Banco Promerica issued a US$20 million dollar sustainable bond in El Salvador, the first of its kind for the country. It is part of a first sustainable bond issuance program for up to 100 million dollars with a term of 5 years. IDB invest participated as an investor and a buyer of the bonds. Source: […]
IDB Invest pushes for ESG bond campaign in Latin America and the Caribbean with US$1 billion pipeline, equivalent to about 60% of the ESG bonds that IDB Invest has participated in over the past six years. Source: Bloomberg
The administration of the Chilean President plans to take on a more active role in developing green hydrogen in the country. Source: BNAmericas
According to a new report by IRENA, only one-quarter of the world’s green hydrogen will be internationally traded by 2050, and the rest will be produced and used locally. Source: Recharge News
POSCO International Corp began construction of an electric vehicle (EV) parts plant in Mexico to expand its EV-related business. Source: En.yna
Clifford Chance has established a dedicated clean hydrogen task force as governments and the private sector sharpen their focus on clean hydrogen and its derivative products. Source: BN Americas
CAF and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) partner to finance US$150.2 million in small-scale renewable energy, energy efficiency, forestry, and climate-smart agriculture projects, focusing on inclusive gender investments in Chile, Ecuador, Panama and Peru. Source: BN Americas
Voltalia released plans for a solar power complex, Arinos, in Mina Gerais with over 1500 MW. Source: Renews Biz
The municipality of Maringa within the Brazilian state of Parana is constructing two solar PV parks with a total generation capacity of 10 MW. Source: Renewables Now