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Private sector launches task force to increase hydrogen market in Brazil
August 25, 2021
A group of private sector companies led by Shell announced the creation of a task force to increase the competitiveness of hydrogen in Brazil before COP26. Source (in Portuguese)
Four Things to Know About California’s Hydrogen Market – and Why Latin America Should Pay Attention

From our Editorial Team
July 21, 2021
California is getting serious about hydrogen. Governor Newsom’s recent executive order calling for the elimination of new internal combustion passenger vehicles by 2035 cited the state-wide target of 200 hydrogen stations by 2025. Various legislators are also pushing for $300 million of the state budget to be set aside to bolster hydrogen-related infrastructure. Against this […]
As South American LNG demand soars, New Fortress secures gas supply through 2027
July 14, 2021
New Fortress Energy Inc. (NFE) has reached an agreement for liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply through 2027 for most of its import terminals and power generation facilities. The company has nine import terminals in operation or under development in the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico and South America. It imports LNG in underserved markets where it’s […]
Government of Ceará and Qair Brasil sign agreement to develop renewable energy projects with an investment of almost $7B
July 7, 2021
Governor Camilo Santana signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Ceará department and the multinational Qair Brasil for the development of a green hydrogen production plant with electricity generated through the Wind Complex Marítimo Dragão do Mar and an offshore wind energy park. The total planned investment is US$ 6.95 billion, generating 2,000 […]
NeoEnergia and Brazil’s Pernambuco state government enter into MOU for the production of green hydrogen
June 15, 2021
Neoenergia and Brazil’s Pernambuco State Government signed today (6/10) a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build cooperation for the development of a pilot project for green hydrogen production at the Suape Port – Complexo Industrial Portuário Governador Eraldo Gueiros. The initiative expects to find opportunities to enable demand for the product and prepare Suape Port […]
Brazil’s Elera to invest US$790M in renewables
June 9, 2021
Elera Renováveis plans to invest almost 4bn reais (US$790mn) in Brazilian hydro, solar and wind power projects in 2021-22, a company spokesperson announced. Source
White Martins to support $5.4B hydrogen hub in Brazil
April 26, 2021
Industrial gases company White Martins has signed a preliminary agreement with the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP) to support the development of a green hydrogen hub in Brazil. The Port complex, situated 60km from Fortaleza, will be built by Australia’s Enegix Energy following an investment of $5.4B to develop the hub with support from […]
Latin American policymakers commit to hydrogen at inaugural H2LAC

From our Editorial Team
April 15, 2021
Hydrogen has the potential to change the face of Latin America and the Caribbean for generations to come, transforming its economies and decarbonizing its industries. As we kicked off the first annual Hydrogen Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (H2LAC), we convened a panel of policymakers to gauge their vision and understand their approach. […]
Eletrobras signs green H2 deal with Siemens
April 13, 2021
Brazil’s state-controlled utility Eletrobras signed a preliminary agreement with Germany’s Siemens Energy to develop a green hydrogen pilot plant, adding to regional momentum surrounding the emerging resource. Source