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With robust investments, solid partnerships and strategic vision, Noxis Energy's oil refinery in Pecém promises not only financial success, but also a serious commitment to a cleaner and more sustainable future.
Last Thursday (10/08), the State Council for the Environment of Ceará (Coema) gave the green light to the awaited environmental licensing for the start of works on the refinery of oil that will take shape in the Export Processing Zone (ZPE) of Ceará. This news becomes even more impactful with the recent statement by Gabriel Debellian, the CEO of Noxis Energy, the company responsible for the project. Already on Friday (11/08), he shared, via social network, a revelation of significant proportions: the Pecém Refinery will not only be a concrete reality, but also a crucial step towards the energy transition.
Oil refinery to be installed in Pecém will be built with a view to energy transition with methanol and ethanol production
Debellian, in an optimistic statement, highlighted that the refinery is destined to produce, in the short term, a fuel that promises to be the driving force of the maritime industry in the future: ethanol.
He pointed out that ethanol already plays an important role in the manufacture of biodiesel, which is mixed with conventional diesel, but he emphasized that the Pecém refinery will bring something even more remarkable.
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Contrary to some concerns about gaseous emissions, Debellian has stated unequivocally that the refinery will not release any toxic gases into the environment. His words were direct:
“What our refinery will emit will be CO2, which will be captured and used as a raw material in the production of methanol.”
He explained that methanol results from the combination of CO2 and hydrogen, offering an ambitious perspective on the utilization of carbon dioxide in a beneficial industrial context.
Noxis Energy's engagement in cutting-edge technologies is also evident in the strategic collaboration with a leading global company, which is expected to provide the necessary technology to create a methanol plant integrated into the refinery.
Such synergy will reduce operating costs and improve the financial viability of both facilities.
Debellian spared no detail in highlighting the unique features of the projected methanol plant.
It will produce three variants of the compound: methanol green, methanol blue and conventional methanol.
This ecological venture will use green and blue hydrogen, produced at the Pecém Hub, to generate methanol.
This promises to open doors for the export of this promising fuel or even the supply of vessels.
Noxys Energy predicts that the oil refinery works will have billionaire investments
Optimistic about the schedule, Debellian predicted that land preparation will begin by the end of the year, supported by the prior license already won.
Although he invested considerably, he mentioned the total budget of the Pecém refinery, which is estimated at US$ 2 billion, or around R$ 10 billion.
These investors, according to him, are committed to seriousness and seek legal and operational security, firmly believing in the potential of Ceará and Pecém.
Maia Júnior, former Secretary of Economic Development for the Government of Ceará, emphasized the strategic importance of the Pecém refinery in the context of energy transition.
He stressed that the refinery will not only address initial challenges, but will also play a key role in manufacturing methanol, the foundation of future marine fuels.
Also highlighting the commitment to capture CO2, thus solving environmental concerns.
Júnior added that the subsequent stage of the project will involve ammonia tanking, requiring replacement of the tank systems at Mucuripe by those already planned at Pecém.
In addition, the industrial exploitation of the Itataia phosphate mine will bring Ceará a new identity as a fertilizer producer.
Junior predicted a bright and radiant future for the state, highlighting the transformative possibilities to come.
