Brazil Launches First Carbon Capture Pilot to Store 100,000 Tons of CO2 Annually
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📰 The quick summary: Brazil is taking a step forward in climate action with Petrobras launching a tender for the country’s first carbon capture and storage pilot project that will inject 100,000 metric tons of CO2 annually in Rio de Janeiro state.
📈 One key stat: The pilot project aims to inject 100,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, enhancing Brazil’s ability to scale carbon management technologies and reduce emissions.
💬 One key quote: “Petrobras already operates the world’s largest CCUS program, representing about 28% of all global projects, according to the Global CCS Institute.”
1️⃣ The big picture: Petrobras, Brazil’s state-owned oil company, has launched a tender for the country’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) pilot project to be built in Rio de Janeiro state. This initiative marks a significant milestone in Brazil’s climate efforts by targeting the annual injection of 100,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide. The project builds on Petrobras’s substantial experience, as the company reinjected 14.2 million tonnes of CO2 into pre-salt reservoirs in the Santos Basin during 2024 alone. With this pilot, Brazil joins other nations in developing dedicated carbon storage infrastructure to address climate challenges.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This pilot project signals Brazil’s entry into the growing global carbon management industry, creating a foundation for reducing emissions while maintaining energy production. Petrobras already has significant expertise, operating what the Global CCS Institute identifies as the world’s largest CCUS program, representing approximately 28% of global projects. The company’s existing carbon capture systems on all 23 pre-salt production platforms demonstrate technical readiness for expansion. By testing new CCS models through this pilot, Petrobras can develop solutions tailored to Brazil’s unique geological and industrial landscape, potentially accelerating decarbonization across multiple sectors.
3️⃣ What’s next: Following the tender process, Petrobras will select contractors to build and operate the pilot facility in Rio de Janeiro state. Technical data gathered from this initial project will inform larger-scale CCS implementations across Brazil. Success with this pilot could lead to expanded carbon storage capacity and additional projects throughout the country’s energy sector.
Read the full story here: Carbon Herald – Petrobras Launches Tender for Brazil’s First CCS Pilot Project
