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Beyond Ammonia, Green Hydrogen, and E-Methanol Projects in Rio Grande do Norte, the Agreement Provides for Investments in the Green Industry Port. The Objective of Voltalia is to Take Advantage of the High Potential for Sustainable Production in the Potiguar State.
On last Friday (03/03), the governor of Rio Grande do Norte, Fátima Bezerra, and Voltalia Energia do Brasil signed a memorandum of understanding for new investments in the state. The company, which is the largest producer of renewable energy in the state, aims to invest in green hydrogen, ammonia, and e-methanol projects in the coming years. The state government celebrated the contract, emphasizing the importance of the company’s presence in the region.
Government of Rio Grande do Norte Establishes New Partnership with Voltalia for Strong Investments in Renewable Energy Projects Over the Coming Years
With the intensive growth of renewable energy projects across the country, Rio Grande do Norte, a highlight in the sector, is focusing on attracting investments in the industry.
Now, Governor Fátima Bezerra announced the signing of a new memorandum of understanding with the energy company Voltalia.
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Signed last week, the agreement provides for the development of green hydrogen, ammonia, and e-methanol projects in the state in the coming years.
Additionally, the company expects to contribute to the development of the Green Industry Port, which will be installed in Caiçara do Norte, for the production of offshore wind energy in the state.
Fátima Bezerra emphasized, at the company’s headquarters in Portugal, that Voltalia is currently the largest producer of renewable energy in the state. The center is responsible for overseeing the operation of plants belonging to the group in over 20 countries.
For her, the partnership with the energy company strengthens the Potiguar position as one of the great highlights in the sector throughout Brazil.
“With the signing of the memorandum today, we agreed to expand investments for the production of green hydrogen and participation in the Green Industry Port. Voltalia is very important for the development of RN, where it accounts for a large energy production and supports activities in the renewable energy sector,” stated the state governor.
The Company Reinforces Its Presence in Rio Grande do Norte with New Agreement for Investments in Green Hydrogen, Ammonia, and E-Methanol
In addition to Governor Fátima Bezerra, other representatives of the state of Rio Grande do Norte celebrated the agreement signed with Voltalia for projects in e-methanol, green hydrogen, and ammonia.
The Secretary of State for Economic Development (Sedec), Jaime Calado, highlighted that the company has been of great importance for the development of renewable energies in the state over the past years.
He also recalled that it is integrated with companies Leroy Merlin and Decathlon, which are also present in the Potiguar market.
Robert Klein, the director of Voltalia for Brazil, celebrated the new memorandum of understanding for green hydrogen, ammonia, and e-methanol projects in the state.
For him, Rio Grande do Norte stands out among the regions of the 22 countries where the company is present, due to its high renewable production potential.
Finally, Hugo Fonseca, the coordinator of Renewable Energies at Sedec, stated that the agreement will lead to further growth in the state in 2023.
The new memorandum of understanding between Voltalia and RN for investments in ammonia, green hydrogen, and e-methanol projects puts the state in the spotlight of the energy market.
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