Brazil's Petrobras, a major oil and gas company, is set to build its first renewable hydrogen pilot plant at the Açu Valley Thermoelectric Plant in Alto do Rodrigues, Rio Grande do Norte. This initiative, expected to be operational by Q1 2026, will utilize water electrolysis using solar energy to generate hydrogen, supporting the company's decarbonization strategy. The project, costing around BRL 90 million, will be executed by Brazilian engineering company WEG. The hydrogen produced will be used for power generation and undergo testing for various applications, including its potential combination with natural gas. The pilot plant will leverage the existing energy infrastructure, including an expanded photovoltaic plant capacity. Despite debates on oil reserve usage for funding, Petrobras sees this as a crucial step towards sustainable hydrogen initiatives. The company's commitment to renewable energy is highlighted by this move in Brazil, signaling a shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.