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Daniel Ferreira

@danielferreira2

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I develop biomethane and energy-efficiency projects that advance industrial decarbonization.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to develop renewable energy, decarbonization, and energy-efficiency projects where I can combine engineering, project management, and data analytics to deliver measurable environmental and operational impact.

I'm leading Goldenergy and AXPO's new biomethane business segment in Portugal, including the development and licensing of Portugal's first cow-manure biomethane plant, an €8 million investment expected to produce 15 GWh annually.

Previously at EWEN/HELEXIA, I led 32 energy-efficiency audits for Auchan in Poland and supported industrial energy projects for Navigator, Amorim, and a global petrochemical client in Saudi Arabia. I combine thermodynamics, HVAC, refrigeration, technical and financial modelling, and Power BI analysis to identify practical energy-saving opportunities.

I'm passionate about decarbonization and sustainability, and I'm strengthening my SQL and Python analytics capabilities to make project decisions more data-informed.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Renewable Project Manager

Current

Goldenergy/Axpo

Aug 2024 - Present (2 years)

Leading a new business segment for Goldenergy and AXPO in Portugal, developing biomethane production plants to promote decarbonization in hard-to-abate industries. Overseeing the development and licensing of Portugal's first biomethane plant from cow manure, a €8 million investment with an estimated production of 15 GWh/year.

Project Management Financial Modeling Stakeholder Management Regulatory Compliance Partnership Development Supplier Management

Energy Efficiency Engineer

Ewen/Helexia

Jul 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Conducted and led 32 energy efficiency audits for Auchan in Poland, focusing on refrigeration, HVAC, lighting, and BMS optimization. Supported audits for major industrial clients and collaborated with a Chinese engineering firm on a petrochemical project in Saudi Arabia.

Energy Auditing HVAC Refrigeration Lighting BMS Thermodynamics Project Management Power BI Data Analysis

Master Thesis Internship

Race S.A.

Mar 2022 - Jul 2022 (4 months)

Developed and designed a CO2 transcritical heat pump and compared it with a subcritical NH3 heat pump solution.

Thermodynamics

Laboratory Monitor

Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto

Feb 2022 - Jun 2022 (4 months)

Conducted Thermodynamics I laboratory sessions for Master's degree students in Mechanical Engineering.

Thermodynamics Teaching

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Yaşar University

Bachelor of Science, Energy Systems Engineering

2021 - 2022

Grade: 3.8/4

Exchange program in Energy Systems Engineering with coursework in bioenergy, energy storage, heat exchangers, HVAC-R, nuclear, and wind energy systems. Achieved a GPA of 3.8/4.

Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

2017 - 2022

Grade: 16/20

Activities and societies: Staff for students' association (AEFEUP) from May 2018 to July 2022.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Fluids and Energy. Achieved a GPA of 16/20 and served as staff for the students' association (AEFEUP) from May 2018 to July 2022.