Ricardo Cavalcante se destaca pela defesa do Hidrogênio Verde no ano de 2024

Ao longo dos últimos anos, Ricardo Cavalcante se notabilizou por sua luta em defesa da construção de uma ambiência favorável ao desenvolvimento do hidrogênio verde no Ceará, com ações que ultrapassaram os limites do estado e impactaram fortemente a região Nordeste e todo o país. Como liderança industrial, não mediu esforços para que a Federação das Indústrias do Estado do Ceará (FIEC), por ele presidida, protagonizasse um amplo movimento interinstitucional, que envolveu os poderes públicos (executivo, legislativo e judiciário), organizações acadêmicas e setores produtivos, voltado para a consolidação do Ceará como um espaço de excelência na produção deste que é considerado o combustível do futuro, e que no estado já se faz uma realidade.
Diante da grande densidade e diversidade de ações empreendidas em prol do H₂V, elencamos a seguir algumas das iniciativas mais recentes, realizadas no ano de 2024, que contaram com a participação efetiva de Ricardo Cavalcante e que reforçam o seu compromisso com o desenvolvimento sustentável do Ceará, do Brasil e do mundo.

1. Há tempos Ricardo Cavalcante assumiu a missão de lutar pela descarbonização do planeta, a disseminação e a ampliação do uso das energias renováveis, e a promoção do desenvolvimento sustentável do estado do Ceará, da região Nordeste, do Brasil e do mundo. Somente no último ano, 2024, suas participações em debates, encontros, seminários, congressos e palestras sobre a temática do hidrogênio verde renderam 678 inserções na mídia. Tais inserções podem ser vistas quando pesquisadas as palavras “Ricardo Cavalcante + Hidrogênio Verde” na fonte: https://bit.ly/42Pk9jj.

2. Dentre as inúmeras ações de Ricardo Cavalcante voltadas para o desenvolvimento hidrogênio verde no Brasil, que envolveram interações em todas as alçadas dos poderes estadual e federal, um dos pontos altos foi a participação no evento de assinatura do Marco Legal do Hidrogênio Verde e incentivos relacionados, realizada pelo Presidente do Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, no Porto do Pecém, em agosto de 2024. (Fontes: https://bit.ly/4hNIN8g; https://bit.ly/4jUruUM; https://bit.ly/4jL1iMe, https://bit.ly/4hRHtkY).

3. Em 2024, Ricardo Cavalcante liderou a elaboração do “Masterplan do Hidrogênio Verde do Ceará”, documento que mostra os impactos econômicos da implementação do hub de H₂V na estrutura produtiva do estado. Realizado em parceria com o Governo do Estado e executado pela consultoria internacional IXL Center, com a participação de especialistas do Instituto de Tecnologia de Massachusetts, da Universidade de Harvard, nos Estados Unidos, e do Observatório da Indústria da FIEC, a publicação foi lançada no mês de setembro. (Fontes: https://bit.ly/40UY7Jm, https://bit.ly/3WVUaTw, https://bit.ly/42KrWis, https://bit.ly/4gzvA1N).

4. Ainda em 2024, Ricardo Cavalcante liderou a terceira edição consecutiva do evento internacional “FIEC Summit Hidrogênio Verde”, que promoveu interações globais com estudiosos, técnicos, pesquisadores e empresários de mais de 20 países. O FIEC Summit 2024 aconteceu no Centro de Eventos do Ceará, entre os dias 12 e 13 de agosto. (Fontes: https://bit.ly/3CTMH0r, https://bit.ly/42RlNkI, https://bit.ly/3CHFTTK, https://bit.ly/417PRHc).

5. Ao longo do ano, Ricardo Cavalcante participou também de eventos nacionais e internacionais, tais como “World Hydrogen 2024”, em parceria com o Complexo Industrial e Portuário do Pecém, que tem como sócio o Porto de Rotterdam. A participação teve como propósito a divulgação do projeto do Hub de Hidrogênio Verde do Estado do Ceará e a geração de oportunidades de novos negócios para os investidores do Brasil e do mundo. (Fontes: https://bit.ly/42RmJWg, https://bit.ly/417QEIa, https://bit.ly/4jOJbVV, https://bit.ly/4gy2Q9J, https://bit.ly/417qPrW, https://bit.ly/417u1Ur).

6. Com o objetivo de fortalecer o ambiente de negócios, incentivar o desenvolvimento tecnológico e propiciar a implantação de políticas públicas voltadas para a aceleração do desenvolvimento do hidrogênio verde, Ricardo Cavalcante esteve presente em reuniões e workshops com universidades, associações, empresários e representantes dos poderes executivo, legislativo e judiciário realizadas ao longo de 2024. (Fontes: https://bit.ly/4gz9Lj1, https://bit.ly/40Rjk75, https://bit.ly/42RozXa, https://bit.ly/3CWt8EN, https://bit.ly/3CWU3QR, https://bit.ly/4aT8gLe, https://bit.ly/3EyQ9y6, https://bit.ly/3QjiIlD, https://bit.ly/3Xjw1qv, https://bit.ly/40P0Iol, https://bit.ly/40R0YmO, https://bit.ly/4gCaBf1, https://bit.ly/4jPdEDh, https://bit.ly/4hQOB0R, https://bit.ly/4hPgeqV, https://bit.ly/3QdQQQc ). Da mesma forma, interações com empresários de diversas áreas tiveram como foco o tema do hidrogênio verde. (Fontes: https://bit.ly/4aQKVdf, https://bit.ly/4hPcMg8, https://bit.ly/3CIcZ5Y, https://bit.ly/3QxGKK9, https://bit.ly/4aWGr4D, https://bit.ly/3WUkxJN, https://bit.ly/42RRmLe, https://bit.ly/4aQjctf, https://bit.ly/3WPxW5x, https://bit.ly/3QaqZbR, https://bit.ly/3CzwPQT, https://bit.ly/4gIQfkk).

7. No âmbito do Sistema FIEC, Ricardo Cavalcante implantou no SENAI Ceará o “Centro de Excelência em Transição Energética Jurandir Picanço”, que é um dos equipamentos de capacitação profissional em energias renováveis e hidrogênio verde mais completos do país. Além disso, sob sua liderança, a FIEC tem contribuído com outras inúmeras ações de capacitação e desenvolvimento tecnológico do setor, a exemplo do Projeto “H-TEC — Qualificação e Fortalecimento da Cadeia Produtiva em Energias Renováveis”, realizado em parceria com o Governo do Estado, que possibilitou a formação de mil multiplicadores das questões sobre a temática do hidrogênio verde. (Fontes: https://bit.ly/4hz0Lfc, https://bit.ly/3CNNZdr, https://bit.ly/42JCxdw, https://bit.ly/3WYHQC3, https://bit.ly/3QdCNtN, https://bit.ly/4gzRsdq, https://bit.ly/3EtexkS, https://bit.ly/42QR4Ef, https://bit.ly/4hqI90G, https://bit.ly/4gGwCsN, https://bit.ly/3CLGBzd, https://bit.ly/41aAez4, https://bit.ly/3EHqoM0, https://bit.ly/4gIPW9a, https://bit.ly/4hLSGE5, https://bit.ly/3COevDv, https://bit.ly/3Q8ZM9o, https://bit.ly/4aWsAeB, https://bit.ly/4gGxOfL).

8. Outra iniciativa que merece destaque foi a assinatura, como presidente do Conselho Regional do SENAI Ceará, do Acordo de Cooperação Técnica para a instalação de um Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia (ICT) vinculado ao Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial (SENAI) dentro do futuro campus cearense do ITA, Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia da Aeronáutica. A instalação do Instituto SENAI de Inovação (ISI) tem como propósito a promoção de pesquisas de interesse das indústrias da região, que envolvam assuntos relacionados com os cursos de engenharia de energia, engenharia de sistemas e bioengenharia, que serão implantados no campus do ITA no Ceará. (Fontes: https://www1.sfiec.org.br/fiec-noticias/search/164631/fiec-participa-de-assinatura-da-autorizacao-para-segunda-fase-de-obras-do-campus-do-ita-no-ceara, https://www.ceara.gov.br/2024/06/04/governo-do-ceara-uniao-e-fiec-assinam-acordo-de-cooperacao-para-implantacao-de-instituto-de-ciencia-e-tecnologia-no-ita-ceara/).

9. Ao longo do ano de 2024, Ricardo Cavalcante recebeu uma dezena de comitivas internacionais, vindas dos mais diferentes continentes, a exemplo dos Países Baixos, Alemanha, Índia, França, Singapura, Australia, Reino Unido e Bélgica. (Fontes: https://bit.ly/3Qazzae, https://bit.ly/40VSUky, https://bit.ly/3CotpjO, https://bit.ly/3WR4DQo, https://bit.ly/42O5ViI, https://bit.ly/3EvhQIl, https://bit.ly/3WR5aSo, https://bit.ly/4jUt2hS, https://bit.ly/418jPea, https://bit.ly/3QbWZvZ).

10. Esse conjunto de ações sintetizam a capacidade de interlocução e a empatia do presidente da FIEC, Ricardo Cavalcante, com as questões relacionadas ao hidrogênio verde em âmbito local, regional e global, e o seu compromisso com a promoção do desenvolvimento sustentável do Ceará, do Nordeste, do Brasil e do mundo.

Ricardo Cavalcante stands out for his advocacy of Green Hydrogen in the year of 2024

Over the past years, Ricardo Cavalcante has distinguished himself for his relentless advocacy in fostering a favorable environment for the development of green hydrogen in Ceará. His efforts have transcended state boundaries, making a significant impact on the Northeast region and the entire country. As an industrial leader, he has spared no effort to ensure that the Federation of Industries of the State of Ceará (FIEC), under his presidency, spearheaded a broad interinstitutional movement. This initiative has engaged public authorities (executive, legislative, and judicial branches), academic institutions, and productive sectors, with the objective of consolidating Ceará as a center of excellence in the production of what is regarded as the fuel of the future—an industry that is already a tangible reality in the state.
Given the scope and diversity of initiatives undertaken in support of green hydrogen, we highlight below some of the most recent actions carried out in 2024, in which Ricardo Cavalcante played a key role. These initiatives further reinforce his commitment to the sustainable development of Ceará, Brazil, and the world.

1. For quite some time, Ricardo Cavalcante has embraced the mission of advocating for the decarbonization of the planet, the expansion and promotion of renewable energy sources, and the sustainable development of the state of Ceará, the Northeast region, Brazil, and the world. In the past year alone, 2024, his active participation in discussions, meetings, seminars, congresses, and lectures on the topic of green hydrogen has resulted in 678 media appearances. These mentions can be found by searching for the keywords “Ricardo Cavalcante + Green Hydrogen” at the following source: https://bit.ly/42Pk9jj.

2. Among the numerous initiatives led by Ricardo Cavalcante aimed at advancing green hydrogen development in Brazil, including engagements across all levels of state and federal government, one of the most significant milestones was his participation in the signing event for the Green Hydrogen Legal Framework and related incentives. This landmark event was conducted by the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, at the Port of Pecém in August 2024. (Sources: https://bit.ly/4hNIN8g; https://bit.ly/4jUruUM; https://bit.ly/4jL1iMe; https://bit.ly/4hRHtkY).

3. In 2024, Ricardo Cavalcante led the development of the “Green Hydrogen Masterplan of Ceará”, a comprehensive document outlining the economic impacts of implementing the Green Hydrogen Hub on the state's productive structure. This initiative was carried out in partnership with the State Government and executed by the international consultancy IXL Center, with contributions from experts from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard University in the United States, and the FIEC Industry Observatory. The publication was officially launched in September.(Sources: https://bit.ly/40UY7Jm, https://bit.ly/3WVUaTw, https://bit.ly/42KrWis, https://bit.ly/4gzvA1N).

4. In 2024, Ricardo Cavalcante once again took the lead in organizing the third consecutive edition of the “FIEC Summit Green Hydrogen”, an international event that facilitated global interactions among scholars, experts, researchers, and business leaders from more than 20 countries. The FIEC Summit 2024 was held at the Ceará Event Center on August 12–13.(Sources: https://bit.ly/3CTMH0r, https://bit.ly/42RlNkI, https://bit.ly/3CHFTTK, https://bit.ly/417PRHc).

5. Throughout the year, Ricardo Cavalcante also participated in national and international events, such as “World Hydrogen 2024”, in partnership with the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex, which counts the Port of Rotterdam as a shareholder. The primary objective of his participation was to promote the Ceará Green Hydrogen Hub project and to generate new business opportunities for investors from Brazil and around the world. (Sources: https://bit.ly/42RmJWg, https://bit.ly/417QEIa, https://bit.ly/4jOJbVV, https://bit.ly/4gy2Q9J, https://bit.ly/417qPrW, https://bit.ly/417u1Ur).

6. With the objective of strengthening the business environment, fostering technological development, and facilitating the implementation of public policies aimed at accelerating green hydrogen advancement, Ricardo Cavalcante actively participated in meetings and workshops throughout 2024. These engagements involved universities, associations, business leaders, and representatives from the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.(Sources: https://bit.ly/4gz9Lj1, https://bit.ly/40Rjk75, https://bit.ly/42RozXa, https://bit.ly/3CWt8EN, https://bit.ly/3CWU3QR, https://bit.ly/4aT8gLe, https://bit.ly/3EyQ9y6, https://bit.ly/3QjiIlD, https://bit.ly/3Xjw1qv, https://bit.ly/40P0Iol, https://bit.ly/40R0YmO, https://bit.ly/4gCaBf1, https://bit.ly/4jPdEDh, https://bit.ly/4hQOB0R, https://bit.ly/4hPgeqV, https://bit.ly/3QdQQQc).

Likewise, interactions with business leaders across various industries were primarily focused on discussions related to green hydrogen.(Sources: https://bit.ly/4aQKVdf, https://bit.ly/4hPcMg8, https://bit.ly/3CIcZ5Y, https://bit.ly/3QxGKK9, https://bit.ly/4aWGr4D, https://bit.ly/3WUkxJN, https://bit.ly/42RRmLe, https://bit.ly/4aQjctf, https://bit.ly/3WPxW5x, https://bit.ly/3QaqZbR, https://bit.ly/3CzwPQT, https://bit.ly/4gIQfkk).

7. Within the FIEC System, Ricardo Cavalcante established the "Jurandir Picanço Center of Excellence in Energy Transition" at SENAI Ceará, one of the most comprehensive professional training facilities in renewable energy and green hydrogen in Brazil. Furthermore, under his leadership, FIEC has spearheaded numerous initiatives aimed at workforce development and technological advancement in the sector. A key example is the “H-TEC Project – Qualification and Strengthening of the Renewable Energy Supply Chain”, conducted in partnership with the State Government. This initiative trained 1,000 multipliers to disseminate knowledge on green hydrogen-related topics.(Sources: https://bit.ly/4hz0Lfc, https://bit.ly/3CNNZdr, https://bit.ly/42JCxdw, https://bit.ly/3WYHQC3, https://bit.ly/3QdCNtN, https://bit.ly/4gzRsdq, https://bit.ly/3EtexkS, https://bit.ly/42QR4Ef, https://bit.ly/4hqI90G, https://bit.ly/4gGwCsN, https://bit.ly/3CLGBzd, https://bit.ly/41aAez4, https://bit.ly/3EHqoM0, https://bit.ly/4gIPW9a, https://bit.ly/4hLSGE5, https://bit.ly/3COevDv, https://bit.ly/3Q8ZM9o, https://bit.ly/4aWsAeB, https://bit.ly/4gGxOfL).

8. Another noteworthy initiative was the signing of the Technical Cooperation Agreement for the establishment of a Science and Technology Institute (ICT) affiliated with the National Service for Industrial Training (SENAI) within the future Ceará campus of the Institute of Aeronautics Science and Technology (ITA). As President of the Regional Council of SENAI Ceará, Ricardo Cavalcante played a key role in this agreement, which aims to foster research of strategic interest to the region’s industries. The establishment of the SENAI Institute of Innovation (ISI) is intended to support research initiatives related to energy engineering, systems engineering, and bioengineering, aligning with the academic programs to be offered at the ITA Ceará campus. (Sources: https://www1.sfiec.org.br/fiec-noticias/search/164631/fiec-participa-de-assinatura-da-autorizacao-para-segunda-fase-de-obras-do-campus-do-ita-no-ceara, https://www.ceara.gov.br/2024/06/04/governo-do-ceara-uniao-e-fiec-assinam-acordo-de-cooperacao-para-implantacao-de-instituto-de-ciencia-e-tecnologia-no-ita-ceara/).

9. Throughout 2024, the President of FIEC, Ricardo Cavalcante, welcomed numerous international delegations from various continents, including representatives from the Netherlands, Germany, India, France, Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Belgium. (Sources: https://bit.ly/3Qazzae, https://bit.ly/40VSUky, https://bit.ly/3CotpjO, https://bit.ly/3WR4DQo, https://bit.ly/42O5ViI, https://bit.ly/3EvhQIl, https://bit.ly/3WR5aSo, https://bit.ly/4jUt2hS, https://bit.ly/418jPea, https://bit.ly/3QbWZvZ).

10. This set of actions exemplifies the negotiation skills and empathy of FIEC President, Ricardo Cavalcante, in addressing green hydrogen-related issues at the local, regional, and global levels. It also underscores his unwavering commitment to promoting the sustainable development of Ceará, the Northeast region, Brazil, and the world.