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For Fluxys executive, the country should invest in biomethane as a viable and strategic alternative to the challenges of green hydrogen
In a recent interview, Fluxys Brasil CEO Sébastien Lahouste defended biomethane as the true “Brazilian hydrogen”. According to him, this renewable energy source presents itself as a more viable and immediate solution for Brazil given the existing infrastructure and the urgency of the energy transition.
Biomethane emerges as a strategic solution in the short term
According to the portal Axes, the executive of Fluxys Brasil stated that biomethane, produced from the decomposition of organic waste, already has a consolidated market, mastered technology and plants in operation in the national territory. In contrast, green hydrogen still requires significant investments in infrastructure and regulation, which makes its immediate application on a large scale difficult.
Lahouste explained that Brazil has a natural gas network that can be used to transport biomethane, which drastically reduces implementation costs. The company's proposal includes the development of regional hubs connected to the national transportation network, optimizing logistics and ensuring greater capillarity of the product in the country.
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Structural challenges limit hydrogen advancement
Although green hydrogen continues to be a strategic investment, especially for export, with emphasis on hubs such as the ports of Pecém (CE) and Açu (RJ), its domestic application faces barriers. The Brazilian gas network, still underdeveloped compared to countries in Europe and North America, makes transportation in large volumes unfeasible, according to the executive's analysis.
In addition, Lahouste mentioned obstacles such as the lack of domestic demand, the absence of long-term contracts with international buyers and high initial costs for making plants viable. He also points out that even the alternative of injecting hydrogen in small proportions into the current network comes up against technical and regulatory limitations.
Biomethane and energy security: possible convergence
For Fluxys, the large-scale adoption of biomethane can make a significant contribution to Brazil's energy security. The company emphasizes the importance of regulations that take into account the country's real conditions, including integration with thermal power plants and the use of local resources. According to Axes, the technical and economic viability of biomethane positions it as a central ally of the energy matrix in the coming years.
In addition, a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) recognizes the potential of biomethane as a vector for decarbonization in emerging economies, especially in countries with strong agricultural production and availability of waste, a scenario compatible with Brazil.
Perspective for the Brazilian energy future
In short, Fluxys Brasil's vision prioritizes a energy transition guided by the country's reality. Biomethane emerges as a renewable fuel with immediate application, taking advantage of existing infrastructure and meeting a growing demand for sustainable solutions. Hydrogen, although promising, depends on more robust articulations and coordinated investments to become competitive in the domestic scenario.
