• Policy

        • Brazil

        • 2023

        New Growth Acceleration Program (Novo PAC)

        …production, which are crucial for energy transition and Brazilian food security. One of the key highlights of the program is the auction of mining assets, which is expected to strengthen the agribusiness production chain. Additionally, significant investments are being made in geological mapping, geochemical, and aerogeophysical surveys, totaling BRL 61 million. These surveys, maps, and studies will be freely accessible at the Institutional Geosciences Repository of the Geological Survey of Brazil (RIGeo/SGB/CPRM).The Safe and Sustainable Mining Program of the 2024-2027 Multiannual Plan aligns with the goals of the Mineral Research Subaxis of the Novo PAC, optimising…

        • Policy

        • Plurinational State of Bolivia

        • 2024

        National Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap

        Focus on renewable hydrogen due to declining production of natural gas. Potential for exports, especially to Brazil by pipeline. Consideration of e-fuels to replace oil imports. Target of 150 ktpa of renewable hydrogen production by 2030 (out of which 85 ktpa are to be exported). This increases to 1.35 Mtpa by 2040 and 4.15 Mtpa by 2050. LCOH target of USD 1.8/kg by 2030 and USD 1/kg by 2050. Cumulative investment needs of USD 26-34.4 billion by 2050. A large demand foreseen for hydrogen derivatives including 1.33 Mtpa of e-methanol…

        • Policy

        • Brazil

        • 2023

        Triennial Work Plan for hydrogen [PNH2] (2023-2025)

        The 2023-2025 Triennial Work Plan of the National Hydrogen Program defines the strategy of the country, with three timeframes: by 2025, deploy low-carbon hydrogen pilot plants across the country; by 2030, consolidate Brazil as a competitive low-carbon hydrogen producer; and by 2035 consolidate low-carbon hydrogen hubs in Brazil

        • Policy

        • Brazil

        • 2022

        Bahia state's decree on green hydrogen program

        Bahia issued a decree to launch a green hydrogen program in the state, following in the footsteps of other northeastern Brazil states seeking to leverage renewable power potential through investments in next generation fuels. The plan aims to promote the production of green hydrogen in the state and to direct public resources into research. With the decree, the government will work to develop a regulatory framework that aims to increase the competitiveness of future investments in the state's green hydrogen industry, including tax incentives. In parallel, the state government will be working on a framework for environmental permitting of…

        • Policy

        • Brazil

        • 2025

        Medium-term operational plan 2025-2029

        The Medium-term operational plan 2025-2029 quotes R$7.6 billion in investments planned for the period 2025 to 2029 to build and maintain new transmission lines in Brazil.

        • Policy

        • European Union

        • 2022

        Definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of electrolytic chromium coated steel products

        In November 2022, the European Commission implemented definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of electrolytic chromium coated steel products originating from China and Brazil.

        • Policy

        • Brazil

        • 2024

        The Strategic Minerals Investment in Participations (FIP)

        …for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) jointly introduced a BRL 1 billion (US$201 million) fund aimed at supporting strategic mineral projects in Brazil called the Fundo de Investimento em Participações (FIP) Strategic Minerals. This fund is specifically geared toward advancing minerals vital for the energy transition, decarbonisation, and sustainable food production.Key points about the fund:Open to small and medium-sized enterprises that align with its investment focus.Aims to invest in 15 to 20 companies engaged in mineral exploration, research, and the establishment of new strategic mineral mines within Brazil…

        • Policy

        • Brazil

        • 2022

        Energy VAT temporary cap

        In an effort to protect domestic consumers from the effects of the energy price crisis, the Federal government of Brazil enacted a cap on electricity, fuels and transportations services VAT (ICMS) at 18% in the country, until the end of 2022. As the tax is administered by States, who are also in charge of rate-setting, a compensation is planned by law if loss in revenues are higher than 5% of the amounts collected in 2021.

        • Policy

        • Brazil

        • 2018

        MME-MCTIC-MDIC INTERMINISTERIAL ORDER No. 01/2018 (Refrigerators and Freezers)

        …ordinance establishes new energy efficiency ratios for refrigerators and freezers in homes and businesses. It foresees the removal of less efficient equipment from the market, according to each model.

         

        The equipment referred to in this goal programme are domestic and imported refrigerators and freezers for sale in Brazil, classified into categories:


        Mini fridge
        Refrigerator
        Frost Free Refrigerator
        Combined
        Frost-Free Combined
        Side by side
        Vertical freezer
        Frost-Free Vertical Freezer
        Horizontal freezer


         

        The equipment is intended for operation in alternating current of 60 Hz and rated voltages of 127 V or 220 V, or voltage ranges that encompass them or…

        • Policy

        • Brazil

        • 2011

        Portaria Interministerial 324

        Federal Government shall establish maximum levels of specific energy consumption, or minimum energy-efficient machinery and apparatus, manufactured or marketed in Brazil, based on relevant technical indicators; to the Management Committee of Indicators and Levels of Energy Efficiency - CGIEE, established by Decree no. 4,059, dated December 19, 2001, is responsible for preparing Specific regulation for each type of appliance and energy-consuming machine, as well as establishing a Goal Program with an indication of the evolution of the levels to be achieved for each regulated equipment; the company's contributions to the Gas Water Heaters were received by means…

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