RINA and World Bank Drive Green Hydrogen Progress at Brazil’s Pecém Port

RINA and Brazilian company Krypton have just landed a major win—a World Bank-backed contract to carry out a deep-dive water assessment study aimed at laying the groundwork for large-scale green hydrogen production at the Port of Pecém (CIPP) in Ceará, Brazil.

Two ways to get the water we need

Starting July 8, 2025, the study will take a close look at two different approaches to water sourcing: tapping into treated municipal wastewater and using seawater desalination. But it’s not just about which method works best on paper. The team will dig into the technical, financial, and environmental sides of each option to figure out what’s really viable at scale.

A powerhouse location for hydrogen innovation

Why Pecém? Because it’s right in the heart of one of Brazil’s top renewable energy zones. The CIPP is already buzzing with activity—six hydrogen producers are already on board with pre-signed contracts. The port is shaping up to be a key player in Brazil’s big push to become a global hydrogen exporter by 2030.

Bigger picture: people and planet

What makes this project stand out is that it’s not only about pipes and pumps. There’s a strong focus on social equity and making sure local communities continue to have fair access to clean water. With support from major players like the World Bank, this initiative could become a blueprint for building out sustainable, equitable hydrogen infrastructure in other developing regions too.

In a world racing toward sustainable energy and industrial decarbonization, this project might just help light the way forward—one drop of water at a time.