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Preparing To Become A Green Hydrogen Hub In Brazil, Suape Port Focuses On Investments In ESG Projects With The 2035 Master Plan

Written by Ruth Rodrigues
Published on 28/02/2023 at 23:24
Os investimentos em projetos ESG estão cada vez mais em alta no cenário portuário global. Atrelado aos empreendimentos futuros de hidrogênio verde e o Plano Diretor 2035, o Porto de Suape se volta agora para práticas mais sustentáveis em suas operações.
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Investments in ESG Projects Are Increasing in the Global Port Scenario. Linked to Future Green Hydrogen Enterprises and the Master Plan 2035, the Port of Suape Is Now Focused on More Sustainable Practices in Its Operations.

Looking towards the future of the national port and energy market, the Port of Suape, located in the state of Pernambuco, is preparing for investments in ESG practices. The sustainable projects linked to the growth plan of the Master Plan 2035 are already underway at the complex. It is also developing the Green Hydrogen TechHub Cluster to become a prominent hub in the international fuel landscape.

Port of Suape Prepares Strong Investments in ESG Projects with Focus on the Master Plan 2035 for the Coming Years, Aiming for a Sustainable Economy 

ESG practices (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) are becoming increasingly present in the global industrial landscape.

Now, port complexes throughout Brazil are turning towards investments in sustainable projects to drive cleaner operations in the future.

The Port of Suape, an important Brazilian industrial complex located in the state of Pernambuco, is one of the major bets for practices in the coming years.

The main project under development by the complex focused on sustainability is the Master Plan 2035, which envisions transforming 59% of the territory of 17.3 thousand hectares into an Ecological Preservation Zone.

Moreover, the Green Hydrogen TechHub Cluster project, aimed at researching and producing sustainable fuel, will also contribute to the adoption of ESG practices in the coming years.

The TechHub project of the Port of Suape is led by CTG Brasil, one of the largest energy companies in the country, in partnership with SENAI. With investments of R$ 45 million expected in the coming years, the venture will include a complete production chain for green hydrogen at the complex.

Port Complex Prepares ESG Project with Investments of R$ 22.5 Billion for Green Hydrogen Production in the Coming Years

The port authority of the Port of Suape is preparing one of the largest ESG projects in Latin America for the coming years. This involves a green hydrogen production plant, which will include four sets of water electrolyzers.

The investments planned for the venture are R$ 22.5 billion, with an expectation of generating over 2,900 direct and indirect jobs during the implementation phase.

The CEO of the Port of Suape, Marcio Guiot, reinforced the commitment of the Pernambuco complex to ESG projects over the coming years.

“In the industrial zone, we have more than 220 companies that generate over 40,000 jobs, all while maintaining our extensive ecological preservation area, a significant differentiator for a port-industry. Soon, we will add to the complex a space for research, development, and innovation focused on renewable energy, another positive aspect of our complex,” he stated.

This green hydrogen production project will not only position the port complex as one of the major highlights in the Latin American market, but it will also contribute to the socioeconomic development of the state.

The job creation provided during the implementation phase of the plant will enhance the quality of life for local residents.

Thus, the investments of the Port of Suape in ESG projects for the coming years will be essential for the entire economy of the state of Pernambuco.

Ruth Rodrigues

Formada em Ciências Biológicas pela Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte (UERN), atua como redatora e divulgadora científica.

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