Breakfast in Rio: event highlights advances in low-carbon energy
- REDAÇÃO H2RADAR
- Mar 18
- 2 min read
The Brazilian renewable energy sector gains yet another important space for debate and networking with the Breakfast in Rio event, promoted by Acelen and Eletrobras. Focusing on low-carbon solutions, the meeting will be held on March 25, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, bringing together experts and executives from the sector to discuss the advances and challenges of the energy transition in Brazil.
Pioneering projects in low-carbon biofuels and hydrogen
Acelen will present details of its biofuels project at the Mataripe Refinery in Bahia at the event. With an investment of US$3 billion , the plant is part of the Federal Government's Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) and promises to generate US$16 billion in economic activity , in addition to reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 80% by replacing fossil fuels with more sustainable sources.
Eletrobras, in turn, will highlight its collaboration with SEFE, from Germany, and EnerTech, from Kuwait, in the production of up to 200,000 tons of renewable hydrogen annually . The project will use energy from Eletrobras' hydroelectric plants, reinforcing Brazil's role as a protagonist in the hydrogen economy on the global stage.
Lectures and strategic networking
The event will be opened by Helena Crowther , Deputy Director of DBT Brazil and Vice-Consul General in Rio de Janeiro. Confirmed speakers include Carlos Arentz , Senior Consultant at Acelen, and Henrique Agosto Verdan , Executive Manager of New Technologies at Eletrobras, both of whom will bring insights into the future of the sector and the outlook for the low-carbon market.
For professionals and investors in the energy sector, Breakfast in Rio is a unique opportunity to understand new trends and expand their network of contacts in a strategic environment . With the advancement of sustainable initiatives and the robust investments announced, Brazil is consolidating itself as an essential player in the transition to a greener and more efficient future.
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