Patricia Rocha

Energy Professional | Gas Origination | Gas Transportation Strategy & Contracting | Regulatory Advocacy | Market Intelligence | Contractual structuring | Market Analysis | Business Development

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

About

Accomplished energy professional with over 25 years of experience in gas, power, and energy markets across South America, working for leading companies in the sector. I bring a proven track record in origination, market analysis, and regulatory strategy — combining deep technical knowledge with strong commercial insight and leadership. My experience includes ownership of gas transportation strategy — from contracting to P&L integration — ensuring alignment with GSA pricing structures and cost optimization. I have actively influenced the regulated contractual framework, promoting the adoption of favourable clauses — such as short-term agreements — and preventing unfavourable provisions, including imbalance penalties. Through active regulatory advocacy in IBP, ATGas, and CdU, I influence transportation cost structures and contribute to the evolution of Brazil’s gas regulatory framework. I have also led the development of new gas business opportunities, negotiated complex gas sales agreements, and built independent market intelligence and analytical models that enhance commercial decision-making and long-term planning. Recognized for leading cross-functional, multi-country teams, mentoring junior professionals, and influencing industry standards, I combine technical rigor, commercial acumen, and strategic influence to deliver value in complex, regulated energy markets. Currently offering support via consulting and advisory services where I can leverage my experience in gas origination, transportation strategy, and regulatory advocacy to help companies optimize commercial and regulatory outcomes.

Experience

  • Shell (8 yrs 6 mos)
    • Gas Originator
      Jan 2021 - May 2025 · 4 yrs 5 mos

      Responsible for Transportation Strategy, Regulation & Contracts. Report to gas and power origination team lead and management of 2 people. Transportation strategy ownership - from contracting to P&L integration, with integration into GSA pricing structures and cost avoidance Contractual innovation – incorporation of favorable clauses (e.g., short-term agreements) and prevention of unfavorable provisions (e.g., imbalance penalties). Regulatory advocacy – representation in IBP, ATGas, and CdU, influencing transportation cost structures and regulatory evolution. Cross-functional leadership – coordination of multi-disciplinary teams to deliver transportation agreements in full compliance with internal standards. Talent development – mentorship and upskilling of junior colleagues across multiple regions.

    • Market Development Advisor (Local&Bolivian Gas)
      Dec 2016 - Dec 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      Business development – creation and delivery of gas opportunities in Brazil for production in Brazil and Bolivia. Market analysis – evaluation of supply, demand, and pricing dynamics to support commercial decisions. Stakeholder engagement – interaction with regulators, industry associations, and private players to advance market conditions. Contractual structuring – design of commercial frameworks to enable new opportunities and strengthen competitive positioning. Institutional representation – active role in industry forums, contributing to regulatory discussions and company positioning.

  • BG Group (10 yrs 9 mos)
    • Market Fundamentals Manager, South America
      Nov 2014 - Nov 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Responsible for developing and communicating an independent BG Group view on energy markets in South America for near-term trading and for long-term strategy development.

    • Market Fundamentals Coordinator
      Apr 2008 - Nov 2014 · 6 yrs 8 mos

      Provides comprehensive information about natural gas and power sectors for Brazil and neighbour South American countries; elaborates supply-demand outlooks analyses; follows and analyses the impact of changes in the regulatory environment; defends the company’s position either directly or through industry associations

    • Corporate Affairs Coordinator
      Mar 2006 - Apr 2008 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Interfaced closely with technical and commercial teams to obtain inputs for institutional presentations; elaborated presentations for leadership speeches in seminars and courses; represented the company in industrial associations; organized VIP visits to the Asset, including audiences with federal/state level authorities; identified opportunities to raise the company’s profile through seminars, courses and speeches

  • Light (5 yrs 9 mos)
    • Regulatory – Price and Tariff Analyst
      Oct 2002 - Mar 2006 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Calculated the yearly tariff revision and participated in the discussions with the power sector regulator (Aneel); represented the company in industrial associations with the aims to propose changes in the regulation

    • Wholesale Market Analyst
      Jul 2000 - Sep 2002 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Elaborated the wholesale power prices forecasts; followed and analysed the integrated power system’s operation; represented the company in task-forces to validate the computational models NEWAVE, DECOMP, GEVAZP and PREVIVAZ

  • Analyst at Agência Nacional do Petróleo
    Jun 1998 - Jul 2000 · 2 yrs 2 mos