The new plant will have a production capacity of 1 million tons of green ammonia per year. The final investment decision (FID) is expected for 2027-2028, with production of the first green molecules starting in 2030. With this new agreement, the Port of Açu further strengthens its role in Brazil’s energy transition, consolidating itself as a strategic hub in the low-carbon chain.
“Porto do Açu is advancing the energy transition theme by developing its integrated platform for the low-carbon economy. The arrival of Sempen places us as a leader in projects for the production of green hydrogen and ammonia in the country,” said Mauro Andrade, Executive Director of Business Development at Prumo Logística.
Açu offers one of the best infrastructures in the country to sustainably support the decarbonization of the industry , with deep draft, available land with direct access to the dock and a service cluster that brings together multiple port and maritime support providers.
“We are the first port in the country to license a 1 million m² hydrogen and low-carbon derivatives hub, and we are currently licensing a new 2 million m² area to expand our operations. Sempen will be allocated to this new hub, and its partnership with us is another step towards establishing Açu as a hub for sustainable energy solutions, reflecting our commitment to innovative projects that contribute to the global energy transition,” added the CEO of the Port of Açu, Eugenio Figueiredo.
“The partnership with Porto do Açu represents an important milestone in our journey to boost the production of green ammonia and sustainable fuels in Brazil. We are excited about the potential to contribute to the global energy transition and to be part of a strategic low-carbon hub that will support the sustainable development of the renewable energy and green hydrogen industry in the country.” — Juan Pablo Freijo, CEO of Sempen.
The port-industry complex has a prepared ecosystem and competitive advantages with deep draft, available area with direct access to the quay and a cluster of services that brings together multiple port and maritime support providers, consolidating itself as a hub for sustainable energy solutions.
About Sempen
Sempen is an energy company focused on sustainable fuels, producing from Latin America to the world. Its investors include Compañía General de Combustibles, Corporación América (controlling shareholder of Corporación América Airports), Vista Energy, GIP (controlling shareholder of Petrocuyo and TGS), Grupo MSU and Baerlocher, with a combined market value of over US$10 billion.
About the Port of Açu
Located in the north of Rio de Janeiro, the Port of Açu is the largest private deep-water port-industrial complex in Latin America. In operation since 2014, it is managed by Porto do Açu Operações, a partnership between Prumo Logística (controlled by EIG) and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International.
Currently, 22 companies are already installed in the complex, including world-class clients and partners. With consolidated operations in mining, oil and natural gas, Açu is accelerating its industrialization with a focus on low-carbon projects, reaffirming its position as the port of energy transition in Brazil.
