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GEOLAC 2022 arrives in Mexico City as an in-person event

The annual Geothermal Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (GEOLAC) is returning to in-person! Taking place at the Hilton Reforma Mexico City, this marks the comeback of the only regionally focused event on the LAC geothermal calendar. To be held on November 7-8th, GEOLAC 2022 will follow Covid-19 national, state and local guidelines for […]

Announcing H2LAC Industry Awards

New Energy Events, hosts of the Hydrogen Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (H2LAC), the largest annual gathering of the regional Hydrogen market, announced today the launch of the inaugural H2LAC Industry Awards. The Awards – which will recognize excellence in projects, programs and people driving forward the Hydrogen economy in Latin America and […]

OAS and New Energy Launch Decarbonization Training Program

La Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA), a través de la Alianza de Energía y Clima de las Américas (ECPA), y New Energy se complacen en anunciar el lanzamiento de la Serie de Descarbonización para América Latina y el Caribe (Decarb LAC) para guiar a los formuladores de políticas regionales a través de la laberíntica […]

Charting a pathway to resilient and renewable energy systems in the Caribbean

Antigua & Barbuda models its way to a resilient and renewable energy power system It is by now undeniably established that island states in the Caribbean are particularly vulnerable to extreme weather events caused by climate change. As the intensity and frequency of these weather events increases we need to rethink the future of power […]

Green hydrogen is an emerging opportunity for mining operations in Chile

Green hydrogen is an emerging opportunity for Chilean mining operations. The potential market for green hydrogen in mining trucks amounts to US$1.6 trillion and fuel demand could represent 30% of total demand, according to the 2050 national mining policy. Source: BN Americas

Chile’s Ministry of Science and Technology launches call for green hydrogen production-optimization projects

Chile’s Ministry of Science and Technology is seeking proposals for green hydrogen production-optimization projects that will focus on overcoming challenges associated with efficiently coupling an off-grid solar PV plant with an electrolyzer unit. Source: BN Americas 

Chilean power generator, Colbún, establishes green hydrogen division

Colbún, the Chilean power generator recently established a green hydrogen division and appointed Juan Pablo Fiedler as head, as it turns its focus to the rapidly growing industry. Source: BN Americas

BBVA Mexico becomes the first private bank to place a sustainable bond in Mexico

BBVA Mexico placed a US$5 million sustainable bond, making them the first private bank to issue a sustainable bond in the country. Source: Hablemos de Dinero

Jamaica’s Ministry of Energy is set to announce renewable RFP

The Ministry of Energy in Jamaica is ready to promote their request for proposals to procure renewable power generation. Source: BN Americas