Key clean energy projects unveiled as the United States and Brazil deepen their partnership to address the global climate challenge.
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Washington DC, USA – October 3, 2024:
The United States and Brazil, two major global economies and clean energy leaders, have announced a series of new initiatives to expand their collaboration on clean energy and combat the climate crisis. These joint efforts, outlined at the third ministerial meeting of the U.S.-Brazil Energy Forum (USBEF), aim to accelerate the transition to a sustainable and equitable energy future.
Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Brazil's Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries. They emphasized the shared commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and the opportunity to leverage the USBEF to exchange knowledge and best practices.
One of the key areas of focus for the United States and Brazil is clean hydrogen. The two countries will collaborate on assessing the technical and economic feasibility of bioenergy-to-hydrogen routes and developing a clean hydrogen curriculum to support workforce development. This initiative aims to promote the growth of a clean hydrogen economy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Additionally, the United States and Brazil will work together to bring clean energy to remote communities in the Amazon. By identifying opportunities to replace fossil power systems with distributed renewable energy, the project will contribute to the social and economic development of vulnerable regions and support Brazil's Energias da Amazonia initiative.
To further advance clean energy innovation and deployment, the two countries will collaborate on the launch of Clean Energy Hubs. These hubs will promote the development and commercialization of clean hydrogen and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. By creating multi-use energy hubs, the United States and Brazil aim to expand the supply of clean energy, create demand, and build the necessary infrastructure.
Beyond these specific initiatives, the United States and Brazil will continue to strengthen their cooperation on carbon and methane management. This includes providing technical and regulatory support to advance methane emissions regulation and the development and implementation of CCUS technologies.
The partnership between the United States and Brazil on clean energy has been yielding tangible results. In the past year, the two countries have convened the Clean Energy Industry Dialogue, completed a techno-economic study on clean hydrogen production, and conducted workshops on CCUS and methane mitigation. These efforts have contributed to building a strong foundation for future collaboration.
The United States and Brazil's commitment to expanding their clean energy partnership is a significant step towards addressing the global climate crisis. By working together, the two countries can accelerate the transition to a sustainable and equitable energy future while promoting economic growth and development.