1. Home
  2. / Construction
  3. / Engie Joins Brazilian Hydrogen Association to Accelerate Adoption of Green Hydrogen Technologies in Brazil
Reading time 3 min of reading

Engie Joins Brazilian Hydrogen Association to Accelerate Adoption of Green Hydrogen Technologies in Brazil

Written by Valdemar Medeiros
Published on 03/08/2021 at 13:05
Updated on 03/08/2021 at 13:57
ENGIE - hidrogênio verde - hidrogênio -
Usina de hidrogênio – créditos: Reuters/Lian
Seja o primeiro a reagir!
Reagir ao artigo

Observing the High Growth of the Green Hydrogen Sector, ENGIE Joined the Brazilian Hydrogen Association Aiming to Promote Partnerships, Studies, and Investments in the Sector

Green Hydrogen in Brazil: Following its global purpose to accelerate the transition to carbon neutrality through clean energy and solutions, ENGIE joins the Brazilian Hydrogen Association, becoming the first company in the energy sector to partner with the entity.

Read Also

ENGIE Aims to Become a Zero Emissions Company by 2045

YouTube video
HYDROGEN the fuel of the FUTURE. Hydrogen as an energy source. How is HYDROGEN produced?

ENGIE’s goal in joining the Brazilian Hydrogen Association is to advance in the green hydrogen sector, where the company is focused on growing both in Brazil and around the world. Joining the association, promoting partnerships and studies in this sector, further confirms ENGIE’s target of zeroing its emissions by 2045.

According to the Manager of Business Development and Green Hydrogen at ENGIE Brazil, Koen Langie, the company believes that by joining forces with the Brazilian Hydrogen Association, it is possible to leverage applied research for the advancement of green hydrogen utilization in industries at commercial scale.

Another focus of the partnership with the entity is the training of skilled professionals. The executive emphasizes that it is necessary to create human capital in the country to develop green hydrogen projects.

Executives from Both Sides Speak Out

For Langie, the Brazilian hydrogen market needs appropriate regulation to evolve. Thus, working alongside the Brazilian Hydrogen Association and its members will bring new opportunities to drive regulatory and normative milestones in the country, establishing a competitive and attractive market for new investors.

According to the executive, ENGIE sees opportunities in creating solutions for sectors such as steel, chemicals, mining, petrochemicals, and others. According to the President of the Brazilian Hydrogen Association, Paulo Emílio Valadão de Miranda, the entity’s mission is to create a network composed of companies, universities, government institutions, and agencies to discuss, incentivize, and plan initiatives in the green hydrogen sector with a focus on creating regulations, standards, and codes.

Monica Saraiva Panik, director of institutional relations at the entity since 2020, states that she has been observing the recent advance of the sector and the increase in interest in this energy solution. The ABH2, has been connecting with companies and the private sector. This is due to the hydrogen segment becoming one of the largest over the last year, and interest has been growing.

ENGIE Plans to Achieve 4GW of Hydrogen Capacity by 2030

ENGIE’s global goal is to develop a strong position in green hydrogen, a technology that is gaining momentum globally. The group’s mission is to benefit from the advantages and be at the forefront of the sector.

From the company’s perspective, green hydrogen is a strategic vector for carbon neutrality, as it allows for better utilization of renewable energies and helps reduce emissions for sectors to meet their targets.

By 2030, ENGIE estimates to develop a production capacity of 4 GW of green hydrogen, install about 700 km of networks aimed at the source, and operate more than 100 refueling stations. The group already has around 70 hydrogen projects in operation across 10 countries.  

Valdemar Medeiros

Formado em Jornalismo e Marketing, é autor de mais de 20 mil artigos que já alcançaram milhões de leitores no Brasil e no exterior. Já escreveu para marcas e veículos como 99, Natura, O Boticário, CPG – Click Petróleo e Gás, Agência Raccon e outros. Especialista em Indústria Automotiva, Tecnologia, Carreiras (empregabilidade e cursos), Economia e outros temas. Contato e sugestões de pauta: valdemarmedeiros4@gmail.com. Não aceitamos currículos!

Share in apps