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Peru approves US$11.2 billion green hydrogen megaproject
March 13, 2025
Peru’s Ministry of Production has approved the Detailed Environmental Impact Study for the Horizonte de Verano Green Hydrogen Production Plant in Arequipa. The US$11.2 billion project will include a water desalination plant and a solar PV facility with a capacity of up to 5.85 GWp. Once fully operational in five years, it is expected to […]
Honduras awards region’s largest battery storage project to Windey-Equinsa
March 27, 2025
Honduras has awarded a US$50.2 million contract for a 75 MW battery energy storage system to the Chinese-Honduran consortium Windey-Equinsa. This project, selected through an international tender with six proposals, will be the largest energy storage system in Central America once operational by the end of 2025. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Belize to structure first energy sector PPP with IFC to develop 80 MW solar and storage plant
March 27, 2025
The IFC is partnering with the Government of Belize to structure and implement a public-private partnership (PPP) for a 50–80 MW solar photovoltaic plant, expected to be operational by 2027. The project also includes a 40 MW battery energy storage system, financed by the World Bank, to support renewable energy integration. This initiative represents Belize’s […]
Panama to launch long-term renewable energy tender covering 2029–2043
March 27, 2025
The Panamanian government has issued a resolution recommending a long-term renewable energy procurement process to stabilize electricity prices. The Electric Transmission Company (ETESA) has been instructed to submit public bidding documents to the National Authority for Public Services (ASEP) by October 31, 2025. The tender will cover a 15-year energy supply period from January 2029 […]

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Honduras considers debt-for-nature swaps and bond strategies to meet 2025 budget needs
April 10, 2025
Honduras is exploring new debt strategies for its 2025 budget, including debt-for-nature swaps, inspired by similar deals in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and El Salvador. Finance Minister Christian Duarte noted the government is prioritizing agreements with multilateral agencies but is also considering repackaging domestic bonds into international ones to diversify financing options. Source: Latin Finance
Colombia unveils US$45 billion green hydrogen plan with ambitious 2030 targets
April 10, 2025
Colombia plans to develop a green hydrogen pipeline with potential investments of up to US$45 billion, as part of its national hydrogen roadmap. By 2030, the country aims to install 1–3 GW of electrolyzer capacity, invest US$2.5–5.5 billion, and generate 7,000–15,000 jobs Source: BNAmericas
Pure Hydrogen secures US$28 million deal to supply hydrogen infrastructure for Mexican projects
April 10, 2025
Pure Hydrogen Corporation has signed a Master Supply and Distributor Agreement with Mexico City-based GreenH2 LATAM to supply hydrogen infrastructure for two projects in Mexico. Valued at US$28 million, the deal includes four 2.5 MW electrolysers, as well as hydrogen compression, refuelling, storage, and transport equipment. Source: Fuel Cells Work
The European Commission, EIB, KfW, CORFO, and Chile’s Ministry of Energy launch a US$450 million initiative to support Chile’s green hydrogen development
April 10, 2025
The European Commission, EIB, KfW, CORFO, and Chile’s Ministry of Energy have launched the Team Europe Renewable Hydrogen Funding Platform to support Chile’s renewable hydrogen sector. Under this initiative, the EIB and KfW will each provide up to US$216 million (approximately US$432 million combined), with CORFO managing the disbursement of funds to eligible hydrogen projects. […]
Peru approves Fenix Power’s US$950 million, 660 MW Bayóvar wind farm in Piura
April 10, 2025
Peruvian environmental authorities have approved Fenix Power’s 660 MW Bayóvar wind farm, a US$950 million project planned for the northern region of Piura. Source: BNAmericas

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