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Mapping green hydrogen clusters in Brazil: A data-driven approach for industrial decarbonization

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Cachola, Celso da Silveira ; Peyerl, Drielli
Número total de Autores: 2
Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
Fonte: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY; v. 206, p. 12-pg., 2026-02-04.
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This study identifies Brazilian geographic clusters with high potential for green hydrogen production and consumption, based on six factors. Using municipal-level data, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and clustering methods (k-means, hierarchical, and DBSCAN), the research identifies regions with high renewable resource availability and industrial emission intensity. Statistical tests, including silhouette scores and non-parametric analyses, are applied to assess the clustering performance. The results identify seven production clusters and ten consumption clusters, mainly concentrated in Brazil's southern, southeastern, and coastal regions. The spatial gap between hydrogen supply and demand highlights the need for infrastructure development to connect renewable energy hubs with major industrial centers. Sectoral emission profiling identifies clusters with high decarbonisation potential, particularly in the iron and steel and oil refining industries. The proposed framework demonstrates how spatial analytics can guide infrastructure planning and policymaking for hydrogen deployment, providing a replicable approach for other countries pursuing low-carbon industrial transitions. (AU)

Processo FAPESP: 20/15230-5 - Centro de Pesquisa e Inovação de Gases de Efeito Estufa - RCG2I
Beneficiário:Julio Romano Meneghini
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Programa Centros de Pesquisa Aplicada
Processo FAPESP: 17/18208-8 - Transições na história da energia: desenvolvimento e novas perspectivas sobre o gás natural no Brasil
Beneficiário:Drielli Peyerl
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Jovens Pesquisadores
Processo FAPESP: 18/26388-9 - Transições na História da Energia: desenvolvimento e novas perspectivas sobre o gás natural no Brasil
Beneficiário:Drielli Peyerl
Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Jovens Pesquisadores