TotalEnergies SE is exploring the possibility of sourcing green hydrogen from a large-scale project in northeastern Brazil to fuel its European refineries. Partnering with Brazilian renewables developer Casa dos Ventos, the French energy company is contemplating a substantial investment in a project that could reach 1.2 gigawatts of electrolysis capacity, producing 160,000 tons of green hydrogen annually. Additionally, the project aims to generate 900,000 tons of green ammonia per year for easier transportation. This move is crucial for TotalEnergies as it plans to replace 500,000 tons of gray hydrogen with green hydrogen by 2030 to comply with EU environmental standards. The company has already secured contracts for significant quantities of green hydrogen in Europe and Saudi Arabia. Brazil, with its cost-effective green hydrogen production capabilities, is positioning itself as a key player in the global hydrogen market. This project in Pecem port could potentially become a major export hub for green hydrogen. Casa dos Ventos intends to power the hydrogen production with 3 gigawatts of renewable energy, representing a substantial investment of around $5 billion. The initiative aligns with Brazil's efforts to promote a low-carbon hydrogen industry, supported by recent legislation offering tax exemptions for such projects. The project is expected to make a final investment decision next year, with operations slated to commence in 2029, paving the way for Brazil's hydrogen export ambitions.