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Clean Hydrogen at the Angra Nuclear Power Plant: Potential Partnership between Brazil and the United Kingdom

Written by Paulo Nogueira
Published 09/04/2023 às 09:46
A delegation of 20 people from the United Kingdom consulate, in RJ, visited the Nuclear Power Station with the aim of learning about the clean hydrogen project. Electronuclear Disclosure
A delegation of 20 people from the United Kingdom consulate, in RJ, visited the Nuclear Power Station with the aim of learning about the clean hydrogen project. Electronuclear Disclosure

Visit of the British Consul and President of the Chamber of Commerce

The Angra Nuclear Power Station, located in Angra dos Reis, received an illustrious visit last week: the Consul General of the United Kingdom in Rio de Janeiro, Anjoum Noorani, and the President of the British Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Brazil, Nick Burridge . Together with a delegation of 20 people, the purpose of the visit was to learn about the innovative project for clean hydrogen produced in nuclear power plants.

This clean hydrogen project is currently in the feasibility study phase, being developed in partnership between Eletronuclear, Furnas and the Itaipu Technological Park. The initiative seeks to take advantage of the organic production of hydrogen in the plants, in a sustainable way, to contribute to global energy decarbonization.

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Clean Hydrogen: Sustainability and Innovation

During the visit, Karla Lepetitgaland, R&D and Innovation coordinator at Eletronuclear, presented the advantages of clean hydrogen produced from nuclear sources. Among the benefits, the electrolysis of sea water stands out, which avoids the use of fresh water, reinforcing the sustainable nature of the project. “We believe that clean hydrogen is one of the ways to decarbonize the planet's energy. And it is produced organically by the plants, in a totally sustainable way. That's why we're looking for ways to make its use feasible,” said Karla.

Nick Burridge, president of the British Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Brazil, was impressed with the proposal and highlighted the possibility of a partnership between the United Kingdom and Brazil in the clean hydrogen sector. “I thought the idea of ​​using something that is already part of the business, which is being produced as part of the business, part of energy production and which can add value, was great,” he said.

Brazil-United Kingdom Partnership: Opportunities and Exchange of Experiences

The possibility of cooperation between the two countries in the production of green hydrogen or clean hydrogen was emphasized by the British Consul General in Rio de Janeiro, Anjoum Noorani. He highlighted the importance of hydrogen in the fight against climate change and in the sustainable development of society.

. “I'm a super fanatic about the possibility of hydrogen in the future to both provide security, lower prices, and fight hydrogen climate change in general. So, I think that in the world we have a lot of potential to use hydrogen quickly to develop our society and clean our light networks”, said Anjoum Noorani.

The consul also highlighted the opportunity to unite British and Brazilian technologies to foster the international hydrogen market. “For me, the possibility of creating this partnership, using British technology, using Brazilian technology, to open the global international hydrogen market for the future to secure energy sources, is an immense possibility”, concluded the consul.

Promising Future for Clean Hydrogen

The visit of the British Consul and the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Brazil to the Angra Nuclear Power Plant highlights the growing interest in clean hydrogen as a sustainable and innovative energy source.

The eventual partnership between Brazil and the United Kingdom in the development of this project could bring numerous benefits, such as the exchange of technology, experiences and ideas between the two countries.

In addition, the successful implementation of the clean hydrogen project at the Angra Nuclear Power Station could pave the way for the use of this technology in other nuclear power plants, contributing to the diversification of energy sources and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Global Impact and Future Challenges

The adoption of clean hydrogen in the global energy matrix has the potential to revolutionize the way we produce and consume energy. However, there are still challenges to be overcome to ensure the viability and efficiency of this energy source.

International cooperation, such as the possible partnership between Brazil and the United Kingdom, can be key to overcoming these challenges and accelerating the development of clean hydrogen on a global scale.

In short, the visit of the British consul and the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Brazil to the Angra Nuclear Power Plant signals a promising future for clean hydrogen. The partnership between the two countries can play an important role in advancing this technology, contributing to energy decarbonization and global sustainable development.

Paulo Nogueira

With a technical background, I worked in the offshore oil and gas market for a few years. Today, my team and I are dedicated to bringing information from the Brazilian energy sector and the world, always with credible and up-to-date sources.

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