Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in Brazil
Brazil’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, has announced substantial investments to boost green hydrogen production in the country. During his visit to Spain’s Puertollano Hydrogen Plant, Silveira secured R$ 30 million for a pioneering green hydrogen (H2V) project Read More …
Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) and the Energy Research Company (EPE) have published the second booklet of the Ten-Year Energy Expansion Plan (PDE) 2034. This document outlines strategic guidelines for distributed generation and battery storage behind the meter, Read More …
In 2023, Brazil achieved a significant milestone in its energy sector, with renewable energy sources comprising 49.1% of the national energy matrix. This increase from 45% in 2021, as detailed in the National Energy Balance (BEN) 2024 report by the Read More …
A session was held in Brazilian Senate to discuss significant advancements in the “Fuel of Future” initiative. The session emphasized that a single solution cannot address the industrialization of Brazil; instead, a combination of policies, incentives, and legal frameworks is Read More …
The Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has published a new ordinance that regulates incentives for distributed energy mini-generation projects. Overview of the New Ordinance The Ordinance No. 78/GM/MME establishes the procedures and requirements for mini-generation projects to qualify Read More …
Brazil has expanded its electricity generation by 4,284 megawatts (MW) so far in 2024. This growth is largely driven by renewable energy sources, with more than 93% of the new capacity coming from solar and wind power. Solar photovoltaic plants Read More …
Brazil’s commitment to renewable energy takes a big leap forward with the Pecém Complex emerging as a frontrunner for green hydrogen (H2V) projects. On May 3rd, 2024, Minister of Ports and Airports Silvio Costa Filho and National Secretary of Ports Read More …
The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels (ANP) has recently disclosed the compulsory individual targets for fuel distributors in 2024 under the RenovaBio program, Brazil’s National Biofuels Policy. These targets are crucial for promoting sustainable practices and reducing Read More …
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) in Brazil has been actively engaged in fostering a conducive regulatory environment for the country’s energy sector. Recently, MME hosted a significant meeting with representatives from SINAGÊNCIAS (National Union of Regulatory Agencies) to Read More …
Brazil’s National Biofuels Policy, known as RenovaBio, aims to reduce the carbon intensity of the transportation fuel matrix by increasing the production and utilization of biofuels. Enacted by the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE), RenovaBio sets annual national decarbonization targets Read More …