Article by Karen L. Mascarenhas to RCGI.
... In Brazil, the transition of the energy matrix requires, initially, a gradual reduction in the use of fossil fuels with a high carbon dioxide (CO2) footprint, switching to the use of natural gas and, later, biogas, solar, wind and hydrogen as sustainable sources of energy production ... The pre-salt has specific characteristics .. saline cavities capable of storing large amounts of CO2, avoiding ventilation into the atmosphere. ... fermentation process in the ethanol production, are creating conditions for the capture, use and storage of carbon bioenergy (BECCUS) ... public perception related to CCS are still scarce ...
