Brazil is about to take a giant step towards sustainability with the construction of the country's first green methanol plant. The project, which will involve a billion-dollar investment and will generate thousands of jobs, promises to revolutionize the energy sector and position Pernambuco as a national leader in clean fuels!
With the official signature between the government of Pernambuco and the Danish company European Energy, the plant will be erected in the Port of Suape, reinforcing the state's strategic position in the global energy transition, according to the website diariodepernambuco.
This Monday (23), Pernambuco consolidated its leadership in sustainability by receiving a investment de $ 2 billion for the construction of the first industry green methanol of Brazil. The governor Raquel Lyra, together with the CEO of European Energy, Jens-Peter Zink, signed the contract that marks the arrival of this historic development. With an area of 10 hectares in Suape Port Industrial Complex, the plant will produce 100 thousand tons of e-methanol per year, supplying ships with fuel clean and renewable.
This movement is seen as a milestone not only for the state, but for the entire country, which is now positioning itself as a pioneer in the supply chain. green hydrogen. According to Raquel Lyra, “the investment attracts other businesses and puts Pernambuco on the map of the economy of the future“. With works scheduled to begin in October 2025, operations should begin in July 2028, generating 250 direct jobs and around 15 thousand indirect jobs.
The importance of suape in the energy revolution
O Port of Suape played an essential role in the choice of Pernambuco to host this venture. The arrival of the giant's new container terminal Maersk was decisive in attracting the European Energy. The location stands out for its strategic geographical position and its robust infrastructure, which is becoming a reference in innovation and energy transition.
Raquel Lyra highlighted the role of the state in implementing sustainable projects: “We are investing heavily in biogas and now in the production of e-methanol, proving that Pernambuco is aligned with the economy of the future“. In addition to being a clean fuel, the green methanol is produced from renewable sources, which reinforces the state's commitment to sustainability process and the reduction of polluting emissions.
Green methanol: the fuel that will change everything
O e-methanol, also called green methanol, it is a fuel renewable produced from green hydrogen and other clean sources, without generating polluting emissions. In addition to being a viable solution for maritime transport, it integrates perfectly into the production chain of several industries seeking to reduce their carbon footprint. For Jens-Peter Zink, CEO of European Energy, "Brazil has everything it needs to consolidate itself as a protagonist in the global energy transition, and this new plant is just the beginning. "
O green methanol emerges as a promising alternative amid growing global demand for sustainable energy solutions. With Brazil entering this market, the country strengthens its position in the race for a cleaner economy, while opening doors to new investments and technologies.
In addition to boosting the local economy, the new plant green methanol em smooth will attract a number of others investments for the state. The secretary of economic development, Guilherme Cavalcanti, emphasized the impact of this undertaking: “The integration between the e-methanol and current renewable energy matrix of the state will create a environment conducive to the arrival of new businesses. "
The partnership with Maersk, which is building Latin America's first 100% electrified container terminal in smooth, reinforces Pernambuco's potential as a logistics and industrial hub. The new terminal, with investment of R$ 1,6 billion, will start operating in 2026 and will be one of the main distribution channels for green methanol produced in the plant.
With this strategic move, Pernambuco not only attracts new projects, but also solidifies its position as a leader in the clean energy, paving the way for a more sustainable and prosperous future.