Neoenergia and Honda have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of green hydrogen initiatives for urban mobility and road transport in Brazil. The partnership centers on Neoenergia’s first green hydrogen refueling station in the country, located in Brasília (DF), which will operate under the Research, Development, and Innovation Program (PDI) regulated by ANEEL. The project represents an investment exceeding R$ 30 million, with the station slated to begin operations in December 2025.
As part of the agreement, Honda will contribute to research, technological demonstrations, feasibility studies, and the exploration of joint opportunities related to the production and application of green hydrogen—particularly in urban mobility and industrial operations.
The refueling station will support technical tests of the Honda CR-V FCEV, a plug-in hybrid electric SUV equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell. The vehicle will undergo a six-month evaluation period to validate performance and operational efficiency. The initiative aims to advance alternative low-carbon mobility solutions and supports the shared goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Neoenergia CEO Eduardo Capelastegui said the collaboration underscores the company’s commitment to innovative solutions that accelerate Brazil’s energy transition. Honda Automóveis do Brasil CEO Arata Ichinose highlighted the country’s potential to become a global leader in green hydrogen and noted Honda’s three decades of experience in hydrogen research.
Green hydrogen—produced through the electrolysis of water using renewable energy—is gaining momentum as a viable pathway to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors such as heavy transport and industry. Iberdrola, Neoenergia’s parent company, is already developing similar projects in Europe and views Brazil as a strategic market for emerging clean technologies.
Honda, which has been at the forefront of hydrogen-based technologies for over 30 years, continues to expand its applications beyond mobility, including stationary generators and construction machinery. Hydrogen fuel cell systems convert stored hydrogen into electricity using oxygen from the air, generating zero pollutant emissions and releasing only water, enabling clean and efficient vehicle operation.
