Analysis of the potential impacts of hydrogen on the energy transition in Brazil and Paraguay

ABSTRACT Hydrogen energy has attracted considerable attention and stimulated discussions as a favorable vector for the sustainable energy transition that is increasingly being pursued worldwide. This article presents an analysis of the possible impacts of hydrogen on the energy transition of Brazil and Paraguay. Due to the diversity of possibilities for the use of hydrogen, its inclusion as an energy vector in energy matrices is particularly relevant both in the analysis of each of the two countries individually, as well as their common points and complementarities due to their shared border and energy integration. The results describe, analyze and compare the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of each country, aiming to contribute to their national strategies. Political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal scenarios are also considered, verifying whether they are aligned with international strategies. The objective is to evaluate whether Brazil and Paraguay are adequately prepared to participate in the “Hydrogen Economy”, considering the potential impacts of including hydrogen as an energy vector in their energy matrices, seeking to contribute to increasing potential benefits and mitigating potential environmental, economic and technical problems associated with hydrogen production. It presents potential results in the areas of energy generation, as a component of industrial decarbonization and transportation, establishing relationships with theoretical references and analyzing the implications in the energy context. It explores the impacts of the hydrogen economy and its prospects, considering the challenges and opportunities for its implementation in energy matrices and presents conclusions and suggestions for the continuous improvement of the hydrogen economy in both countries.