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Promising alliance signed between Petrobras and Vale foresees ambitious plans for offshore wind, hydrogen and logistics

Written by Roberta Souza
Published 29/09/2023 às 11:39
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Discover the opportunities and ambitious plans involving this exclusive partnership between Petrobras and Vale

Petrobras is revolutionizing the energy scenario with a surprising strategic partnership with Vale. In this memorandum of understanding, which was scheduled to be signed between September 28th and 29th, the Brazilian giants join forces to develop a wide range of businesses, covering vital areas such as hydrogen, offshore, logistics and renewable fuels.

“Vale is very interested in hydrogen production, it has some activities in energy transition that are interesting, it has interests in some areas of energy generation. So what we're going to start doing is trying to understand what the other person has. We have fuel for railways, they have logistics and may want to invest in offshore wind,” said the president of Petrobras after an event with Olympic athletes sponsored by the state-owned company.

Promising Alliance

The union between Petrobras and Vale promises to transform Brazil's energy and logistics landscape. Petrobras president Jean Paul Prates shared his excitement about the agreement, which covers a wide range of sectors including hydrogen, logistics and train fuel. This strategic alliance is destined to revolutionize the market, exploiting the strengths of both companies.

Petrobras, with its 70 years of history, is looking to the future with great enthusiasm. The company is committed to developing new businesses in the field of renewable energy, with a special focus on offshore wind, hydrogen and renewable fuels. The company is preparing to invest significantly in decarbonization, with up to 15% of its capex directed towards this purpose. Petrobras' offshore wind projects, with a potential of 23 GW, promise a revolution in clean energy production in Brazil.

The regulatory challenges and ambitious plans for offshore wind and hydrogen

While the plans are exciting, Petrobras faces regulatory challenges on the road to offshore wind and hydrogen. Brazil is working on creating regulations similar to those in the oil sector, including bonus payments for maritime prisms. As for hydrogen, the rules may resemble those for natural gas. Both areas are evolving in Congress and regulatory agencies, setting the stage for remarkable transformation.

“We are going to offshore wind, which has giant and complex structures. But, for us, it is 'Playmobil', much simpler”, stated Prates, when comparing the activity with oil production and its mobilization of efforts, especially in deep and ultra-deep waters.

Petrobras and Vale are ready to shape the future of energy in Brazil. This strategic partnership promises innovation, sustainability and economic growth. Follow closely the latest news about this incredible collaboration between two Brazilian giants. Together, they are about to propel Brazil towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.

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