Agenda

In August 2024, President Lula Da Silva signed a sweeping regulatory framework to accelerate Brazil’s hydrogen industry, introducing financial incentives, technological support, and a certification system. H2LAC 2025 will analyze its implications for international developers and investors.

Key Themes & Sessions:

Demand-Side Focus (Day 2): Who are the local and international off-takers? What are the prospects for a Brazilian low-emission H₂ market and exports?
Innovative Hydrogen Financing: Exploring green bonds, blended finance, public-private partnerships, and global funding strategies.
Infrastructure & Investment: Addressing Latin America’s infrastructure gaps to secure project delivery and investor confidence.
Country Spotlights: The latest insights on low-carbon hydrogen developments across Latin America, including key policy updates, investment trends, and projects in Colombia, Chile, and Argentina.
Green Fertilizers: Paraguay’s leadership through the Atome-Yara agreement and regional opportunities in sustainable fertilizer production.
H2LAC Women’s Network: Strengthening connections, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing among women in the regional hydrogen industry.
Annual IDB Government Roundtable: Regional officials assess national progress and discuss DFI and private sector inputs needed to accelerate development.
H2LAC Industry Awards: Recognizing excellence in Latin America’s hydrogen sector.

Tuesday

July 15

7:30-9:00

H2LAC Women Network Program

The H2LAC Women Network Program aims to empower women, promote knowledge sharing, gender equality, and foster collaboration among women in the green hydrogen sector across our region. Men are welcome to attend.

9:00-9:10

Welcome Remarks

9:10-9:30

Host Country Keynote Address

9:30-10:00

The Year in Review: The New Energy/Hinicio 2025 Hydrogen Index for Latin America & the Caribbean

What has changed since last year? Are we progressing toward FID?
What key investment trends have emerged in the past 12 months?
How does LAC compare to other hydrogen hubs worldwide?

10:00-10:45

Beyond Announcements: Turning LAC’s Project Pipelines into Action

Why have no projects in LAC reached FID despite major announcements?
Can LAC have competitive advantages in this challenging scene?
Lessons from other global hydrogen hubs (EU, Australia, Middle East)
What policy changes or financial mechanisms are needed to de-risk projects?

10:45-11:30

Latin America Leaders Panel | Unlocking Regional Hydrogen Synergies: Infrastructure, Policy, and Investment

Do we believe that the region can be competitive on the global stage?
Can shared pipelines, ports, and supply chains lower costs and increase efficiency?
Should the region prioritize domestic demand before exports?
What practical steps can countries take to harmonize certification and policies?

11:30-12:00

Coffee Break & Networking

12:00-12:45

Brazil as a Global Hydrogen Player: A Case Study on Policy & Investment

With the publication of the National Low-Carbon Hydrogen Policy, Brazil has positioned itself at the forefront of the global hydrogen industry, committing US$3.3 billion to incentivize its growth.

How will Brazil’s new hydrogen incentives and certification system impact the domestic and global market?
Can Brazil balance local industry protection with international trade?
What role will derivatives like green ammonia play in Brazil’s hydrogen export strategy?

12:45-1:30

De-Risking Investment: How to Break the Chicken-and-Egg Dilemma in Hydrogen Financing

What will truly unlock private sector investment in hydrogen projects?
How can development banks and commercial lenders reduce capital costs?
Can models like H2 Global or Japan’s hydrogen auction approach work in LAC?
What are viable alternatives if subsidies are insufficient?

1:30-3:30

Lunch & Networking

3:30-4:15

Building the Backbone: Hydrogen Infrastructure for a Competitive Market

What’s missing in LAC’s hydrogen value chain?
Who should be responsible for infrastructure development (ports, pipelines, transport)?
Can shared infrastructure models accelerate investment?

4:15-4:30

Unlocking Latin America’s White Hydrogen Potential: Geological Prospects and Exploration Opportunities

Presentation

4:30-5:00

Coffee Break & Networking

5:00-5:45

How Can LAC Secure Long-Term Global Hydrogen Buyers?

Which global players (Europe, Japan, Korea) are seriously considering LAC as a supplier?
What certification standards do international buyers require?
How can LAC compete with regions offering lower-cost hydrogen?

5:45-6:30

Case Studies: First Movers in Hydrogen Project Deployment: Chile, Uruguay and Colombia

Featuring updates from Chile, Uruguay and Colombia
What are the biggest roadblocks encountered in moving from feasibility to execution?
Lessons learned from other energy transitions in Latin America

6:30-8:00

H2LAC Awards Cocktail Reception

Join us in celebrating excellence in low-carbon hydrogen at the H2LAC Industry Awards! As part of H2LAC 2025, join us as we recognize the pioneers advancing low-carbon hydrogen development across Latin America and the Caribbean. The awards ceremony will spotlight projects, programs, and leaders making a transformative impact on the region’s low-carbon hydrogen.

Have an initiative that deserves the spotlight? Submit your entry and learn more here!

Wednesday

July 16

7:30-9:00

Breakfast Hosted by the World Bank: H2LAC Market Accelerator

9:00-10:00

Rise and Shine Roundtables

9:00-10:00

Hydrogen Contracts: Managing Market & Pricing Risks

Rise and Shine Roundtable

Hydrogen Transport: Tubes, Pipelines, and Future Logistics

Rise and Shine Roundtable

9:00-10:00

Better Safe than Sorry in Hydrogen Value Chain

Rise and Shine Roundtable

Water Solutions & Electrolysis: Can Latin America Overcome Water Constraints?

Rise and Shine Roundtable

10:00-10:05

Welcome Remarks

10:05-10:25

Financing Green Technology for Hard-to-Abate Industries

10:25-11:00

Green Fertilizer: A Transformational Opportunity for Latin America

Will green hydrogen help secure food supply chains and reduce import dependency?
What policy incentives are needed for fertilizer manufacturers to transition?
Who in Latin America is leading this shift?

11:00-11:30

Coffee Break & Networking

11:30-12:15

Transforming Hard-to-Abate Sectors: Real Case Studies

How are industries like steel, cement, and mining integrating hydrogen?
Which companies have real transition plans, and what’s holding them back?
How can government incentives accelerate industrial transformation?
What do off-takers in key sectors (steel, cement, fertilizers, transport) need?
Who will pay the green premium?

12:15-1:00

SAF & E-Fuels: Leveraging Hydrogen for High-Value Transport Markets

What role can LAC play in meeting global SAF and e-fuel demand?
How do economics and infrastructure requirements compare to pure hydrogen exports?
Which business models and partnerships are needed to accelerate deployment?
Can early SAF/e-fuel projects help scale hydrogen infrastructure?

1:00-3:00

Lunch & Networking

3:00-6:00

Agenda

Key Themes & Sessions:

H2LAC Women Network Program

Welcome Remarks

Host Country Keynote Address

The Year in Review: The New Energy/Hinicio 2025 Hydrogen Index for Latin America & the Caribbean

Beyond Announcements: Turning LAC’s Project Pipelines into Action

Latin America Leaders Panel | Unlocking Regional Hydrogen Synergies: Infrastructure, Policy, and Investment

Coffee Break & Networking

Brazil as a Global Hydrogen Player: A Case Study on Policy & Investment

De-Risking Investment: How to Break the Chicken-and-Egg Dilemma in Hydrogen Financing

Lunch & Networking

Building the Backbone: Hydrogen Infrastructure for a Competitive Market

Unlocking Latin America’s White Hydrogen Potential: Geological Prospects and Exploration Opportunities

Presentation

Coffee Break & Networking

How Can LAC Secure Long-Term Global Hydrogen Buyers?

Case Studies: First Movers in Hydrogen Project Deployment: Chile, Uruguay and Colombia

H2LAC Awards Cocktail Reception

Breakfast Hosted by the World Bank: H2LAC Market Accelerator

Rise and Shine Roundtables

Hydrogen Contracts: Managing Market & Pricing Risks

Rise and Shine Roundtable

Hydrogen Transport: Tubes, Pipelines, and Future Logistics

Rise and Shine Roundtable

Better Safe than Sorry in Hydrogen Value Chain

Rise and Shine Roundtable

Water Solutions & Electrolysis: Can Latin America Overcome Water Constraints?

Rise and Shine Roundtable

Social License: How to Secure Community Support for Hydrogen Projects

Rise and Shine Roundtable

Carbon Capture & Hydrogen: What’s the Real Opportunity?

Rise and Shine Roundtable

Welcome Remarks

Financing Green Technology for Hard-to-Abate Industries

Green Fertilizer: A Transformational Opportunity for Latin America

Coffee Break & Networking

Transforming Hard-to-Abate Sectors: Real Case Studies

SAF & E-Fuels: Leveraging Hydrogen for High-Value Transport Markets

Lunch & Networking

IDB Government Roundtable Workshop