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Ten Technologies Developed in Pernambuco to be Showcased at ROG.e 2026, Offering Solutions for Hydrogen, Wastewater, Microplastics, Waste, and Offshore Operations.
The Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation (IATI), based in Recife, will present ten technologies at ROG.e 2026 aimed at addressing challenges faced by the energy industry. The array includes systems for treating contaminated waste, utilizing hydrogen, protecting offshore structures, and controlling pollutants, with projects ranging from applied research to equipment already in operation.
The Pernambuco delegation will also feature around 20 researchers in the event’s technical program. The institute aims to highlight not only scientific work but also solutions that have undergone testing, reached commissioning, or begun to be utilized in industrial settings.
Technologies Already Implemented in a Thermoelectric Plant and Waste Treatment
Among the more advanced projects is the Induced Pre-Saturation Tower, which is used in the treatment of oily effluents from a thermoelectric plant. The automated system achieves an efficiency of over 95% in removing oils and greases and reduces the use of chemicals during operation.
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Practical results have also been achieved with a product developed for cleaning equipment contaminated by petroleum derivatives. The biodegradable and non-toxic biodetergent decreased labor requirements by 75% in tests. Service time was reduced by 37%, while costs fell by 20%.
Another application addresses waste generated in industrial operations. Contaminated gravel passes through a tower that employs ultrasonic technology and biosurfactants, achieving removal of over 95% of hydrocarbons. The aim is to expand the potential for repurposing the material after treatment.
Hydrogen Integrated into Engines and Generation Systems
Some of the research presented at ROG.e focuses on expanding the uses of hydrogen.
One project has reached the commissioning phase by combining hydrogen with natural gas-powered engines. This solution aims to achieve a more efficient combustion, simultaneously reducing conventional fuel consumption and emissions produced.
In another development line, researchers created equipment to control the proportion of hydrogen when used alongside diesel. This application was designed for various industrial equipment, including power generation systems.
The potential for using hydrogen directly in heat production is also being studied. This research evaluates its viability as a substitute for fossil fuels in thermal processes.
Some of these efforts are part of research, development, and innovation initiatives related to ANEEL and ANP.
Coral-sol Leads Materials Research for Offshore Environments
Not all technologies are focused on energy generation. The IATI is also exploring ways to protect equipment installed at sea from coral-sol.
One approach uses natural bioactive compounds in formulating an anti-fouling paint. In parallel, researchers are studying new coatings derived from Nature-Based Solutions concepts.
The effort to prevent the establishment of this invasive species addresses two concerns. Coral-sol threatens native organisms and, when it occupies offshore structures, it also creates additional maintenance demands.
Microplastics and Desalination Expand Research Areas
The presence of plastic particles in aquatic environments motivated another solution from the institute aimed at removing microplastics in both industrial facilities and marine environments.
Separately, researchers are working on a desalination device that uses ultrasound. The two projects demonstrate how the portfolio has begun to address water-related issues, without being limited to processes directly linked to fuels.
About 20 Researchers Will Also Present Studies at ROG.e
The scientific works presented in the technical program will not necessarily be the same projects showcased at the booth. Among the studies planned are research on emissions certification and the combined use of hydrogen with LPG during the transition to lower emission processes.
There will also be works related to natural products used in preventing fouling and cleaning waste from drilling operations.
The IATI will be in the German Pavilion, organized by the Brazil-Germany Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Rio de Janeiro. The institute is a private, non-profit entity accredited by ANP.
ROG.e 2026 will also feature a dedicated area for discussions on decarbonization and various energy pathways. Here, topics related to future fuels will share space with renewable alternatives and proposals to gradually transform the matrix used by the industry.
According to Paulo Gama, Business Director of IATI, bringing technologies and researchers to the event creates an opportunity to connect the knowledge produced in Pernambuco with the companies that can turn these studies into new industrial applications.
