Eletrobras and Prumo Partner to Develop Green Hydrogen Production in Rio de Janeiro Port
Key Ideas
  • Eletrobras and Prumo signed a memorandum of understanding to produce green hydrogen in Rio de Janeiro's Port of Acu, potentially leading to the development of a pilot plant.
  • The partnership aims to supply hydroelectric power for low-carbon hydrogen projects and evaluate the feasibility of a pilot plant with up to 10 megawatts capacity.
  • Eletrobras is actively engaging in the hydrogen economy, fostering demand and making competitive hydrogen production viable, as part of Prumo's vision to establish Port of Acu as an energy transition hub.
  • The collaboration aligns with efforts to reduce transportation costs, storage expenses, and carbon emissions by promoting renewable energy production within the port area, attracting companies like mining giant Vale for sustainable industrial projects.
Eletrobras, Latin America's largest utility, has partnered with infrastructure company Prumo in a significant move to develop green hydrogen production in Rio de Janeiro's Port of Acu. The memorandum of understanding signed between Eletrobras and Prumo sets the stage for potential collaboration on large-scale projects and the evaluation of a green hydrogen pilot plant with a capacity of up to 10 megawatts. By supplying hydroelectric power to companies interested in low-carbon hydrogen initiatives, Eletrobras aims to stimulate demand and enhance the competitiveness of hydrogen production. This partnership is part of Prumo's strategy to establish Port of Acu as a focal point for solutions in the energy transition, promoting the production of renewables and attracting industries that utilize them. The ultimate goal is to reduce costs related to transportation and storage, as well as to decrease carbon emissions in the region. Notable companies like Vale have expressed interest in setting up sustainable industrial complexes in Acu, reflecting the growing trend towards eco-friendly practices in the energy and industrial sectors.
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