Lula's government approves law creating program to accelerate the energy transition in Brazil.

247 - The Federal Government sanctioned, this Wednesday (22), the law that establishes the Energy Transition Acceleration Program (Paten), considered a milestone in Brazil's commitment to sustainable development and global leadership in decarbonization. The measure, coordinated by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), aims to expand the renewable energy matrix and promote clean technologies in the country.

During the event, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin highlighted the historical relevance of the program, connecting it to the first Brazilian initiatives in the sector, launched during Lula's government. “Brazil has become the major protagonist in this global debate on combating climate change. The plan launched today includes practical measures initiated during President Lula's first term, such as the implementation of biofuels. It was so successful that we started with 3% biodiesel in diesel and reached 13%. Now, on March 1st, it will be increased to 15%,” stated Alckmin.

The vice-president also commented on the matter on social media. "Climate change denial has no place in Brazil: President Lula today signed the PATEN law, the Energy Transition Acceleration Program, which offers credit to companies in strategic sectors committed to sustainable development and decarbonization. Brazil is committed to the future of new generations, to our children, to our grandchildren," Alckmin stated.

The Green Fund, which will be managed by the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), will serve as the financial instrument for the National Program for Sustainable Development (Paten). This new initiative will allow projects in states, municipalities, and the Federal District to access exclusive resources at reduced costs through agreements with the federal government. The goal is to ensure greater efficiency and consolidate Brazil as a global leader in sustainable practices.

In Davos, Switzerland, the Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, reinforced the strategic impact of the program. "The PATEN program reaffirms our country's commitment to global leadership in the energy transition, bringing innovation and streamlining access to financing for low-carbon energy projects," commented the minister.

The program also facilitates access to credit for companies with amounts to receive from the Federal Government, such as court-ordered payments and tax credits, to finance projects focused on energy transition. According to the law, strategic areas such as sustainable fuels, energy recovery from waste, modernization of energy infrastructure, and replacement of polluting sources with renewable alternatives are among the priorities.

Another highlight of the program is the encouragement of research and development of innovative solutions, such as carbon capture and storage, green hydrogen, and biogas. The port, waterway, and airport sectors, responsible for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions, will also benefit from incentives for electrification and the use of renewable sources, such as Onshore Power Supply (OPS) on docked ships and green fuels, such as SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), in aviation.

The Minister of Ports and Airports, Sílvio Costa Filho, emphasized the program's role in the transition to cleaner fuels. “We are talking about Brazil's potential to become the world's largest producer of sustainable energy and one of the main players in green aviation fuel, our SAF. We have a law approved by the Federal Government that mandates that, by 2027, 1% of aviation fuel be composed of SAF. This number should reach 10% by 2050. This is a public policy that is currently a priority worldwide,” declared the minister.