SÃO PAULO INVESTS R$32 MILLION IN NEW CENTER FOR GREEN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION

The São Paulo government has launched a research center focused on clean energy and decarbonization. The CCD-ERCF will promote low-carbon hydrogen and renewable energy solutions, receiving R$32 million in funding. It will evaluate hydrogen production, use, and regulation, with applications in energy and industry. São Paulo is also advancing biomethane production and biofuel licensing, contributing to emissions reduction and job creation. Key initiatives include Toyota’s new flex-fuel hybrid plant in Sorocaba, a biomethane facility in Caieiras, and renewable ammonia production in Cubatão. Investments in logistics and sustainable technology, like greener vessels, align with São Paulo’s energy transition goals.
Source: Nova Cana