Brazil Senate Passes Landmark Bill for Green Hydrogen Regulation
Key Ideas
- The Brazilian Senate approved PL 2,308/2023 to establish regulations and tax breaks to promote the production of green hydrogen in Brazil, aiming to decarbonize the energy matrix.
- Key components of the bill include the creation of the National Low Carbon Emission Hydrogen Policy, certification systems, tax incentives, and the Low Carbon Hydrogen Development Program.
- Companies involved in production, transportation, distribution, and marketing of low-carbon hydrogen can participate in the Special Incentive Regime for the Production of Low-Carbon Emission Hydrogen (Rehidro).
- The bill also includes provisions for management by a steering committee, authorization by ANP, tax credits, infrastructure development incentives, and the establishment of a fund to support energy transition with green hydrogen.
The Brazilian Senate has passed PL 2,308/2023 to create a regulatory framework and provide financial incentives for the production of green hydrogen in the country. The bill aims to stimulate the industry and contribute to decarbonizing the Brazilian energy matrix. It establishes the National Low Carbon Emission Hydrogen Policy, which encompasses various programs and incentives for the development and certification of low-carbon hydrogen. The Rehidro regime will offer tax breaks and credits for qualified green hydrogen producers, extending to companies involved in its distribution and marketing. Additionally, the bill includes mechanisms for debentures, a Brazilian certification system, a steering committee for policy execution, and ANP oversight for hydrogen activities. Tax credits and infrastructure development incentives are also part of the legislation, alongside the creation of the Low Carbon Emission Hydrogen Development Program to support the transition to green hydrogen in industrial sectors. The bill sets limits on the tax benefits and aims to include green hydrogen in the Union Budget. Overall, the bill signals a positive step towards promoting green hydrogen production and usage in Brazil.
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Economic Development
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Renewable Sources
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