Chile

Chile takes steps to adopt green hydrogen as fuel for operations at Santiago International Airport

June 15, 2022

Chile took the first steps in adopting green hydrogen as a fuel for operations at the Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago International Airport). Air Liquide is working with the airport operator, Nuevo Pudahuel, on the study’s development. Source: Airport Technology  

Chile rejects Mitsui and Shell’s plans for a US$650 million power plant in the Atacama desert

June 15, 2022

Chile’s government rejected plans from Mitsui and Shell to build a US$650 million power plant that would run on liquefied natural gas in the Atacama desert. Construction on the project would have started this year. However, after reviewing fifteen objections, a group of Ministers rejected the project on fears that it would threaten the local […]

Chile seeks low-cost policy options to decarbonize its power sectors

June 15, 2022

Chile’s government promises to close all the coal-fired power plants in the region by 2025. They are also seeking additional low-cost policy options to decarbonize the power sectors. Source: Clean Energy News

Hydrogen industry leaders work together on feasibility study to develop 200-400 MW of green hydrogen in Chile

June 2, 2022

GASCO, HyNewGen, Linde, Vopak, and Port of Rotterdam are currently concluding a feasibility study to develop a green hydrogen project in Chile, with a capacity of around 200-400 MW. Source: Port of Rotterdam

Punta Arenas, Chile, emerges as hydrogen hub with three advanced projects in the works

June 2, 2022

Punta Arenas, Chile, has become a hydrogen capital with three advanced hydrogen projects currently in the works and plans to construct a port that will allow the export of green hydrogen to the world. Source: Latercera

Mercado Libre and Enel install 30 EV charging points in Santiago

May 5, 2022

Mercado Libre and Enel have installed 30 EV electric charging points in its distribution center in Renca, Santiago. Source: BN Americas

Chile auctions 26,687 acres of land for renewable energy intitiatives

May 5, 2022

The Chilean government will auction 26,687 acres of public land within the area of Antofagasta for renewable power projects. Source: Renewables Now

AES Chile launches first self-built wind farm in Chile

May 5, 2022

AES Chile, a Chilean power producer, commenced operation of the 110 MW Los Olmos wind farm, the first self-built wind farm in the South American country. Source: Renewables Now

Cerro Dominador plans to build a 500 MW PV complex in Chile

May 5, 2022

Chilean solar energy producer Cerro Dominador secured environmental approval to scrap plans for a 110-MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant and build a 500-MW PV complex. Source: Renewables Now