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Green Energy from Brazil

Adwin van Dijke, Accompanied • Oct 01, 2023

In the Northeast of Brazil lies Fortaleza, the capital of the state of Ceará, and with nearly 3 million inhabitants, the fifth-largest city in the country. Fortaleza is booming, not only due to tourism (which primarily attracts tourists from the mega-cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo) but mainly because of the enormous growth of the energy sector.

Along the coast, significant gas and oil fields have been discovered, and on land, there is an abundance of green energy. Wind, sun, and hydropower are abundantly available, and not everything can be used directly. It is converted into H2, into hydrogen. Just outside Fortaleza, a major hub for green energy is taking shape. In this hub, several companies are concentrated, and connected to the production of this clean energy source. The hub has rapidly developed into a strategic gateway to the international market. Ready for the export of clean energy and the production of energy-intensive products.

The heart of this Green Hydrogen Hub is the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex. A major shareholder of Pecém is the Port of Rotterdam, which also plays a significant role in the further development of the complex. Something they have a lot of experience with in Rotterdam, of course. With Pecém, the Northeast is directly connected to the Port of Rotterdam, the largest port in Europe.


According to the master plan of Pecém, the 2 km² area will be able to produce approximately one million tons of H2 per year. However, not all of this is exported. Some are used to meet the demand of large companies located in Pecém, such as cement and steel mills. Brazil is also working hard on its energy transition.


Green energy is, therefore, crucial for Ceará, formerly one of the poorer states in Brazil. On September 20th and 21st, the fifth Proenergia Summit took place, where the latest developments were discussed and showcased. Not only intended for Brazil but also for the rest of the world. Naturally, there are significant opportunities for Dutch and European businesses as well. Joquebede Mesquita Siqueira, director of Accompanied in Brazil and a board member of Chambraz, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Brazil in the Netherlands, attended the event. Feel free to contact us if you would like to learn more about the opportunities and possibilities that these developments can offer for your company.

Welcome to Ceará

by Adwin van Dijke, Accompanied • 18 Nov, 2022
[Business Opportunities] Some places are not as crowded and congested as Holland or São Paulo. In Ceará (in Northeast Brazil), there are plenty of opportunities. The production of green hydrogen is booming, and more and more producers are moving their businesses here. It makes sense, as there is plenty of space and human capital. And from the new port of Pecém, you can reach Lisbon or New York by ship in ten days.

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