Voltalia plans green H2, port investments in Rio Grande do Norte

The Serra Branca Cluster in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Source: Voltalia.

A local unit of French renewable power producer Voltalia SA (EPA:VLTSA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Rio Grande do Norte to develop projects in the Brazilian state for the production of green hydrogen and its derivatives.

In addition to planning the production of green hydrogen, green ammonia and e-methanol there, the firm is keen on investing in the state's Green Industry Port, the government said on Friday. To be installed in the municipality of Caicara do Norte, the port will promote and support offshore renewable energy production.

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Voltalia Brasil's CEO, Robert Klein, stated the company wants to further expand its presence in Rio Grande do Norte in regards to energy production and green hydrogen generation, including its associated products, while also investing in the Green Industry Port.

Last week, the northeastern state announced that European firms F9 and Eurosolar are interested in adding green hydrogen production to a hybrid wind-solar project totalling 1 GW.