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Industrial and Port Complex prepares for a green revolution with decarbonization and new technologies
A Pecém I thermoelectric plant, located in Pecém Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP), in the Metropolitan Region of Fortaleza, is about to take a big step towards sustainability. THE Pecém Energy, responsible for the plant, announced ambitious plans to decarbonize its operations, foreseeing investments that could vary from R$800 million to R$4 billion. This project focuses on the transition from the use of mineral coal for natural gas and, in the future, for Green Hydrogen (H₂V), making the thermoelectric plant a reference in innovation and sustainability in Brazil, according to diariodonordeste.
Energy transformation underway
The president of Energia Pecém, Carlos Baldi, explained that the exact amount of investment will be defined after the capacity reserve auction (LRCAP 2024), scheduled for the end of this year. “We are ready for different configurations, depending on the conditions established in the auction“, stated Baldi. The initial transition to natural gas will be the first step, with the prospect of, in the future, using Green Hydrogen, which will be produced at CIPP itself. This change process can take anywhere from six to 36 months, depending on the results of the auction.
A careful and strategic transition
The Pecém I Thermoelectric Plant's decarbonization plan is not just a matter of technology, but also a strategic vision for the future. For Adão Linhares, former executive secretary of Energy and Telecommunications of Ceará, this transition is fundamental. “Decarbonizing a coal plant is a challenge, but it is a necessary path to guarantee the longevity and sustainability of the investment“, commented Linhares. The objective is to keep the asset in operation, but in a cleaner and more efficient way, in line with global goals for reducing carbon emissions.
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Natural gas: a temporary solution or an obstacle?
Although natural gas is seen by many as a cleaner alternative to coal, there are those who question this choice. THE Clean Energy Coalition, formed by several civil society organizations, warns that the use of natural gas can create a dangerous dependence on a fossil energy source. According to the coalition, betting on natural gas could delay the transition to renewable energy, compromising efforts to limit global warming to 1,5ºC, as established in the Paris Agreement. Instead, the coalition suggests that wind and solar energy, complemented by biomass-powered thermoelectric plants, would be more sustainable alternatives and in line with long-term goals.
The future of energy in Ceará
The energy transition of the Pecém I thermoelectric plant is an important milestone for Ceará, which is already positioned as a strategic hub in the development of renewable energy, especially with Green Hydrogen. With the support of the state government and significant investments, the plant not only modernizes its operations, but also contributes to strengthening the local economy and environmental preservation. This initiative places Ceará at the forefront of the energy transition in Brazil, signaling a greener and more sustainable future for the region and the country.
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