The sustainable use of energy and the adoption of renewable sources are imperative to addressing climate challenges and promoting balanced economic development.
This article explores the strategic role of natural gas thermal power plants in Brazil's energy transition. Highlighting their importance for system security, flexibility, and sustainability, it delves into recent data and regulatory advances that ensure a balanced and reliable energy future.
We are now in 2025, a significant milestone on the road to 2030, the year when the world aims to achieve the ambitious goals of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Among them, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy stands out as a strategic pillar to ensure a more sustainable future.
COP29 will be a decisive event in the fight against climate change, focusing on the expansion of renewable energy and the need to triple its capacity by 2030. The conference will discuss the central role of renewables in reducing CO₂ emissions, the financial challenges faced by countries and the advancement of mechanisms such as the carbon market. At the same time, adapting to climate change will be a priority, ensuring that the most vulnerable countries receive adequate technical and financial support.
The future of clean energy has been widely debated around the world, and hydrogen has stood out as one of the great promises in the quest for global decarbonization. Among the various forms of producing this fuel, turquoise hydrogen emerges as a promising alternative, presenting itself as the "cousin" of the well-known green hydrogen.
The reuse of agricultural by-products not only generates energy but also reduces greenhouse gas emissions. This circularity is a competitive advantage that drives the agricultural sector to adopt clean and innovative energy solutions.
Energy efficiency is a fundamental pillar in the quest for sustainable development. With the growing demand for energy and concerns about climate change, optimizing the use of energy resources has become crucial.
In recent years, Brazil has consolidated its position as a global leader in the use of renewable energy, especially wind and solar power. According to recent data, in 2023, 89% of Brazilian electricity came from renewable sources, a rate three times higher than the global average of 30%. This significant advancement highlights the country's commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.
Biogas is a source of renewable energy generated from the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter, such as agricultural waste, animal waste, urban organic waste and industrial effluents. This biological process, carried out by microorganisms, produces a mixture of gases, predominantly methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2). Biogas can be used to generate electricity, heat or be refined to become biomethane, a direct substitute for fossil natural gas.