Hidrogênio verde no Complexo do Pecém: o protagonismo do Ceará na transição energética nacional

Abstract

The climate crisis demands a global and urgent response to the challenges posed by global warming, based on emission reduction, energy transition, and adaptation to new climate scenarios. In this context, the state of Ceará has been consolidating its position as a national leader in the transition to a low-carbon economy through the implementation of the Green Hydrogen (GH₂) Hub at the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP). This study aims to demonstrate Ceará's strategic role in the development of the green hydrogen sector in Brazil, highlighting the CIPP as a pioneering hub for the production, export, and application of this sustainable energy vector. The research, based on bibliographic analysis, explored the global decarbonization scenario, Ceará’s technological and logistical potential, as well as institutional progress that enables the consolidation of the H₂V Hub in Pecém. The study also examined the articulation between the public sector, private initiative, and academia; existing national and international investments; and the main regulatory, environmental, and infrastructure challenges. As of January 2025, the state had already signed over 35 memorandums of understanding with companies interested in producing green hydrogen, and projections indicate that by 2034, Ceará’s installed capacity could reach 10.4 GW. These developments underscore the state's potential and leading role in Brazil’s green hydrogen race. In this context, Ceará stands out in the national energy transition, contributing significantly to addressing the climate crisis and strengthening both the national and Latin American green economy.