Uberaba City Council Approves Land Allocation and Incentives to Welcome Guofuhee
Source: Official Website of Uberaba City Council, Minas Gerais State, Brazil Release Date: August 10, 2026 The Uberaba City Council passed Bill No. 545/26, which approves the allocation of public land and tax incentives for Guofuhee Brasil LTDA, a manufacturer and supplier of hydrogen generators. The bill was reviewed at the regular meeting held this Monday (the 10th) and unanimously approved by all 20 councilors present. With Chinese capital backing in Brazil, the company will settle in the city’s Third Industrial District. The projected investment totals 202 million Brazilian reais, with an expected annual revenue of 420 million reais. Upon full operational launch, the facility is forecast to generate a minimum of 150 direct jobs and 500 indirect local positions. Under the approved legislation, the firm qualifies for a full waiver of land value fees plus other statutory tax breaks. Meanwhile, the enterprise has voluntarily forgone part of its financial incentives and committed to a voluntary contribution of 1 million reais to the Municipal Fund for Economic Development (FMDE). Pedro Henrique Kool, Executive Director of Guofuhee Brasil LTDA, Justin Gu, Commercial Director, and Celso Neto, Municipal Secretary of Economic Development, Innovation and Tourism, attended the bill review session. Executive Director Pedro Henrique stated that Uberaba boasts multiple strengths for the hydrogen energy sector, adding that the company already serves 40 local clients including Crown Embalagens, Mosaic and Ouro Fino. “When the green hydrogen hype faded in Brazil, everyone turned their attention to the Northeast region, given its abundant renewable energy potential. Yet one city in the Southeast caught my eye: Uberaba. For one thing, it is the only city in the Southeast with viable hydrogen industrial capacity. For another, the area boasts robust industrial activity. Uberaba offers us a productive roadmap to grow our business,” said Pedro Henrique. He also disclosed that construction of the industrial plant is scheduled to kick off in 2027. The Municipal Secretary of Economic Development and Tourism commented that Guofu Hydrogen Energy maintains a highly diversified product portfolio, meaning its local operations will not hinge on any single partner enterprise. During the meeting, councilors underscored the transformative impact of Guofu’s arrival in Uberaba. They affirmed the project will boost regional economic growth, raise household income via new employment opportunities, and foster an extensive local supply chain. All attending councilors extended their congratulations on the investment initiative. Reporter: Georgia Santos Communications Department, Uberaba City Council August 10, 2026


