Green pioneer at COP30
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Green pioneer at COP30: Alliance positions Brazil at the center of global maritime decarbonization
The global race for clean energy has a new protagonist: Brazil. The nation is set to present a unique and actionable solution for maritime transport at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30). This is Project JAQ Hydrogen, an alliance spearheaded by visionary Ernani Paciornik of Grupo Náutica, alongside key industry companies, including Itaipu Parquetec, GWM, MAN, Artefacto, Orfeu, and Heineken. The future of Net Zero begins in Brazilian waters.
Brazil, October 2025 – The multi-phase project—aiming for self-sufficient, hydrogen-powered research and scientific exploration vessels—will take center stage during the 30th United Nations Conference. The 36-meter vessel, the JAQ H1, including all of its onboard facilities/accommodations technically prepared and tested to utilize hydrogen, will be launched onboard on November 9th, the eve of COP30's opening.
Conceived as an advanced floating laboratory, the JAQ H1 vessel, a giant with an area equivalent to about 400 square meters (approximately 4,300 square feet), will be dedicated to promoting environmental education and research on marine and riverine biomes.
Due to temporary logistical complexity, specifically regarding the supply of Green Hydrogen (H2V) in Belém during COP30, the operation will be 100% electric using lithium batteries and will be 'zero-emission,' keeping the H2V system intact and ready for operation.
Built for viability
The success of the initiative, conceptualized by Ernani Paciornik, President of Grupo Náutica and an industry veteran with over five decades of high-impact solutions and participation in numerous environmental campaigns, has attracted an impressive list of partners to Project JAQ Hydrogen.
- Itaipu Parquetec: The technology park linked to Brazil’s largest hydroelectric plant, Itaipu is a reference center for research and development. It ensures that the hydrogen used in the project is produced through electrolysis powered by 100% renewable electricity.
- Great Wall Motor (GWM): Provides critical industrial and technological expertise.
- MAN (Germany): A global engine manufacturer, offering high-efficiency naval engineering and technology validation.
- Artefacto, Café Orfeu, and Heineken: These partners provide essential support, with Artefacto leading the high-standard design and furnishing for the vessel's hospitality areas. Heineken, which actively promotes sustainability and utilizes solar energy in its production, along with the award-winning Orfeu coffee, rounds out the list of commercial backers.
The roadmap to self-sufficiency: A phased approach
Project JAQ Hydrogen is being implemented in phases—a strategic approach designed to mitigate the risk associated with adopting a completely new fuel source in the sector.
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Phase |
Timeline |
Focus |
Key Feature & Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
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Phase 1 |
Nov 2025 (COP30 Debut) |
Static Hydrogen Power Validation |
The JAQ H1 (36m) will be docked and open for visits. All "hotel services"—lighting, AC, and on-board amenities—will be technically prepared and tested to utilize hydrogen. |
|
Phase 2 |
April 2026 (Rio Boat Show) |
Hybrid Propulsion Trial |
The JAQ H1 will be presented with high-efficiency hybrid engines (featuring MAN technology). This transition is projected to reduce CO2 emissions during navigation by up to 80%. |
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Phase 3 |
2027 |
100% Self-Sufficiency (Net Zero) |
The technological leap: The launch of the 50-meter JAQ H2 vessel. This vessel will be capable of producing its own hydrogen on board by extracting and desalinating seawater, followed by on-board electrolysis. The generated hydrogen will power the electric motors in a closed, zero-emission cycle, conferring unprecedented operational autonomy. |
Additionally, Project JAQ recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Port of Açu in Rio de Janeiro, which will serve as its testing base starting in 2026. The agreement covers studies on commercial, environmental, financial, legal, and accounting viability.
By showcasing its on-board electrolysis technology at COP30, Project JAQ is positioning Brazil as a central hub for sustainable navigation solutions, capable of generating a model that is replicable worldwide.
About Grupo Náutica
With over 40 years of market presence, Grupo Náutica provides solutions in innovation, sustainability, infrastructure, events, and communication within the nautical sector. It comprises Revista Náutica, the pioneer and sector-leading magazine; the Boat Show, Latin America's most important boat show; Metalu, the world’s largest manufacturer of aluminum piers; SF Marina, a global specialist in concrete floating docks; and JAQ Hydrogen, which focuses on innovative research and sustainability projects. The group is also dedicated to social initiatives, including the environmental campaign “Só Jogue na Água o que Peixe pode Comer” (Only Throw in the Water What Fish Can Eat).
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