Ceara - New Energy Events

EDP Brasil finalizes exit from Pecém Coal Plant to focus on renewables and green hydrogen
May 29, 2025
EDP Brasil has completed its full divestment from the Pecém coal-fired power plant in Ceará, Brazil, by selling its remaining 20% stake to local investors. This move aligns with EDP’s broader strategy to exit coal-based energy generation and focus on renewable energy projects, including green hydrogen initiatives Source: Renewables Now
BNDES approves US$202 million loan for solar PV projects in São Paulo and Ceará
September 12, 2024
BNDES has approved a US$202 million loan to fund 402 MW of solar photovoltaic projects in São Paulo and Ceará. Source: Renewables Now
Voltalia plans US$3 billion green hydrogen project in Brazil’s Ceara state
April 14, 2024
Voltalia do Brasil plans to undertake a US$3 billion project for green hydrogen and ammonia production in Ceara, Brazil. The state government has signed a pre-contract with the Voltalia subsidiary to facilitate implementation of the project at the Pecem industrial and port complex. Source: Renewables Now
The Government of Ceará signs MoU with bp for the development of green hydrogen at the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex
January 19, 2024
The Government of Ceará and bp signed an MoU to develop the production of green hydrogen and its derivatives at the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP). Source: Ceara.gov
The Brazilian state of Ceara awards preliminary license for Green Hydrogen Hub at the Pecem Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP)
November 9, 2023
The superintendency of environment in the Brazilian state of Ceara awarded a preliminary license for the Green Hydrogen Hub at the Pecem Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP) to aid in accelerated set up for companies within the complex. Source: Renewables Now
EDF Renewables Brasil and the government of Ceara sign an MoU to promote the production chain of the green hydrogen industry
August 17, 2023
EDF Renewables Brasil and the government of Ceara signed an MoU to promote the green hydrogen industry through studies and analysis of the construction of green hydrogen plants. Source: BNAmericas
Lightsource bp signs MoU with government of Ceara to develop renewable energy and green hydrogen projects
July 6, 2023
Lightsource bp signed an MoU with the state government of Ceara, Brazil to develop renewable energy and green hydrogen projects in the state. Source: Renewables Now
Powerchina plans to build a 343 MW solar park in the state of Ceara
March 31, 2023
Power Construction Corporation of China, also known as Powerchina, is planning to invest US$337.55 million to build a 343 MW solar park in the Brazilian state of Ceara. Source: Renewables Now
Energias de Portugal SA produced its first green hydrogen at its pilot electrolysis facility
December 22, 2022
Energias de Portugal SA produced its first green hydrogen at its pilot electrolysis facility in Ceara. The hydrogen plant’s development cost around US$8 million. Source: Renewables Now