RP Global to launch 3 GW green ammonia project in Argentina

November 21, 2024

Austrian renewables developer RP Global plans to install 3 GW of electrolysis capacity as part of the first stage of its “Gaucho Wind to Hydrogen and Green Ammonia” project in Argentina. The electrolysers, powered by a 4.2 GW wind farm in Patagonia, will produce up to 1.7 million tons of green ammonia annually, primarily for […]

Ecuador moves forward with prequalification for Chachimbiro geothermal project consultancy

November 21, 2024

Ecuador has advanced to the prequalification stage for consultancy services to develop a geothermal power plant at the Chachimbiro site, with applications open until January 4, 2025. The Electric Corporation of Ecuador (CELEC) seeks a consultant to oversee engineering, drilling services, and the commissioning of a 5 MW wellhead plant, paving the way for a […]

Barbados takes major step towards battery energy storage procurement

November 21, 2024

Barbados is advancing towards procurement of 60 megawatts of battery energy storage systems (BESS), a key step to integrating intermittent renewable energy into the grid. The Ministry of Energy and Business announced that a Request for Information (RFI) for new storage capacity and Competitive Procurement term sheets was launched on November 8. Source: GIS Barbados 

Chile enacts new law to simplify geothermal energy development and establish national registry for shallow projects

November 12, 2024

Chile has enacted new legislation to streamline geothermal energy development by amending regulations for shallow projects. The new law also establishes a National Registry for Shallow Uses of Geothermal Energy, managed by the Ministry of Energy, to oversee and track these operations. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy

Chile launches project to develop hydrogen-powered trains for sustainable transportation

November 7, 2024

Chile is advancing sustainable transportation with a project to develop hydrogen-powered trains, led by Chilean State Railways (EFE) in partnership with the Ministry of Transport, the National Hydrogen Institute, and Hydrox. The initiative involves converting existing Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) into hydrogen-powered trains, with the first prototype undergoing trials to assess its feasibility for regular […]

German Development Agency issues tender to create a financing framework for renewable hydrogen project in Chile

November 7, 2024

The German Development Agency has issued a tender to establish a financing framework for a renewable hydrogen project in Chile. The goal is to design a sustainable financial structure that attracts both public and private investors to support green hydrogen initiatives in Chile. Source: Energy News

EIB and CDB launch US$109.4 million initiative to improve water management and protect Caribbean oceans

November 7, 2024

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have launched a US$109.4 million initiative to enhance water supply management and protect the ocean ecosystem across the Caribbean. The funding will support projects aimed at improving clean water access, wastewater treatment, solid waste collection, and flood prevention, while also addressing climate change impacts […]

Fuella signs agreement for second green ammonia plant in Ceará, Brazil

November 7, 2024

Fuella has signed an agreement to build a large-scale green ammonia plant at the Port of Pecém in Ceará, Brazil, marking its second green ammonia project in the country. Source: Fuel Cell Works

Statkraft completes 79.8 MW Morro do Cruzeiro wind park in Brazil

November 7, 2024

Statkraft AS has completed the 79.8 MW Morro do Cruzeiro wind park in Bahia, Brazil, following an investment of US$103.3 million. The park, with 14 turbines, generates 386 GWh annually, enough to power over 190,000 homes. Source: Renewables Now