Port authority Portos RS and Sindienergia sing MoU to Foster Wind Energy Transition

Portos RS took part in the Wind Energy Sector Investors Summit of Rio Grande do Sul, held on December 11 at the Fiergs headquarters in Porto Alegre. The event brought together representatives from various organizations, industry leaders, and government officials, including Governor Eduardo Leite.

Cristiano Klinger, President of Portos RS, served as one of the event’s panelists, addressing the topic Logistics and Port Infrastructure: Port Capacity for the Development of Renewable Energy. Representing the public port authority alongside Klinger were Henrique Ilha, Director of Environment, and Fernando Estima, Planning and Development Manager.

During the meeting, Portos RS and the Rio Grande do Sul Renewable Energy Industries Union (Sindienergia-RS) signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the Green Port project. This initiative aims to explore the feasibility of implementing a wind energy generation system and promote clean, renewable energy sources. It also seeks to drive sustainable measures for decarbonizing the Port of Rio Grande and advancing a fair energy transition. The signing ceremony was attended by Sindienergia-RS President Daniela Cardeal, Fiergs President Cláudio Bier, state secretaries, and key investors.

According to Cristiano Klinger, the partnership marks a significant step forward for the future of sustainable energy in Rio Grande do Sul’s ports. “The Green Port project reinforces Portos RS’s commitment to sustainability and to pursuing innovative solutions that combine economic development with environmental responsibility,” Klinger said.

The agreement underscores the strategic role of Rio Grande do Sul’s ports in the transition to a cleaner, renewable energy matrix. By partnering with Sindienergia-RS, Portos RS positions itself as a key player in offshore wind energy logistics, enhancing the state’s ability to attract investments and drive sustainable projects. The initiative further reflects the sector’s commitment to global decarbonization goals, directly contributing to economic growth while safeguarding environmental preservation.

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