leave the position on the 9th. The official announcement of the change was recently published in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU), solidifying the next steps for regulation in Brazil’s energy sector.
Technical profile and focus on energy transition
Gondim’s career is marked by a strong academic and innovation orientation. Before joining the agency’s technical staff, she taught at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), where she led research on new energy matrices and low‑carbon technologies.
Her expertise directly addresses current industry demands, covering the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), hydrogen, biodiesel, and green diesel. She also has extensive experience coordinating between the public sector, private companies, and educational institutions—essential for advancing decarbonization agendas.
The future director highlighted in her communications:
“My professional journey is defined by research, technological development, and innovation, with a focus on sustainable fuels, biofuels, and decarbonization.”
Legacy of Moura Alves’ administration
Fernando Moura Alves’ departure marks the end of a cycle that began in 2022, after his approval by the Federal Senate. The director brought to the ANP a solid background in public policy and administration, having served in ministries such as the Ministry of the Environment, the Office of the President, and the General Secretariat of the Presidency throughout his career.
The transition is occurring at a sensitive time for the country’s energy market. With intense debates about the sector’s sustainability and new fiscal policies—such as setting the selective tax rate for fossil fuels in 2027—the presence of a technical leader like Amanda Gondim signals a continued focus on innovation that the regulatory agency has been striving to implement.
Market expectations are that the new acting director will maintain technical rigor in discussions about the energy transition, ensuring that Brazil’s regulatory framework evolves to balance energy security with international climate commitments.