Suape Port is receiving R$ 15.8 billion to become the largest green hydrogen hub in Latin America — and a partnership with China promises an additional R$ 8 billion.

Written by Douglas Avila

Published on 19/04/2026 at 07:03

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With R$ 15.8 billion in investments by 2030 and a Sino-Brazilian partnership of R$ 8 billion in green hydrogen, the Pernambuco port is reinventing itself as a clean energy hub and aims to rival Rotterdam

When talking about energy transition in Brazil, the name that comes up most is the Suape Port Industrial Complex in Pernambuco.

And it’s not by chance.

The port is receiving total investments exceeding R$ 15.8 billion by 2030, focusing on green hydrogen, e-methanol, and low-carbon fuels.

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The megaprojects transforming Suape

Three major investors are leading the transformation:

European Energy (EE Methanol do Brasil): R$ 2 billion in the first phase to produce 15 tons per hour of green e-methanol, a clean maritime fuel. Preliminary license already issued. Construction in 2026. Creates 1,500 jobs in construction.
GoVerde Holding: R$ 2 billion for two e-methanol plants with a capacity of 100,000 tons each, using green hydrogen and biogas. Contract signed in June 2024.
Sino-Brazilian Complex: R$ 8 billion for green hydrogen, methanol, and export chemicals, generating more than 10,000 jobs.

Together, the three projects total R$ 12 billion just in the first phase.

R$ 1.8 billion in port infrastructure

In addition to clean energy, Suape is investing R$ 1.8 billion by 2030 in expanding the port.

The new container terminal at docks 6 and 7 will have an initial capacity of 400,000 TEUs per year.

The tanking area will be expanded to 247,000 square meters.

Liquid bulk already dominates 70% of the port’s operations.

According to Armando Monteiro Bisneto, the CEO of the Complex: “Suape is a port that operates every day of the year, without queues and with favorable weather conditions.”

Modern container terminal at the Port of Suape — New 100% electrified terminal with a capacity of 400,000 TEUs/year will start operations in 2026, generating 500 direct jobs and 2,000 indirect jobs

More than 15,000 direct and indirect jobs

The sum of all projects creates a huge social impact:

Sino-Brazilian Complex: +10,000 jobs
European Energy (construction): 1,500 jobs
Container terminal (construction): 500 direct + 2,000 indirect
Container terminal (operation): 350 direct + 1,400 indirect

Export Processing Zone

The federal government and the state of Pernambuco signed a memorandum of understanding to establish an Export Processing Zone (ZPE) in Suape.

The ZPE offers special tax and exchange treatments for exports.

European Energy and GoVerde have already committed R$ 4 billion for the ZPE.

A third energy transition agreement is awaiting formalization.

Caveats

The environmental licensing for European Energy is still in the initial phase — the preliminary license is valid for 1 year, extendable for up to 5.

The billion-dollar investments from the Sino-Brazilian complex are estimates subject to regulatory approvals.

Furthermore, the formalization of the ZPE may be delayed, impacting timelines.

Still, the speed at which Suape is attracting international capital for clean energy positions it as the most advanced Brazilian port in the energy transition.

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Suape Port is receiving R$ 15.8 billion to become the largest green hydrogen hub in Latin America — and a partnership with China promises an additional R$ 8 billion.

With R$ 15.8 billion in investments by 2030 and a Sino-Brazilian partnership of R$ 8 billion in green hydrogen, the Pernambuco port is reinventing itself as a clean energy hub and aims to rival Rotterdam

The megaprojects transforming Suape

R$ 1.8 billion in port infrastructure

More than 15,000 direct and indirect jobs

Export Processing Zone

Caveats

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With R$ 15.8 billion in investments by 2030 and a Sino-Brazilian partnership of R$ 8 billion in green hydrogen, the Pernambuco port is reinventing itself as a clean energy hub and aims to rival Rotterdam

The megaprojects transforming Suape

R$ 1.8 billion in port infrastructure

More than 15,000 direct and indirect jobs

Export Processing Zone

Caveats

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After ten days orbiting the Moon, science confirms that the astronauts of the Artemis II mission return with altered bodies.

Peru built a tunnel at an altitude of 4,738 meters cutting through the Andes Mountains, and the road leading to it reaches 4,818 meters, making it the highest paved road in the entire world.

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