Resumo:
The growing global demand for energy and the urgency to control polluting emissions have driven the search for solutions aligned with sustainable development. In recent years, the environmental and energy transition has become a central topic on the international agenda, aiming to ensure a green and sustainable future. Fulfilling the goals of the Paris Agreement requires emissions to peak in the next decade and subsequently reach net-zero around 2050. This trend propels several nations to adopt transformation strategies in their energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors towards climate neutrality. To achieve these objectives and decarbonize the global energy system, it is essential to widely adopt renewable sources and reduce carbon emissions in sectors such as transportation and industry. Hydrogen emerges as a potential solution to make possible decarbonization, as it can store and release energy on a large scale without generating carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions during combustion. Hydrogen plays a vital role in decarbonizing energy-intensive industries, including aviation, maritime, steel, and chemical, as well as realigning global geopolitical and economic relationships. Brazil, with its favorable climate conditions for renewable energy generation, is well-positioned to be a significant exporter of low-carbon hydrogen. Although hydrogen production in the country is currently tied to sectors with high CO2 emissions, the government plans to invest in green hydrogen (H2V) production as costs decrease and renewable energies become more prevalent. However, safety is a critical aspect of this journey. The highly flammable nature of hydrogen requires precautionary measures to minimize risks. The adoption of standards like ISO 22734:2019 can establish guidelines for safe practices in hydrogen production and use. Logistic considerations, such as centralized or distributed production, and the promotion of research, development, and innovation can turn Brazil a significant participant in the hydrogen economy. This study address safety standards and propose a safety plan for a hydrogen laboratory in a Brazilian university, contributing to the safe and effective adoption of hydrogen in its energy matrix.
