Nafin expects to raise US$245 million by issuing social bonds in the local market

August 10, 2022

Nafin, the Mexican development bank, plans to raise US$245 million through a three-part sale of social bonds in the local market. Source: Latin Finance

Dominica signs US$33.7 million dollar contact with the Iceland Drilling Company to drill two more wells for the island’s geothermal project

August 10, 2022

The Prime Minister of Dominica signed a US$33.7 million contract with the Iceland Drilling Company to drill two additional wells for the geothermal project currently being constructed in the country. The project, developed by the Dominica Geothermal Development Company, plans to have a 10 MW capacity. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy

EDP sells its 50% stake in the US$500 million San Gaban III hydroelectric project to CTG

August 10, 2022

EDP is selling its 50% stake in the US$500 million San Gaban III hydroelectric project in Peru to its largest shareholder, China Three Gorges. CTG already owns 50% of San Gaban and will be the sole shareholder. Source: CLBrief

Enel Green Power begins construction on 487 MW solar park project in Colombia

August 10, 2022

Enel Green Power began construction on the 487 MW Guayepo I and II solar park project in northern Colombia. The project’s total investment is US$290 million and will generate more than 1 TWh/year of energy. Source: Renewables Now

Chile’s BCI joins IDB’s Green Bond Transparency Platform

August 10, 2022

Bci becomes the first Chilean bank to join the IDB’s Green Bond Transparency Platform. Source: Diario Sustenable

CTG Brasil, Senai, and the government of Pernambuco launched the TechHub Hidrogênio Verde initiative to focus on green hydrogen development for the Port of Suape projects

August 10, 2022

CTG Brasil, Senai, and the government of Pernambuco team up to launch the TechHub Hidrogênio Verde initiative, which focuses on the production, transport, storage, and management of green hydrogen for the Port of Suape projects. Source: EPBR

Camaçari Industrial Complex in Brazil, a 60 MW industrial-scale green hydrogen plant, will be first of its kind in Latin America

August 10, 2022

The Camaçari Industrial Complex in Brazil, a 60 MW industrial-scale green hydrogen plant, will be the first of its kind in Latin America. The plant will be operational by next year and will have three 20 MW standard electrolyzers and produce 10,000 tons of green hydrogen and 60,000 tons of green ammonia annually. Source: Gas […]

Cuba’s NTPC invites global bids for solar PV and battery storage

August 10, 2022

State-owned power generator NTPC is seeking global bids on behalf of Unión Eléctrica de Cuba (UNE) for 1,150 MW of grid-connected solar PV and 150 MW/150 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Cuba. Source: Renewables Now