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EPE presents strategies to make the oil chain cleaner and more sustainable by 2050
A new report by the Energy Research Company (EPE) reveals how Brazil can reduce emissions from the oil chain by up to 30% by 2050. The proposal brings together technological and operational solutions to decarbonize national production, with support from the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
Brazil targets low-carbon oil with support from EPE
The global energy transition poses challenges, but it also opens up opportunities for countries with high potential in renewable energy and operational efficiency. This is the case of Brazil, which, according to an EPE report, has the potential to become a benchmark in oil production with less impact environmental. The study was commissioned by the Ministry of Mines and Energy and includes actions for the short, medium and long term.
The measures suggested include reducing natural gas flaring, adopting carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies in producing fields, and increasing the use of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind in offshore operations. EPE also highlights the importance of electrifying platforms and replacing fossil fuels with biofuels or natural gas in support vessels.
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Practical actions to decarbonize the oil sector
The report points out that some of these solutions are already being tested in the country, with projects led by companies such as Petrobras. One example is the use of wind energy to supply production platforms on the Brazilian coast. Another strategic point is the partial or total electrification of facilities, which significantly reduces CO₂ emissions.
According to EPE, with adequate investment and international support, Brazil can reduce up to 30% of emissions associated with domestic oil by 2050. This would maintain the country's competitiveness in the energy sector while strengthening its environmental role on the international stage.
The role of oil in the energy transition
Even with the advancement of renewable sources, oil will still be necessary in the coming decades, especially in sectors such as aviation, maritime transport and chemical industry, which still depend heavily on derivatives. The challenge, according to EPE, is to make this production as clean as possible, using science and innovation as allies.
The full report is available on the portal Transition Dialogues, from the website Axes, which released the data first-hand. The publication reinforces that, in addition to technology, a joint effort between government, companies and society will be needed to put the proposals into practice.
