Sara López Rivera

Sara López serves as Decarbonization and Energy Efficiency Delegate at EP PETROECUADOR, the largest National Oil Company (NOC) in Ecuador. With over a decade of experience in Environmental Management at the company, she is currently enhancing her strategic and financial acumen through business managerial training. Sara plays a pivotal role in positioning the company at the forefront of the regional energy transition. She is skilled in building strategic networks and fostering cooperation with international and national institutions to accelerate decarbonization and the development of alternative energy solutions. She has collaborated with organizations such as OGMP, Carbon Limits, UNDP, GGGI, the Clean Air Task Force, the World Bank, and private sector partners to implement mitigation strategies aligned with the Paris Agreement. Currently, she leads EP PETROECUADOR´s flagship methane measurement and mitigation initiative, strengthening national climate diplomacy while enhancing energy efficiency and reducing operational costs.