Title Sponsors Return for CARIF 2024

May 8, 2024

We are excited to announce that CIBC Caribbean and KPMG have confirmed they will return as Title Sponsors of the 8th Caribbean Infrastructure Forum (CARIF 2024), further demonstrating their commitment to sitting at the forefront of shaping the Caribbean infrastructure agenda. Both organizations bring extensive infrastructure advisory experience and a longstanding track record of regional […]

Green Energy Park secures US$30M series-A funding and gains rights to hydrogen port terminal

May 3, 2024

Green Energy Park (GEP) has recently secured US$30 million in Series-A funding and gained long-term rights to a hydrogen port terminal in Brazil, enabling them to export green ammonia to Europe. The company’s plans include constructing a massive 10.8 GW green hydrogen plant in Piaui, Brazil, with the goal of exporting the energy carrier to […]

Ohmium International and H2 Green Mining team up to utilize green hydrogen to decarbonize chilean mining operations

May 3, 2024

Ohmium International and H2 Green Mining have teamed up to develop green hydrogen projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions in mining operations in Chile. Together, they plan to develop a 20 MW green hydrogen pilot project in Northern Chile’s Atacama Desert, specifically in Calama. This project, with potential to scale up to 200 MW, will […]

Statkraft secures environmental approval for 185-MWp solar farm with BESS in Chile’s Antofagasta Region

May 3, 2024

Statkraft AS has been granted environmental approval for its Parina project, a 185 MWp solar farm with a battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Antofagasta region of Chile. To address concerns from indigenous communities, the project design was adjusted to avoid disrupting traditional cattle drive routes, recognized as local cultural heritage. Initially proposed as […]

Linde Plc to expand green hydrogen production in Brazil with 5 MW electrolyser plant

May 3, 2024

Linde Plc announced plans to build a 5 MW electrolyser in Brazil through its subsidiary White Martins, aiming to boost green hydrogen production in the country’s southeast region. Powered by solar and wind energy, the electrolyser plant in Sao Paulo state is set to commence operations in 2025. Source: Renewables Now

Ecoener secures green loan for 74 MW solar project in Guatemala

May 3, 2024

Ecoener SA has secured a US$64 million green loan from Central American bank BAC and Dutch development bank FMO for its 74 MWp Yolanda solar project in Guatemala. Source: Renewables Now

Statkraft to invest in solar capacity expansion in Bahia

May 3, 2024

Statkraft Energias Renovaveis SA plans to invest US$180.7 million to install 275 MW of solar capacity at two operating wind parks in Bahia, Brazil. Source: Renewables Now

IDB Invest and DFC launch new co-financing framework for Latin America and the Caribbean

May 3, 2024

IDB Invest and the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) have launched a new co-financing framework to bolster collaboration on high-impact development projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. As an extension of the Americas Partnership Platform, announced by US President Joe Biden, the framework streamlines the process for providing up to US$50 million […]

Jamaica initiates ‘Blue Green Facility’ to address climate challenges

May 3, 2024

The Government of Jamaica, in collaboration with various international partners including the Green Climate Fund, Inter-American Development Bank, World Bank Group, and others, is discussing the establishment of a “Blue Green Facility” aimed at providing up to US$ 500 million over five years. The fund will comprise a combination of grants, concessional debt, guarantees, and […]