Government advances the green agenda with the signing of decrees for SAF, CCS, and hydrogen.
Brazil’s energy transition agenda gains new momentum this Wednesday (August 12) with a signing ceremony for three major decrees at the Planalto Palace. The event, scheduled for 3:00 PM, consolidates essential regulatory frameworks for the future of decarbonization in the country, focusing on innovative solutions to reduce emissions.
The decrees address Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Carbon Capture and Geological Storage (CCS), and Low-Carbon Hydrogen. These regulations are expected to drive investment and the adoption of clean technologies across strategic sectors of the national economy.
Developments from the Fuel of the Future Law
Two of the decrees are direct results of the recently approved Fuel of the Future Law, a milestone in modernizing the Brazilian energy matrix. The text concerning SAF will detail rules for the production, commercialization, and use of sustainable fuel in aviation, a sector crucial to greenhouse gas emissions.
Simultaneously, the decree on CCS will establish guidelines for the safe capture and storage of carbon dioxide. This technology is vital for mitigating emissions in high-intensity industries, allowing economic activities to continue with a lower environmental impact.
Green Hydrogen in the Spotlight
The third decree focuses on regulating the legal framework for low-carbon hydrogen. This initiative aims to position Brazil as a global player in the production and export of green hydrogen, leveraging the country’s vast potential in renewable energy.
Producing hydrogen from clean sources opens a range of opportunities for industry, transportation, and power generation, aligning the country with global sustainability goals.
The signing of these decrees represents a significant step in consolidating the government’s decarbonization policy. The expectation is that regulatory clarity will foster innovation and attract investment, accelerating the transition toward a cleaner, more resilient economy.