Brazil is set to receive a $100 million investment to support the development of a green hydrogen hub. This pioneering initiative, led by the Ministry of Development and Foreign Trade of Brazil, in collaboration with the World Bank, aims to harness the potential of green hydrogen production, signaling a monumental shift towards clean and renewable energy sources.
The investment package comprises $90 million from the World Bank, channeled through the External Financing Commission of the Ministry, with an additional $10 million contribution from the port itself. This $100 million infusion is earmarked for the crucial infrastructure required to facilitate the green hydrogen hub at the port of Pecém.
Pecém, a strategic seaport located in the metropolitan region of Fortaleza, the capital of the northeastern state of Ceará, is poised to become the epicenter of green hydrogen projects in Brazil. This burgeoning initiative, known as the Pecém Green Hydrogen Hub, has already made significant strides by signing 32 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with international companies from Brazil, France, Portugal, Spain, Australia, the United States, and Italy.
These 32 MoUs represent a staggering $30 billion in potential investments, with $8 billion already committed to the cause. The magnitude of international interest underscores the global importance of green hydrogen as a clean energy source.
To solidify its commitment to green hydrogen, the Government of Ceará recently introduced a regional bill for the Green Hydrogen Policy. Furthermore, it joined forces with the largest employers in the sector, becoming a signatory of the Renewable Green Hydrogen Pact.
Green or renewable hydrogen (H2V) is produced through the process of “water electrolysis,” which involves separating oxygen and hydrogen molecules. While its primary application lies in the production of agricultural fertilizers, green hydrogen holds versatile potential as a clean fuel source and a raw material for various industries, including pharmaceuticals.
