GoVerde Energia’s proposed e-methanol plant in Brazil targets shipping demand

Brazilian green energy supplier GoVerde Energia is planning to develop a 300 mt/day e-methanol production plant at the Aratu Industrial Port Complex, located in Brazil’s Bahia state.

IMAGE: Vessel at the Port of Aratu in Bahia, Brazil. Bahia Pilots

E-methanol is produced using 100% biogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) and green hydrogen. The biogenic CO2 is typically sourced from bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), or from direct air capture (DAC).

The biogenic CO2 for this project will be sourced from regional companies, while green hydrogen will be produced on site using renewable electricity.

GoVerde Energia expects to start operations between 2027 and 2028, with an initial production capacity of 300 mt/day. It aims to expand capacity to 900 mt/day by 2032.

The Port of Aratu is a key bulk terminal in Aratu Bay. The produced e-methanol will be supplied to the shipping industry, among other sectors.

GoVerde Energia has signed a “preliminary e-methanol purchase and sale agreement with a major global trader in the maritime sector, focusing on export and international distribution,” the company confirmed.

“This project represents a strategic milestone for repositioning Brazil as a global supplier of sustainable synthetic fuels,” it added.

By Konica Bhatt

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