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“ Pemex tells its investors that it has reduced all its polluting emissions The oil company said in a document that it reached significant losses in the emission of methane and other gases. The oil company has been pressured by agencies and investors to reduce these metrics.” Expansion Fri, August 16, 2024 04:22 PM By Diana Nava “ The state-owned Pemex has assured in its latest sustainability report, a document sent to its investors, which has reduced all its metrics related to the emission of greenhouse gases, those that contribute to climate change. The issue of sustainability and the responsibility that the state has with regard to care for the environment has been an increasingly present issue as investors and rating agencies increase their pressure on the company, the ratings they give it and increase interest rates for those looking for financing in the international market.” ….. “ The oil company says, for example, that during the past year - the most recent data - its direct emissions of greenhouse gases were reduced by 11.6% to 61 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. The figure, according to the records, is the lowest since 2019, when the state issued 48 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, a measure that also includes methane and nitrous oxide.” ….. ….. “ Methane, another of the figures that are most followed by agencies and investors, had an annual drop of 14% during the past year, according to the state report. Pemex has committed to reducing its methane emissions by 30% by 2030, based on the levels of a previous decade. In June 2022, the state announced an investment of 2 billion dollars to reduce the emission of this gas, but so far there is still little progress on the strategy.” ….. https://lnkd.in/g6p4NF2d

Here we go! #CCS in #Brazil https://lnkd.in/dzwx9s_W The Chamber of Deputies approved, this Wednesday (11/9), the Fuel of the Future (PL 528/2020), a project that establishes important guidelines for the development of sustainable fuels in Brazil, marking a significant step towards a cleaner energy future. Minister Alexandre Silveira celebrated the approval of the project, presented by the Ministry of Mines and Energy in September 2023, which now awaits the sanction of President Lula. “Today, Brazil approves the largest program to decarbonize the transportation and mobility matrix on the planet. We are unlocking investments in several areas and placing the country in the global leadership for an energy transition that respects economic development and the environment. Now we will put into practice what was stipulated in the construction of this program, the result of a huge effort by our ministry”, stated Silveira. "We are creating a new sustainable aviation fuel industry in Brazil, which will allow biorefineries to be installed in the country. Likewise, we will have major investments in technology for the capture and geological storage of carbon dioxide, opening the frontiers of sectors that did not exist in Brazil and that, based on the Fuel of the Future, will be created", he concluded. The proposal, also approved by the Federal Senate, creates a series of initiatives to promote decarbonization, sustainable mobility and energy transition in Brazil. Among them are the implementation of the National Green Diesel Program (PNDV), the National Aviation Biokerosene Program (ProBioQAV) and the National Program for the Decarbonization of Natural Gas Producers and Importers and the Incentive for Biomethane, in addition to the creation of the legal framework for the capture and geological storage of carbon dioxide (CCS). In addition, the measure promotes the integration of several public policies related to the transportation sector, such as the National Biofuels Policy (RenovaBio), the Green Mobility Program (Mover), the Brazilian Vehicle Labeling Program (PBEV) and the Vehicle Air Pollution Control Program (Proconve). The program also establishes new minimum and maximum percentages for the blending of ethanol with C gasoline and biodiesel with diesel, sold to consumers at gas stations in the country. The National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) will be responsible for assessing the viability of the targets for increasing the blend, and may reduce or increase the percentage between the limits of 13% and 25%, in the case of Biodiesel, and 22% and 35%, for the blending of ethanol with gasoline. By: Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) Link: https://lnkd.in/dRP_q-im #NossaPatriaJamaisSeraMarrom 🤣

The #steel and #fertilizer industries in Brazil are set to become the first major consumers of green hydrogen, driven by the need for sustainable practices. However, significant incentives are required to make this transition viable. The shift to green hydrogen can help Brazil meet its environmental goals and tap into international markets demanding lower carbon footprints. Encouraging policies and financial support will be crucial to unlock these opportunities and drive the green economy forward. What do you think are the most effective incentives to accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen in Brazil? #GreenHydrogen #SustainableFuture #EnergyTransition #GreenEconomy https://lnkd.in/dPD36HR7

For the first time ever, Shell developed a specific chapter for Brazil in its traditional global scenario analysis. The study explores two potential paths towards 2050 decarbonization goals, and in both cases the rising role of bioenergy/biofuels stands out, reinforcing further our high conviction regarding opportunities for Brazil in general and for Raízen in particular. Please find the official publication in the link: https://lnkd.in/drgXCTWH

#loule #algarve #carbon #neutrality It's good to know about the plans of your local municipal to reduce emissions. Great to see that mine is well on its way to be neutral by 2030! Do you know about the emission reduction plans of your municipal? When will yours achieve carbon neutrality? https://lnkd.in/dr7kUd2c

At COP29 Azerbaijan in Baku, Höegh Autoliners and Fortescue called for the fast-tracking of green ammonia as the key marine fuel for decarbonizing shipping. Full story, ↗ https://shorturl.at/LdqsR The two companies, united by their commitment to sustainability, aim to build a global ammonia supply chain and drive the transition to cleaner fuels in deep-sea shipping. Fortescue’s Green Pioneer made history in 2024 as the first vessel to use ammonia as a marine fuel. Meanwhile, Höegh Autoliners’ Aurora Class vessels, ammonia-ready and capable of carrying EVs, are already cutting carbon emissions by 58%. Together, they're leading the way toward a net-zero shipping industry by 2050. #DSTsince1960 #DSTDaily #DSTGlobal #ShippingIndustry #Greenshipping #ShippingServices #SmartShipping

Although Brazil's Carbon Capture Expo has concluded, Claudio Ziglio, who is the CCUS manager for Petrobras and a member of our Industry Advisory Board, provided insights that continue to reverberate. His lively points as a panelist in a session on "The Importance of CCS in the #Framework of Nationally Achieving Carbon Neutrality" reinforced this.   Claudio was joined by the following speakers, adding vivid color to such a powerful panel session:   • Heloisa Borges Esteves - Director at Empresa de Pesquisa Energética • Solange David - Member of the Advisory Board of Norte Energia • Raphael Moura - Superintendent for Technology and Environment at the ANP - Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis • Jair Rodrigues – Federal Auditor at the Ministério de Minas e Energia. At the Society for Low Carbon Technologies, our focus remains steadfast: accelerate a global low-carbon future. #Knowledge #Empowerment #Decarbonize

This is big news! On the 8 October Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed the Fuel of the Future Law – setting the direction for renewable fuel investments for years to come. By the numbers the plan sets the following: ◽ Ethanol – Increases the maximum mandated blend rate to 35%, up from 27.5% ◽ Biodiesel – The maximum biodiesel blending rate to increase from 14% today to 20% ◽ Sustainable aviation fuels – Targets a 1% life-cycle GHG reduction target by 2027 and 10% by 2037 ◽ Biomethane – Sets annual reduction target of 1% natural gas sector by 2026 climbing to 10%. ◽ Renewable diesel – Provides CNPE the power to set minimum blending requirements ◽ Carbon capture and storage – Establishes a framework for carbon capture and storage. Assuming blending rates are set, this would help drive biofuel blending to 30% by 2030, from just over 21% today (on energy basis), the highest share in the world. More details in the International Energy Agency (IEA)'s progress tracker. https://lnkd.in/eBiWnsDe While these advancements represent a major step forward, plenty of details remain to be worked out in the coming years. Ensuring sustainable production will be essential, especially when it comes to establishing robust life-cycle GHG performance standards. You can read more about the importance of sustainability criteria in the IEA’s report on Towards Common Criteria for Sustainable Fuels. life-cycle GHG performance https://lnkd.in/e_NSb6NB. The press release is here https://lnkd.in/ey2QH_JT And a recent commentary by my colleague Tomás Bredariol on Brazil’s role in the world energy dialogue. https://lnkd.in/e7q_BvN8.

A recent article by Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis - Ibama highlights a recent seminar that UK Director Olivia Powis gave on advancing CO₂ capture and storage (CCS) implementation. In June, Olivia spoke at Amcham-Brasil-Brasil's 2-day event on Environmental Licensing of Offshore Projects for Carbon Capture and Storage, invited by the Department for Business and Trade on a funded trade mission. Hosted by the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) and promoted by the United States Chamber of Commerce, the seminar in Rio de Janeiro brought together experts from Norway, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Brazil. Olivia shared insights on the UK's regulatory framework and carbon markets, highlighting how these elements can make CCUS & CCS projects economically viable. The conference also explored Brazil's vast potential for CCS development, particularly in biofuel and low-carbon hydrogen production, and discussed the need for legal instruments and incentives to support this emerging sector. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/duggDR2q #NetZero | #CCUS | #CarbonCapture

Biomass and BECCS: Climate solution from Ecological disaster? Despite opposition worldwide, governments continue to invest millions in biomass. The biomass industry wants to triple production with BECCS. This way we save the Climate! What do you think? Check it out 👇 new video 🎥 #biomass #BECCS #forest #climate #video #breaking