1st Brazilian Norwegian Hydrogen Forum

The 1st Brazilian Norwegian Hydrogen Forum web series served as a discussion starter in which the projects and opportunities in Brazil were described in detail as well as the projects and technologies available in Norway to support the boost of the hydrogen economy in Brazil. Join us in this tour to dive deeply into the birth of hydrogen discussions and to understand how we can bridge a fruitful collaboration between Norway and Brazil. SEE THE RECORDING OF THE EVENTS AND DETAILED PROGRAMME ON THE EVENT PAGES BELOW.

Past events

Icons with renewable energy symbols (wind turbine, H2, plants, current, solar cells, plant, batteries) in a hexagon on a green bacground

Thu. 18 Nov 2021

Day 1: The hydrogen opportunities in Brazil 18 November

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Fri. 19 Nov 2021

Day 2: The Norwegian perspective 19 November

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Norway and Brazil flag standing next to each other — Photo by Tom Hansen/Innovation Norway

Norway Brazil Weeks

Brazil is one of the most relevant export markets for the Norwegian industry with more than 100 companies established in the country, including Norway’s biggest companies, with activities in various sectors and technology areas. With that in mind, main stakeholders have joined forces to organise Norway Brazil Weeks.

Norway Brazil Weeks main objective is to create meeting places to strengthen and develop the cooperation between both countries through an agenda of several events and meetings within different areas. The NBWs is also an arena where Norwegian SME’s can actively engage with business partners, clients and technology leaders.

Norwat Brazil Weeks

Norwegian-Brazilian hydrogen opportunities
Hydrogen is recognised as a key enabler to achieve decarbonisation and Brazil has been on the radar of the nations and companies interested in this energy carrier. The already clean energy matrix, the high potential for both solar and wind power at extremely competitive costs and high productivity summed to the opportunities in offshore operations makes the country a hot spot for green and blue hydrogen development.

Ceará state in the Northeast of Brazil already counts on MoUs for investments that surpasses USD 14 billion. Rio de Janeiro state also has plans to become a hub for green and blue hydrogen specially at Porto Açu area. The German government through its agency GIZ has also announced a massive investment program of 34 million euros to support the development of green hydrogen production in Brazil.

Having this background, the potential collaboration of Brazil and Norway in hydrogen area is gigantic. Both Brazil and Norway have clean energy matrix and high potential to become world exporters of hydrogen and other forms of fuels such as green ammonia and green methanol.

This web-series serves as a discussion starter in which the projects and opportunities in Brazil will be described in detail as well as the projects and technologies available in Norway to support the boost of hydrogen economy in Brazil. It also invites other nations such as Germany and Japan that are deeply involved in hydrogen economy to share their views. Important Norwegian companies such as Equinor, DNV, Statkraft and Aker Solutions also share their perspectives.

See the recording of the events by visiting the events pages above.

Contact

Michelle Duarte

Senior Advisor, Innovation Norway Rio de Janeiro

+55 (21) 98160-0602

Event partners

Innovation Norway

Innovation Norway is the Norwegian Government's most important instrument for innovation and development of Norwegian enterprises and industry. Innovation Norway supports companies in developing their competitive advantage and to enhance innovation.

Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The main task of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to secure and promote Norway’s interests internationally. The main task of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to secure and promote Norway’s interests internationally.

Norwegian Energy Partners

Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP) is an organisation with a clearly defined objective: to support and assist in the internationalisation of the Norwegian energy industry. NORWEP is acting as a catalyst for processes between Norwegian industry and international businesses and governments.

Norwegian Shipowners` Organisation - Brazil

ABRAN, is a Brazilian non profit civil association created in 2013, by Norwegian Shipping Companies and Norwegian Shipowners Association, NSA, to foment the coordination of Norwegian shipowners in Brazil and to foster a sustainable and profitable business environment within the country.

The Norwegian-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce

The Norwegian-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) was established in 1995. Its purpose is to develop valuable network arenas for its members, promoting and enabling business growth, investment, trade and collaboration, between Norway and Brazil.