ESG & Climate Finance News

February 10, 2022

YPF Luz Issued USD 63.9 million in Green Bonds to Finance Solar Project

The Argentinian power manufacturer YPF Luz issued $63.9 million in green bonds to finance its first solar project, a 100-MW solar farm in the San Juan…

February 10, 2022

Celeo Redes Brasil and Quinta Solar Energia to Develop 1.1 GW Solar PV Plant in Brazil

Power company, Celeo Redes Brasil and Solar Firm, Quinta Solar Energia will develop a 1.1 GW Solar PV plant in Piaui, Brazil. The development of the…

February 10, 2022

Shell and Gerdau Sign 50-50 Joint Venture to Develop Solar Farm in Minas Gerais

Shell, the oil and gas behemoth, and Gerdau, the Brazilian steelmaker, agreed to team up on a 50-50 joint venture to develop a solar farm in Minas…

February 10, 2022

The State of Ceará and Cactus Energia Verde Sign Agreement for USD 5.71 Billon Green Hydrogen Plant

The State of Ceará in Brazil signed a memorandum with Cactus Energia Verde, a Brazilian energy company, to develop a $5.71 billion green hydrogen…

February 2, 2022

U.S. Commits USD 12 Billion to Puerto Rico’s Energy Sector

The Biden Administration commits USD 12 billion in federal aid for Puerto Rico’s energy sector to strengthen the outdated electric grid. The US…

February 2, 2022

CDB Proposes “Financing Ecosystem” to Support its BMC Economies

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) considers launching a “financing ecosystem” to support its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs)…

February 2, 2022

Total Eren Commissions 92 MW Terra Santa and 67.5 MW Maral Wind Farms in Brazil

Total Eren, an IPP based in Paris, commissioned the Terra Santa and Maral wind farms in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Both wind farms hold a 20-year…

February 2, 2022

IFC Loans USD 60 Million to BBVA Peru for Green Building Finance Market

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) allocated USD 60 million in loans to BBVA Peru to support the launch of a financing market for green…

February 2, 2022

CAF Issues USD 382 Million Green Bond

The Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) issued a green bond in the Swiss market, equivalent to USD 382 million. The funds will be allocated…