Petrobras has approved the construction of the São Tomé CCS Pilot Project in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, a strategic initiative to achieve the company's carbon neutralization goal by 2050. This marks Brazil's first Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) pilot project, featuring infrastructure that enables the complete integration of capture, transport, and geological storage of CO2 in saline reservoirs.

Project Specifications and Timeline

The CCS São Tomé project aims to capture up to 100,000 tons of CO2 annually over three years starting in 2028. The captured carbon will be injected into a deep saline reservoir in the Barra do Furado region of Quissamã, Rio de Janeiro. As the first project of its kind in a saline reservoir in Brazil, the initiative allows regulatory bodies to test, adjust, and validate procedures and standards applicable to the CCS value chain.

The project operates under the supervision of regulatory and environmental agencies, including the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) and the State Environmental Institute (INEA). This regulatory oversight represents an advancement in geological carbon storage for future commercial projects.

Technological Innovation and Research Applications

According to Renata Baruzzi, Director of Engineering Technology and Innovation at Petrobras, the São Tomé CCS Pilot Project serves as a strategic Research, Development, and Innovation (R&D) initiative that will validate technologies and methodologies fundamental for implementing carbon capture and storage hubs in Brazil in real-world environments. The applied technologies enable monitoring of CO2 plume evolution with unprecedented precision in the country.

The information obtained from the project may reveal new applications for CO2, such as the production of synthetic fuels. Angélica Laureano, Director of Energy Transition and Sustainability at Petrobras, emphasized that the company's tradition of employing cutting-edge technology to enable major offshore enterprises is now being applied to decarbonization initiatives.

Strategic Impact and Future Development

The initiative serves as a learning platform and technological qualification for future commercial CCS projects and hubs in Brazil, both onshore and offshore. The project is considered a milestone for technological and regulatory advancement for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) projects in Brazil. The CCS São Tomé positions Brazil among countries leading the development of large-scale emission mitigation solutions, aligning with international best practices and paving the way for future commercial CCUS applications across various economic sectors.

The project represents a concrete step by Petrobras in building effective climate solutions as part of the company's broader decarbonization strategy.

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