BNCC signs MOUs with two significant Brazilian states.
November 2024 was a busy month for the bilateral relations between Norway and Brazil , with the November Conference in Rio , Norway’s G20 participation , and several ministerial visits. In addition, an important milestone was reached in the partnership between Brazilian and Norwegian businesses . BNCC signed MOUs with two significant states in Brazil.
Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Minas Gerais and the Brazilian-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (BNCC).
This MoU is a testament to the growing ties between local industries and Norwegian businesses, promoting trade and fostering innovation in critical areas such as renewable energy, infrastructure, and technology.
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SCATEC—a leader in renewable energy development—was part of this transformative event, reflecting the strong synergy between Norwegian innovation and Brazilian opportunities.
By aligning efforts, both regions stand to benefit from shared expertise and a commitment to sustainable progress. This event was marked by the signature of the MoU between Minas Gerais State Governor, Romeu Zema, Chief of Staff, Marcelo Aro and Secretary of economic development, Fernando Passalio and our chairman, Aage Thoen, Board member Raquel Araujo and Scatec CEO, Terje Pilskog who also announced renewable investments in the State.
Rio de Janeiro and BNCC sign Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the Blue Economy and Energy Sector.
In a promising partnership, the Brazilian-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (BNCC) and the Secretariat for Energy and Maritime Economy (SEENEMAR/RJ) of the State of Rio de Janeiro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing business opportunities and fostering trade missions between Rio de Janeiro and Norway, particularly in the blue economy and energy sectors.
Rio de Janeiro is a significant hub for oil companies, with strategic importance in the energy and maritime economy sectors. The agreement seeks to align the initiatives of Rio de Janeiro and the BNCC to facilitate strategic partnerships between companies, research institutions and academic entities, promoting the exchange of knowledge and innovation.
The MoU was signed by BNCC President Aage Thoen and Secretary Cassio Conceição Coelho. Marcelo Felipe Alexandre, the undersecretary of SEENEMAR/RJ, who contributed to the successful conclusion of the agreement, along with board members Celma Hellebust, Jacopo Lorino Equinor, Dag Honnemyr Seal, and Fernanda Dobbin (replacing Tor Ove Horstad) from Hydro, were present at the ceremony.
The signing of the MoU reinforces BNCC’s commitment to shaping a future of economic growth and collaborative success for shared prosperity.
The BNCC board discussed both MOUs and approved the signings. Together, we are shaping a future of economic growth and collaborative success, bridging nations for shared prosperity.
