The municipal sector is expected to receive up to EUR 5 billion in investments along in 2022-23 with the goal of universalizing water & sanitation supply to reach 100% of population in Brazil by 2033. This is backed by a recent regulatory bill. Private operators play a major role in this new market framework, with substantial openness to innovation and an integrated approach to CAPEX and OPEX.
On the industrial front, the Pulp & Paper sector is going through a strong expansion cycle with new plants under construction and other plants are already announced to be built in the upcoming years. Increasing Sustainability concerns imply a growing demand for water & resource efficient processes to be incorporated in the new enterprises.
Regarding the Mining & Metals sector, environmental and safety concerns, and an increasing interest for solutions to a increment productivity set the pace for the implementation of innovation contexts and pilot projects.
If you are interested in knowing more about this promising market, tune in on 15 February, 2022 at 15:00 (EET Helsinki) to learn about key modernization trends and business opportunities from the top market players of the municipal sanitation, mining, and pulp & paper sectors.
Agenda
Introduction
- Brazilian market of Municipal and Industrial water
Ms. Natalia Araujo, Advisor, Business Finland - Introduction to Finnish Water Forum network and the speakers of the event
Dr. Antti Herlevi, Project Director, Finnish Water Forum
Investment and modernization trends on Brazilian Water & Sanitation sector
Cíntia Leal Marinho de Araujo, Director of Economic Regulation for Sanitation,
ANA – National Water Agency
Business opportunities
- Water & sanitation utilities market outlook and innovation opportunities
Klaus Paz, Innovation Manager, Aegea Saneamento - Framework and trends of water use in the Pulp & Paper sector
Paulo Cassim, Coordinator of the Environment Committee at ABTCP (Pulp & Paper Industry Association) - Water management challenges and opportunities in Brazilian mining sector
Speaker TBC
Q&A
Closing Remarks
