Per: NELSON DE SOUSA PINTO FILHO (RADIX ENGENHARIA E DESENVOLVIMENTO DE SOFTWARE S/A), Flávio Leite Loução Junior (), Ana Beatriz Otazu Castier (), Hudson Bolsoni Carminati (), Laís Cristina Ramos Simões (), Breno Alves Machado (), Geraldo Luiz Rochocz ()
Abstract:
The metallurgical and mining sectors are essential areas in Brazil’s economy, nonetheless the utilization of fossil fuels, are primarily contributing to the global greenhouse gas emissions. Given the high emissions, finding, and implementing alternatives for decarbonization is a necessity that cannot be averted and must be a prioritization. Through this paper, potential alternatives to be implemented in industrial technologies are examined, including hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, biofuels, and long duration energy storage technologies. Alongside, the use of renewable energy is highly emphasized as a replacement for fossil fuels, especially considering the goals proposed in energy transition discussions. The work is structured into four sections: a brief initial description of the mining and metallurgic industries, opportunities in the metallurgic and mining sectors, as well in decarbonization and the last topic addresses some other important opportunities in decarbonization, such as circular economy practices, relocation of Industries, structural shift in iron and steel production, access to financial capital and accelerating decarbonization using technology. By outlining and analyzing these solutions, the paper directs to contribute to a more sustainable future for Brazil's metallurgical and mining sectors.