THE INCORPORATION OF BIOGAS, BIOMETHANE, AND LOW-CARBON HYDROGEN IN TRANSPORTATION AS A PATH TO ENABLE THE ENERGY TRANSITION IN THE STATE OF SÃO PAULO

Why is the State of São Paulo (SSP) betting on biogas, biomethane, and low-carbon hydrogen as alternatives for reducing greenhouse gas emissions? This research is based on analyzing the main public policy instruments of SSP that outline long-term actions for the state to meet the international agreements it is a signatory to. The conclusion highlights that this strategy is justified by the potential to leverage the economic power and established production and distribution infrastructure of the sugar-energy sector and the potential regarding the disposal of its solid waste. The incorporation of biogas, biomethane, and hydrogen is expected to serve as alternative sources to fossil fuels, reinforcing the need for a combination of various solutions to advance the decarbonization of the transportation sector.